The Truth About Willie Nelson's Sons
We all know Willie Nelson as one of the most recognized musicians in country and folk music, but his three sons have also carried on the sterling musical tradition their father began.
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The Legend Of The Phoenix Explained
Ah, yes, the phoenix! Today, the fiery bird's name is rather unfairly associated with two of the most infamous X-Men movies in existence (Last Stand and Dark Phoenix, natch), but the original beast of legend is considerably more hardcore.
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Here's What Mythbusters Taught Us About Viruses
In a 2010 episode of Mythbusters titled "Flu Fiction," the reality of the way germs can spread is spelled out in simple, easy to follow terms using the crew's patented show-don't-tell approach to science. It's illuminating. And gross.
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How Strong Is The Average Female?
Given the same access to, say, strength-building tools and exercise, how strong will an average woman be?
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The Real Reason Nas Lost All His Money
Nasty Nas, born Nasir Jones, broke onto the rap scene with 1994's raw, up-front Illmatic, which chronicled Nas' life growing up in Queensbridge Houses in Queens, New York. He became a living legend. So how'd he end up broke?
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The Legend Of The Kraken Explained
The most terrifying sea monster of all was the kraken. Originating from the frightened whispers of Scandinavian seamen, this tentacled monstrosity was believed to be capable of taking down entire boats in its many-armed embrace. So, was the kraken real? This is the legend of the kraken explained.
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The Untold Truth Of Valhalla
Valhalla is the most glorious and desirable place within Norse cosmology, but it's more than just Viking heaven. This is the untold truth of Valhalla.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Hot Yoga Instructor Bikram Choudhury
Yoga doesn't exactly make you think of a fedora-wearing, Bentley-driving, cursing showman, but that's precisely who Bikram Choudhury is. Here is the crazy real-life story of hot yoga founder Bikram Choudhury, from his meteoric rise to fame to his disgraceful run from the law.
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Here's How Joe Rogan Got His Fear Factor Job
Regardless of your personal opinion of Joe Rogan, there's no denying that the guy's doing pretty well for himself. He's had an interesting career, including his stint as the host of Fear Factor. Here's how he got that gig.
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Here's Why Elon Musk May Not Have As Much Money As You Think
Musk is CEO not only of SpaceX, but also Tesla, with those ever-so-cool electric vehicles. Some call him the real-life Tony Stark. But he may not be as rich as you think.
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The Real Reason You Wouldn't Survive Special Forces Training
It's probably fairly obvious and intuitive that Special Forces (AKA Green Beret) training involves a bit more than a few gentle laps, a couple of lazy pushups, and a multiple-choice test on how to kill bad guys with a pencil. Here's why you wouldn't survive it.
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The Truth About Kurt Cobain's Never-Before-Seen Letter To His Fans
Before Kurt Cobain ended his tragically short life, he addressed his issues in a sort of letter he wrote to his fans that wasn't circulated during his lifetime.
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What Happens To Your Body When You're In A Coma
Isn't a coma basically just being asleep? How bad can a coma really be? Well, a coma is a horrific condition in so many ways that you've probably never imagined. That being said, a coma is far from a simple state of being. Here's what happens to your body when you're in a coma.
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How REO Speedwagon Got Its Band Name
REO Speedwagon. Classic band, odd name. How'd they come up with it?
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The Beatles Songs That Were Surprisingly Recorded Without John Lennon
It wasn't at all unusual for Lennon to sit out a session or more if he didn't like a track. In fact, it happened many times.
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Here's How Long Dogs Can Go Without Food
f a garden-variety dog could talk it'd probably inform humans that starvation sets in roughly five seconds after the plastic on a slice of processed cheese makes that distinctive crinkly noise. But how long can dogs really go without food?
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The Truth About Adam Savage's $15,000 Comic-Con Costume
Rank has its privileges. The most successful among us have always been better equipped to chase their bliss, and as Adam Savage of Mythbusters fame can attest, spending fifteen years as the co-host of a cable network's most profitable property buys you a lot of bliss chasing.
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The Real Reason Bon Jovi Won't Ever Play The Super Bowl Halftime Show
You'll never find Jon Bon Jovi rocking the Super Bowl. There is no chance, no prayer to live on. What gives?
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The Real Reason The SpaceX Launch Was Shut Down
For the first time in nearly a decade, astronauts were set to take off from American soil as a joint venture between NASA and SpaceX prepared to slip the surly bonds of Earth. Then, at just T-17 minutes, the mission was scrubbed. Here's why.
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The Real Reason 50 Cent Lost All His Money
In 2003, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson managed to summarize his life in 5 words: Get Rich or Die Trying, the title of his highly successful debut album. He got very rich. So how'd he end up losing his money and filing for bankruptcy?
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Idi Amin: The Truth About The 'Last King Of Scotland'
Ugandan dictator Idi Amin was a man of many titles and epithets. According to ThoughtCo, people called him the "Butcher of Uganda." When Amin died in 2003, the BBC dubbed him "the buffoon tyrant" in a scathing obituary. The names he gave himself were far more charitable.
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The Real Reason Queen Elizabeth I Was Nearly Executed
Before Elizabeth I became queen, she was nearly executed by her half-sister.
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Here's What Mythbusters Taught Us About Alcohol
Should you decide to get involved in the seedy underworld of pool halls and speakeasies, it's important to have a friend in the know. Someone with the experience to warn you when you're stepping into dangerous territory. A pal with a pocket full of helpful mnemonic truisms ...
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Che Guevara
Che Guevara is legendary today, but his life was one of struggle and repeated defeat. This is the tragic real-life story of Che Guevara.
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The Legend Of The Mythical Roc Explained
Long before Jumanji, long before Moana, even long before The Mummy Returns, back when Dwayne Johnson was still the Rock ... long before all of that, there was another kind of "Roc," who played with people's emotions and fears and sense of the mythic. No K, thank you very much.
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The Real Reason North And South Korea Split
The first dictator of North Korea was born on April 15, 1912, the same day that the Titanic sank. This was no accident, according to North Korea's United Front Department (UFD).
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The End Of Lost Finally Explained
Twin Peaks may be the quintessential example of a TV series finale that blew peoples' minds with its extreme not-good-ness, but the 2004 to 2010 TV Series, Lost, has to be right up there as a show whose ending still angers and perplexes people.
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