The Dumbest Assassination Attempts In History
Plots to permanently erase prominent individuals can sometimes pass into the realm of the absurd. Here are the dumbest assassination attempts in history.
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Why 1973 Is Considered The Indy 500's Worst Year
Each year, the Indy 500 happens on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The first Indy 500 took place in 1911.
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The Mystery Of The Holy Lance Used In Jesus' Crucifixion
Rumored to be an object of immense power, the Holy Lance has inspired the imaginations of the religious, the curious, the power-hungry, and the crackpot.
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Where Did The Grey Alien Imagery Come From?
Okay, quiz time. If we say "alien," what picture comes to mind? More than likely, folks are going to envision little grey guys with big heads.
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Clint Eastwood: The Untold Story Of The Hollywood Legend
There's more to Clint Eastwood than meets the eye. His personal life, music career, and political dabbling show a multi-faceted figure with astonishing energy.
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This Was The First Person To Die At The Indy 500
Car racing is inherently dangerous, but when the Indy 500 started, they didn't even have seatbelts. This was the first person to die at the Indy 500.
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The Real Reason Jim Brown Retired From The NFL So Young
Hall of Fame NFL player Jim Brown accomplished a lot in a relatively short career. Here's the real reason why he retired form the NFL so young.
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Andy Rourke's Relationship With Morrissey And Johnny Marr Explained
The music-loving public remembers the personal difficulties of the Smiths. Here's Andy Rourke's relationship with Morrissey and Johnny Marr explained.
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What Happened To Flight 571's Survivors After The Harrowing 1972 Crash?
The survivors of ill-fated Flight 571 turned to cannibalism in desperation. A total of 16 people survived to be rescued, but what happened to them after that?
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The Reason Memorial Day Always Falls On A Monday
What's now known as Memorial Day was first celebrated in the U.S. after the Civil War ended in the 1860s. Here's why it always falls on a Monday.
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Mr. Potato Head Was The First Toy To Make History In This Epic Way
In 1949, George Lerner, a Brooklyn toy inventor, came up with the idea for a new toy involving produce and pronged plastic eyes, noses, arms, and accessories.
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The Dark Life Of Joran Van Der Sloot
Joran van der Sloot was one of three men last seen with Natalee Holloway on the night she disappeared. Here is the dark life of Joran van der Sloot.
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The Tragic 2006 Death Of Anna Nicole Smith's Son At 20
In a sad sequence of events, Anna Nicole Smith, died only about a year after her son, Daniel Smith. Here's the story of her son's death at 20.
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The Brutal 1925 Murder Of Madge Oberholtzer Helped End The Second Wave Of The KKK
The brutal 1925 murder of Madge Oberholtzer by Indiana's grand dragon helped end the second wave of the KKK.
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The Dark Origin Story Of The Little Mermaid
Over the years, a number of film adaptations have been made of "The Little Mermaid," first published in the 1830s and translated to English in the 1870s .
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How Harrison Ford Got His Iconic Chin Scar
Harrison Ford got into his car one morning in the mid-1960s to head to his job. He was in his 20s and recently married to his college sweetheart.
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What Jimi Hendrix Was Like The Last Time Other Musicians Saw Him Alive
Jimi Hendrix died all too soon, and the last moments these musicians had with the famed guitarist struck a chord.
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Why Medina Spirit Was Such A Controversial Kentucky Derby Winner
Though the Kentucky Derby has been going on since 1975, the 2021 winner, Medina Spirit, was one of its most controversial winners. Here's why.
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The Fascinating History Of The Tomb Of Jesus' Midwife
One site being newly excavated outside of Jerusalem is dedicated to a figure you probably don't know: Salome, a midwife who was present at the birth of Jesus.
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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: A Timeline Of The Iconic Hip-Hop Group
When Bone Thugs-N-Harmony burst onto the scene, the music industry was ready for something new and innovative - and they brought it in a big way.
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Paul McCartney's Heartbreaking Final Words To His First Wife, Linda McCartney
On a bright spring desert afternoon, Linda and Paul McCartney went horseback riding for the last time on the ranch they'd owned for a decade near Tucson.
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Numerology In Egyptian Myth Explained (And Why 3 Is So Important)
When spells are part of healing the sick, magical numbers can mean the difference between life and death. Here's numerology in ancient Egyptian myth explained.
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The Biggest Controversies Surrounding Slipknot
Slipknot has attracted scandals that have rocked the band members and even the world. Let's take a look at the biggest controversies surrounding the 'Knot.
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Who Is Joran Van Der Sloot's Wife, Leidy Figueroa?
Dutch national Joran van der Sloot has two loved ones in Peru: his wife, Leidy Figueroa, and their daughter, Dushie. Here's what we know about his wife.
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Nightmarish World War II Battle Stories Most People Haven't Heard
Most WWII veterans have passed on, but their legends are still alive. These are the nightmarish World War II battle stories that most people haven't heard.
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The Last Kings And Queens Of Europe
Europe - particularly since World War II - has seen its monarchies fall one after the other. Here's what happened to some of Europe's last kings and queens.
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Why Americans Lost Their British Accents
Even though English is the globe's lingua franca - its common language - there's loads of variety in English vocabulary, grammar, and yes, accent.
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