Why Michael Jordan Considers Hall Of Famer Joe Dumars His Toughest Opponent
When Michael Jordan's superstar career was truly underway, he seemed to work especially hard against one defender in particular: Joe Dumars.
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Meet Gladys Roy, The Early Daredevil Actress Who Performed On The Top Of Airplanes
Barnstorming and wingwalking -- strolling across the wings of a plane in flight -- haven't gone away completely, but Gladys Roy was there for its heyday.
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Who Was Ora Washington, The First Black Woman Tennis Superstar?
Ora Washington became an African-American tennis titan in the '20s and '30s when the U.S. was still segregated, long before the civil rights movement began.
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Could Life Exist In Extraterrestrial Caves?
Scientists made significant strides toward teasing out the secrets of thousands of possible extraterrestrial caves identified in the solar system.
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Inside Kirstie Alley's Infamous 1991 Emmy Award Speech
Kirstie Alley's infamous 1991 Emmy Award speech got laughs and raised eyebrows, and became the running joke for the rest of the night.
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Nas Claims A Rap Legend Scared Him With His Abilities
Nas, a legendary rapper, was once scared by the abilities of another rapper named Big L. Here's the story of Big L's life and career.
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Why Kirstie Alley's Star Trek Career Only Lasted One Movie
While roles like "Cheers" are among Kirstie Alley's most notable, it was another that kickstarted her entire career: the half-Vulcan, half-Romulan Saavik.
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How DNA Evidence Led To The Discovery Of A Sibling Pair Of Serial Killers
DNA evidence led to the discovery of a sibling pair of serial killers who were already in prison, but the extent of their crimes was unclear.
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The Tragic 1981 Death Of Kirstie Alley's Mother
Kristie Alley, who recently passed away, had to grapple with the tragic 1981 death of her mother, who was killed by a drunk driver.
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Michael Avenatti's Prison Sentence Explained
Michael Avenatti, the bombastic celebrity lawyer, first became an American household name in 2018. Now he's serving a serious prison sentence.
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Stevie Nicks And Christine McVie's Friendship Explained
Following the death of rock legend Christine McVie, tributes were made to her. One was from her best friend, Stevie Nicks. Here is more about their friendship.
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What British Royal Family Visits To Other Countries Are Really Like
Royal visits are a long-standing tradition, but they're no idle lark. This is what British Royal Family visits to other countries are really like.
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The Death Of Kirstie Alley Explained
Award-winning Hollywood actress died on December 5, 2022, at the age of 71. Here is more about her life and the public reaction to her unexpected death.
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What Was Found At Kurt Cobain's Death Scene
The tragic saga of the late Kurt Cobain is something of a contemporary fable amongst music lovers. Here's what was found at his death scene.
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A Mutual Friend Brought Bruce Springsteen And Lou Reed Together On A Memorable Track
Lou Reed's "Street Hassle" features an uncredited monologue by Bruce Springsteen.
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The First Known Airplane Hijackings Were Earlier Than You Think
When Americans think of hijacking aircraft, their minds are almost certainly going to go to the events of September 11, 2001. But there were many more.
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An Armenian Cave Was Home To The Oldest Leather Shoe In The World
A basic clothing necessity has to be shoes. Recently, archaeologists announced that the oldest-known leather shoe was discovered in an Armenian cave.
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How Did Garbage Get Their Name?
Who hears the word "garbage" and says, "That's a great name for a band!"? These guys, as it turns out. But what's the whole story behind Garbage's name?
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Elon Musk Claims Human Trials For Neuralink Could Happen Much Sooner Than You Realize
Neuralink, which was founded by Musk and seven other co-founders in 2016, is aiming to create a chip that can be placed inside people's brains.
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Elon Musk Makes Drastic Promise About Neuralink When It's Available
Elon Musk makes a drastic promise about how far he will go with his Neuralink enterprise when it's available.
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What Is The Buck Moon?
The moon might be just one celestial object, but it goes by many names depending on its appearance and the season. Here's what a "buck moon" is.
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The Chilling Detail Found At Michelle Young's Crime Scene
On November 3, 2006, Michelle Young was found murdered at her home outside Raleigh, NC. But what was the unsettling detail that made everyone so suspicious?
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The Mayan City That Used A Modern Form Of City Planning
It can be hard to look at the thick Mayan jungles and picture a once bustling civilization. But they were, and one even used a modern form of city planning.
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The Science Of Why Loud Music Is Linked To Increased Alcohol Consumption
People tend to drink more alcohol when there's loud music, according to science, but why? Here's why loud music is linked to alcochol consumption.
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The Life And Career Of Christine McVie
Christine McVie was intentionally in the background of Fleetwood Mac, though she authored dozens of their hit songs. Here's the story of her life and career.
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Princess Anne's Special Connection To The Olympic Games
Besides being Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter, Princess Anne is a well-established equestrian. Here's her special connection to the Olympic games.
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Finland's Revolutionary Take On Renewable Energy, The Sand Battery
Finland is revolutionizing renewable energy with its own take on more sustainable energy, with the sand battery. Here's how the sand battery works.
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