How Burt Bacharach Discovered Music Icon Dionne Warwick
Award-winning songwriter and composer Burt Bacharach created dozens of hit songs for many performers, but his work with Dionne Warwick is the stuff of legends.
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The Panic Of 1837: The Great Depression You Didn't Learn About In School
While the Great Depression is most famous, the economy was in flux and took major hits plenty of other times in history. Here's the story of the Panic of 1837.
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The Untold Truth Of Beck
Beck has been responsible for some of the most inventive and boundary-pushing music of the last 25 years. There's just nothing Beck can't do, it would seem.
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Whatever Happened To Brian May From Queen?
While many know of May's work with Queen -- he's credited with writing "We Will Rock You," among others -- the music virtuoso has also released solo albums.
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Hands-Down The Best Movies Set In Ancient Egypt
The grandeur of ancient Egypt is alluring to both historians and filmmakers, with the era serving as inspiration for many movies. Here are some of the best.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion has been called many things, depending on who's referring to it. This is the tragic true story of the Boxer Rebellion.
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This Argentinian River Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places On Earth
Argentina's Matanzas-Riachuelo river is filled with hazardous levels of dangerous toxins. Yet, efforts to make the water safe have been costly and fruitless.
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The Biggest Scandals To Ever Hit Metallica
Metallica may be one of the biggest rock bands ever, but its career hasn't been smooth sailing all the way. For every success, there has been a scandal.
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The Skull That Altered Antarctica's History
Antarctica is one of Earth's lasting mysteries, and a skull found in the South Shetland Islands alters our perception of the continent.
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The Craziest Things That Happened On Christmas Day Throughout History
Although some people associate December 25th with Christmas, there are so many different things that have happened on December 25th throughout history.
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The Truth About Freddie Mercury's Girlfriend, Mary Austin
Mary Austin, long-term love of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, had a fascinating relationship with him. Here's the story behind the love of Mercury's life.
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The Most Tragic Love Stories In Greek Mythology
Humans have always had to deal with the messy business of relationships. Some of the most famous Greek myths told stories of the gods' romantic attachments.
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Serial Killer Charles Ng's Trial Cost California A Whopping Sum Of Money
Serial Killer Charles Ng has been sentenced to death by lethal injection and awaits his punishment in jail, but the trail has cost California a fortune.
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The Untold Truth About The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age glittered brightly for the privileged, while underneath, society's foundation could only tread in the darkness.
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The Mythology Of Aphrodite Explained
The Greek goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite was revered. However, she was also jealous and took revenge against those who crossed her.
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Inside John Quincy Adams' Unusual Skinny-Dipping Routine
President John Quincy Adams had an unusual skinny-dipping routine, going skinny-dipping every morning. This was Adams' skinny-dipping routine.
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The Untold Truth Of Urban Meyer
Here are some lesser-known facts about legendary football coach Urban Meyer, who was fired by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, December 16.
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The Mythology Behind The Leo Constellation Explained
The most well-known mythological origin for the constellation comes from the Greek story of Heracles, later known to the Romans as Hercules.
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The Truth About The Dangers Of Medieval Fast Food
Throughout history, people have needed quick, easy, portable food that than easily be consumed on the move. The medieval era was no different.
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Tragic Details About Red Cloud
During his life, Red Cloud played an incredibly critical role in resisting white expansionism. These are the tragic details about Red Cloud.
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Why Love Is Like A Butterfly Is So Important To Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton has made butterflies an important part of her image at least since 1974 when she released her album "Love Is Like A Butterfly."
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The Most Life-Changing Technologies In Human History
For thousands of years, humans have used technology to reshape the world around us. Here are the most life-changing technologies in human history.
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Amazon Just Patented A System For Whipping Objects Into Space
Like any tech giant run by a billionaire worth its salt, a recently uncovered patent filed by Jeff Bezos' company suggests Amazon has its eyes set on space.
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What Was Ayman Al-Zawahiri's Relationship With Osama Bin Laden?
The vast web of global terrorism got a little smaller with the death of al-Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahiri, an associate of and successor to Osama Bin Laden.
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The Coronation Chair Has A Shady Past
King Edward I had the Coronation Chair made in the early 14th century.
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Messed Up True Stories Of Human Zoos
Human zoos were exactly what they sound like: exhibits with humans on display, often in their "natural habitats." Here's more on the horrifying truth.
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The Science Behind Why Butterflies Can See In Ultraviolet
Sadly, while human vision is pretty good, there is quite a bit happening right under our noses that we are not seeing - including ultraviolet radiation.
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