The Guinness World Record Al Jaffee Proudly Held
The Guinness World Record Al Jaffee proudly held is not likely going to be one that is easily beaten. It requires not only talent but lots of time.
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Details From Rock Star Funerals You Haven't Heard Before
While news of these rock stars' death were in all the headlines, the details from their funerals might be a bit more unfamiliar.
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Candidates Who Ran For Office From Prison
Even when a candidate is behind bars, plenty of people will still vote for them. Here are times in history when candidates ran for office from prison.
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Clarence Thomas: Details About One Of The Longest Serving Supreme Court Justices
He went from a one-parent poor, coastal Georgia home to the vaunted halls of Yale University and the Supreme Court. Here is the untold truth of Clarence Thomas.
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After Gomer Pyle, Jim Nabors Settled In Hawaii With A Very Different Career
After playing the character Gomer Pyle, Jim Nabors settled in Hawaii with a very different and seemingly lucrative career.
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The Story Of Edvard Munch's Haunting Painting, The Dead Mother
Perhaps best known for his iconic series "The Scream," Norwegian painter Edvard Munch also created "The Dead Mother." Here's the story behind it.
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How Ronald Reagan Tried To Calm A 1983 Hostage Situation At Augusta National Golf Club
Charlie "Smiley" Harris slammed his jacked-up 1974 Dodge truck into the locked gate at the Augusta National Golf Club, the home of the Masters Tournament.
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The Most Disturbing Thing About Viking Raids Isn't What You Think
History and legend are filled with tales of their destruction, but as historians learn more, it becomes clear that Vikings brought fates much worse than death.
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Janis Joplin's Tragic Real-Life Story
Janis Joplin's legacy as an icon of psychedelic rock and blues is nothing less than momentous. However, her life came to a swift and tragic end.
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A Look At The Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth's Sister, Princess Margaret
Princess Margaret's funeral didn't draw the same crowds as Princess Diana's, but it was unique in bucking some royal traditions.
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The Tragic Death Of Dennis Wilson Explained
Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson was only 39 when he died on December 28, 1983, at Marina Del Rey, California.
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The Tragic Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire That Killed Nearly 500 People
Boston, Massachusetts was witness to one of the worst nightclub fires in history. Here's the story of the Cocoanut Grove fire that killed nearly 500 people.
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Omens Of Death In Myth And Legend
Throughout history, people and cultures all over the world have identified many warning signs of imminent mortal peril -- in other words, death omens.
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The Stevie Wonder Hit That Was Written For Someone Else First
One of Stevie Wonder's biggest hits was written for someone else first, but that famed guitarist had the song swooped out from under him by Berry Gordy.
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Tragic Details About Demi Moore
After making her way up the ladder in the 1980s, she made it big in the '90s, but it wasn't easy, then or after. Here are some tragic details about Demi Moore.
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The Centuries-Old Art Of Reading Tea Leaves (And Why Victorians Loved It)
Tea reading was born out of the Victorian love of all things spooky, among other things. Here's the truth behind the centuries-old art of tea reading.
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The Bolshoi Ballet's Biggest Scandals And Controversies
The world-famous Bolshoi Ballet troupe is synonymous with grace and sophistication, yet the company has controversial since its inception.
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'Three Generations Of Imbeciles': Carrie Buck And The Fight Against Legal Eugenics
A particularly dark chapter in U.S. history was involuntary sterilization, which was based on outdated eugenic principles. Here's the story.
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The Most Controversial Comic Strip Moments In History
Comic strips and the cartoonists behind them have been known to cause controversy down the years.
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The Life And Early Death Of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Kamakawiwo'ole passed away in 1997, but his music has lived on to continue to touch people. Here is the life and early death of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.
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Dr. George Tiller: The Tragic Life And Murder Of An Abortion Doctor
For over 35 years, Dr. George Tiller provided abortion services to people in Wichita, Kansas and the surrounding area. This is the story of his life and murder.
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The Horrifying History Of Élan School, America's Most Abusive Boarding School
The horrifying history of Élan School, America's most abusive boarding school in Maine that managed to stay open for four decades.
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Jewel's Tragic Real-Life Story
From parental neglect to having to deal with all sorts of absolute creeps, Jewel's road to fame hasn't been easy. Here's her tragic real-life story.
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Mildred And Richard Loving's Life After The Landmark Loving V. Virginia Case
On June 12, 1967, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Virginia's Racial Integrity Act that banned interracial marriage.
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The Turning Point Of The Vietnam War And How It Changed Everything
The Tet Offensive was critical in influencing the slow withdrawal of troops from the Vietnam War. Here's what to know about the war's turning point.
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The Real Reason You Don't Hear From These Rock Stars Anymore
From career missteps to life-changing illnesses to simply growing tired of fame, here's the truth about why you don't hear from these rock stars anymore.
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These Are The Worst Jobs In History
There are millions of workers who punch in and out of work at a bad job, but these are some of the worst jobs in history -- and you thought your boss was bad.
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