The Unexplained 1930 Disappearance Of Mary Agnes Moroney
So many people lost so much during the years of the Great Depression -- jobs, homes, security. Even more tragic were the losses of children who disappeared.
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Why The US Government's Chicken-Turkey Hybrid Failed
Something there is about the human intellect that seems to believe that anything, no matter how good, can be improved by adding something else.
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The 90-Million-Year-Old Discovery Made During A Simple Fishing Tournament
It's not unusual for fishermen to, say, exaggerate their accomplishments and near-misses, which makes one claim, confirmed by a geologist, even more impressive.
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NBA Players Who Died Before Turning 40
When a young person with their whole life ahead of them dies suddenly, the blow can be unbearable. Here are NBA players who died before turning 40.
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Who Was The Real Eddie Bauer?
There was a real chef behind Chef Boyardee, and a real Hershey making candy. And like the real-life L.L. Bean, there once was an outdoorsman named Eddie Bauer.
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The Tragic 1994 Murder That Led To The Creation Of Megan's Law
In May 1996, Megan's Law went into effect after it was signed by then-President Bill Clinton. Here's the tragic 1994 murder that led to its creation.
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This Is What John Wilkes Booth Said After Shooting Abraham Lincoln
This is what Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth said after shooting Abraham Lincoln in the head.
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Why Mao Zedong Once Offered Up Millions Of His Own Citizens To Henry Kissinger
International diplomacy is tricky business, requiring shrewd insights, an ability to read the opposing parties, and the willingness to consider what's offered.
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The Risque Reason Tunnel Of Love Rides Became A Staple At Amusement Parks
In the grand scheme of things, amusement parks are a relatively recent phenomenon in human society, including the Tunnel of Love attractions.
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The Controversial Case Of Convicted Murderer Tommy Zeigler
The crime scene at the W.T. Zeigler Furniture store in Winter Garden, Florida, on Christmas Eve of 1975, was incredibly complex. Here's the story.
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Judy Tenuta's Amazing New Year's Times Square Stunt Formally Launched Comedy Central
There a time when TV channels were limited, when the internet as a entertainment medium was a distant dream, before the launch of Comedy Central.
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What Happens If A Cemetery Runs Out Of Space?
Many societies throughout history have chosen to honor their dead with burial, often marking the graves as a lasting memorial for the departed.
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Jeffrey Dahmer Learned This Terrifying Skill From His Father
Parents often to look for some sort of activity they can share to bond with a child, but in Lionel Dahmer's case, there were unforeseen consequences.
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The Legend Of Witches Flying On Brooms Explained
All kinds of images are associated with Halloween -- ghosts and goblins, horror movie characters -- but few resonate like a witch in flight astride a broom.
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What Is The Difference Between Rural Bats And Urban Bats?
Perhaps because they're so frequently active at night, bats seem mysterious, even eerie, whether they're encountered in the countryside or the city.
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The Largest Known Star In The Universe Makes The Sun Look Like A Grain Of Rice
The largest known star in the Universe dwarfs our Sun, making it look as small as a grain of rice. Here's the story behind the largest known star.
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What The Most Famous NBA Players From The 1990s Look Like Today
If you ever wondered about what happened to some of the most famous NBA players of the 1990s, here's an update of what they look like today, some 30 years on.
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Blondie Only Canceled One Concert In Their 50-Year Career. Here's Why
Pop band Blondie rose to fame in the late 1970s. This is the story of the only time they ever cancelled a concert during their 50-year career.
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Inside The Friendship Of Judy Tenuta And 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Even though it's a business frequently fraught with vicious rivalries, there also exist long-term, loving friendships in the entertainment world.
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Essential Facts About Ayatollah Khomeini
Among the most infamous political and religious leaders of the 1980s was head of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ruhollah Khomeini.
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POWs In Dutch Indonesia During WWII Had To Take Desperate Measures To Feed Themselves
Most of us have at least one or two foods that we politely decline to eat, for whatever reason. Those standards tend to drop when facing actual starvation.
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Here's What Happened The First Time Russia Annexed Crimea
Russia's military aggression toward Ukraine has once again brought that region to the world's attention -- but like much of history, not for the first time.
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Why Some Hindu Homes Have Four Deities Surrounding The Tulsi Plant
The tulsi plant is highly significant in Hindu culture. Here's why some Hindu homes have four deities surrounding their tulsi plant.
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The Major Health Change Desi Arnaz Made In The Last Year Of His Life
Desi Arnaz is perhaps best remembered today for his successful show business partnership with his wife Lucille Ball. Underneath, he had his own flaws.
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Lou Reed Had Nothing Nice To Say About These Legendary Musicians
Late Velvet Underground frontman Lou Reed didn't hold back when roasting these classic rock icons in a pair of interviews.
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What Would Happen If Ants Went Extinct?
Although ants can certainly be annoying (and even revolting), especially when they invade a residence or a picnic, life on the planet depends on them.
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The Daring Prisoner Who Managed To Escape From Jail With The Help Of Some Nectarines
Generally speaking, people are sentenced to prison because they don't abide by the rules and norms of society. No surprise if that continues behind bars.
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