Here's How Old The Appalachian Mountains Really Are
The Appalachian Mountains cut through 18 American states and five Canadian provinces, and the area surrounding the mountains is home to 25 million people.
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Leif Garrett Has Much Less Money Than You May Have Thought
In the '70s, few stars captured as many teen hearts as Leif Garrett - but as quickly as his fame came, it seemed to disappear. Has he held on to his fortune?
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Where Is Making A Murderer's Brendan Dassey Today?
On March 2, 2006, Making a Murderer's Brendan Dassey was charged with first-degree murder, mutilation of a corpse, and first-degree sexual assault.
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Here's Who Inherited Farrah Fawcett's Money After She Died
Pop culture icon Farrah Fawcett is known for her feathered hair, role on "Charlie's Angels," and the classic pin-up poster in which she dons a red bathing suit.
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The Sad Truth About Karen Carpenter's Marriage
As Karen Carpenter struggled to overcome her eating disorders, she found love -- or so she thought.
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The Myth Of A Hatchet-Wielding Pete Seeger And His Apology Letter To Bob Dylan
There is a longstanding myth that Pete Seeger wielded a hatchet at Bob Dylan's first electric show. Here's what he wrote in his apology letter to Dylan.
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Why One Criminologist Thinks They've Finally Identified Jack The Ripper
In terms of prolificness, Jack the Ripper could be considered rather small-time as far as serial killers go but he's nevertheless captured our imagination.
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The Real Reason We Give Red Roses On Valentine's Day
Roses, everyone knows, are a symbol of love. But why roses in particular? Surely, any gift of flowers is romantic, right?
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How Ivan The Terrible Was Even More Evil Than You Think
Ivan the Terrible was Russia's first czar and Grand Prince of Moscow. He ruled the country from 1533 until 1584 and was succeeded by his only living son.
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What Was The Last Movie James Dean Starred In Before He Died?
Hollywood icon James Dean tragically died at the young age of 24. Although his career and life were brief, he managed to make memorable films.
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The Truth About Bryan Adams And Amy Winehouse's Friendship
A friendship between Canadian rocker Bryan Adams and the late British powerhouse singer Amy Winehouse seems somewhat unlikely - but sources say it was real.
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The Tragic Death That Almost Ended Marvin Gaye's Career
Marvin Gaye had undeniably one of the most illustrious musical careers of all time, but his success was almost derailed after Gaye suffered a massive tragedy
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Was Buffalo Bill In The Pony Express?
But did Buffalo Bill Cody really work as a rider for the Pony Express, or was this just a way to make his storytelling more exciting for paying customers?
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The Untold Truth Of Malcolm X's Daughter, Malikah
Malikah Shabazz never knew her famous father - mother, Betty Shabazz, was pregnant with her and twin sister, Malaak, when an assassin killed her dad, Malcolm X.
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What Really Happened After JFK Died?
While a seemingly sensible transition of power, at the time there were no defined rules as to how succession should play out in the event a president died.
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The Truth About Dusty Springfield's Real Name
From the opening bars to the iconic chorus, "Son of a Preacher Man" is an instantly recognizable hit from the '60s-era English soul singer Dusty Springfield.
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Why Landing The First Man On The Moon Cost Many Lives
Despite genuine fears from NASA and president Nixon that the mission would end in catastrophe, all three crew members returned safely and were hailed as heroes.
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The Peter Criss KISS Imposter That Fooled The World
Peter Criss and his impostor both appeared on TV to talk things out, in what may go down in one of the strangest moments in rock - and that's saying something.
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This Was Mr. Cruel's Biggest Crime
One of Australia's most-feared criminals was appropriately dubbed Mr. Cruel since his crimes played on parents' worst nightmares. His identity is still unknown.
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Disturbing Details Found In John Belushi's Autopsy Report
On March 5, 1982, actor and comedian John Belushi was found dead in his rented bungalow at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. He was just 33 years old.
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A Look At The Intense Beauty Regimens Of The Mayans
History has always been filled with bizarre beauty practices and the Mayans also went to great lengths to achieve what they believed to be perfection.
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What Really Happened To Jesus' Cross?
One set of relics that Christendom has been concerned about for millennia is the very cross on which Jesus Christ was nailed and left to die, the "True Cross."
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The Biggest Ransoms Ever Paid Out
Kidnapping and ransom never seem to go out of style. People will usually be willing to pay enormous amounts of money for the safe return of a kidnapping victim.
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Famous People Who Survived The Holocaust
Survivors the Holocaust include some very famous people who grew up in the most unimaginable horror and went on to change the world in their own ways.
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How Jimmy Carter Dedicated His Life To Habitat For Humanity
Jimmy Carter has been involved in much more than politics. One thing he's been particularly dedicated to is working with Habitat for Humanity.
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Andy Reid: 8 Essential Facts About The Kansas City Chiefs' Coach
Andy Reid came into the NFL with a splash. He was an unheard-of nobody until getting a shot to coach the Philadelphia Eagles right before the millennium.
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What It Was Really Like To Perform With Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
By 1883,William Cody had founded his grand production, "Buffalo Bill's Wild West." So what was it like to work for this enigmatic and charming man?
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