The Parody Elton John Wrote To Poke Fun At John Lennon
"Weird Al" Yankovic has parodied some of the greatest music stars to ever live. Curiously, some other musical legends have gotten in on the act themselves.
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To Sleuth, Or Not To Sleuth: True Crime Expert Dissects Phenomenon Of Armchair Detectives - Exclusive
Some wonder how effective - not to mention ethical - it might be for average, everyday citizens to try and contribute to an official criminal investigation
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How Albrecht Muth Conned His Way Into The Inner Circles Of Washington, DC
How Albrecht Muth conned his way into the inner circles of Washington, D.C. before killing his wife and going to federal prison.
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An Egyptian Archeological Dig Found The Remains Of One Boy And 142 Dogs
There have been plenty of things discovered in Egypt throughout the years, including tombs, mummies, ancient structures, and relics that tell various stories.
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The Mayaguez Incident: The Final Battle Of The Vietnam War Took Place At Sea
Though the Vietnam War did eventually end, it didn't really end until a couple of years after peace was negotiated. It also ended in rather spectacular fashion.
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14 U.S. Presidents Who Didn't Survive 10 Years After The End Of Their Presidency
Some former U.S. presidents didn't have long to enjoy retirement. Here are 14 U.S. presidents who didn't survive 10 years after the end of their presidency
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Why Scientists Hunt Desperately For The Theory Of Everything
Scientists who study physics hunt desperately for the Theory of Everything, which fuses the rules of the very big with the rules of the very small. Here's why.
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The R. Kelly Prison Sentence Explained
Disgraced Grammy Award-winning musician and record producer R. Kelly received a prison sentence in late June 2022. Here's the breakdown.
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The Controversial Legacy Of The Minnesota State Flag
The controversial legacy of the Minnesota state flag is in the spotlight in 2023 as state legislatures decide whether it warrants replacing.
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How An Ancient Elephant Fossil Changed Our View On Early Human Habits
A cache of Palaeoloxodon antiquus fossils that once roamed parts of Northern Europe has changed notions of what Neanderthal lifestyles were like.
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Why Elvis Presley Once Serenaded His Friend And Music Icon Tom Jones In The Shower
It's not unusual for a star of Tom Jones' caliber to rub some impressive shoulders and have some fantastic showbiz anecdotes to share. Here's one.
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The Gruesome Crime Scene Of Hogan's Heroes Star Bob Crane
The gruesome crime scene of "Hogan's Heroes" star Bob Crane didn't provide police with much to go on. His 1978 murder is still unsolved.
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Steven Benson's Motivation For Blowing Up His Mother, Tobacco Heiress Margaret Benson
On a hot July morning in 1985, 63-year-old Margaret Benson climbed inside her Chevy Suburban with her daughter Carol Benson Kendall and nephew Scott Benson.
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Russia Didn't Consider Beer To Be An Alcoholic Beverage Until 2011
Russia didn't consider beer to be an alcoholic beverage until 2011. Before that, it was considered "foodstuff."
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Every President That Fell On Air Force One's Stairs
We know the scene by now: A U.S. president steps out of Air Force One and stands at the top of the stairs, hand raised to the crowd in greeting.
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What We Know About The Woman Claiming To Be Madeleine McCann
In 2007, 3-year-old Madeleine McCann disappeared during a family vacation in Portugal. Now one woman has come forward, claiming to be the missing girl.
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The Crucial Piece Of Evidence In The Morgan Nick Case Found Years After The Suspect Was Already Dead
In 1995, six-year-old Arkansas resident Morgan Nick disappeared. Now new evidence found in the case may finally reveal Morgan's abductor, who has since died.
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The Verdict In The Murder Of Nipsey Hussle Explained
Grammy award-winning rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed in 2019 by Eric Holder Jr. After three years of waiting the jury has delivered its verdict.
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Why Jimmy Carter Owes His Presidency To The Allman Brothers Band
Jimmy Carter, wearing a dark suit and wide tie, stood on stage amid the roar of the crowd, which looked more rock 'n' roll than most political rallies.
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Who Were The Known Victims Of America's First Serial Killer, H.H. Holmes?
Contrary to popular belief, notorious serial killer H.H. Holmes may have only killed 9 or so people. Here's everything we know about their lives and deaths.
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Tragic Details About The Assassination Of Mahatma Gandhi
Although he preached non-violence, Mahatma Gandhi became an enemy to some and was violently killed in 1948. Here are the tragic details about his assassination.
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Lisztomania Has 'The World's First Rock Star' To Thank For Its Name
Lisztomania has the world's 'first rock star' to thank for its name -- only rock 'n' roll wasn't invented when composer Franz Liszt was making women swoon.
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'The Man-Eater Of Scotland' To A Butcher On Drury Lane: Possible Inspirations For Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd has been around for over a century. The original writers may have drawn on real cases of homicidal barbers, cannibalism, and everything in between.
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Why Blues Legend Howlin' Wolf Called His Time In The Army 'Hell'
The blues legend Howlin' Wolf called his time in the army "Hell." He said, "Jus' couldn't take all that bossin' around, I guess."
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The Jell-O Prank That Could Have Cost A Former Mariners Pitcher His Career
There's one prank in particular, involving pitcher Larry Andersen, that's widely considered the most outrageous off-the-field jape ever perpetrated in the game.
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Peg Entwistle's Stepson Brian Keith Followed Her Footsteps In A Dark Way
Actress Peg Entwistle is more well-known for the way her life ended than for her career. Her stepson, actor Brian Keith, followed her footsteps in a dark way.
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The Clock On Your Wall Actually Measures Space, Not Time
What we call time, as measured by clocks, is actually a record of our position - using x, y, z coordinates - in space. Let's take a look at why.
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