The Haunting Origin Story Behind Japan's Rabbit Island
Located near Takehara, Japan, Okunoshima is a small island that is home to 900 wild rabbits. Here's the haunting origin story behind the island.
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The Story Of Bill Haast, Who Lived To 100 Despite His Extensive Snake Venom Habit
It's famously said that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and proof of that axiom might be found in the story of snake venom expert Bill Haast.
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Why The 1958 NFL Championship Game Was Called The 'Greatest Game Ever Played'
To celebrate its 100-year anniversary in 2020, the NFL polled 66 members of the media, asking what they considered to be the greatest NFL game ever played.
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Inside The Jack-O'-Lantern's Devilish Origin Story
Holidays bring some rather interesting traditions that are so embedded into society that they often go unquestioned in the 21st century.
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The MLB Tryout You Probably Never Knew George Clooney Had
George Clooney is known as one of the most recognizable actors of our generation, but he also once had a tryout to play pro baseball for the Reds.
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Elvis Presley's Obsession With James Dean Explained
In so many important ways, Elvis Presley was one of a kind, a unique figure in popular entertainment, who nevertheless took inspiration from other entertainers.
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Who Is Jim Redmond, The Father Who Carried His Son Across The Olympic Finish Line?
Jim Redmond may be best known as the father who carried his son across the Olympic finish line. He died in October 2022, but the Olympic moment made history.
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This 1967 Cold Case Still Haunts An Oregon Town And Its Residents
On the afternoon of October 21, 1967, two boys fished at the Willamette River, hoping to catch something big enough to keep. Instead, they discovered a body.
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Magic Johnson Received Some Blunt Advice From Michael Jordan After His NBA Return
Magic Johnson got some blunt advice from another NBA legend, Michael Jordan, after coming out of retirement. Here's what Jordan said.
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One Of The Most Iconic Olympics Moments Ever Technically Did Not Happen
When a parent sees a child in pain, struggling, it's only normal that they'll jump in to lend a hand as needed, even during something like the Olympics.
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The Mystery Of The Cleveland Torso Murderer
Shortly after the Great Depression, a serial killer dismembered and killed at least a dozen victims in Cleveland. Here is the story of the Torso Murderer.
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Tracy Edwards Had A Complicated Life After He Led To Jeffrey Dahmer's Capture
Tracy Edwards' escape from Jeffrey Dahmer led to the serial killer's capture, but Edwards had a complicated life afterward.
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Keith Richards Once Sparked A Bizarre On-Set Barbarella Party
Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones once initiated a strange party on the set of the movie "Barbarella," true to his reputation as a drug user.
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David Jewitt And Jane Luu's Exploration Of The Kuiper Belt Explained
The history of exploration is littered with examples of the intrepid searching the unknown for what they believe must be true. Here's one such story.
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Joan Joyce: The Greatest American Athlete You've Never Heard Of
From time to time, athletes emerge who seem naturally endowed with the ability to play any sport with great success, but few were as successful as Joan Joyce.
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What Greta Garbo's Private Life Was Really Like
Greta Garbo mesmerized audiences with her seemingly effortless talent for on-camera acting. But her personal life was simple, reclusive, and very private.
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The Backlash To Elvis' First Appearance On The Ed Sullivan Show That May Have Gone Too Far
There are those moments in popular culture's history that seem to echo through the resulting ages, sometimes unscripted, sometimes planned, but memorable.
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These Were The Final Words Of Serial Killer Gary Ray Bowles
Serial killer Gary Ray Bowles preyed on gay men and confessed to killing six victims. These were the final words he said at his execution.
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Whatever Happened To Ed Genson From The First R. Kelly Case?
Ed Genson led a team of four attorneys that ultimately got all of R. Kelly's 2008 charges dismissed due to an admission from the prosecution.
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The History Behind Candy Corn's Bizarre Original Name
Candy corn is one of the most popular yet controversial Halloween treats. Here's the history behind the Halloween candy's bizarre name.
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Meet Ella Harper, A Vintage Side Show Star With A Wild Talent
Circuses and sideshows have a complicated yet fascinating history in the United States. Meet Ella Harper, a vintage side show star with a wild talent.
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What Actually Happens When Lightning Strikes Sand?
Lightning is one of the most dramatic products of Earth, creating ear-splitting noise and outlandish visual effects, and if it strikes sand, something more.
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The Sad Reason Why Marlon Brando's Cameo In His Final Film Role Was Cut
Marlon Brando almost had a cameo in Scary Movie 2, but had to back out due to health concerns. Here's why he couldn't appear in the film.
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The Uncontacted Philippines Tribe That Might Have Been A Hoax
In 1971, a curious discovery sent the media into a tailspin. Here's the story of the uncontacted Philippines tribe that might have been a hoax.
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Loretta Lynn's When You're Poor Is More Biographical Than You Think
Country singer Loretta Lynn wrote songs that were personal to her, which is why "When You're Poor" is more biographical than you think.
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Joe DiMaggio Called This Legendary Negro League Pitcher The Best He Ever Faced
Before Joe DiMaggio sold coffee makers, before he married Marilyn Monroe, he was a baseball professional who appreciated the talent of the men he faced.
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Fans Who Took Things Too Far And Got Banned From Stadiums
There's nothing like good old physical competition to put a body in a burning rage, especially when it comes to professional sports and spectating.
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