What Are The Objects That Will Be Placed On Queen Elizabeth II's Coffin?
Queen Elizabeth II's death has sent the world into a state of mourning. Here are the objects that will be placed on her coffin leading up to her funeral.
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The True Story Behind Led Zeppelin's Song, Tangerine
Led Zeppelin was formed in 1968 by Jimmy Page after he left the famed band "The Yardbirds." Here's how Led Zeppelin's "Tangerine" is related to Page's past.
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What Does It Mean To Lie In State?
Cultures ancient and modern have developed customs and traditions designed to honor revered public figures. One event for public mourning is to lie in state.
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Notorious Mormon Murderers
Mormons have been involved in some of the most high-profile murder cases in the U.S. Here are several notorious Mormon murderers.
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The Untold Truth Of The Kingdom Of Dahomey
By the mid-1700s, one kingdom had achieved a near-monopoly on the most important hub of the slave trade. This is the untold truth of the Kingdom of Dahomey.
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Tragic Details About Danny Trejo
Danny Trejo knows exactly what it's like to be the gangsters he so often plays. These are tragic details about Danny Trejo.
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The Storied History Of Queen Elizabeth II's 30-Year-Old Coffin
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was made more than three decades before her death.
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What Happened To Marilyn Monroe's Famous Pink Dress?
The pink gown Marilyn Monroe wore in 1953's "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" has an interesting history and as it turns out, there were two dresses made for Monroe.
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Once A Year The City Of London Pays The Crown A Bizarre Tax
Since 1211, London has paid the British monarchy a yearly tax, a tax it seems glad to prepare and hand over. What the city pays and why are in a word singular.
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What Is The Crown Of Scotland And Why Was It On The Queen's Coffin?
Observers Monday may have wondered about the crown that was placed atop Queen Elizabeth's coffin in Edinburgh. It's the Crown of Scotland, made in 1540.
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The Origin Of The Term Hocus Pocus
You might know "hocus pocus" as the name of a famous Halloween film, but this phrase actually has a long history of being used in all sorts of magical circles.
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Scientists Who Were Ridiculed, But Were Right
There are a whole slew of scientists and inventors who were absolutely right in what they did but were ridiculed for doing it.
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The Unusually Strict Rules For Guests That Will Attend The Queen's Funeral
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8, 2022, will be laid to rest on September 19, and guests will have to follow strict rules.
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Why Sammy Hagar Is A True Believer In Extraterrestrial Life
Rock 'n' roll frontman Sammy Hagar is a true believer in extraterrestrial life. He cites personal experience as the reason he thinks aliens exist.
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The Bruce Springsteen Song About The Uneasy Relationship He Had With His Father
Bruce Springsteen offered a hard look at the life of the working class. He sang not just of joy and freedom but of its absence and the search for it.
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You Probably Didn't Know About Venus And Serena Williams' Connection To The NFL
Venus and Serena Williams are known for their impact on the sport of tennis, but they actually leveraged that success into a stake in the Miami Dolphina.
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This May Have Been The Cape Cod Vampire's Motive To Kill
Serial killers often have similar motivations urging them to do their vile work. This may have been the Cape Cod Vampire's motive to kill.
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The Real Reason Bubbles Pop, According To Science
A bubble needs only to make contact with a surface before it vanishes, leaving only a soapy little smear behind. So why exactly do they pop?
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This Adorable Aquatic Creature Has A Truly Bizarre Ability
Creatures living in the depths of the ocean have some pretty strange abilities. This particular aquatic creature has a talent that's truly bizarre.
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What We Know About Jeff Bezos' Explosive Rocket Failure
On September 12, 2022, Amazon found Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space program was scheduled to launch the New Shepard Capsule into orbit. It didn't go as planned.
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The Real Reason You Can't Breathe Underwater
While fish can famously breathe underwater, humans definitely cannot. Here's why humans unfortunately don't have the ability to breathe underwater.
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George Carlin's Comedy Took A New Route Thanks To Two Folk Icons
Few comedians have made such a huge impact — and left behind such a huge void — as George Carlin. But do you know the two folk icons who influenced him?
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Beth Chapman's Loving Final Words To Her Husband Dog Before Her Death
Dog the Bounty Hunter's wife, Beth Chapman, had loving final words for her husband before her death from cancer.
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The Tragic 1990 Murders Of Geoffery Hood And Molly LaRue
The Appalachian Trail has long been a mecca for hikers, some of whom accept the challenge of making the entire 2,180-mile trek from end to end.
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The Unexpected Inspiration Behind The Beatles' Song Martha My Dear
Songwriters use all kinds of muses to come up with their art. Here's the unexpected inspiration behind The Beatles' song "Martha My Dear."
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Journalist Spy Revealed The Queen Had Some Charmingly Common Daily Habits
As the world transitions from the death of Queen Elizabeth II and into the reign of King Charles III, tributes and memories are pouring in from far and wide.
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Why Donald Trump's Unexpected Trip To Washington DC Has Political Watchers Talking
Donald Trump's unexpected trip to Washington DC has political watchers talking. Many are wondering why he flew in unannounced.
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