A Pope Once Had A Strong Reaction To A Classic Madonna Video
Pop singer Madonna spent a good portion of the 1980s courting controversy, and a video wound up with a call for a boycott from Pope John Paul II.
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Sylvester Stallone's Heartbreaking Decision He Was Forced To Make Before His Rocky Fame
Sylvester Stallone used to be so poor he could barely afford food, and was forced to sell his beloved childhood dog. Here's how the dog ended up in "Rocky."
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The Unlikely Cocktail Born In Egypt During World War II
This cocktail has a fascinating origin story: Egypt, Nazi busting during World War II, and world-traveling polyglot and "chemist-turned-barman" Joe Scialom.
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The True Story Of A Finnish WWII Soldier That Lived For Weeks Alone In The Arctic Circle
Aimo Koivunen, survived the winter of 1944 thanks to nothing but sheer will, survivalist knowledge, and a whole lot of drugs.
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Former Ink Master Contestant Robbie Ripoll's Gruesome Convention Injury
Tattoo artist and "Master Ink" alum Robbie Ripoll was performing a body suspension stunt at a tattoo convention when things went horrifically wrong.
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The Truth About Julie Andrews' Relationship With Blake Edwards
There have been numerous show business partnerships over the years, but few were as long, loving, and successful as Blake Edwards and Julie Andrews.
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America's Oldest Continuously Operated Chinese Restaurant Isn't Where You Think It Is
Many major cities in the U.S. have thriving and historical Chinatown districts, but the oldest running Chinese restaurant in the U.S. is not in any of them.
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Henry Tillman: The Boxer Who Managed To Beat Mike Tyson Twice
Anyone's pantheon of boxing greats includes names like Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, and Mike Tyson. Another athlete deserving attention is Henry Tillman.
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Earth Is Playing A Crucial Role In Turning The Moon Permanently Red
While the moon is essential to Earth's functioning, is Earth returning the favor?
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The Unexpected Findings In Serial Killer H.H. Holmes' Gravesite
Conman H. H. Holmes was the first American serial killer. He died by hanging in 1896 but a living descendant believed Holmes may have pulled off one last trick.
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How Queen Elizabeth's II Fortune Will Be Divided After Her Death
Queen Elizabeth II not only presides over the United Kingdom, if only as a figurehead, but also controls a significant amount of personal wealth.
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How The 1931 Disappearance Of The Southern Cloud Plane Was Solved After 27 Years
When Southern Cloud didn't arrive in Melbourne on time, no one was initially alarmed, but by the next morning, a massive search was underway.
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James Dean's Childhood Accident That Actually Helped Him Land His Charming Smile
James Dean didn't have a long resume from his time as an actor, but his screen presence continues to have an impact on entertainment to this day.
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The Poignant Question Mister Rogers Asked His Wife In His Final Days
When the end was drawing near for Mister Rogers, the man who liked us just the way we are, his spiritual musings culminated into a question he asked his wife.
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The Unexpected Connection The First Woman To Serve In Congress Has To Slavery
Though it's sometimes tempting to divide history up into distinct eras, the fact is the world's time line overlaps, with lives spanning events.
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John McAfee's Girlfriend Has An Eye-Opening Theory About What Really Happened To Him
John McAfee was a successful businessman, a computer pioneer, and toward the end of his life, a fugitive who committed suicide in Spain. Or did he?
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Bob Dylan's Recording Debut Ended With Him Leaving After One Song
Bob Dylan's recording debut happened when he played harmonica on a song with a musical icon but it ended with him leaving after just that one song.
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More Than Half Of The Executions Set Through 2024 Will Happen In Just One State
The right of the state to kill an individual convicted of a crime is a heated debate in the U.S., especially in specific states employing the death penalty.
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The 1.5 Billion Year Old Discovery That Sat Deep In A Canadian Mine
The study of ancient, unearthed microbial communities is a fascinating one, as it helps paint a picture of how life developed and lived on the planet.
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Why Some Buddhist Monks Shave Their Heads
Back in the '60s, hair length, especially for men, was very much an issue loaded with symbolism. This wasn't the first time in history that hair had meaning.
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What We Know About Clint Eastwood's Philandering Past
Clint Eastwood seems to have had as many affairs as his body could handle.
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James Dean Filmed An Ironic PSA Just Weeks Before His Fatal Crash
Ironically, just a few weeks before he died, James Dean recorded a Public Service Announcement about the dangers of careless driving.
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The Tragic 2014 Death Of Shirley Temple
In contrast to her squeaky-clean childhood film career, adult Shirley Temple had one particular habit that she tried valiantly to keep hidden from the cameras.
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The Untold Truth Of Liz Cheney
Daughter of former VP Dick Cheney, Rep. Liz Cheney has been in politics pretty much her entire life. Her views on a few matters have changed over the years.
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Tragic Details About The Mamas And The Papas
The Mamas and the Papas put the "flower" in "flower power." But things were dark behind the scenes. These are some tragic details about The Mamas and the Papas.
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Some Primates Hold Onto Their Dead Infants For A Heartbreaking Reason
Scientists have observed several species of primates carrying around their deceased infants in what seems to be the animals' practice of grief.
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These Ancient Objects Are Some Of The Oldest In The Universe
Some objects in space make it seem as if dinosaurs were roaming around yesterday. These ancient objects are some of the oldest in the universe.
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