The Real Reason The Betelgeuse Star Dimmed So Much In 2019
Even the casual observer of a clear night sky will pretty much take for granted that the stars in their heavens are more or less a constant. Until they aren't.
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How Much Money Does The Winner Of The The Mini Golf Masters Really Get?
On the amateur side of things, many sports, especially hobbies, will construct a sort of friendly rivalry among players. Including mini-golf.
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The Mystery Of Rudolf Diesel's 1913 Death
That diesel engine that powers the 18-wheelers and heavy equipment and farm implements? It's actually named after its genius inventor: Rudolf Diesel.
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Where Is Convicted Kidnapper Gloria Williams Now?
Instead of going home with her then 15-year-old mother Shanara Mobley, the infant was taken by a woman dressed like a nurse.
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The Truth About Keith Richards And Paul McCartney's Relationship
Rivalry between fellow professionals, even competitors, can be a friendly thing. Who understands your artistic endeavors better than another artist?
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How Joe Frazier And Muhammad Ali Went From Friends To Bitter Enemies
In the world of sports, it isn't unusual for one opponent to speak disparagingly of another -- part of the psychological aspect of any healthy competition.
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Israel's Cave Of Horror Got Its Name Thanks To A Gruesome Discovery
One set of discoveries in the 1960s, though, led researchers to dub a particular cave the "Cave of Horrors." This cave, unlike others, held a surprise.
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The 1955 Murder Charge Against Armie Hammer's Grandfather Explained
The 1955 murder charge against Armie Hammer's grandfather is just one of the scandals that happened within the Hammer family.
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Here's Who Inherited Richard Pryor's Money After He Died
W.C. Fields is said to have observed, "Where there's a will, prosperity is just around the corner." Richard Pryor's estate was the subject of legal challenges.
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The Gruesome Accident That Made Bob Gibson A St. Louis Cardinals Legend
It's a common aphorism -- someone who goes the extra mile, willing to "play hurt." Few embody that literally, but Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals did.
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St. Oscar Romero's Life Was Forever Changed By The Murder Of His Colleague
The martyrdom of Rutilio Grande led to the martyrdom of Oscar Romero.
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What Happens If The Queen Dies At Balmoral Castle?
The most complicated out of all the possible scenarios for the queen's death is if she were to die in Scotland at Balmoral Castle.
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Why Bob Welch Left Fleetwood Mac
Bob Welch was a member of the band Fleetwood Mac in the early 1970s, but he eventually left the band. Here's why Bob Welch left Fleetwood Mac.
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A 1934 Letter Revealed What We Always Suspected About King Tut's Treasure
A letter from 1934 has shed new light on a long-held suspicion regarding King Tut's tomb and its contents; specifically, the real reason some of it was missing.
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The Number Of People That Die In Yellowstone's Hot Springs Every Year Might Surprise You
Millions visit Yellowstone National Park each year, and while the park is a sight to behold, it's also home to some dangerous nature, led by its hot springs.
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The Untold History Of Swing Music
Swing music grew out of big-band jazz music and inspired a dance craze in the process.
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What Happens At The Vigil Of Princes After A British Monarch Dies?
The life of the U.K.'s royal family is filled top to bottom with traditions dating back centuries. Many will come into play with the death of Queen Elizabeth.
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One Ambitious Doctor Tried Bringing George Washington's Dead Body Back To Life
When President George Washington died, many couldn't imagine an America without him. Here is how one ambitious doctor tried to bring Washington back to life.
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How A Scottish Songwriter Disappeared And Reappeared Nearly 40 Years Later
It's not unheard of for a performer to find a certain level of success, only to turn around and step away from the spotlight for a while -- but decades?
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The Buenos Aires Bank Heist Of 2006 Explained
In 2006, a unit of highly-trained Argentine special forces made their way into a bank near Buenos Aires. Here is the truly gripping story behind the heist.
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Alaska Has Had More Deaths By Suicide Than You Realize
Whatever the means, a person who dies by suicide leaves an unfillable hole in the lives of those left behind. This is too frequently true in Alaska.
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The BBC Will Make A Major Change In Programming Right After The Queen Dies
It stands to reason that a nation would go into mourning upon the death of a beloved leader like Queen Elizabeth II. That plays out in specific ways.
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The Biggest Theories On What Led Richard Ramirez To Kill
Richard Ramirez engaged in a crime spree that terrorized the Los Angeles area in the 1980s. Murder, burglary, sexual assault -- all led experts to ask, "Why?"
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The Mysterious 1912 Disappearance Of Bobby Dunbar
A preschool-age child goes missing on a family excursion. A heartbreaking scenario, resolved when the child is located later and returned -- or was he?
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The Mysterious 2014 Disappearance Of William Tyrrell
William Tyrrell, a 3-year-old child from New South Wales, Australia, disappeared in 2014. Here is more information about his disappearance and his case.
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What Happened To Catherine McCaw From The Anna Sorokin Case?
When it comes to trying and convicting in criminal cases, much of the attention is focused on the police. Equally important are the prosecutors.
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Anne Frank's Sister Had A Secret Diary You Probably Didn't Know About
Anne Frank is remembered for her intimate diary that she kept while hiding from the Nazis. Her older sister, Margot, also kept a diary during this time.
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