The Touching Way Joe DiMaggio Paid Tribute To Marilyn Monroe After Her Death
Some relationships seem to be made of fire, but quickly reduce to cinders and ash. Other relationships might end legally, but a connection continues.
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Bizarre Things You Didn't Know About Cricket
Cricket is definitely an odd sport, but much of the world loves it.
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Stalin's Bloodiest Executioner Killed A Staggering Number Of People
One of the tragic hallmarks of many dictatorial regimes is the body count of enemies, political and otherwise, the work of willing executioners.
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Bizarre Things That Happened At The Grand Canyon
These bizarre things really happened at the Grand Canyon. Most people won't suggest that the GC is a sentient death monster, but ... we aren't most people.
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The 1,800-Year-Old History Of Science Fiction Explained
Mention science fiction and any number of media franchises come to mind, most with "Star(s)" in the name. The genre's roots, however, are genuinely ancient.
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This Is How Redd Foxx Really Got His Name
Redd Foxx wasn't his birth name, but that didn't really matter. What did matter was his persistence, his commitment to his craft, and his boundless talent.
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The Science Behind When Bird Flu Can Infect Humans
Certainly there's a very long list of illnesses and other medical conditions to which human beings can fall prey. Do bird diseases pose a threat, too?
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Everyday Hand Gestures That Are Offensive In Other Countries
Whether you're communicating "rock on!" or "Go away," hand gestures can deliver a message. But the gesture's message varies, depending on geography.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of 'Handbags' In Ancient Stone Carvings
Elements of ancient architecture and art do stand out and beg for explanation. Such is the case with the "handbags" seen on stone reliefs across the globe.
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Conspiracy Theories That Blew Everyone's Mind In 2017
These conspiracy theories blew everyone's mind in 2017. Probably none of them are true, but it's that little nagging doubt that makes conspiracy theories fun.
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This Is How Good Elvis Presley Was At Karate
Elvis Presley loved Gospel music, loved his mother, and grew up to be an American success story, pop culture icon ... and punchline.
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Did Clark Gable Change Fashion With His Appearance In It Happened One Night?
Sometimes a chance event has long-reaching impact, especially on something as mercurial as fashion. So did actor Clark Gable damage the undershirt industry?
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The Dumbest Things American Tourists Have Done Abroad
These are the dumbest things American tourists have done abroad. Don't be like these folks. Please. We're getting a bad reputation.
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The Wild Truth Behind The German U-Boat Sunk By A Toilet
Despite the best efforts of engineers, designers, and construction crews, things can go south on all kinds of vessels -- cars, spacecraft, even submarines.
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Here's How Long It Really Took For The Titanic To Sink
More than 100 years later, the Titanic fascinates and saddens the world. Researchers continue to study the tragic event, discovering new information.
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The Most Terrifying Snakes In The World
These are the most terrifying snakes in the world.
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Has There Ever Been A Monkeypox Epidemic Before?
Some folks who tend toward a more ornate style of speech might cry "A pox upon thee!" when annoyed. Poxes of various kinds are nothing to mess with.
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How This Fossil May Have Changed The Way We Think About Beavers
Beavers, those natural-born marvels of environmental engineering, aren't exactly newcomers to the evolution main stage -- they're even older than we thought.
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Clark Gable's Tragic Love Story With Carole Lombard
Sure, actors get paid to be believable -- become something or someone they might not actually be, including lovers. Gable and Lombard weren't pretending.
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Bizarre Things Found Under Parking Lots
These bizarre things were really found under parking lots. We've covered a lot of the globe with places to leave our cars.
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Questionable Details About Tommy Lee
As the free-wheeling, hard-hitting drummer of Motley Crue, Tommy Lee is one of the most notorious rock stars out there. Here's Tommy Lee's real-life story.
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Diaries From Famous People Published After They Died
Maybe you snooped into a sibling's dresser and discovered a badly-hidden diary. And proceeded to read. The diaries of deceased celebrities are hot items, too.
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Why Babe Ruth Put Cabbage Under His Baseball Cap
Part of the charm of many professional athletes are their personal quirks -- sometimes a superstition, or a lucky charm, or a particular, unique technique.
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What Really Happened At Queen Elizabeth II's First Ever Royal Jubilee?
British monarchs celebrate jubilees -- significant milestones of years on the throne. As the longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II has noted several.
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Shady Secrets McDonald's Doesn't Want You To Know
For a company that specializes in food, folks, and fun, it's pretty amazing how shady McDonald's actually is.
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The True Story Behind Dopesick
Hulu's limited series "Dopesick" takes a deep look into the roots of America's opioid addiction crisis. How much of it is fact, and how much is fiction?
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The Truth About Victorian-Era Hygiene
Personal hygiene wasn't quite at the point where any random citizen could stroll down to the local Walmart, grab a pack of soap, and head home to their shower.
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