How The Reagan Administration Influenced This Legendary Prince Hit
As far as Prince was concerned, the political climate of the Reagan administration was an opportunity to write what would be a legendary song.
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The Story Behind Woody Guthrie's This Machine Kills Fascists Guitar
Acclaimed folk singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie was famed for his lyrics celebrating ordinary people, as well as his staunch anti-fascism.
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Ivana Trump's Family Connection With Czechoslovakia's Espionage Service
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former president Donald Trump, died July 14. The businesswoman and celebrity in her own right also had Czech spy ties.
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What Is The Only Sport To Ever Be Played On The Moon?
Once humanity set foot on the lunar surface, it was just a matter of time before astronauts realized they needed ways to unwind.
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The Truth About The Prince Once Recruited To Be America's King
Before George Washington became the nation's first president, there was a purported plan to turn the U.S. into a monarchy. It was called the Prussian scheme.
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Musicians Who Tried To Prevent Their Song From Becoming A Hit
While these songs have reached the top of the charts and become classics on the radio, the musicians who wrote them didn't want them to be a hit.
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Why Ted Bundy Is Actually A Hero To This One Family
Ted Bundy was one of the worst serial killers in American history. However, there is one family that may have a reason to the thank the brutal monster.
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Disturbing Details About Robert Blake's Childhood
Actor Robert Blake has played more than his share of tough guys on the edge, from undercover cop Tony Baretta to a killer in "In Cold Blood."
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The Truth About Eric Clapton's Solo On While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Collaborations are often a major part of music. Let's take a look at the truth about Eric Clapton's solo on the Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."
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This Fish-Like Creature May Be The Earliest Connection To Human Life
Filling in the holes on the evolutionary scale sometimes takes decades. This fish-like creature has now provided some much-needed clues to human evolution.
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The Creative Way Frank Oz's Father Mocked Hitler
Art has long been associated with education -- teaching about facts, or feelings, or speaking truth to power -- even if that means mocking Adolf Hitler.
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The 8-Year-Old Child Astronomer That Discovered Multiple Asteroids
An 8-year-old Brazilian girl has potentially discovered 18 asteroids as an amateur astronomer. Here are the details behind this remarkable young star gazer.
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Winston Churchill's Unexpected Connection To The First Use Of OMG
Abbreviated phrases or sentences, wee images to indicate something emotional -- all the stuff of modern digital communication, but not necessarily new.
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The Truth About Tony Curtis' Relationship With Janet Leigh
In the Hollywood of the 1950s, there was no hotter couple than Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis. But there's a dark truth about their relationship.
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The Relatable Reason Penguins In A Japanese Zoo Are Refusing To Eat Cheap Fish
Penguins are not thought of as particularly fussy eaters. But, because of this reason, they're turning their beaks up at food in this Japanese aquarium.
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Jim Thorpe Is Finally Getting The Recognition He Deserves 110 Years Later
Jim Thorpe is widely considered the finest, most broadly gifted athlete of the 20th century. Finally, his two 1912 Olympic gold medals are being restored.
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Why The Burning Of The HMS Gaspee Was A Defining Moment Of The American Revolution
The build-up to the Revolutionary War had been going on for a decade before actual combat broke out. Here's how the burning of the HMS Gaspee played a role.
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Where Is Jayne Mansfield Buried?
Jayne Mansfield was a Hollywood star, bigger than life itself, with a high professional profile, when her life was cut short at age 34 in a car accident.
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Researchers Detected A Bizarre Frequency From A Billion Light Years Away
Space unfolds discoveries on a regular basis and new technology expands the findings. Now, a new signal has been recorded from a billion light years away.
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True Crime Expert Reveals His Pick For The Most Terrifying Serial Killer - Exclusive
Who, then, is the most terrifying serial killer of all? We checked in with Mike Oh, creator of the true-crime YouTube channel "That Chapter."
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Does Jupiter Actually Eat Smaller Planets?
Gas giant Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. Scientists have long wondered how it was formed but emerging data details a fascinating process.
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The Untold Truth Of Pong
Pong has a long and storied history as one of the first video games ever. Here's its untold truth.
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Clark Gable's Grandson Looked Just Like The Famous Actor
Clark Gable III, the grandson of film star Clark Gable, inherited his grandfather's looks. But, Gable III led a troubled life in the shadow of his family name.
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Why Ivana Trump's Death Has Conspiracy Theorists Buzzing
Celebrities of every sort are subject to unbelievable public scrutiny. When death is involved, that can extend to conspiracy theories of all sorts.
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How The Smiths Really Got Their Name
The Smiths were one of the most influential musical groups of the 1980s, but how did they get their band name? Here's how The Smiths really got their name.
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Woodstock 1969 Came Very Close To A Horrifying Mass Electrocution
Woodstock in 1969 is known as the musical event of the century, but it almost turned into a mass electrocution. Here's how Woodstock almost turned deadly.
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Why Did Dr. Dre Leave N.W.A?
Here's why Dr. Dre decided to leave N.W.A in the early 1990s after recording two albums with the group.
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