What Barbara Eden Really Did Before Her Hollywood Fame
Riding the coattails of an 8-year "Bewitched" craze, writer Sidney Sheldon created "I Dream of Jeannie," starring then-up-and-coming actress Barbara Eden.
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Here's Why Brazil Holds An Annual Festival Celebrating The US Confederacy
In Brazil, there is an annual festival celebrating the US Confederacy, because many Confederates fled to Brazil after the South lost the Civil War.
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The Reason One Florida Company Repurposes Dead Bodies For Environmental Use
Life is certainly complicated enough, let alone what happens after death -- what do you do with the body of a deceased loved one? (Even if they weren't loved.)
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Farrah Fawcett's Prized Possession Had Controversy Booming After Her Death
After the death of '70s icon Farrah Fawcett, an Andy Warhol painting of her became one of her life's biggest controversies. Here's what happened.
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How A Piece Of Cake Led Alan Alda To Meet His Wife
Alan Alda met his wife in a pretty unique, hilarious fashion, when a piece of rum cake dropped on the floor and he and his future wife scrambled to eat it.
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Here's Why Dice Were Invented
There's a fine line to be drawn between tool and toy, research and guesswork. The (very long) history of dice is one example. What are the odds?
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How A Run-In With A Real Bear Inspired The Creation Of The Teddy Bear
One of the most popular (and rightly so) toys ever invented is the snuggly, lovable teddy bear, beloved (literally) by children and adults the world over.
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Justice Breyer's Final Words To Biden Upon His Supreme Court Retirement
After serving 27 years on the Supreme Court, Justice Breyer's final words to Biden upon his Supreme Court retirement were simply stated.
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Justice Stephen Breyer Was Born With Politics In His Blood
The public spotlight has focused with unusual intensity of late on the U.S. Supreme Court and it justices, the retiring Stephen Breyer among them.
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How Did The Cure Get Their Name?
Before they became The Cure, the iconic band went by a name lead singer Robert Smith hated, claiming it sounded too American and "hippyish."
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Disturbing Details About R. Kelly's Childhood
R&B superstar R. Kelly's conviction for child sexual abuse belie his own abuse growing up, his attorneys say. Here are those disturbing details.
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Travis Barker's First Musical Hero May Surprise You
Travis Barker is known for his creative musical collaborations. So how did one of the world's best-known drummers decide to start playing in the first place?
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The R. Kelly Prison Sentence Explained
Disgraced Grammy Award-winning musician and record producer R. Kelly received a prison sentence in late June 2022. Here's the breakdown.
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Justice Breyer Raised A Troubling Question During His Time On The Supreme Court
Justice Stephen Breyer has been described as a "pragmatist," "problem-solver," and "centrist." Here's a question he raised during his time on the Supreme Court.
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The Tragic Reason Travis Barker Didn't Fly In A Plane For Over A Decade
Legendary musician Travis Barker has been a household name for decades. Here's the tragic reason he didn't fly in a plane for over a decade.
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The Untold Truth Of Christopher Guest
Though he may not be a fan of fame and fortune, Christopher Guest's impressive filmography has made him unavoidably famous. He's also, did you know, a baron!
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What R. Kelly's Conviction Means For His Other Criminal Charges
R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for racketeering and sex trafficking.
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What We Know About Ghislaine Maxwell's Criminal Family Ties
Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to decades in prison for her role in sexually grooming young girls for Jeffrey Epstein. Her family is shady, too.
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The Three Olympic Games That Have Been Held In Countries That No Longer Exist
The Olympics famously relocate from nation to nation for each edition of the games. Sometimes games are eliminated, but what about host nations?
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Why Internet Sleuths Are Convinced Ghislaine Maxwell's Father Was An Israeli Spy
Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted of helping groom and procure underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein, came from a family background of wealth, privilege, and mystery.
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Your Very First Childhood Memory May Be Completely False
Memories can be tricky things -- we can be haunted by unpleasant memories, warmed by the good ones, and befuddled by what we do or don't remember, good or bad.
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Detonating A Nuclear Weapon In Space Is A Terrible Idea. Here's Why
The science behind nuclear weapons is terrifying and fascinating. Here's a look at what happens when a nuke is detonated in space.
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A Recent Fossil Discovery Could Prove Humans Have Been Around For Longer Than We Thought
Part of the fun of research in any field, art or science, is the possibility of discovering evidence that upends current theories and common beliefs.
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The Royal Family Massacre During The 1958 Iraqi Coup D'etat, Explained
As they say, rank has its privileges, but the higher the rank, the higher the risk involved, especially when it comes to individuals in national leadership.
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Landmark Cases That Could Change By The Overturning Of Roe V. Wade
With Roe v. Wade overturned, many have started to worry that other landmark cases centered around choice and privacy could be overturned.
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The Myth Of Thor's Hammer, Mjölnir, Explained
In Norse mythology, the hammer Mjölnir is every bit as famous as Thor, the god who wields it. Here's what you need to know about Asgard's best-known object.
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Why A Rare Baby Woolly Mammoth Discovery Has Scientists Intrigued
Preserved, complete remains from ages past, whether human or some other form of animal, are a cause of excitement in the scientific community.
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