Tragic Details About Carol Burnett's Parents
It's a sad fact of life that some of the most joyful performers on stage and screen come from backgrounds marked by personal family struggle.
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The Dunce Cap Once Had An Unexpected Meaning
The dunce cap is considered a universal symbol of shame and stupidity, but it wasn't always that way. The dunce cap once had a pretty unexpected meaning.
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Carlos Santana's Smooth Almost Featured A Completely Different Singer
Carlos Santana won multiple Grammys for his album "Supernatural". Yet, his collaboration with Ro Thomas on "Smooth" almost featured this artist and not Thomas.
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Why An Organist For A Baseball Team Was Ejected By The Umpire
An umpire is an intrinsic -- even indispensable -- part of a baseball game. In some ball parks, so is the organist. What happens when those two roles collide?
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The Mysterious 1938 Death Of Robert Johnson
The mysterious 1938 death of Robert Johnson at the age of 27 is just one of the mysteries and myths about the legendary blues man.
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The Myth Of The Valkyrie Explained
The valkyrie has appeared in many forms across ancient mythology, often depicted as a formidable group of Viking warriors. Here's its story.
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The Tragic Truth Behind The Speedboat Killer, Jack Shepherd
Jack Shepherd, also known as the "Speedboat Killer" was involved in the death of Charlotte Brown when his speedboat crashed. Here's the truth of the incident.
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How Many Times Was James Kater Tried For The Kidnapping And Murder Of Mary Lou Arruda?
15-year-old Mary Lou Arruda was murdered in 1978 by James Kater. He was tried multiple times despite having committed a similar crime before, and here's why.
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A Lion's Tongue Is Stronger Than You Think
It's a commonly accepted bit of science that many creatures change and adapt in order to increase their odds of survival -- including a lion's tongue.
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The Truth About The Relationship Between Magic Johnson And Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Here's what we know about the relationship between Los Angeles Lakers legends Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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The Reason Michael Jackson Wanted To Destroy The Thriller Music Video Before Its Debut
"Thriller" is probably Michael Jackson's most famous music video, but he once wanted to destroy it entirely. Here's why Jackson wanted to destroy "Thriller."
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Inside Keith Moon's Relationship With Oliver Reed
Keith Moon and Oliver Reed are two of history's most famous hellraisers and when they were together things got crazy. Here's a look inside their friendship.
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The Mountain Meadows Massacre Explained
The history of religion in the United States has its shining moments of kindness, but there are also those moments of extreme violence being perpetrated.
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The Untold Story Of The Cryptoqueen
Few things about Ruja Ignatova's life are known for certain. But one thing we know is Ignatova is responsible for the biggest cryptocurrency fraud in history.
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Who Are Adolf Eichmann's Children?
Adolf Eichmann was convicted and hanged for his part in the murder of Jews in Nazi Germany. Yet he also had a family and four children.
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Paul McCartney's Failed Animated Concert Film That Featured A Pipe-Smoking Mouse
Paul McCartney is famous for being one of the members of The Beatles, but he also tried to create an animated concert film about mice that didn't do so well.
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Why Former College Football Coach Les Miles Eats Grass
Few organisms — like cows — can properly digest grass. So why on earth did former football coach Les Miles chomp on grass during football games?
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How Many Academy Awards John Wayne Really Won
Numerous incredibly successful members of the Hollywood film industry have never been celebrated with an Academy Award. What about cowboy icon John Wayne?
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Why Paul McCartney Couldn't Stand Phil Spector
Phil Spector was a top producer in the 1960s during the Beatles' heyday. Here's why Paul McCartney couldn't stand him.
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How A Postseason Loss Led Kobe Bryant To Turn Down A Starring Role In A Spike Lee Film
Kobe Bryant was once offered a role in Spike Lee film when he was a rookie, but turned it down. Here's how a postseason loss led him to turn down the role.
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How Germany Experienced 2 Uprisings Within Days Of Each Other
In the years between World War I and World War II, Germany, the losing side in both conflicts, suffered tremendous economic and political instability.
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The Scientific Reason Storm Clouds Look So Dark
For some, the sight of dark, foreboding storm clouds might inspire fear. For others,it spurs a sense of wonder. But what makes them so dark and thick?
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Neil Young Wrote Three Classic Songs In One Day While He Had A Raging Fever
Folks might not know that Neil Young had a unique source of inspiration for "Everyone Knows This Is Nowhere": a raging, delirium-inducing fever.
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This Is The Real Difference Between Murder And Manslaughter
Everybody starts out as a baby, and so at some level or from some point in the past, it's a tragedy when a human being dies by the hand of another person.
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How To Become A Hells Angel
Hells Angels are probably the most infamous motorcycle club in the world, but becoming a member takes serious dedication. Here's how to become a Hells Angel.
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Disturbing Details About Suzanne Sevakis' Relationship With Franklin Floyd In Girl In The Picture
Franklin Floyd kidnapped Suzanne Sevakis when she was 5 years old and eventually married her.
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The History Of Wearing Corsets And Their Troubling Side Effects
Fashions come and fashions go, and then they come 'round again, if you wait long enough -- the clothing of the past takes on a new sheen, like corsets.
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