The Tragic Death Of Oscar Wilde's Sister
Oscar Wilde's life was punctuated by tragedies, beginning with the death of his 10-year-old sister, Isola, who served as a muse for him the rest of his life.
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The Odd Reason Woodrow Wilson Kept A Flock Of Sheep On The White House Lawn
Wilson's friend Dr. Cary T. Grayson bought 12 sheep and four lambs from a farm on behalf of the president; the flock would eventually grow to number 48.
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When A Town In France Was Poisoned By Bread
What could cause hundreds of people in a village in the South of France to suffer from an illness that caused violent hallucinations and led to four deaths?
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Who Listens To The Pope's Confession?
Confession is one of the most important sacraments in the Catholic faith. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a way for the faithful to be absolved of past sins.
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The Bizarre 1955 Kentucky UFO Incident Explained
On Aug. 21, 1955, eight adults and three children were allegedly harassed by diminutive, impervious goblins who tried to invade their home.
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How The Plan Of San Diego Changed America Drastically
Although the Plan of San Diego didn't itself come to fruition, its consequences reverberate over 100 years later in America.
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What Fans Might Not Know About Hall & Oates
Daryl Hall and John Oates are the most successful two-man act in pop music history. Fans might not know that Hall and Oates didn't always write alone.
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How Many Grammys Does Eminem Have?
After Eminem arrived on the scene, awards and accolades followed. Besides industry recognition, his most well-known works have all been commercially popular.
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Normand Champagne: The Truth About The Man Who Killed Leopold Dion
Once they're behind bars and mixed in with the general population, these hardened criminals often become victims themselves. This was the case for Léopold Dion.
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Why Sir Alfred Was Stuck In An Airport For 18 Years
None of us can claim to have had an airport experience quite like Mehran Karimi Nasseri (Sir Alfred), the man who lived in a Parisian airport for 18 years.
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Here's What Might Have Caused The Extinction Of Neanderthals
Neanderthals had a long run as the dominant species, as far back as 400,000 years ago. Then about 40,000 years ago, they were completely gone. What happened?
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Here's Why This Town Forbids The Burials Of Bodies
As strange as it might sound, there are laws around the world prohibiting people from dying or being buried in certain places.
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The Vatican Sets This Surprising Record In Wine Consumption
While Vatican City is considered an austere place, it has also held the distinction of being the place where the most wine in the world is consumed per capita.
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This Is How Jeff Bezos' Ex MacKenzie Scott Has Donated $12 Billion
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has held true to her promise to give away much of the $46.7 billion she was worth at the time of her divorce.
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The Truth About The Pappygate Bourbon Heist
In 2013, more than 200 bottles of rare Pappy Van Winkle bourbon disappeared from the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky. The incident was dubbed "Pappygate."
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The Real Reason Shaun White Wants The 2022 Olympics To Be His Last
The 2022 Games in Beijing might be the last time snowboarding legend Shaun White competes in a Winter Olympics. The 35-year-old snowboarder explained why.
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Strange Things That Happened At Chateau Marmont
Originally built in the 1920s as an apartment building, Chateau Marmont became a place for celebrities to get away from prying eyes.
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Why Charles Lindbergh Was Once Given An Award By The Nazis
Charles Lindbergh is an early hero of aviation, captivating headlines worldwide for his trans-Atlantic flight and becoming one of the first modern celebrities.
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The Untold Truth Of The Atlanta Massacre Of 1906
Many Americans may not have heard of the Atlanta massacre of 1906, but the aftermath of the mob riots left at least 12 Black citizens dead.
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Weirdest Laws In Rhode Island
Rhode Island is one of six states that make up the region called New England. The state can boast about a lot of things, especially some weird laws.
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What We Know About The Rumored Romance Between Tallulah Bankhead And Hattie McDaniel
In the 2020 Netflix fictionalized miniseries "Hollywood," it's implied that actresses Tallulah Bankhead and Hattie McDaniel may have been lovers.
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The Sad Story Of The Man Struck By Lightning 7 Times
It's a distinction likely no one would want. Both terrible and fascinating, Roy Cleveland Sullivan holds the world record for "Most lightning strikes survived."
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The Untold Truth Of Clarence Avant
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, Clarence Avant's career touches many aspects of popular culture, including music, sports, and even politics.
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The Who Concert Disaster Explained
Around 7:20, the crowd to see The Who surged and one set of doors shattered. Others were pushed open. With no visible security, there was no control.
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Why Richie Kotzen Was Booted Out Of Poison
Guitarist Richie Kotzen replaced C.C. DeVille in the Poison lineup after being fired in 1991 for his drug use and alcoholism.
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The Sad Truth About Mick Mars' Spinal Disease
Guitarist Mick Mars has certainly seen his share of craziness as a member of Motley Crüe but few know he's suffered with debilitating pain most of his life.
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Why Isaac Newton Once Stuck A Needle In His Eye
Not only did Isaac Newton invent calculus, he also dabbled in alchemy, biblical history, and served in Parliament. Oh, and once, he stuck a needle in his eye.
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