What David Crosby's Final Year Of Life Was Really Like
He was a famously outspoken musician who continued his passion for music into his last days. Here is what David Crosby's final year of life was really like.
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The Horrifying 1965 Murder Of Sylvia Likens
The 1965 murder of Sylvia Likens was horrifying for the length of time the teen suffered before she died and the fact that children helped torture her.
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The Story Of Captain Macheath, The Inspiration For Bobby Darin's Mack The Knife
The familiar tempo and upbeat lyrics of "Mack the Knife" have rung familiar in the ears of music lovers for generations. Here's the inspiration for the piece.
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How Is Genocide Defined?
Genocide has largely been understood as the destruction of an entire group of people. But the nuances of how to prosecute and fully define are largely debated.
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James Garner's Nose Saved His Life While Fighting In The Korean War
The famous actor James Garner served in the Korean War, and was able to sniff out the enemy thanks to his strong aversion to garlic.
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Common Myths About The First World War
World War I, perhaps the most infamous war in world history, is well-known by many. Or is it? Many common facts about the first World War are actually myths.
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The Most Expensive Myths Tested On MythBusters
Over the course the 14-year run of "MythBusters," hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman tested some expensive myths, many of which viewers can only speculate.
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Sir Frederick Treves: The Royal Surgeon Who Saved King Edward VII
Sir Frederick Treves was the royal surgeon who saved the life of King Edward VII by giving him an appendectomy. Here's who else the famous surgeon helped.
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Who Was Dr. William Brydon, The Alleged Lone Survivor Of Britain's Massacre In Afghanistan?
On January 6, 1942, British forces occupying Afghanistan were in a dire situation after installing their own puppet government in the nation two years prior.
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The Harrowing Story Of 2 COVID-19 Conspiracy Theorists Who Were Lost At Sea
The harrowing story of two COVID-19 conspiracy theorists who were lost at sea and left their families wondering what really happened to them.
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The Record-Breaking 'Toadzilla' Discovered In Australia
The cane toad is a hearty species that can reach an unfathomable size. Here is more about the record-breaking "Toadzilla" recently found in Australia.
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Why The Green Pea Galaxies Are Important In The History Of Our Universe
Most people probably haven't heard of Green Pea galaxies, tiny galaxies scattered throughout the universe, but they're more important than you might think.
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The Bizarre True Story Of The Comics Code Authority
An intense form of self-censorship known as the Comics Code Authority sprung up to combat the idea that comics were a corrupting influence. Here's the story.
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The First Known Airplane Hijackings Were Earlier Than You Think
When Americans think of hijacking aircraft, their minds are almost certainly going to go to the events of September 11, 2001. But there were many more.
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Who Is Melissa Tremblay, The Cold Case Murder Victim From 1988?
A decades-old cold case may have finally been cracked by Massachusetts police investigators. So who is Melissa Tremblay, the cold case murder victim from 1988?
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Why Mark Twain Filed For Bankruptcy
Although the United States has produced its share of great writers, perhaps no other name stands out more than that of Mark Twain. Here's how he lost his money.
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Scientists Have Interesting Thoughts About What Aliens May Look Like
Even amongst researchers, there's disagreement about the appearance of aliens. Let's take a look at what scientists think aliens may look like.
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The Rivalry Between Ancient Athens And Sparta Explained
The rivalry between ancient Athens and Sparta was one borne of different ideologies and approaches to societal life. It's not a lot different than today.
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What Happened To These Presidential Assassins?
Throughout the course of American history, there have been several presidential assassination attempts. We examine the assassins and what happened to them.
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The Manacled Mormon Case: How An American Beauty Queen Enraptured The British Tabloids
Crimes can be laced with tawdry, unseemly behavior. Here is how an American beauty queen came to be the central figure in the British Mannacled Mormon case.
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Disturbing Details Found In Mollie Tibbetts' Autopsy Report
On July 18, 2018, 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts went on a jog in her hometown of Brooklyn, Iowa. She never returned home. Weeks later, her body was found.
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Chilling Details About Australia's Last Officially Sanctioned Massacre
Here are some chilling details about Australia's last officially sanctioned massacre, the Coniston massacre: Why it happened, who took part in it, and more.
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How Joan Jett Got Started In Music
Joan Jett has enjoyed an impressive, lengthy career as one of the first women in hard rock. Here's how she got started as a musician.
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The Truth Behind The Exorcism Of Roland Doe, Inspiration For The Exorcist
Catholicism has been engaged in exorcisms for centuries. Among the countless exorcisms, few stick out as much as Roland Doe's -- which inspired The Exorcist.
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What's In The Secret Tunnel Found Under This Ancient Pyramid?
The Aztecs came to Mesoamerica, now Mexico, in the early 13th century, probably hunter-gatherers from a northern tribe — and discovered the Pyramid of the Moon.
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The Surprising Age Of The Youngest Soldier In World War I
World War I raged on from 1914-1918. Nearly 60% of soldiers who fought in it died and it's still considered to be one of the deadliest conflicts in history.
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How Did Brutus Die?
Most remember ancient Roman general Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus — better known as Brutus — for who he killed. "Et Tu, Brute" being shorthand for deception.
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