How An NFL Kicker Kicked A Touchdown To Himself
The history of sports is full of those odd, perhaps confusing, ultimately entertaining moments, like the kicker who ran his own kick for a touchdown.
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History's Most Cursed Tombs
The idea of a cursed tomb or burial site has many origins, and death and destruction has befallen those who've messed with the ancient sites.
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How NBA Player Clifford Ray Saved A Dolphin's Life
There are sword swallowers, and fire eaters, and similar acts -- all trained, all deliberate. But who do you call if an animal swallows something it shouldn't?
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Inside The Friendship Between Marilyn Monroe And Jane Russell
Sometimes, colleagues turn on one another, especially in competitive fields like show business. But what about Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe?
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How Richard Nixon's Variety Show Appearance May Have Helped Him Win The Presidency
There's no question but that television is an incredibly powerful medium of communication. Does that also extend to actually persuading an audience?
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Cecil B. DeMille Buried Props After Making A Film Masterpiece
Cecil B. DeMille was a successful producer and director beginning with some of Hollywood's first movies. Some set pieces have become objects of archaeology.
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This Was The Theme Of The First Ever Met Gala In 1948
The first Met Gala was held in 1948, and it was a midnight dinner attended by high society.
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The 2017 Las Vegas Shooting Timeline Explained
October 1, 2017 was supposed to be a night of fun and festivities, but it turned out to be tragic. This is the 2017 Las Vegas shooting timeline explained.
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Sports Memorabilia That's Sold For Over $1 Million
For the biggest (and richest) sports fans, there's nothing like owning a piece of history. Here are pieces of sports memorabilia that sold for over $1 million.
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This Is What The Inside Of A Pharaoh's Tomb Actually Looks Like
Ancient Egypt is filled with intriguing characters and burial sites. Now there are a number of tombs that can be explored from the comfort of your own home.
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Bette Davis' Callous Words About Joan Crawford's Death
Sometimes colleagues get along, sometimes they don't. Sometimes they really hate each other, as in the case of actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.
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Sarah Jessica Parker's 2022 Met Gala Dress Honored A 19th Century Black Woman
The annual Met Gala is a fashion extravaganza involving models, celebrities, and innumerable paparazzi. Some of this year's designs delivered a message.
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Why Tucson, Arizona Held A Witchcraft Trial In The 1970s
Many familiar with the 17th-century Salem witch trials might assume the tragic event forever put an end to witch trials in America. But they would be wrong.
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Inside The Time Shirley MacLaine Performed The Can-Can For Nikita Khrushchev
Shirley MacLaine and Nikita Khrushchev aren't often linked, but MacLaine once performed the can-can dance for Khrushchev during his visit to the U.S.
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The Most Popular Foods Eaten In The 13 Colonies
American colonists relied on food staples and preservation methods to keep them fed. From corn to pickled veggies to even fast food, here's what they ate.
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The Bizarre Reason The Vatican Investigated Shirley Temple
Prominent show business personalities are often the subject of bizarre rumors -- Paul McCartney is dead, for instance. Shirley Temple was no exception.
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The Impressive Military Background Of The Founder Of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is observed every year, a moment to honor those who died in the military service of their country. The man who promoted it was himself a veteran.
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Hugh Hefner's Strange Connection To The Hollywood Sign
Hugh Hefner is known as the founder of Playboy, but he also has a little-known connection to the famous Hollywood sign. He helped raise money to preserve it.
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Why Everyone Is Talking About May 9 In Russia
It's a safe bet that every nation on Earth has its own set of holidays which may or may not be equivalent to someone else's. Russia frequently celebrates May 9.
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How 19th Century Doctors Made Up An Illness To Scare Women Away From Bicycling
The invention of the bicycle revolutionized mobility in the 19th century. But, opponents of this change invented a disease to dissuade female cyclists.
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The Untold Truth Of Spinal Tap
Just a few years away from their 40th anniversary, Spinal Tap still manages to draw publicity and attention, and they regularly find themselves in the news.
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How A Controversial Tax May Have Led To The End Of The Powdered Wig
Wigs were a fashion staple in the 17th and 18th centuries, but have since fallen out of style. The reason has to do with a little-known controversial tax.
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Mary Shelley Kept A Macabre Memento Of Her Husband After His Death
Various churches are more or less famous for keeping bits and pieces of esteemed, holy individuals -- a lock of hair, perhaps a bone or two. So did one widow.
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A Human Could Easily Fit Inside A Blue Whale's Heart
Blue whales are the largest mammals on Earth, with some measuring 100 feet long. They're so big, that a human could fit inside the heart of a blue whale.
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Jazz Legend John Coltrane's 1967 Death Explained
John Coltraine was one of the most iconic and influential jazz musicians of all time. His death rocked the music world but the cause is still misunderstood.
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How This Small Town In New York Became Memorial Day's Birthplace
Memorial Day has become a cherished national tradition, a day to honor those who have died, especially the military. When did the holiday start, and where?
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The Remarkable Life Of Sweden's Queen Christina
Queen Christina of Sweden continually did the opposite of what people expected of her, and she remains a fascinating character to this day.
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