The Real Meaning Behind Hasbro's Brand Name
Hasbro has been an eminent name in toy manufacturing since the early 19th century. But, the company started with a different name and didn't sell toys at first.
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How Jen Psaki's White House Press Secretary Replacement Is Making History
Just as there's turnover among the staff of your local mini-mart, there's turnover at high levels of federal government, including President Biden's staff.
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The Girls Gone Wild Videos Made A Lot More Money Than You Probably Thought
Joe Francis stumbled upon a very, very lucrative business model with his various "Girls Gone Wild" productions. How lucrative? Depends who you ask.
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The Tragic Story Behind David Bowie's Last Single, Lazarus
Throughout the decades of his career, David Bowie simply refused to remain categorized -- pop? Glam? Actor? Even his last recording project left questions.
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What We Know About The Deadly 1906 Eruption Of Mt. Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous active volcanos in the world. The eruption of 1906 was one of its most deadly eruptions and here's what happened.
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What Life As A Roman Emperor Was Really Like
Being emperor of Rome had its perks. Absolute power is cool, but there were downsides, like murder. Let's look at what life was really like for a Roman emperor.
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How A Con Man Scammed A Texas Town Into Building 'The World's Littlest Skyscraper'
You say potato, I say french fries. After all, what's the bar for being classified as an actual, bona fide skyscraper? Ask the folks in Wichita Falls, Texas.
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Why Researchers Have Such A Hard Time Determining The Sex Of Dinosaurs
Dinosaur history has been unraveling since fossils were first discovered. But, some things about these ancient beasts are hard to decipher, like their gender.
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How Kim Jong-Il Kidnapped Two Of The Biggest Names In The South Korean Film Industry
Show business moguls will go to great lengths to acquire and keep talented artists -- actors, directors, musicians. But you don't often hear of kidnapping.
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Why The Blobfish Isn't Really As Ugly As You Always Thought
Blobfish have got a bad rap for being the ugliest creatures known to man. But, this deep-sea swimmer has a reason for looking like a pile of nasal secretion.
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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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