How Did BB King Get His Name?
B.B. King, undisputed master of the blues guitar, had a career spanning decades, making magic with a series of guitars named Lucille. Where did B.B. come from?
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Jack Sheppard's Prison Escapes Were Unlike Any We've Ever Seen Before
It's one thing to build a career on theft -- taking what doesn't belong to you and getting away. Unless you get caught. And then, unless you escape. A lot.
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Why The First Vacuum Cleaners Were Actually Horse-Drawn
The ubiquitous vacuum cleaner is now a mainstay in many homes. However, the first iteration of the vacuum cleaner was pulled by horses, and here's why.
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The Tragic 1959 Death Of The Little Rascals' Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer
Fame is an elusive thing. Few know this better than child stars who grow up to live obscure lives as adults, as did Carl Switzer -- "Alfalfa" from "Our Gang."
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The Kennedy Family Tree Explained
The Kennedy family has been a political and social dynasty since planting roots in the United States. Here is the Kennedy family tree explained.
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How The Real Dr. Feelgood Prevented Possible Baseball History
In 1961, Mickey Mantle was heading towards breaking baseball's biggest record -- but his doctor ended up changing Mantle's course, and with it, history.
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Scientists Think We Could Use These Techniques To Send Directions To Aliens
Since human civilization began we have endeavored to make contact with alien life. Some methods have proven to be pointless, but new ways look promising.
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Banned Pesticides That Are Still Used In The U.S.
Oh, sure -- it's all "let's get rid of the weeds so we can produce more food" until birds die or fish disappear or people nearby develop some form of cancer.
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What Did Ancient Romans Believe About Ghosts?
Ancient Romans held a diverse array of beliefs that point to a complicated view of ghosts, spirits, and the afterlife. So what exactly did they believe?
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The Untold Truth Of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis
Baz Luhrmann has made some visually stunning films, now he is about to release his latest, a biopic about Elvis Presley. Learn the untold truth about this film.
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How A National Tragedy Helped Make A Chuck Norris Film Flop
Most of us know one or two or 20 Chuck Norris jokes. He isn't known for his sense of humor. Nor is he known for the greatness of his film "Top Dog."
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The Strange Story Of The Shark Arm Case Murder
Numerous mysterious crimes have been solved when evidence appears from an unexpected source. Case in point: a tiger shark who vomited up an intact human arm.
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Who Is Mick Mars' Supermodel Wife, Seraina Schonenberger?
Mick Mars, a member of the band Motley Crue, is one of the band's quieter members, and married to a supermodel. This is Mick Mars's supermodel wife.
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How A 49-Year-Old Pharmacist Was Once Drafted To The NBA
We tend to think of basketball as a young man's game, especially the NBA, but a 49-year-old pharmacist was once drafted by the 76ers. Here's how it happened.
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What Solitary Confinement Really Does To Your Body
In solitary confinement, the mind and body unravel more quickly than one might think, as it tries to survive an environment that is bereft of stimulation.
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The Belgian Musician Who Played Harmonica For Sesame Street
The harmonica is a humble instrument, inexpensive, easy to play, difficult to master. One musician who did master it -- and how -- was Toots Thielemans.
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The Beatles And Jimi Hendrix Were Both Turned Down By The Same Executive
This 1960s record executive didn't just say no to the Beatles but also turned down Jimi Hendrix shortly before his own rise to stardom.
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What Do We Know About The Supreme Court Case That Could Overturn Roe V Wade?
The executive, the legislative, and the judicial branches of government are designed to balance each other. There are moments when all the attention is on one.
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Shaquille O'Neal Once Slapped Kobe Bryant. Here's Why
Here's the story of when Shaquille O'Neal slapped Kobe Bryant during their time as teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers.
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How The Cold Case Of Anna Palmer's Murder Was Solved Over A Decade Later
The case of 10-year-old Anna Palmer was solved with DNA evidence more than a decade after she was murdered in 1998.
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Why John Wayne Gacy Only Served 18 Months After Receiving A 10-Year Prison Sentence
When police began searching the Chicago home of John Wayne Gacy in 1978, the world had no idea what kind of carnage they were about to uncover.
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Where These Famous Artists Are Buried
Famous artists have come from different times and places, so their lives, as well as their deaths, reflect that. This is where these famous artists are buried.
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JFK's Unexpected Source Of Advice During The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of annihilation. In seeking help, former President John. F. Kennedy reached out to this unlikely source.
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Why Krishna's Skin Is Portrayed Blue Or Black In Art
A thoughtful, and thought-provoking, work of art leaves no detail without meaning, from the arrangement of objects within the frame to the colors used.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Johnny Depp
During Johnny Depp's defamation trial against Amber Heard, the private actor opened up about his life. This is the tragic real-life story of Johnny Depp.
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Here's Who Inherited Bobby Fischer's Money After He Died
Bobby Fischer undoubtedly put American chess on the map, possibly at a time when he was needed the most. Here's who inherited his money after he died.
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What It Would Really Mean If Roe V. Wade Is Overturned
After 50 years of federally legal abortion rights, the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the law. What it would really mean if Roe v Wade is overturned?
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