Nearly A Third Of London Watched This Famous Execution
Throughout history, many a criminal has become a figure of public fascination -- Al Capone and Butch Cassidy in the U.S., and Jack Sheppard in the U.K.
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Chewing Gum In This Country Could Get You A Hefty Fine
Chewing gum sounds like a relatively innocuous activity, but chewing gum in Singapore is illegal and could actually land you some hefty fines.
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The Best Theories About How Mark Twain Got His Name
Mark Twain is one of the most famous American authors of all time, but his name is actually just a pen name. Here's how Mark Twain got his name.
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The Magician Who Managed To Rob Jimmy Carter's Secret Service Detail
Some might call Apollo Robbins a master of sleight of hand. Others might call him a pickpocket. Which one was he when he robbed Jimmy Carter's security team?
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What Is The History Behind The Seasonal Holiday Of May Day?
Allergies aside, the arrival of spring is generally a welcome occasion in many parts of the world. For many, that means marking May Day as a special holiday.
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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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The Unique Way Tony Bennett Has Given Some Fans Autographs
Tony Bennett is one of the world's most famous performers, but he doesn't always sign autographs traditionally. Here's how he gives some fans autographs.
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The Reason Nobody Knew About Alice Ball's Role In Leprosy Treatment Until After Her Death
Born in Seattle in 1892 to a middle-class family, Alice Augusta Ball was a chemist whose contributions to science were largely forgotten. But why?
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The Dark Origin Story Of Peter Pan
While "Peter Pan" is often considered a happy go lucky story of a boy who never grows up, its origins are far darker and tragic.
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The Truth About President Taft's Special Seats At Yale
William Howard Taft was a Yale alumnus before he served as the 27th president. He seemed very happy to return to the school when he left the White House.
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Who Invented Karaoke?
Karaoke is a popular pastime enabling the dulcet tones of friends and family members worldwide. But, this entertainment behemoth has humble beginnings.
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Here's How Long It Really Took For The Titanic To Sink
More than 100 years later, the Titanic fascinates and saddens the world. Researchers continue to study the tragic event, discovering new information.
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The Real Reason Why The Sky Is Blue
We often take it for granted that the sky is blue, but there's a complex reason behind why the sky appears to be this particular color. Here's why.
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The Origin Of Using Champagne To Christen Ships
Humans have been sailing for millennia, likely tens of thousands of years before we started writing things down. So why is champagne used to christen ships?
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What We Know About The Mysterious Brain Tumor Outbreak At A NJ High School
Once is an accident, twice is a coincidence. After that? When patterns of illness emerge, linked to one area, scientific investigation is urgent.
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The Peshtigo Fire: The Deadliest Wildfire In History
Few people heard about the Peshtigo Fire, the deadliest wildfire in U.S. history, because it happened the same day as the Great Chicago Fire.
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Surprising Things We Learned From Watching White Hot: The Rise & Fall Of Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch was once a titan of teen fashion, but as detailed in the documentary White Hot, the company was plagued with scandals.
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Where Did The Hells Angels Get Their Name?
The Hells Angels are a notorious and controversial motorcycle gang known for their sometimes illegal behavior, and they their name originates in WWII.
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The Truly Horrific Crime Scene Of The Dorothy Stratten Murder
In 1980, Dorothy Stratten's rise to fame seemed almost certain. But her death at the hands of her estranged husband Paul Snider ended her Hollywood dreams.
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The Untold Truth Of Paolo Gucci
The Gucci family name has been synonymous with wealth and high fashion for decades. One of the central figures in the family and business was Paolo Gucci.
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Can Prairie Dogs Actually Talk About Humans?
Prairie dogs might appear to be a simple little critter, but it turns out they actually have highly sophisticated communication, and even talk about humans.
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The Scary Reason Mass Shootings Are Described As 'Contagious'
With so many mass shootings in the U.S., scientists have been studying what causes them and how best to prevent them. One finding is particularly disturbing.
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How Many Children Does Dr. Donald Cline From Netflix's Our Father Have?
When news broke of an Indiana fertility specialist using his own sperm to treat unknowing patients, the question arose: How many children did he father?
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What Was The Last Movie Rita Hayworth Starred In Before She Died?
Rita Hayworth was Hollywood royalty, but succumbed to Alzheimer's Disease, which robbed her of her ability to act. Here's the final film she starred in.
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How System Of A Down Got Their Name
Here's the story of how System of a Down chose their band name, and why they made a slight change to the name they originally decided on.
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This West Virginia Asylum Is Said To Be One Of The Most Haunted Places In America
Just based on its name, many people would probably assume that the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is one of the most haunted places in the United States.
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Chrissie Hynde's Connection To The Kent State Massacre
While the 1970 Kent State shooting might have been memorialized by the CSNY song "Ohio," another rock icon was there that day: The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde.
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