Why Brittany Smith Was Not Allowed To Use The 'Stand Your Ground' Defense
In 2018, Brittany Smith, a mother of four, was living in Alabama when she killed her rapist. But she wasn't allowed to use the "Stand Your Ground" defense.
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How Monks Sworn To Silence In Medieval Times Found A Way To Communicate
It's one thing to take a vow of silence -- perhaps avoiding sin that could occur via speech -- but even so, there are moments when a monk needs to communicate.
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Sharon Kinne's Mind-Numbing Defense For Murdering Her Husband
Sharon Kinne's mind-numbing defense for murdering her husband was almost enough to keep her from getting charged with the crime.
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Jim 'Mattress Mack' McIngvale's Incredible Life Story Explained
Texas celebrity and businessman Jim McIngvale had a big payout recently when the Astros won the World Series. Here is more about McIngvale's incredible life.
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The Disgusting Way Ancient Romans Cleaned Themselves After Using The Bathroom
Ancient Romans used to clean themselves after using the bathroom in a pretty disgusting way. Here's what they did to keep clean after toilet use.
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The 1952 Triple Homicide And Controversial Investigation Behind The Dominici Affair
The 1952 triple homicide and controversial investigation behind the Dominici Affair only leads to suspicions there was more to the story than was made public.
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, The NBA Player Who Played Games With An Ankle Monitor
For a few games in the 2017-18 season, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was forced to wear an ankle monitor on the court.
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How Marvin Gaye's Mentorship Gave Stevie Wonder The Springboard For His Career
Stevie Wonder put current events and emotions into his music, and had some guidance from the one and only Marvin Gaye.
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What Jimi Hendrix And Neil Young Had To Do To Get To Woodstock
Jimi Hendrix and Neil Young were two of the many stars at the legendary Woodstock music festival. Here's. what they had to do to get there.
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The Story Of Yusra Mardini, The Syrian Refugee Who Swam Her Way Into The 2016 Olympics
Yusra Mardini was a Syrian refugee who swam in the 2020 Olympics after a lifetime of hardship and fleeing war. This is her inspiring story.
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What Is A Subtropical Storm?
To the uninitiated, severe offshore weather simply means trouble, but there are distinctions to be made in the types of storms that threaten coastlines.
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Elizabeth Taylor's Unexpected Role In Muhammad Ali's Near-Stunning Loss
Muhammad Ali is one of the most celebrated boxers in the sport's history. Here is how Elizabeth Taylor nearly cost him a match against Henry Cooper in 1963.
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Bamboo Grows At Such An Alarming Rate That It's Often Measured In Miles Per Hour
Bamboo grows so fast that it's often measured in miles per hour. Here's the science behind how bamboo grows, and why it grows so fast.
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Meet Titanoboa: The Monster Snake That Weighed Up To 2,500 Pounds
The Titanoboa was a monstrous snake, weighting up to 2,500 pounds, that existed around the time the dinosaurs went extinct. Here's what it looked like.
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Lionel Richie's Rise To Fame
While Lionel Richie's career has slowed in recent years, he continues to receive recognition, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Third Eye Blind
After their electrifying self-titled debut in 1997, Third Eye Blind hit a rocky road of tensions, lawsuits, and disruptive personnel changes.
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The Truth About Weird Al Yankovic And Coolio's Feud
Most musicians are proud to be parodied by Weird Al Yankovic. Coolio was not one of those musicians at first, but he soon learned the errors of his ways.
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What Happened To Lawyer John Henry Brown From The Ted Bundy Case?
John Henry Brown made quite a career as a defense attorney, providing legal counsel for some other notorious names after having Bundy as a client.
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This Was The First Woman To Get A Bachelor's Degree In The US
Women have a long and complicated history with education, being denied degrees for many years. This was the first woman in the U.S. to get a bachelor's degree.
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How Shaquem Griffin Became The First One-Handed Football Player In The NFL
In August 2022, NFL linebacker Shaquem Griffin announced his retirement. Here's how he became the first one-handed football player in the NFL.
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How A Potato Farmer Found A 6th Century Memorial Statue
A potato farmer in Eastern Kyrgyzstan was tending his potato farm when he came across a memorial statue dating back to the 6th century.
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What Is Black Hairy Tongue?
Shortly before she died, Julie Powell tweeted she experienced something she called black hairy tongue. What exactly is that?
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A 1,200-Year-Old Shipwreck Found Near Israel Changed The Way We Look At Byzantine History
A shipwreck over 1,000 years old was found off the coast of Israel, and is thought to have been a merchant craft of the Byzantine Empire.
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Conspiracy Theories That Surround The Attack On Paul Pelosi
Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, was attacked in their California home by an intruder. Here are some of the conspiracy theories that surround the attack.
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The First Native American To Play Professional Baseball
Native Americans have a long history in Major League Baseball, though it's not without controversy. This was the first Native American to play pro baseball.
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Duran Duran Guitarist Andy Taylor Shares Grim Update About His Health
Duran Duran was a New Wave phenomenon that cemented its place in rock history. However, guitarist Andy Taylor recently shared grim news about his health.
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How Richard Nixon's Most Infamous Speech Happened At The Happiest Place On Earth
Much of Richard Nixon's presidency was marred by his infamous controversies. Here's the story of his most infamous speech and where it took place.
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