Things Outlander Gets Right And Wrong About History
Outlander might be a guilty pleasure, owing to its stance on historical accuracy. These are the things Outlander gets right and wrong about history.
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Frank Sinatra's Hidden Talent Might Surprise You
Frank Sinatra sold millions of recordings over the course of his career, and picked up an acting Oscar as well. The Rat Pack stalwart had yet another talent.
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Amelia Earhart's Clothing Line You've Probably Never Heard Of
Amelia Earhart is a mythic figure in American history, an aviatrix of extraordinary courage, commitment, and ability. Oh, and she also designed clothes.
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How Alice Coachman Became The First Black Woman To Make Olympic Track And Field History
It seems unthinkable today, but there was a time when Black women weren't allowed to represent the U.S. at the Olympics. Alice Coachman changed that.
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Here's Who Inherited Kirk Douglas' Money After He Died
Kirk Douglas had a long and successful career in Hollywood, both in front of and behind the cameras. Over 100 when he died, his bequests reflected his heart.
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The Tragic Story Of The 1955 Le Mans Racing Disaster
Many sports have aspects of danger built in, with the possibility of serious injury or even death ever close. This is especially, brutally true of motorsports.
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How Is The NFL Draft Order Determined?
The dream for all NFL fans is to see their team hoisting the Lombardi Trophy following a Super Bowl victory. So how is the draft order determined?
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The Story Behind Moe's Surprising Childhood Haircut From The Three Stooges
Though you could argue that their movies are childish (or child-like), the Three Stooges were once children themselves, contending with parents and other kids.
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Who Was Carl Langdell, The Plenty Of Fish Killer?
In December 2015, Carl Langdell and Katie Locke met through a dating app called Plenty of Fish. From here, the story takes a gruesome turn.
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How Junko Tabei Became The First Woman To Make Mountain Climbing History
Asked why they were going to try to climb Mount Everest, more than one alpinist has replied, "Because it's there." Junko Tabei might have said that, too.
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The Origin Of The Rubber Band
There are items that are such a part of daily life, at home and at work, that it feels like they've been around -- so to speak -- forever, like rubber bands.
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The Science Behind The Rare Condition Known As Walking Corpse Syndrome
In a 2013 interview with New Scientist, a man named Graham described the sensation of his brain dying. He had a rare condition known as walking corpse syndrome.
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The Scientific Reason Why Some Potato Chips Are Green
Generally speaking, the schoolyard isn't necessarily the best source for scientific information, especially around nutrition. For instance, green potato chips.
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What Happened To The Kidnapped Child Steven Stayner Saved?
The story of Steven Stayner is full of horror and abuse, but ultimately redemptive, through his rescue of another kidnapped child, Timothy White.
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The Truth About James Brown's Relationship With Tomi Rae Hynie
On the stage, there might not have been a greater performer than James Brown. However, Brown's impact went far beyond just concerts and albums.
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Omar Sharif's Grandson Looks Just Like The Famous Actor
Omar Sharif was a breakout star after his stunning work in "Lawrence of Arabia." His grandson, Omar Sharif Jr., is continuing in the family business.
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The Gripping Story Behind The Jaws Theme Song
The "Jaws" theme is one of the most iconic film motifs in history. But, when John Williams pitched it to director Steven Spielberg, it wasn't well received.
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The Real Reason Boys Wore Dresses In Victorian Times
Gender roles are a hot topic today with many parents opting out of gender-specific clothing. But, 130 years ago, boys and girls wore dresses for this reason.
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Bob Dylan Has Another Career That Might Surprise You
Singer/songwriter Bob Dylan is viewed as the voice of his generation, the social commentary emerging from the folk music scene of the 1960s. But there's more.
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The Truth About Greta Garbo's Impressive Art Collection
Greta Garbo was famed for her talent on film, and for being notably reclusive. It turns out she was a serious -- and informed -- art collector as well.
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The Unsolved Lewis Clark Valley Murders
One might not think of the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley as a hotbed for murderous criminal activity, but it might have been home to a serial killer.
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The Strange Place Where Angus Young Wrote Highway To Hell
"Highway to Hell" is an iconic AC/DC song that has rocked the ages. If it hadn't been for this moment of inspiration, that road may never have been paved.
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What Is A Filtration Camp?
Every war is an exercise in brutality. Some acts are more overt than others. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a case in point, with war waged against civilians.
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The True Story Of An American Gambler That Unlocked The Secret To Winning At The Racetrack
By the mid-2010s, an American businessman and his partners had done the impossible: they'd figured out how to beat horse betting. Here's the story.
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The Violent Crime That Almost Derailed Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morissette is one of the most lauded singer-songwriters of the 1990s with her "Jagged Little Pill." album. It may never have happened, due to this crime.
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Here's How You Went To The Bathroom In Medieval Castles
There's an old rhyme about how in days of old, when knights were bold, and toilets were not invented. But they must have used something, right?
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The Bizarre Reason The DEA Once Tried To Ban Glow Sticks
The year was 2001, an inspiration for many of our fashion trends today. Raves had existed since the 1980s, but they were in full force in the early 2000s.
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