The San Francisco Church Named After Jazz Legend John Coltrane
At its best, music, of all kinds, is often cited as a transcendent art form, lifting the listener out of the ordinary and into the spiritual realm.
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People Who Didn't Get Credit For Helping Write Classic Rock Songs
Music is often collaborative, but that isn't always reflected in the credits. Here are some examples of people who didn't get credit for classic rock songs.
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Why Are There Queens On Playing Cards And Who Are They Said To Be?
Playing cards are a common commodity, not just in casinos but on nearly every computer and phone as well. Besides anonymous kings, there are unnamed queens.
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The Unsolved 1979 Murder Of Mona Lisa Two Eagle
In 1979, Mona Lisa Two Eagle of the Rosebud Sioux tribe was murdered. Her case is one of many unsolved cases regarding missing or murdered Indigenous women.
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The Gruesome Way A Man Used His Car In An Act Of Revenge
There are some married couples who call it quits and courteously and efficiently move through the divorce process without rancor. And then others really don't.
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Why Roger Waters Called Paul McCartney's Contribution To Dark Side Of The Moon Useless
It's not unusual for an artist to sort of step in and contribute a moment to another's output -- think of cameo appearances in films -- and that includes music.
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The Worst College Sports Mascots Of All Time
From a banana slug to a dancing tree to a vintage locomotive, here's a rundown of the funniest, strangest, or most baffling college mascots in America.
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Where Is Sharon Tate Buried?
Sharon Tate was talented, successful, and pregnant when she was murdered by the Charles Manson "family" in 1969. She and her unborn son were buried together.
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How Long Would It Take To Fall Through Planet Earth?
Many a child has determined to dig a really, really deep hole, as deep as they can. What if someone dug all the way through to the other side of Earth?
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Here's Why People Think John Quincy Adams Had A Pet Alligator
Anyone who becomes famous enough will eventually find their personal history is a mixture of fact, fancy, and head-shaking "Where did that come from?"
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Why Larry Bird Was The Only Player Magic Johnson Ever Feared
Though it's hoped that athletic rivalry would be based on mutual admiration and respect for each other's abilities, other emotions, like fear, sometimes enter.
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The Terrifying Story Of Mary Stauffer's 1980 Kidnapping
Mary Stauffer and her 8-year-old daughter were kidnapped in 1980 and held captive for 53 days. This is the terrifying story of their abduction.
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What Steps Does A Person Have To Take If They Want To Sue A City's Police Department?
Most police officers are highly trained, dedicated professionals who place themselves at risk for the common good. Sadly, there are some who fall short.
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The Health Scare That Had Carly Simon Invite Fans On Stage During A 1981 Performance
There are those who might envy the privileged few who command a concert stage, performing for a massive audience -- but sometimes it's truly complicated.
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The Science Behind Why Rotten Eggs Float
With some foods, it's pretty easy and obvious to determine whether or not they're still safe to eat, but eggs are self-contained and enclosed and a mystery.
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What A Victorian Ball Was Really Like
Ever wondered what went on inside Victorian ballrooms? They had a reputation for being a bit snobbish, but here's what a Victorian ball was really like.
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The Relationship Between Michael Cohen And Jerry Falwell Jr Featured In Hulu's God Forbid
It's to no one's surprise that deals are struck and arrangements are made under the table, behind closed doors, off the books, when it comes to politics.
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Pieces Of A Crashed Space Station In The 1970s Were Worth A Pretty Penny To Treasure Hunters
What goes up is quite likely to come down once again, sometimes predictably, sometimes chaotically, and sometimes profitably for a lucky few.
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Did Nazi Germany's Armored Mine-Clearing Tractor Actually Work?
Landmines are a particularly brutal weapon employed against an enemy military, and difficult to remove without injury. Hence, the Nazis' mechanized solution.
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The Violent History Of The Jolly Roger Flag Explained
There are certain symbols associated with piracy -- perhaps a parrot, or a peg leg, or a treasure chest -- but few speak as loudly as the Jolly Roger flag.
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What We Know About The Secret Stash Of Nazi Memorabilia Found In Argentina
In 2017 a secret stash of Nazi memorabilia was found in Argentina. Here's what we know about the 75 artifacts and who had them.
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Why Do Some Powerful People Have 'Fixers' And What Do They Do?
It's no surprise that the wealthy live their lives differently than the rest of society. Why do some powerful people have "fixers" and what do they do?
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Here's What Caused The Famous Golden Gate Bridge Arches To Flatten In 1987
Major modern roadways, including bridges, are designed to bear extraordinary amounts of traffic and, therefore, weight -- but even so, there are limits.
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What Is Energy Terrorism?
The word "terrorism" conjures images of many different forms of warfare. But one form of terrorism perhaps not discussed as often is energy terrorism.
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Mars Opportunity Rover's Final Words Before Scientists Lost Contact
Opportunity -- "Oppy," the Mars rover that completed its mission, and then some -- finally stopped communicating with Earth after a massive Mars dust storm.
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Who Is Subhash Kapoor, The American Antiquities Dealer Who Smuggled Looted Artifacts?
Subhash Kapoor, American and Indian artifact collector, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in India for smuggling offenses on November 1, 2022.
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The Lie You've Been Fed About Sean Connery's Name
At its very heart, the case could be made that acting is basically make-believe -- creating a character who may or may not relate to the actor in costume.
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