This Is Where Mark Twain Is Buried
There's a trend in regard to the remains of the deceased -- cremation, then scattering the ashes, making it hard for future generations to pay their respects.
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The Unusual Way A Record-Breaking Fish Had To Be Weighed
When it comes to setting and breaking records, size is one factor that's important, particularly in regard to wildlife, both land-based and aquatic.
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A 100-Million-Year-Old Fossil Uncovered A Key Fact About Bedbugs
While most creatures living in the days of the dinosaurs are long extinct, scientists discovered a particularly nasty hanger-oner — the lowly bedbug.
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Steven Van Zandt's Meeting With One Of His Heroes Ended With Him Getting A Gun Pulled On Him
Steven Van Zandt's meeting with one of his heroes wasn't what he expected when he just wanted an autograph. It ended with Van Zandt getting a gun pulled on him.
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The 18th Century Poem That Inspired Marvel's Namor
Artists find inspiration just about anywhere, creating works, even entire imaginary universes, from the merest suggestion found in everyday life.
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Things You Get Wrong About The Salem Witch Trials
They happened over 300 years ago, yet the Salem witch trials still haunt the imagination. Yet multiple misconceptions abound, some of which are listed below.
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The True Story Behind Golf Great Jack Nicklaus' Nickname
Sportswriters are justifiably famous for inventing their own language as they go, whether nicknaming a sport, a play, a team, or an outstanding athlete.
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Does Paul Revere's Home Still Exist?
Paul Revere is well-remembered (if occasionally inaccurately) as an important figure in the American Revolution, a dynamic individual in 18th-century Boston.
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The Obsession With True Crime Is A Lot Older Than You Think
As a category, no question but that true crime tales, in all their various forms, is a hot commodity in the media markets of today -- and in the past, too.
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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Star Eli Wallach Almost Died Three Separate Times While On Set
Eli Wallach was truly a chameleon of an actor, able to thoroughly disappear into a role, whether a contemporary drama or a period western.
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Who Was The Real J.C. Penney?
The J.C. Penney department store was once a beacon of the American shopping experience. But who was the real J.C. Penney? Let's take a look.
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The Assault On Her Husband Isn't The First Time Nancy Pelosi Has Been The Target Of Attacks
Some see elected political office as a solemn responsibility, an opportunity to contribute to the common good; sadly, sometimes it also comes with risks.
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Why John Lennon Kissed Jerry Lee Lewis' Shoe After One Of His Shows
Since they're human, too, perhaps the megastar artists of popular culture have their own heroes, people they look up to and would love to actually meet.
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The Horrific Crime Scenes Of WWE Star Chris Benoit And His Family
It sent shockwaves through the wrestling community and beyond when WWE star Chris Benoit killed himself and his family, and the crime scenes were horrific.
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College Students Who Killed Their Roommates
Next time you find yourself stuck with a bad roommate, consider yourself lucky you didn't end up with one of these college students who killed their roommates.
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The Embarrassing Side Hustle That Can Make You Lots Of Money
A little extra income through a side hustle can come in handy for many people, with all sorts of potential, if perhaps unlikely, opportunities available.
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What Happened To The Toy Box Killer's Accomplice, Cindy Hendy?
David Parker Ray didn't work alone. His most enthusiastic participant was his girlfriend, Cindy Hendy.
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Inside The Relationship Of Patti Smith And Robert Mapplethorpe
Patti Smith is a writer, artist, singer, and songwriter who was instrumental in the budding punk rock scene in 1970s New York City
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The Time When Jerry Lee Lewis Accidentally Shot His Bassist
The late Jerry Lee Lewis was widely considered one of the original wild men of rock music, with fiery stage performances and violence in his wake.
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The First Murderer To Ever Be Sentenced On TV In England
Although much of American law is derived from England, there are differences; recently the U.K. allowed live broadcast of criminal sentencing.
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Could Another Intelligent Species Ever Arise On Earth?
Doom and gloom are the norm these days, especially when thinking of the future of our species. Could another intelligent species ever arise on Earth?
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The Tragic 1998 Death Of Ray Combs
Ray Combs was a comedian, actor, and game show host who performed on the Tonight Show. This is the story of his tragic death in 1998.
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An Ethiopian Discovery Shows That Lion-Sized Otters Once Roamed The Planet
A discovery in Ethiopia revealed that lion-sized otters once roamed the planet -- just one one of several massive animal species that once existed on Earth.
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The Most Controversial Postage Stamps Ever
Many countries have released stamps that offended their own citizens or ruffled international feathers. These are the most controversial postage stamps ever.
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One Man's Lost Poker Bet Led To A Bizarre Name Change
For the most part, people can legally change their names to whatever they wish, however weird. Here's how one man's lost poker bet led to a name change.
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The Seven Hills Of Ancient Rome Explained
The seven hills of Rome form the foundation of Rome, with legend and history linking the city's founding and subsequent rise to these geographical markers.
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Why Some Football Fans Believe Gisele Bundchen Has Cursed Tom Brady
Seven-time Super Bowl champion and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is reportedly undergoing a rough time on and off the field. Why?
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