Elvis Presley's Obsession With James Dean Explained
In so many important ways, Elvis Presley was one of a kind, a unique figure in popular entertainment, who nevertheless took inspiration from other entertainers.
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Who Is Jim Redmond, The Father Who Carried His Son Across The Olympic Finish Line?
Jim Redmond may be best known as the father who carried his son across the Olympic finish line. He died in October 2022, but the Olympic moment made history.
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Magic Johnson Received Some Blunt Advice From Michael Jordan After His NBA Return
Magic Johnson got some blunt advice from another NBA legend, Michael Jordan, after coming out of retirement. Here's what Jordan said.
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One Of The Most Iconic Olympics Moments Ever Technically Did Not Happen
When a parent sees a child in pain, struggling, it's only normal that they'll jump in to lend a hand as needed, even during something like the Olympics.
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The Mystery Of The Cleveland Torso Murderer
Shortly after the Great Depression, a serial killer dismembered and killed at least a dozen victims in Cleveland. Here is the story of the Torso Murderer.
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Keith Richards Once Sparked A Bizarre On-Set Barbarella Party
Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones once initiated a strange party on the set of the movie "Barbarella," true to his reputation as a drug user.
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David Jewitt And Jane Luu's Exploration Of The Kuiper Belt Explained
The history of exploration is littered with examples of the intrepid searching the unknown for what they believe must be true. Here's one such story.
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Joan Joyce: The Greatest American Athlete You've Never Heard Of
From time to time, athletes emerge who seem naturally endowed with the ability to play any sport with great success, but few were as successful as Joan Joyce.
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What Greta Garbo's Private Life Was Really Like
Greta Garbo mesmerized audiences with her seemingly effortless talent for on-camera acting. But her personal life was simple, reclusive, and very private.
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The Backlash To Elvis' First Appearance On The Ed Sullivan Show That May Have Gone Too Far
There are those moments in popular culture's history that seem to echo through the resulting ages, sometimes unscripted, sometimes planned, but memorable.
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Coolio Was An Avid Collector Of Something You Wouldn't Expect
People's collections say a lot about an individual, whether it's automobiles or autographs. The late Coolio enjoyed assembling his own unique set of items.
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King Charles' Plan To Keep Prince Andrew Away From Power Would Amend An 85-Year-Old Rule
King Charles is amending a law in order to keep Prince Andrew and Prince Harry away from power. Here's how King Charles is amending the rule.
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These Were The Final Words Of Serial Killer Gary Ray Bowles
Serial killer Gary Ray Bowles preyed on gay men and confessed to killing six victims. These were the final words he said at his execution.
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How Many World Records Does Dude Perfect Really Have
Chances are you've seen one of Dude Perfect's trick shots in your social media feed. How do their obscure skills rank in the Guinness Book of World Records?
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Whatever Happened To Ed Genson From The First R. Kelly Case?
Ed Genson led a team of four attorneys that ultimately got all of R. Kelly's 2008 charges dismissed due to an admission from the prosecution.
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The History Behind Candy Corn's Bizarre Original Name
Candy corn is one of the most popular yet controversial Halloween treats. Here's the history behind the Halloween candy's bizarre name.
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Meet Ella Harper, A Vintage Side Show Star With A Wild Talent
Circuses and sideshows have a complicated yet fascinating history in the United States. Meet Ella Harper, a vintage side show star with a wild talent.
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What Actually Happens When Lightning Strikes Sand?
Lightning is one of the most dramatic products of Earth, creating ear-splitting noise and outlandish visual effects, and if it strikes sand, something more.
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Why The Killer Nanny Louise Woodward Only Served 9 Months Of Her Original Life Sentence
The world was shocked when a teenage au pair from England was accused of killing her young charge. The shock grew over how much time she spent incarcerated.
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The Sad Reason Why Marlon Brando's Cameo In His Final Film Role Was Cut
Marlon Brando almost had a cameo in Scary Movie 2, but had to back out due to health concerns. Here's why he couldn't appear in the film.
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The Uncontacted Philippines Tribe That Might Have Been A Hoax
In 1971, a curious discovery sent the media into a tailspin. Here's the story of the uncontacted Philippines tribe that might have been a hoax.
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Loretta Lynn's When You're Poor Is More Biographical Than You Think
Country singer Loretta Lynn wrote songs that were personal to her, which is why "When You're Poor" is more biographical than you think.
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Joe DiMaggio Called This Legendary Negro League Pitcher The Best He Ever Faced
Before Joe DiMaggio sold coffee makers, before he married Marilyn Monroe, he was a baseball professional who appreciated the talent of the men he faced.
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The True Story Of The Man Whose Death Might Have Been Caused By A Cow
Death by cow isn't exactly common, but it does happen. This is the true story of the man whose death may have been caused by a cow.
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Loretta Lynn's Most Controversial Song Is Still As Relevant As Ever
Loretta Lynn was one of country music's most legendary stars ever to hit the stage, but one of her songs stirred up lots of controversies back in the 1970s.
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What Was Loretta Lynn's Net Worth When She Died?
With a career as long and as successful as Loretta Lynn had, her net worth was sizable when she died.
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Famous Historical Figures Who Were Quarantined
Quarantine is an old idea. And some of the people affected by these old time quarantines were famous. Here are famous historical figures who were quarantined.
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