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How Did Bette Davis Help Bring About The Hollywood Canteen?
Bette Davis helped establish the Hollywood Canteen as an entertainment venue for service members during World War II.
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Disturbing Details About John Dillinger's Autopsy Report
Bank robber John Dillinger died in a shootout with the FBI in 1934.
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When Did Marvin Gaye Try Out For A Spot In The NFL?
Here's a closer look at Motown legend Marvin Gaye's attempt to try out for the NFL's Detroit Lions.
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The Truth About Joan Crawford's Real Name
Joan Crawford was born Lucille Fay LeSueur, and her new name was chosen via a contest.
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People Under The Age Of 21 The FBI Needs Help Finding
Many FBI missing persons cases involve people under the age of 21. Here are just a few of those victims and the little that's known of their disappearances.
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Recent Archaeological Finds That Changed History
Every so often, a discovery changes everything about the way we look at or think of our ancestors. Here are recent archaeological finds that changed history.
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What Was Poverty Point? We Explain
The Monumental Earthworks at Poverty Point have yet to become household names like the Pyramids of Giza or the Sphinx. What was Poverty Point? We explain.
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What Is The Royal Protocol When The Queen Is Incapacitated?
Even royal kings and queens are subject to the prospect of becoming seriously ill. What happens if the queen were to be declared incapacitated?
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Who Invented The Microphone?
Microphones are pretty much everywhere anymore. Mostly that's a good thing (unless we're talking about illegal surveillance). From whence did they arise?
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All The Disturbing Details In Betty And Barney Hill's Alien Abduction Report
Accounts of alien abductions pop up from time to time, met sometimes with skepticism, other times with belief. Barney and Betty Hill might have been the first.
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The History Of Walking Explained
A number of physical advantages distinguish human beings from much of the animal kingdom, including opposable thumbs, brain size, and walking on two feet.
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The Truth About Lana Turner's Marriages
Some people seem to mostly be in love with the idea of being in love. One example might be that of Hollywood megastar Lana Turner and her several marriages.
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How The Coldest City In The World Survives
There's always that one who, in the middle of a snowstorm, will grin and ask, "Cold enough for you?" Probably not a frequent question in Yakutsk, Siberia.
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Crows Are More Intelligent Than You Think
Lots of people are impressed by what they perceive to be a pet's mental agility. Research is demonstrating the undeniable intelligence of some birds: corvids.
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This Is The First Professional Gig James Dean Landed
Cinema icon James Dean is mostly remembered for his work in just three films. But even Dean had to start somewhere -- after all, small parts pay the bills, too.
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What Does A Key To The City Actually Open?
Sometimes physical symbols represent values or achievements -- a trophy cup, for instance. Sometimes they're rooted in historical value, even practicality.
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The Touching Items Tiny Tim Was Reportedly Buried With
Many people wrote off the ukulele-strumming Tiny Tim as a one-off novelty act, a one-hit wonder. He continued to perform until a fatal heart attack at age 64.
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How Did October Get Its Name?
Humans love to assign names. Whether it's for a child, or a discovery -- geographical, bacterial, or otherwise -- or the passage of time, there's often a name.
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This Is Why Dogs Turn In Circles Before Lying Down
For fans of dogs, it's a pretty adorable canine behavior: circling, sometimes repeatedly, before curling up to sleep. The question then arises: Why?
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This Former Bandmate Says 98% Of Pam And Tommy Is A Lie
It's one thing when scriptwriters jiggle the facts of a distant historical event. They play with fire if they tell a story while the participants are alive.
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Here's How Bette Davis Used Coke To Taunt Joan Crawford
Many people have had to live through situations where they were forced to interact with a co-worker they despised. It happens in Hollywood, too.
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Who Invented The Television?
Although history sometimes simplifies the story, the fact is that many inventions -- including television -- should be credited to the work of many people.
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The Truth About Dean Martin's Real Name
It was common for immigrant families to change their names when they came to the United States -- perhaps to sound less "foreign." Common in Hollywood, too.
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The Untold Truth Of John Walsh
John Walsh is famous for turning a deeply tragic family event into a lifetime of advocacy on behalf of endangered and missing children nationwide.
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How Many Sharks Kill Humans Per Year?
If the thought of a ferocious apex predator slicing through the water and lurking in the deep terrifies you, then you are far from alone.
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Whatever Happened To Liv Tyler?
Since she put away the elf ears, Liv Tyler has continued to enjoy a steady career, including some acclaimed turns on television shows.
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