The Johnny Carson Theory That Ed McMahon Disproved
Johnny Caron was one of, and still is, the most beloved talk show hosts of all time. His co=host, Ed McMahon, once debunked this myth about the lauded comic.
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How Duran Duran Got Their Name
Duran Duran was one of the biggest bands influencing New Wave pop, making a huge impact on the music scene. Here's how Duran Duran got their name.
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The Mysterious 1938 Disappearance Of Marjorie West
The 1938 disappearance of 4-year-old Marjorie West is one that is enigmatic. With many theories as to what happened, here is why the case remains a mystery.
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Where Is Convicted Kidnapper And Murderer Marc Dutroux Now?
Convicted kidnapper and murderer Marc Dutroux was part of a child sex ring in which children were assaulted, tortured, and killed. Where is he now?
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The Tragic True Story Of The Texas City Disaster
The Texas City Disaster is the worst industrial accident that the United States has ever experienced. This is the tragic true story of the Texas City disaster.
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What A Party At The Playboy Mansion Was Really Like
For years a party at the Playboy Mansion was the stuff of legend, a symbol of the ultimate Playboy lifestyle. But what were those parties actually like?
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The Mysterious Unsolved 1980 Murders Of Rose Burkert And Roger Atkison
The 1980 murders of Rose Burkert and Roger Atkinson have remained unsolved to this day. Here's what happened and why we still don't know the truth.
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The Tragic 1989 Death Of Counterculture Icon Abbie Hoffman
Abbie Hoffman was an icon of the counter-culture movement throughout the 1960s and active through the 1980s. Here is more about his tragic death in 1989.
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The Real Reason John Amos Was Fired From Good Times
John Amos played a starring role on the sitcom "Good Times" before he was fired. This is why Amos was fired from his role on "Good Times."
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How Late NFL Star Lionel Aldridge's Health Condition Led To A Career In Advocacy
NFL star Lionel Aldridge was afflicted with schizophrenia, which completely altered the trajectory of his life. Here's how it led to a career in advocacy.
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Why Damien Hirst Is Burning Thousands Of His Own Paintings
"Young British Artist" Damien Hirst has collected 10,000 spot paintings as part of his latest work. Now, he'll be destroying a huge portion of them. Here's why.
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What Really Happens To Your Body If You Eat Dry Ice?
Dry ice is useful in several ways, and can even be used to create cool party effects, but what really happens to your body If you eat dry ice?
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The Untold Truth Of Reuben From The Bible
The Bible is filled with characters who flit in and out of the narrative like ravens from Noah's ark. One example is Reuben, son of Jacob and brother of Joseph.
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The Most Powerful Indigenous Tribes In History
Here are some of the world's most powerful tribes and the men and women that made them great.
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The Story Behind The Man Who Had 116 Nails Removed From His Stomach
it's hard to imagine someone eating sharp metal and living to tell about it. Here's the story behind the man who had 116 nails removed from his stomach.
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The Mystery Surrounding The Fight Between Bruce Lee And Wong Jack Man
On a late autumn evening in 1964, Bruce Lee stood in the center of the room glaring at his opponent, Wong Jack Man.
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Paul McCartney And John Lennon's Tragic Connection That Helped Them Form Their Bond
John Lennon and Paul McCartney were friends from a young age, bonding over the tragedy of both losing their mothers. Here's how that connection bonded them.
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The Next Monarch Of England May Not Be King Charles III. Here's Why
British monarchs sometimes do and sometimes don't reign under the names they were given at birth; there's no requirement either way.
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Inside The Time Sojourner Truth Was Acquitted Of Murder
Abolitionist and activist Sojourner Truth was accused of murdering a preacher.
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P.P. Arnold's Disturbing Relationship With Ike Turner
Arnold was 17 years old with two small children when two friends convinced her to join them in auditioning for Ike Turner.
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How A Man Went To Court To Get His Kidney Back From His Estranged Wife
It's surprisingly common for people who give organs to their partners to come to have doubts about the situation later.
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Disturbing Details Found Inside Italy's Beasts Of Satan Murder Cult
A group of unsuspecting young adults in Italy carried out some of the most vicious and sadistic killings in Italy's recent history.
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How R.E.M. Got Their Name
Michael Stipe met R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck at a record shop and they quickly bonded over a shared love for punk music. How did the group form their name?
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Why One Island In The Bahamas Seems More Like A Farm Than A Beach
Make your way to Big Major Cay in the Bahamas, and you'll find it uninhabited by humans. It is, however, home to some familiar barnyard friends.
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The Haunting Ghost Story Of Olimpia Maidalchini
Olimpia Maidalchini was the sister-in-law of Pope Innocent X, who actually had more political power than the pope himself. This is her haunting ghost story.
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The Annual Valentine's Day Card Salman Rushdie Would Rather Not Get
Salman Rushdie, author of "The Satanic Verses," received a yearly reminder of the fatwa that was issued against him, which he called his "unfunny valentine."
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LeBron James Almost Made The Leap To The NFL Thanks To The 2011 NBA Lockout
The history of sports has a few truly outstanding individuals who excelled in (and on) more than one field. LeBron James came close to being one, too.
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