The Untold History Of Swing Music
Swing music grew out of big-band jazz music and inspired a dance craze in the process.
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What Happens At The Vigil Of Princes After A British Monarch Dies?
The life of the U.K.'s royal family is filled top to bottom with traditions dating back centuries. Many will come into play with the death of Queen Elizabeth.
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One Ambitious Doctor Tried Bringing George Washington's Dead Body Back To Life
When President George Washington died, many couldn't imagine an America without him. Here is how one ambitious doctor tried to bring Washington back to life.
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How A Scottish Songwriter Disappeared And Reappeared Nearly 40 Years Later
It's not unheard of for a performer to find a certain level of success, only to turn around and step away from the spotlight for a while -- but decades?
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The Buenos Aires Bank Heist Of 2006 Explained
In 2006, a unit of highly-trained Argentine special forces made their way into a bank near Buenos Aires. Here is the truly gripping story behind the heist.
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Alaska Has Had More Deaths By Suicide Than You Realize
Whatever the means, a person who dies by suicide leaves an unfillable hole in the lives of those left behind. This is too frequently true in Alaska.
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The BBC Will Make A Major Change In Programming Right After The Queen Dies
It stands to reason that a nation would go into mourning upon the death of a beloved leader like Queen Elizabeth II. That plays out in specific ways.
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The Biggest Theories On What Led Richard Ramirez To Kill
Richard Ramirez engaged in a crime spree that terrorized the Los Angeles area in the 1980s. Murder, burglary, sexual assault -- all led experts to ask, "Why?"
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What The Final Days Of Wilt Chamberlain's Life Were Like
Wilt Chamberlain is remembered as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Here is what Chamberlain experienced in the final days of his life.
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The Mysterious 1912 Disappearance Of Bobby Dunbar
A preschool-age child goes missing on a family excursion. A heartbreaking scenario, resolved when the child is located later and returned -- or was he?
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What Happened To Catherine McCaw From The Anna Sorokin Case?
When it comes to trying and convicting in criminal cases, much of the attention is focused on the police. Equally important are the prosecutors.
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Anne Frank's Sister Had A Secret Diary You Probably Didn't Know About
Anne Frank is remembered for her intimate diary that she kept while hiding from the Nazis. Her older sister, Margot, also kept a diary during this time.
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Most Popular Cat Breeds In The World
Cats are the most popular pet in the world, with some breeds more popular than others. So let's take a look at the most popular cat breeds in the world.
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The Unexpected Shark Discovery Scientists Made In The Caribbean Sea
Research scientists, especially biologists, invest enormous amounts of time observing their chosen subjects. Sometimes, one they didn't choose shows up, too.
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Sophia Loren Has A Penchant For Cheating At This Iconic Board Game
Actor Sophia Loren is well-known as one of the biggest stars of classic Hollywood, and it turns out she's also a F-A-N of a particular classic board game.
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The Untold Truth Of Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky is both influential, controversial, and divisive. Here are some reasons why Chomsky remains as potent an intellectual today, as he did decades ago.
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The Most Famous Prisoner Exchanges In History
History is full of dramatic and difficult prisoner exchanges. Let's take a look at some of the most famous cases.
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The Artemis Space Mission Comes With A Hefty Price Tag
NASA's Artemis mission aims to send humanity back to the moon, as well as visit Mars — these cosmic exploration plans will take years and billions to realize.
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Old Hollywood Celebs With Mob Ties
A surprising number of old-school actors, directors, and singers were closely associated with the mob. Here are some of the old Hollywood celebs with mob ties.
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The Truth About Barbra Streisand's Relationship With Elliott Gould
Hollywood loves a love story, especially when it involves young, attractive, up-and-coming performers who connect in a passionate, public romance.
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How John Wayne's Feud With Columbia Pictures Changed The Casting Of A Famous Western
In Hollywood, you're only as good as your last film, unless you somehow manage to permanently antagonize the head of an entire movie studio.
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What Sparked 2Pac's Infamous Diss Track To Biggie Smalls
Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. had an infamous feud, but here's what sparked 2Pac's diss track to Biggie Smalls.
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The Distant Planet That's Somehow Both Hot As Lava And As Cold As Ice
As observation technology gets more and more advanced, scientists are increasingly able to learn about distant areas of space without leaving Earth.
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The Killer Nanny Louise Woodward's Connection To The OJ Simpson Case
The media dubbed her the "Killer Nanny" though she always maintained her innocence. Still, Louise Woodward's had a connection to the O.J. Simpson case.
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Your Pet's Next Meal Could Have This Disturbing Ingredient
Some pets can be notoriously picky when it comes to their food, but in general the owners probably aren't paying too much attention to the labels. They should.
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Here's How Mr. T Got His Name
Actor and celebrity personality Mr. T is a 1980s icon who graced both the silver screen and the TV screen. Here's how he got his name.
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This Was The Voice Behind Manti Te'o's Fake Girlfriend
In 2012, Manti Te'o was a celebrated football player for Notre Dame when he was being catfished. Here is the person who was the voice behind the scandal.
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