"Pirates of the Caribbean" movies aside, the high seas really do offer a huge array of eerie mysteries, including the presence of ships adrift without a crew.
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Spade Cooley dazzled audiences in music halls, but called on his old friend Ronald Reagan to help spring him from prison.
Read MoreDown through the ages, various individuals have laid claim to the gift of prophecy, an ability to predict future events. At the top of the list is Nostradamus.
Read MoreDonald Dunagan was a tough-as-leather Marine Corps major, but he also had a secret, one that he feared would make it hard to do his job as a drill instructor.
Read MoreEnglish actress and model Naomi Campbell was once in a Bob Marley video. This is the story of the video, and her connection to Bob Marley.
Read MoreAs the UK's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II lived until age 96, and she reportedly — surprisingly — did so in spite of a certain nightly routine.
Read MoreTributes have streamed in from all corners of the globe in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death at the age of 96, including one from Johhny Rotten.
Read MoreChris Rock got to his position in life by being an actor and comedian. He's also known for his career on "Saturday Night Live," which was surprisingly brief.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II was a stalwart of British culture but she also broke norms. On her trip to the antipodes, she changed the way the royals did things forever.
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Even with today's technology touching nearly every aspect of life, it sometimes comes to pass that someone tragically disappears without a trace.
Read MoreIn the '70s, Elton John was invited to a dinner party at Windsor Castle, where he met members of the royal family, including Queen Elizabeth.
Read MoreFunerals for the British royal family are formal ceremonies, and like other official occasions, they are steeped in tradition and follow strict rules.
Read MoreBuckingham Palace has been home to many members of English royalty since it was opened in 1837. Here's how it officially signaled the queen's death.
Read MoreEarth's crust is a thin layer that has undergone many changes since the planet formed. But scientists have found a section that may be as old as Earth itself.
Read MoreThe leader of a nation often holds a special place in the hearts of the citizens. When death comes, many want to express their sorrow over the country's loss.
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Henry Louis Wallace, also known as the Taco Bell Strangler, violently killed a number of women. Here is why it took authorities took so long to convict him.
Read MoreInspiration and creativity can come from all manner of sources. A minister set out to build a flying machine, based on his reading of the Old Testament.
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022. Her coffin is in the ballroom at Balmoral for a significant reason. Let's take a look at what it is.
Read MoreHer Majesty's willingness to engineer a laugh at her own expense was driven home in 2012, when London hosted that year's Summer Olympics. Let's take a look.
Read MoreThe 2022 death of Queen Elizabeth II sent shock waves across the Realm. Reggie Jackson's response to the queen's death lifts spirits in the most unlikely way.
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The band GWAR's music is often described as heavy metal, punk, or shock-rock -– but their live shows defy categorization.
Read MoreRichard Pryor was a groundbreaking standup comedian, writer, and actor. But even the greatest performers have to find a way to deal with nerves.
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Jenni Rivera is remembered for being the "Diva de La Banda'' and for singing about the struggles that women endure. Here's the story of her tragic death.
Read MorePeople travel from miles around in order to witness the launch of a space vehicle by NASA. One possible observer might have gotten more than it bargained for.
Read MoreIn his first address since the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96, King Charles III did not follow the queen's footsteps when giving out titles.
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With tradition handed down over centuries, monarchal funerals are solemn and highly ceremonial affairs. Here's one interesting tradition in the U.K.
Read MoreHeads of state often interact with one another, often in person, both formally and informally. For Queen Elizabeth, one American president was the exception.
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