The History Of The Catholic Mass Controversy Explained
A centuries-old conflict between two wings of the Catholic Church came to light again in 2021. This is the history of the Catholic Mass controversy explained.
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The Most Popular Baby Names From 100 Years Ago
Names go in and out of fashion. So what did the flappers, bootleggers, and Bright Young Things of 1922 name their kids? Read on to find out.
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What Happened The First Time Slash And Axl Rose Met?
So what's it really all about -- the music, or that indefinable artistic relationship? And how did that start for Slash and Axl Rose, all those years ago?
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Weirdest Laws In South Dakota
There are rules, and then there are rules, and some that are more like guidelines, really. But then there are odd laws, like a few on South Dakota's books.
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How Being The Ricardos Ignored Lucille Ball's True Story
It's hard to fit a lifetime -- let alone two lifetimes -- into a movie. That doesn't stop Hollywood from trying, of course, as with "Being the Ricardos."
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How Generation Z Got Its Name
There are Baby Boomers, and Millennials, as well as Gen X and Gen Y. Clearly, there really is something in a name, as well as in a birth year.
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Bill Ward Was Left With Third Degree Burns After This Black Sabbath Prank Went Wrong
They've been more than one jokester's famous last words: "It seemed like a good idea at the time." Until, of course, it wasn't such a good idea at all.
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How The Micro-Generation Xennials Got Its Name
Here's how the Xennial micro-generation, whose products were born between 1977 and 1983, got its unusual name.
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The Mysterious Death Of David Chase Explained
Many people experience that voice in the back of the head, advising caution and care. What about a real "voice," from someone who's deceased?
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Whatever Happened To Papa Roach?
Here's what Papa Roach has been up to since the success of their singles Last Resort and Scars.
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What Happened To Lucille Ball's Children?
Lucille Ball's motherhood was the stuff of headlines during the run of "I Love Lucy," with a pregnancy written into the script. Did she actually have children?
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The Truth About Genghis Khan's Childhood
The history of Genghis Khan continues to interest historians and military strategists. Like the rest of us, the legendary conqueror started out as a child.
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These Waters Off The Coast Of Norway Are One Of The Most Dangerous Places In The World
There's an old sailor's saying: "You can't defeat the sea. You can only hope the sea doesn't defeat you." That's especially true off the coast of Norway.
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What Is The Norse Pagan Web Of Wyrd?
The mythology of many cultures will often include an attempt to make sense of life in terms of the good, the bad, the why -- including Norse mythology.
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The Brontë Sisters' Family Tree Explained
The three Brontë sisters, daughters of a minister, lived lives of near obscurity, yet their artistic impact in literature is studied and celebrated to this day.
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The Real Reason Mötley Crüe Fired John Corabi
It's not as though Mötley Crüe has had a revolving door for personnel over the years. Still, there have been changes, including John Corabi.
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Weirdest Laws In Virginia
Attempts to regulate human behavior in some kind of consistent fashion -- laws -- go way back. Some laws are, perhaps, more practical than others.
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Does The Legendary Kusanagi-No-Tsurugi Sword Actually Exist?
Many cultures have ancient stories of fearsome, unique weapons -- King Arthur's Excalibur, for instance. Japan, too, has an ancient tale of a sword.
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The Antiques Roadshow Fraud Incident Explained
"Antiques Roadshow" has been surprising and disappointing participants for many years now. The show itself got a shock from two shady appraisers.
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The Real Reason These Sports Teams Changed Their Names
Choosing a sports team's name takes a lot of thought, but those decisions can get reconsidered. Here's the real reason these sports teams changed their names.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Full House Cast
The family-friendly sitcom specializes in stories that are sweet, not too challenging, never very dark. The lives of cast members, however, are another matter.
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The One Lenny Kravitz Song That's About Lisa Bonet
Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet met in 1985, and they married two years later. When their relationship turned rocky, he penned a song for her.
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Genghis Khan's Shocking Number Of Descendants
Ghengis Khan is known as one of the most brutal conquerors in history. Today, however, it's thought he is responsible for millions of descendants.
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Who Was Lenny Kravitz's Mother Roxie Roker?
Lenny Kravitz celebrated his mother, Roxie Roker, in his autobiography ("Let Love Rule"), but Roker had a remarkable show business career of her own.
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The Truth About Black Sabbath Star Tony Iommi's Relationship With Lita Ford
It's public knowledge that many of rock's royalty lead lives predicated on the outrageous, even illegal. But if two rockers are in relationship?
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The Untold Truth Of Olympic Medalist Jessie Diggins
Olympic cross-country ski competitor Jessie Diggins isn't afraid to compete, to explore, to push herself -- even publicly facing her fears and challenges.
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The Fascinating Story Of The Ray Cat Solution
Animals have long served useful purposes, aiding human beings in various tasks, or just providing companionship. How about detecting radiation?
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