The Tragic Story Of The Heiress Locked Away For 25 Years By Her Mother
So invested was the aristocrat in her children marrying the right person that when her daughter fell in love with the wrong man, she her in a gruesome fashion.
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This Island In Australia Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places In The World
There are dangerous waterways and beaches around the world. This remote Australian island is considered one of the most dangerous places on the planet.
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The Only Academy Award Audrey Hepburn Ever Won
Audrey Hepburn is one of Hollywood's most legendary actresses, with a storied career, but she only one one Academy Award. Here's what she won it for.
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The History Of The Mysterious World Wide Hum Explained
It's odd to know that only select people all over the world hear a uniquely low "hum". This is the history of the mysterious world wide hum explained.
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This Erupting Lake In Cameroon Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places In The World
There's nothing quite as serene as standing on a quiet lake. Unless that lake is a permeable barrier between you and a pent-up earth-grenade of carbon dioxide.
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The Real Reason Disneyland's Club 33 Was Created
With an air of mystique surrounding Club 33, inside Disneyland's New Orleans Square, there are many myths and urban legends regarding its name and purpose.
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The Real Reason Martin Luther King Jr.'s Name Was Changed
There are few people who are more well-known than the late Martin Luther King Jr. But he wasn't always known as such. Here's why his name was changed.
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What Happened To Martin Luther King Jr.'s Closest Friend?
Perhaps no other name is as closely associated with the civil rights movement than that of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But what about his closest friend?
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Weirdest Laws In Kansas
You might not think of Kansas as a source for such weirdness, but you'll find that the state is home to some of the weirdest laws we were able to find.
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Prehistoric Fun And Games In The New World
Games like lacrosse and chess are widely played today, but they're rooted in ancient indigenous cultures. These are some prehistoric games of the New World.
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This Is How Japan Got Its Name
Japan has a history dating back thousands of years, but its name is actually the product of Marco Polo's writings. Here's how Japan got its name.
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Here's Who Inherited Andy Griffith's Money After He Died
Andy Griffith was one of the most beloved stars across television and film. After a wildly successful career, the actor amassed a considerable fortune.
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This Is How Afghanistan Got Its Name
The story behind a country's name is often long and complex, but sheds light on how the country came to be. Here's how Afghanistan got its name.
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of Geoffrey Sullivan Explained
It was September 23, 1963, when Geoffrey Sullivan took off from an airstrip in Waterbury, Connecticut. It was the last time his family would ever see him.
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How Generation X Got Its Name
Everyone knows about Generation X, baby boomers, and millennials, but how did these generations get their names? Here's how Generation X got its name.
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How Mike Wolfe From American Pickers Got Into Antiquing
Shows like "Antiques Roadshow" and "American Pickers" have highlighted the hobby/industry known as "antiquing." Mike Wolfe is one who knows his stuff.
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Weirdest Laws In Vermont
While one of the smallest states in the U.S., Vermont certainly packs a lot of beauty in for its size. Vermont is also home to some of the weirdest laws.
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What Was Genghis Khan's Real Name?
Genghis Khan is an historical figure who is as fascinating as he is notorious. His achievements were grand in scale, and his character often misunderstood.
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Weirdest Laws In Georgia
Tucked away in the southeast corner of the U.S., Georgia has a lot to offer. Here's a closer look at some of the weirdest laws possibly in force in the state.
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The Real Reason Robert Blake Was Acquitted Of His Wife's Murder
Actor Robert Blake was charged with the shooting death of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley, in 2001. Here's the real reason he was acquitted of his wife's murder.
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The Untold Truth Of Yo-Yo Ma
Yo-Yo Ma was a child prodigy and is a world-renowned cellist.
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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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