The Truth About The First Winter Olympics
The general concept of the Olympic games dates back to the early days of Greece. The winter games are a more recent development in international competition.
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Sports Championships Tainted By Controversy
Sports have a long history of questionable calls, but sometimes, something truly manipulative happens. These are sports championships tainted by controversy.
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What You Should Know About Olympic Snowboarder Dusty Henricksen
Snowboarding prodigy Dusty Henricksen is bound for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. At just 18 years old, he lays claim to an impressive athletic resume.
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The Truth About Sidney Poitier's Knighthood
Sidney Poitier earned numerous honors during his long life -- he died at 94 -- including competitive and honorary Oscars. He was also Sir Sidney Poitier.
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The Tragic Death Of Richard Burton Explained
Richard Burton was widely regarded as an almost supernaturally gifted actor on both stage and screen. Born in Wales, he died in Switzerland at 58 years old.
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Here's How Many Kids Sidney Poitier Had
Poitier left not only a tremendous legacy as an actor, but he also brought several children into the world — all daughters.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Lost Florentine Diamond
You'd think that something this large would be hard to lose track of, but the Florentine Diamond went missing some years ago, and stayed that way.
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Tragic Details About The Harry Potter Cast
Many cast members of the Harry Potter films could utilize their own tragic experiences to inform their film characters and performances.
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What Was Sidney Poitier's Net Worth When He Died?
Legendary, Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier -- actor, director, author -- worked long and hard to achieve his success. Those efforts were not without reward.
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The Oscar Win That Changed Sidney Poitier's Career Forever
Sidney Poitier, one of the greatest actors of his generation, and the first Black actor to win the Academy Award for best actor, died on January 6, 2022.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Legendary Treasure Of Lima
Pirates and their treasures, gold and jewels and coins galore. Some pirate treasure have been recovered. But the Treasure of Lima? Not so far.
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The Mysterious Deaths Of Candy Belt And Gloria Ross
On September 20, 1994, 18-year-old Gloria Ross and 22-year-old Candy Belt were found dead in the back room of a massage parlor in Oak Grove, Kentucky.
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The Untold Truth Of Busta Rhymes
Listening to Busta Rhymes' music is a memorable experience, but you may not be familiar with the man behind the tunes. This is the untold truth of Busta Rhymes.
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The Most Popular Winter Olympics Sport In The US May Surprise You
Name a sport, and someone, somewhere, will identify as a fan. Some athletic contests have more followers than others. Does that apply to the winter Olympics?
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Secret Libraries Around The World
Though people often like to share knowledge, some libraries have managed to hold onto their secrets. Here's a list of secret libraries around the world.
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What Really Happens To Your Body If You Get Rabies?
Out of all the viruses that pose substantial public health risks, the rabies virus is one of the few likely to be fatal without immediate treatment.
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The Untold Truth Of Enoch
Although the Books of Enoch aren't considered part of the canon of the Bible, he still figures prominently, mentioned in both Old and New Testaments.
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Here's What Happened To House Of Horrors Killer Gary Heidnik
Between December 3, 1986, and March 23, 1987, House of Horrors killer Gary Heidnik kidnapped six women and held them captive in the basement of his home.
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The New Siegfried And Roy Tiger Attack Theories Explained
For decades, two of the biggest names in Las Vegas were those of Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn, who performed professionally as "Siegfried and Roy."
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This Is How Much Black Sabbath Spent On Cocaine While Working On An Album
Just how much did Black Sabbath spend on cocaine while working on their 1972 album Vol. 4?
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The Surprising Connection Between Pink Floyd And The Beatles
After a bit of back and forth between the producers of both bands, Pink Floyd got to meet the Beatles. The chance meeting changed music history.
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The Death Of Leonard Cohen Explained
Leonard Cohen had a long and successful career as a singer-songwriter, penning such anthems as "Hallelujah." He died, age 82, in 2016, quietly.
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The One Fan Gift That Had Dolly Parton In Tears
Celebrity means fans, and some fans are more devoted than others, creating personal art about the object of their obsession. Just ask Dolly Parton.
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Tragic History Of The Minnesota Vikings
Since entering the National Football League in 1961, the Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most celebrated franchises in all of professional football.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Sidney Poitier
Legendary and ground-breaking actor Sidney Poitier has died at the age of 94.
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What Happened To American Speed Skater Bonnie Blair?
Being a highly competitive Olympic athlete, no matter the training, has its window of opportunity. What happens with the rest of life, however long?
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How Did Method Man Get His Nickname?
What's in a name? When it comes to stage names, quite a lot -- is it memorable? Easy to pronounce? Say something about the personality of the individual?
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