Why Oliver Cromwell Was Not The Heroic Lord Protector History Portrays Him To Be
Oliver Cromwell doesn't get quite the exposure that the various English monarchies attract. But in his time he was a significant influence on British history.
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What Alfred Hitchcock's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Director Alfred Hitchcock's reputation resides on a body of films crafted to thrill and frighten. It's now clear that the audience wasn't alone in its fear.
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The Marx Brothers' Family Tree Explained
Numerous performers manage to convince the audience of relationships that only exist on stage or screen. What about family, like the Marx Brothers?
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The Real Reason Chimps And Gorillas Are Going To War
Though it feels like a scene from a dystopian movie's plot line, incidents of fatal encounters between chimps and gorillas in the wild are raising concerns.
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The Time Dolly Parton Lost A Dolly Parton Lookalike Contest
It seems like kind of a no-brainer: Who could possibly out-Dolly the one and only Dolly Parton? Come to find out, quite a few during a lookalike contest.
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What Really Happened Between Gary Coleman And Todd Bridges On The Set Of Diff'rent Strokes
Wouldn't it be nice if the sunny relationships we see on TV spilled over into real life? Sometimes that happens; often, however, it doesn't.
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The Tragic Execution Of The Pirate Captain Kidd
Funny thing, how governments will employ criminals on their behalf, until those criminals are no longer useful, like privateer/pirate Captain William Kidd.
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The Trojan Horse Debate Explained: Did It Exist?
The story of the Trojan horse has captured imaginations for millennia. As with many ancient accounts, the questions arise: Did it happen? Did it even exist?
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What Happened To The Iconic Chinese Rhinoceros Horn Cups From Antiques Roadshow?
The antiques business is a gamble, as "Antiques Roadshow" demonstrates every week. Think your object is worth millions? Not so much. Unless, of course, it is.
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Tragic Details Found In Reggie White's Autopsy Report
Exercise. Stay active. We've all heard the advice for a long life. Even professional athletes can be taken down by conditions that are serious indeed.
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The Untold Truth Of Fred Astaire
It's hard to forget a man who dances on the ceiling, and Fred Astaire is a well known name in many households. This is the untold truth of Fred Astaire.
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The Construction Of The Ark Of The Covenant Explained
Thanks to Indiana Jones, people have heard of the Ark of the Covenant. Movies aside, there are accounts of the actual relic, including its construction.
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What Mick Jagger Had To Say About His Experimental Fashion Choices
Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger has made a lot of experimental fashion choices. Here is what he had to say about his outfits over the years.
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Canadian Bears And Indigenous Languages Share This Astounding Link
Researchers have found that "biocultural diversity" links Canadian bears and indigenous languages after a millennia of living in close proximity.
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What Humphrey Bogart's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Lots of film acting consists of waiting for the next shot to be ready. Some actors read, or work crafts, or socialize. And Humphrey Bogart of "Casablanca"?
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Whatever Happened To LMFAO?
It's the rare show business duo-partnership that survives the lean years, and sometimes harder, the success. The duo LMFAO illustrates the point.
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Cornell Has A Brain Collection. Here's What You Should Know
Here's what you should know about Cornell University's brain collection, which was started in an effort to visibly see the differences in people's brains.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie The Alamo?
Hollywood never tires of releasing movies that tell the "real, true" history of an event. "The Alamo" from 2004 is one of the better examples.
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What Fencing Posture In NFL Athletes Means About Brain Injuries
You may not know about the fencing position and how it can help doctors and other medical personnel diagnose a head injury.
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These AC/DC Songs Have Been Used For Torture
Loud music is sometimes used as a means of torture in war and interrogation situations. These AC/DC songs have been used for that purpose.
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Tragic Details Found In Edward 'Umaga' Fatu's Autopsy Report
Here are some of the more concerning details found in the autopsy of former WWE Superstar Edward 'Umaga' Fatu, who died on December 4, 2009.
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How Many Dynasties Has Ancient Egypt Been Divided Into?
There's something about ancient Egypt that continues to ignite the imagination, even 2,000 years after it was absorbed into the Roman Empire.
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The Legend Of The Spider Woman Explained
The legend of the Spider Woman has nothing to do with the villain of a Sherlock Holmes film or with Marvel Comic's character, but there is something in common.
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The History Of Makeup In Ancient Egypt Explained
Sophisticated makeup routines and beauty regimens didn't just arise with mall culture. Much of what we apply to our faces is rooted in Ancient Egypt.
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The Untold Truth Of The Architect Behind The 1893 World's Fair
Daniel Burnham was the architect of the 1863 World's Fair. A relatively unknown figure in most circles, his life had some surprising twists and turns.
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How Stevie Wonder Really Lost His Sight
Stevie Wonder is as famous for his music as he is for being a blind musician. Here is how he really lost his sight.
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Tragic Details Found In Bee Gees' Maurice Gibb's Autopsy Report
Maurice Gibb died of a health issue he was born with but didn't know about. Here are the tragic details found in the Bee Gees' member's autopsy report.
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