The Truth About Vince McMahon's Relationship With Andre The Giant
Here's what we know about Vince McMahon's relationship with the late WWE Hall of Famer Andre the Giant.
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Who Was The First Woman To Appear On A US Coin?
Susan B. Anthony, an advocate for women's suffrage, was the first woman to be featured on a US coin. Here's the story of her accomplishments.
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Where Did Alan Shepard's Golf Balls Land After Hitting Them On The Moon?
Alan Shepard famously hit two golf balls during his Apollo 14 moon mission. Here's how far they went, and where they may have landed.
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The Story Behind Where Elvis Presley Was Born
Elvis Presley famously lived at Graceland, a grand Memphis estate, but his childhood home was more humble. This is the story of where Elvis was born.
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Inside Harry Belafonte's Relationship With Sidney Poitier
Legendary performers and civil rights activists Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier met as young men in New York in the late 1940s. Here's their story.
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Where Is Benjamin Franklin Buried?
Benjamin Franklin looms large on the pages of early American history. The inventor, writer, ambassador, and statesman died in April of 1790.
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Why The Recreation Of The 1938 Cleveland Guardians' Publicity Stunt Went Seriously Wrong
In 1980, a professional slow-pitch softball team in Cleveland took part in a publicity stunt to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the city's Terminal Tower.
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A Snowstorm Helped Three College Kids Create The Iconic Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon Game
The game "six degrees of Kevin Bacon" was devised during a snowstorm, by college students in Pennsylvania. Here's how the game came to be.
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Inside The Tragic Friendship Of Andy Warhol And Jean-Michel Basquiat
For more than half a decade, pop artist Andy Warhol and neo-expressionist graffiti master Jean-Michel Basquiat enjoyed a fruitful collaboration.
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You Won't See Many Lions In Europe These Days. Here's Why
Lions aren't typically found in Europe, instead appearing more frequently in Africa. Here's why you won't find many lions in Europe these days.
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What Was The Last Song Kurt Cobain Recorded Before He Died?
Kurt Cobain tragically died at the age of 27, but left behind a lasting musical legacy. Here's the last song Kurt Cobain recorded before his death.
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9 Times Sharks Were The Good Guys
Sharks get a bad rap, but sometimes sharks are the good guys in the sea. Here are nine examples of that.
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Endocannibalism: The Ritual Of Consuming Your Dead Loved Ones
Today, humans consuming the flesh of other humans is taboo in nearly every part of the world. Over the course of history, there have been exceptions.
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Humans Would Face A Fatal Risk If Spiders Didn't Exist
It's understandable why so many people fear spiders. Often used in horror movies to scare audiences, spiders are creepy, crawly, and seem to have intelligence.
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The Real Reason These Prehistoric Elephants Went Extinct
Reasons for extinction often fall into categories such as human involvement or climate change. This is the real reason these prehistoric elephants went extinct.
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Why Did Muammar Gaddafi Decide To End Libya's Nuclear Weapons Program?
Late in 2003, longtime dictator of Libya Muammar Gaddafi admitted to having a secret nuclear arms program and agreed to give it up. So why did he do it?
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People Who Went Missing And Were Found Years Later
Some missing persons cases turn into homicides, some are never solved, and a rare few are solved years later when the missing person turns up alive.
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The Most Famous Historic Homes In America
The U.S. is younger than many other countries, but it has plenty of exquisite, notable old homes. Here are some of the most famous historic homes in America.
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How Much Zelenskyy's Kids Really Know About The War In Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has been captured on the streets of Kyiv in battle gear amid the war with Russia. Here's what his kids know about the conflict.
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These Are The Most Haunted Places In Every State
Here is a look at some of the many hospitals, hotels, and asylums full to bursting with grim, grinning ghosts in each of America's 50 states.
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What Happened To Elvis Presley's Personal Doctor After His Death?
Dr. George Nichopoulos was Elvis Presley's personal physician at the time of his death.
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Why Juneteenth Lost Popularity During The Era Of Jim Crow
Juneteenth is a national holiday and marks the day when all corners of the U.S. received word of emancipation. It lost popularity in Jim Crow and here's why.
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What Did Early Juneteenth Celebrations Look Like?
Former enslaved people began to celebrate Juneteenth in 1866. The holiday combines "June" and "nineteenth" and commemorates the news that slavery ended.
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The Untold Truth Of The Mona Lisa
Leonardo's "Mona Lisa" was in the news recently, the subject of an attack with a pastry. The history of the painting continues to intrigue scholars.
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What Happened To Lee Harvey Oswald's Wife?
The assassination of John F. Kennedy sent shockwaves through the world. Here's what happened to the wife of the assassin who was thrust into the spotlight.
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The Untold Truth Of Panic! At The Disco
When Panic! at the Disco's hit single, "I Write Sins Not Tragedies," debuted on radio in 2005, many people mistook them for Fall Out Boy at first listen.
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Ancient Egyptians Had Some Interesting Uses For Animal Fat
The legacy of the ancient Egyptian empire has influenced everything from architecture to science -- and their use of animal fat impacted ideas about hygiene.
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