The True Story That Inspired Zero Dark Thirty
Hollywood has never been shy about mining history and current events for narratives. Audiences are left wondering how much is true, and how much is fiction.
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Every Symbol On The Dollar Bill Explained
The U.S. dollar is recognized around the world, but what do the symbols on dollar bills mean? Here are the symbols of the $1 bill explained.
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Here's Who Inherited Lucille Ball's Money After She Died
W.C. Fields supposedly said, "Where there's a will, prosperity is just around the corner." An estate might include cash, or heirlooms, or both -- who benefits?
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The Roman Myth That Inspired Remus Lupin's Name In Harry Potter
While werewolves are (for better or worse) widely understood to be non-existent, the different mythological terms that refer to them are abundant.
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What It's Really Like To Go To Santa School
Playing Santa isn't a role, it's a craft. And that's why wannabe Santas pay thousands of dollars to learn the art, science, and the duties of St. Nick.
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The Origin Behind The Phrase 'Have Your Work Cut Out'
There's a certain luxury in getting away with using casual phrases day to day without knowing exactly what those phrases mean — or meant at one point in time.
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The Mythology Behind The Capricorn Constellation Explained
Some people look up into the clear night sky and see a magnificent array of light -- pinpoints of stars. Others see stories, like that of Capricorn.
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What John Wayne's Son Had To Say About His Father's Tarnished Legacy
John Wayne's youngest son, Ethan Wayne, has commented about how his father's legacy was tarnished by the racially-charged comments he made to Playboy in 1971.
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Disturbing Details Found In Mark Salling's Autopsy Report
Before dying in 2018, Mark Salling was a singer, songwriter, and actor who found success playing Noah "Puck" Puckerman on the hit TV show "Glee."
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How Historically Accurate Is Les Misérables?
Audiences have been packing theaters on Broadway and elsewhere to take in producer Cameron Mackintosh's musical "Les Misérables," based on Victor Hugo's novel.
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The Surprising Reason Billy Joel Was Not A Fan Of Woodstock
Some of the era's biggest names in music performed at the Woodstock festival in 1969. Turns out, a future music powerhouse was there, too -- in the audience.
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Tragic Details About Young And The Restless Star Kristoff St. John
Kristoff St. John captivated millions of people during his run on "The Young and the Restless" with his portrayal of the character Neil Winters.
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The Origin Behind The Phrase 'Hands Down'
The phrase "hands down" is often associated with excellence or effortless victory. It suggests something so amazing that it knocks out all the competition.
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The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Meeting China's Leader
International relations require careful consideration of cultural differences. Here are a few of the biggest mistakes people make when meeting China's leader.
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Everything Rumored To Be Buried On Oak Island
There's a ton of theories with varying degrees of believability about what's buried on Oak Island, so let's take a look at them and how likely they might be.
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The Untold Truth Of The Well To Hell
Depending on what circles you were moving in during the 1990s and beyond, you may have encountered the terrifying story of the Well to Hell.
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The Biggest Scientific Discoveries Of 2021
There was a lot of amazing research in 2021, way too much to put in one article, so this list includes the ones with the most "wow" power.
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Your Favorite Holiday Traditions Based On Your Zodiac Sign
We've been celebrating holidays longer than we've been consulting with the zodiac. Let's find your favorite holiday traditions based on your zodiac sign.
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The Biggest Michael Peterson Theories: What Really Happened?
Michael Peterson was accused of murdering his wife, and the pieces of evidence have sparked many theories about the case.
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The Best True Crime Documentaries Of 2021
True crime documentaries engage audiences, and their subjects run the gamut from fraud to sexual abuse. These are the best true crime documentaries of 2021.
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The Tragic Murder Of Soap Opera Star Daniella Perez
Brazilian actress Daniella Perez was on her way to the top until her life was tragically cut short when she was murdered by co-star Guilherme de Padua.
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Does Mount Olympus Actually Exist?
In the mythology of Ancient Greece, Mount Olympus was the home of the primary 12 gods. Is it a real place?
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The Untold Truth Of Bob Dole
Bob Dole, a Republican Party mainstay and the party's 1996 presidential nominee known for his plain-spoken conservatism, died on December 5, 2021.
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The Tragic Death Of Fred Astaire's First Wife, Phyllis
The Astaire family seemed destined for a happy ending. By the mid-`50s, however, that was no longer the case, as his wife Phyllis tragically died.
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How Did People Domesticate Horses?
History changed forever when folks stayed put to grow their crops and began domesticating dogs, goats, sheep, pigs, and eventually cows and horses.
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The Real Reason Fred Astaire Once Called Michael Jackson
Fred Astaire and Michael Jackson had one huge thing in common, and that led to a phone call Jackson would never forget.
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The Tragic Murder Of Brooke Preston Explained
In 2017, 21-year-old Brooke Preston was stabbed to death by her roommate and childhood friend, Randy Herman Jr. Here's what happened that fateful day.
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