This Festival Of Fire In Scotland Is A Tradition Unlike Any Other
Up Helly Aa is a fire festival in Scotland on the Shetland Isles, occurring each year to celebrate the country's Viking past. Here's what it's all about.
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Where Did The Phrase Open Up A Can Of Worms Come From?
The phrase "open a can of worms" can lead to all sorts of problems for the person opening the can. But, the origin of this phrase has its roots in reality.
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The Biggest Plot Twists In True Crime Cases
In the age of streaming, true crime stories captivate audiences more than ever. Here are some of the most unexpected twists in true crime history.
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Ptolemy's Map And Its Major Influence On Christopher Columbus
Ptolemy has left an indelible mark on map building and world Geography. But, one of his greatest mistakes led Christopher Columbus to discover the New World.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Eagles
The real-life story of The Eagles is filled with the expected sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, as well as tragic events, loss, and private and public feuds.
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How Large An Asteroid Must Be To Destroy The Earth
We often hear about asteroids heading toward Earth, but could one actually destroy it? Here's how large an asteroid would have to be to destroy Earth.
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The Truth About Stede Bonnet's Friendship With Blackbeard
Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet had a complicated relationship.. Friend or foe? Master and apprentice? No one knows. But here's some truth about their friendship.
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The Controversy Surrounding Tom Brady's So-Called 'Last' Touchdown Football
Tom Brady's last touchdown football sold for $500,000, but since he announced his NFL return, that football is now worthless and the purchase is controversial.
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The Indian Television Program That Killed 62 People
A television program filming in India tragically killed 62 people during production, when a fire broke out in the studio. Here's what happened.
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The Tragic, Real-Life Story Of Johnny Cash
He might have been a walking contradiction, but his life was one of breathtaking highs and unfathomable lows. This is the tragic story of Johnny Cash.
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The Untold Truth Of The Smashing Pumpkins
From a famous manager walking out on them to the band being passed on for the "Shrek" soundtrack, here is the untold story of The Smashing Pumpkins.
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The Strange History Of Sin-Eaters
Sinning is a huge deal in many religions, and here's the weird thing: No one can even decide just when sinning was first mentioned in the Bible.
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How Many Times Has Paul McCartney Been Arrested?
Paul McCartney is the runaway leader in Beatle arrests, but how many times was he actually arrested?
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The Truly Horrific Crime Scene Of Emmett Till
Emmett Till was a 14-year-old boy who was kidnapped and murdered in Mississippi in 1955.
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Tragic Details About These Talk Show Hosts
While fans may believe they really know talk show hosts, many have had difficulties behind the scenes. Here are some tragic details about these talk show hosts.
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The Untold Truth Of Dandelions
Those humble but ubiquitous dandelions are overlooked and underrated jewels, as beautiful as they are helpful. This is the untold truth of dandelions.
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What Fans Might Not Know About Judy Garland
Hardcore Judy Garland fans are well-versed in the hardships she had to endure, but her legacy is extensive. Here's what fans might not know about Judy Garland.
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The Strange Reason Frederick The Great Banned Coffee In Prussia
Hard as it might be to believe, some people just don't like coffee. Frederick the Great of Prussia really, really, really didn't like coffee.
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How Did Steppenwolf Get Their Name?
The history of popular music is littered with tales -- some true, some apocryphal -- about the origins of band names, ranging from coincidental to deliberate.
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How Much The Very First eBay Item Was Sold For
There wasn't always a worldwide web, or an internet, or an Amazon or a Google or even an eBay. But one day, someone bought something online. It worked out okay.
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How Nostradamus Allegedly Predicted The Death Of The King Of France
There are those who consider the prophecies of Nostradamus to be less than credible; others find his writings full of warnings about future events.
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The Truth About Doris Day And Rock Hudson's Relationship
Many actors find themselves cast and working closely with a colleague they may or may not know (or want to know). And sometimes, friendship blossoms and lasts.
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What Was Art Garfunkel's Biggest Hit Song After Leaving Simon & Garfunkel?
Simon & Garfunkel -- Paul and Art -- were a folk-rock sensation in the 1960s and early '70s. They split up, forging separate careers. How did Art do as a solo?
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Do We Know More About Space Than Earth's Oceans?
Just as space provides an enormous opportunity for exploration and discovery, so, too, do our oceans. The key to both? Technology to meet the challenges.
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The Groundbreaking Friendship Between Shirley Temple And Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson
Shirley Temple was a prodigiously talented child film actor, singer, and dancer. She owed part of her appeal to a veteran Black dancer named Bill Robinson.
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Here's Who Inherited Maurizio Gucci's Money After He Died
The fashion and design firm Gucci has seen its fair share of turmoil, including the murder of a family member, Maurizio. Who stood to inherit his fortune?
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Inside Robert Paltrow's Criminal Past
Disney got at least one thing right: It's a small world after all. The degrees of separation seem to get smaller and smaller as time goes on.
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