The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Madeleine Albright
Albright was the first woman selected to serve as the United States Secretary of State and played a key role in foreign policies at the end of the Cold War.
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Were Elizabeth Taylor And Richard Burton Buried Next To One Another?
Their relationship fell apart, was rekindled, and fell apart again, but there was a rumor that the two of them were supposed to be buried next to each other.
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Dick Van Dyke Can Trace His Family Back To This Historic Voyage
Genealogy can become a consuming passion, a hobby that delights, surprises, and sometimes shocks with what it reveals about ancestors near and far.
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Can A River Ever Change Direction?
Something about the ceaseless flow of a river feels like it is as it has always been, but can a river ever change direction?
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Are People Cremated With Clothing?
Funeral customs, including how to deal with the dead, vary from age to age and culture to culture. One that's growing in popularity in the U.S. is cremation.
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This Is How Magic Johnson Got His Nickname
Magic Johnson made a name for himself doing the unexpected, making a pass when everyone thought he would shoot, or shooting when it wasn't even an option.
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Why Paul Newman Once Gave Susan Sarandon A Portion Of His Salary
Susan Sarandon's fierce grit contributed to her lasting career but it may surprise some to learn she struggled to get the fair treatment she deserved.
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Can Earthquakes Be Predicted?
Conundrums about time travel aside, it might be kind of handy every so once in a while to be able to predict the future, especially oncoming natural disasters.
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Why Doris Day Turned Down A Racy Role In The Graduate
Making a successful movie is a complicated business, bringing together just the right elements -- producer, writer, director and, of course, the actors.
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Things We Know About The Bottom Of The Ocean
The majority of earth's surface is ocean, but more than 80% of it has never been explored by humans. Here are some things we know about the bottom of the ocean.
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Who Are Mikhail Gorbachev's Granddaughters?
Mikhail Gorbachev's granddaughters are famous in Russia by virtue of being related to the former Kremlin leader. But who are they?
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Here's Where Pam And Tommy's Rand Gauthier Is Now
Lee and Anderson aside, one central character in the real-life scandal was Rand Gauthier, played in the Hulu show by Seth Rogen.
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Science Says This Is When Puppies Reach Peak Cuteness
Aw! Puppies, right? Adorable little furballs that tug at the heartstrings and capture our attention. Is there a point at which they're most, well, puppy-ish?
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The Custody Battle And Unsolved Death Of Candice Cohen-Ahnine
Candice Cohen-Ahnine fell from a fourth-story apartment amidst a bitter custody battle with her ex-husband, a Saudi prince. Her death remains unsolved.
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How Much Money Did Anna Delvey Steal?
Many people find stories about con artists intriguing -- providing they weren't the ones who got scammed by people like Anna Sorokin, aka Anna Delvey.
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Here's What Happened To The Footage Of Steve Irwin's Death
By the time Steve Irwin died, the cameraman had stopped filming. According to Irwin's longtime filming partner, the stingray "started stabbing wildly."
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Why This Line Was Nearly Cut From Reagan's Famous Berlin Wall Speech
History was made in 1987 when then-U.S.-President Ronald Reagan spoke in front of the Berlin Wall, long a symbol of post-World-War-II Soviet authoritarianism.
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The 120-Year Mystery Of The Longest Burning Lightbulb
Since the moment when humans first learned to control fire, we've been pushing back against the darkness with various inventions, some better than others.
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Why Not Farting Can Be Deadly For One Species Of Fish
Flatulence -- the gas produced by our digestive systems, and yes, we mean farts -- can be socially awkward and physically uncomfortable. But deadly?
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How Do Glowsticks Work?
Name a plaything that's enjoyed by both children at birthday parties and young adults at techno-fueled raves. If you guessed "glowsticks," you are correct!
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The Science Behind The Rare Hallucinogenic Honey From Nepal
Honey is usually a pretty benign natural food, but one type can cause euphoria and hallucinations. Here is the science behind the rare honey from Nepal.
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The 1999 Death Of Mikhail Gorbachev's Wife, Raisa, Explained
The spouses of world leaders sometimes work overtime to stay out of the limelight. Mikhail Gorbachev's wife, Raisa, used her platform to create positive change.
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The Biggest Unsolved Mysteries Of The 1980s
While nostalgia for the 1980s is on the uptick, there are still mysteries unsolved and crimes unpunished. These are the biggest unsolved mysteries of the 1980s.
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Common Words And Phrases That Were Once Insults
If there is one thing that is always changing, it is language. Here are insulting English words and phrases that have evolved to be neutral or even compliments.
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The Most Historically Accurate TV Shows Ever
The following series use different techniques to tell stories set throughout history. These are the most historically accurate TV shows ever.
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The Tragic Murder Of Katherine And Sheila Lyon
Katherine and Sheila Lyon were two young girls who disappeared in 1975, and the case was solved nearly 40 years after the crime.
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Famous Celebrities Who Died In Their 80s
Celebrities who live long lives often have legacy that crosses generations. When they die we are left feeling as if it weren't enough time.
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