The Real Reason The Vatican Hated The Beatles
It was during a 1966 interview that the Beatles earned the ire of the religious community -- including no less than Vatican City and the pope himself.
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Why Natalee Holloway's Disappearance Remained Unsolved For So Long
In 2005, the disappearance of Natalee Holloway gained international attention, as the 18-year-old high school student seemingly vanished without a trace.
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How The Black Mafia Family Became The Drug Trafficking Kings Of Detroit
The Black Mafia Family is one of the largest drug-trafficking rings out of Detroit, Michigan. It was created by two brothers, Demetrius and Terry Flenory.
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This Is How Samuel Little Finally Confessed To His Murders
Often referred to as the most prolific serial killer in American history, Samuel Little -- who confessed to 93 murders — spent decades terrorizing women.
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Was Bloody Mary Really England's Most Evil Queen?
To attract the epithet "Bloody" amid the barbarity of Tudor England takes some doing, but it's a name that has stuck for centuries to Queen Mary I (1516-1558).
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The True Story Of The First Woman To Earn A PhD
In 1678, a Venetian noblewoman named Elena Cornaro Piscopia made history by obtaining a doctorate. This is the true story of the first woman to earn a Ph.D.
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Dick Van Dyke: 15 Facts About The Icon
Dick Van Dyke has found success in almost every entertainment avenue he's tried, but here are 15 facts you might not know about the acclaimed star.
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The Untold Truth Of Dragnet
The story you're about to read is true. No names have been changed to protect the innocent. This is the untold truth of "Dragnet."
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Here's What Would Happen If Mars Suddenly Exploded
There's not a lot of research into what would happen if Mars exploded. So here is a thought experiment involving the hypothetical situation of Mars blowing up.
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The Execution Device Thomas Edison Secretly Helped Finance
Thomas Edison secretly helped fund the electric chair to prove that AC electrical systems were dangerous.
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The Truth About Deadly Victorian Doctor Thomas Neill Cream
Dr. Thomas Neill Cream worked as an abortionist and killed his patients by prescribing them poison guised as medicine.
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The Truth About Muhammad Ali's Relationship With Malcolm X
One of the individuals enticed by Malcolm X was a young, upstart, soon-to-be global icon boxer who would later be known as Muhammad Ali.
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The Truth About The Real-Life Kings Who Inspired Macbeth
William Shakespeare penned one of his greatest tragedies, "Macbeth," around 1606 with the hopes of impressing his patron, King James I — adding special touches.
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The Tragedy Edmund Hillary Lived Through After Conquering Mount Everest
Hillary shares another similarity with Lindbergh, albeit for a considerably more tragic reason. Like Lindbergh, Hillary also lost a child after his conquest.
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What Was Norm Macdonald's Net Worth When He Died?
Following the tragic and unexpected news of the death of comedian and performer Norm Macdonald, fans are looking back on his illustrious, four-decade career.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Norm Macdonald
Saturday Night Live alum and comedian Norm Macdonald died on September 14 from cancer he was diagnosed with nine years ago.
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The Temptation Of Christ Explained
While the temptation of Christ is perhaps lesser known than some Bible storylines, it contains within its borders some significant theological reflection.
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These Were Jeffrey Dahmer's Bone-Chilling Final Words
Fellow inmate Christopher Scarver killed Jeffrey Dahmer behind bars, and also revealed to authorities the chilling details of Dahmer's murder.
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The Truth About Saddam Hussein's Corpse
"Saddam Hussein is now a prisoner of the U.S. government." Those words, spoken by news anchor Dan Rather, were delivered to the public on December 13, 2003
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These Were The Perks Of Being A Medieval Knight
Ah, to be a medieval knight. Seems rather thrilling — with all the swordplay, roundtable shenanigans, and castles. Knights received status, wealth, and more.
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Why Some Scientists Predict Comets Might End The World
Earth's lifetime is not infinite, as the Blue Marble will eventually be swallowed up by the Sun millions of years into the future. If we make it that long.
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The Truth About The First Burials On New York's Hart Island
Half a mile from the Bronx is a floating graveyard, known as Hart Island. Largely forgotten by history, Hart Island was once again needed during the pandemic.
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Europe's Most Dangerous Cities
Countless parts of Europe are safe for tourists and other individuals traveling to the continent, but there are several cities that you may want to avoid.
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Is It Possible To Fit All Of Ferris Bueller's Day Off Activities Into One Day?
"Ferris Buller's Day Off" was the kind of movie that put big ideas into the heads of bored students in the '80s, and embodied the very spirit of Generation X.
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Most Dangerous Military Jobs Throughout History
Military service has historically been risky, but some positions were worse than others. Here are some of the most dangerous military jobs throughout history.
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How Did Erik The Red Get His Name?
Here's a fun experiment: try pronouncing the name Eirikr rauði Þorvaldsson. We'll even make it easier, by offering the Roman equivalent: Erik Thorvaldsson.
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Venezuela's Mysterious La Mancha Negra Is Still Unexplained
One of the reasons so few people have heard of La Mancha Negra is there is surprisingly little information out there about it in English-language sources.
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