Popular Government Campaigns That Actually Backfired
Plenty of government campaigns fail to accomplish their intended goals, but some spark backlash or even exacerbate the problems they were meant to solve.
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The Tragic True Stories Behind These 5 Bob Dylan Songs
Bob Dylan struck a chord in the early 1960s with lyrics that carried deep meaning, including his telling of tragic true stories. Here are five such songs.
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Places That Were Abandoned After Horrifying Disasters
These sites around the world never recovered from the devastating natural or human-caused disasters that drove people away from them in the first place.
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The Top 5 Modern Oligarchs Who Are Wildly Rich
Oligarchs are the wealthiest among us who have the power to influence their national politics. Today, there are five figures in particular who are wildly rich.
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Rock Frontman Replacements You Might Not Know Happened
It's usually big news to fans when a rock band replaces its lead singer, but these frontman replacements didn't garner quite as much attention.
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Why Martin Luther King Jr. Almost Cut The Most Famous Part Of His I Have A Dream Speech
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech at the March on Washington, but the famous line almost didn't make it in.
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The Gross Behavior That's Actually Illegal In Indiana
The state of Indiana has a law against a pretty gross behavior that might make you rethink a lot about people.
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Times Star Trek Went Way Too Far
The various "Star Trek" series have consistently come up with creative plot lines over nearly six decades, but sometimes the show went way too far.
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Times Led Zeppelin Went Too Far On Tour
Led Zeppelin left behind a legendary legacy of six classic albums in a row. But their touring behavior left behind a legecy of its own.
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Things That Came Out About Layne Staley After He Died
The world learned many details about Alice in Chains frontman Layne Staley in the days, weeks, months, and even years following his 2002 death.
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Tragic Details About Karen Carpenter's Last Days
Singer Karen Carpenter experienced anorexia and bulimia nervosa throughout her life. She tragically died on February 4, 1983, at age 32.
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The Worst Successive Rulers In History
Rulers can be benevolent or tyrannical, or somewhere in between, as history has shown. Here are some of the worst successive rulers to come to power.
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Is This Bizarre Ice Cream Law In Georgia Actually Real?
Like many states, Georgia has some laws that sound pretty bizarre, including one that allegedly bars anyone from doing a particular thing with ice cream.
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Things That Came Out About Michael Jackson After He Died
Michael Jackson was a celebrity for almost all of his life, but there were still things that only came out after he died unexpectedly in 2009.
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Legendary Baseball Announcer And Actor Bob Uecker Dead At 90
Legendary sports announcer, former baseball player, and occasional actor "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker has died (via MLB). He was 90 years old.
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The Real Reason The Village People Changed Their Tune About Donald Trump
The Village People's "Y.M.C.A." is an often-played song at Trump rallies, but the songwriter changed his tune about the campaign's use of the song. Here's why.
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12 United States Presidents Who Lived The Longest
These American presidents made history for their actions in and out of office -- and for living longer than most of their fellow commanders-in-chief.
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The Time Al Pacino Actually Met A Real Mobster While Filming The Godfather
Like others who worked on "The Godfather," actor Al Pacino actually met a real mobster while filming the movie, and it helped him film a particular scene.
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Star Trek Franchise Actors You Rarely See Onscreen Anymore
These "Star Trek" actors will always be part of the franchise's history, but you won't see them on film or TV screens very often these days.
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Lies You Believe About Billy The Kid
There are plenty of tales about famous American gunslinger and outlaw Billy the Kid, but like many such stories, a lot of the details just aren't true.
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Rock Stars Who Wasted Thousands Of Dollars On Bizarre Things
From ghost-hunting gear to a first-class seat for a hat, rock stars have spent thousands of dollars on things most of would find puzzling at best.
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What Happens When You Leave The Yakuza?
You've probably heard of the yakuza before in some form of popular culture. But what happens when you leave Japan's most notorious criminal organization?
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12 Times Van Halen Went Too Far
Hard-rocking band Van Halen infamously played as hard as they performed, but even by generous rock-star standards, they sometimes went just a little too far.
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What Happens If You're Buried Without A Casket?
Green burials, or being buried in the ground without a casket, are becoming more popular. Here's what happens if you or a loved one goes that route.
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The Life Of Typhoid Mary Was Worse Than You Thought
Mary Mallon, aka the infamous "Typhoid Mary," was vilified simply for asymptomatically carrying a deadly disease, but her life was even worse than you thought.
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Rules That Spies Followed During The Cold War
During the Cold War, spies from all kinds of agencies across the world operated by certain rules. Some were more vague than others.
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11 Warning Signs Everyone Ignored About These Serial Killers
Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and other notorious serial killers engaged in behavior that should have raised red flags but somehow went unnoticed or unreported.
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