The Real Story Behind Rick Springfield's 'Jessie's Girl'
Aussie actor and singer Rick Springfield has only had one song top the American Billboard charts, but it's a really good one — but who inspired Jessie's Girl?
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The Truth About The Intense Manhunt Of James Earl Ray
The FBI confirmed that fingerprints found on the weapon belonged to 40-year-old James Earl Ray, who was subsequently named the primary suspect in the shooting.
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The Truth About Surfer Garrett McNamara's Guinness World Record
Surfer Garrett McNamara has tackled some of Earth's biggest waves. He made it to Guinness World Records in 2011 for the largest wave surfed. Does it still hold?
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The Truth About Isaac Newton's Difficult Childhood
Long before becoming a renowned physicist, Isaac Newton's life got off to a rocky start, and he struggled much of the rest of his childhood.
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What Really Happened To Zeppo Marx After He Left The Marx Brothers
While the three main Marx Brothers continued to perform until well after World War II, the younger two, Zeppo in particular, pursued other interests.
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The Sad Discovery Made In Poltergeist Star Heather O'Rourke's Autopsy Report
Heather O'Rourke played Carol Anne, the little girl who was coveted by the scary spiritual entity in the classic Poltergeist, died at only 12 - but why?
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Ancient Medicine That Did More Harm Than Good
People have been getting ill since the dawn of human history. Some cures have lived on for centuries, while others killed those they were supposed to cure.
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The Exotic Pets Nicolas Cage Has Owned Might Surprise You
His cobras "were not happy," said Cage in an interview. "They would try to hypnotize me by showing me their backs, and then they'd lunge at me."
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Here's How Many People Have Died At Disney World
Walt Disney World, the mega-resort Florida theme park destination that draws tens of millions of visitors per year, goes to great lengths to promote its image.
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These Are The Only Countries With Official National Sports
Plenty of countries seem to have a favorite sport, but only a handful have an official sport. These are the only countries with official national sports.
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How Many Times The Shroud Of Turin Has Survived Fire
Many believe the Shroud of Turin was the burial shroud in which the body of Jesus Christ was wrapped after his crucifixion, with the image of his face and body.
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The Truth About The Last Prisoner Locked Up At The Tower Of London
The Tower of London is notorious for housing some of history's most well-known prisoners, including Sir Walter Raleigh and revolutionary Guy Fawkes.
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Here's Why It's Impossible To Own A Sample Of Every Element On The Periodic Table
Is it possible to collect samples of all of the known elements? In fact, that's going to be impossible for the average consumer, for a variety of reasons.
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Zookeepers Who Died Tragically On The Job
When things go wrong in a zoo, it is often dramatic, grisly, and even tragic. Here are some unfortunate zookeepers who died tragically on the job.
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Bizarre Things That Don't Make Sense About Tennessee Williams' Death
To deal with his paranoia surrounding his physical well-being, playwright Tennessee Williams ingested an excessive amount of alcohol and pills. He died in 1983.
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Heist: Where Is Heather Tallchief Today?
During a cash delivery to ATMs, armored truck driver Heather Tallchief abandoned her co-workers and sped off with the cash, disappearing entirely for 12 years.
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Why Ed Sullivan Banned The Doors After One Performance
The Doors never got to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show again after their September 1967 debut. Here's the reason behind their lifetime ban from the show.
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Here's How Much King Kong Would Weigh According To Scientists
Attempting to determine just how much King Kong would weigh varies, based on who you ask and which version of Kong you're taking into consideration.
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Jeffrey Dahmer's Creepy Connection To The Exorcist
One of the most unsettling serial killers ever known, Jeffrey Dahmer had a childhood of unhealthy obsession that was a precursor to a more disturbed adulthood.
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Here's How Many Dead Bodies Have Been Recovered From The Titanic
The evacuation of the Titanic was disorganized, and some lifeboats were released without even reaching full capacity. Only 705 people were able to escape.
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What Allison Mack's Life In Jail Will Be Like After NXIVM Conviction
Allison Mack, a former actress on the very popular CW series "Smallville," was sentenced to three years in prison for her participation in NXIVM.
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What The Deadliest Avalanche In US History Was Really Like
In March of 1910, a nine-day blizzard blanketed the Cascades mountains in Washington, causing the deadliest avalanche in U.S. history. Here's what happened:
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The Truth Behind The Existence Of Antimatter
While antimatter might have gone out of vogue in sci-fi in favor of "quantum" gobbledygook, questions about antimatter's existence still plague physicists.
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The Untold Truth Of Highway To Heaven
Just after wrapping up Little House on the Prairie, Michael Landon starred in another heart-tugging NBC series. This is the untold truth of Highway to Heaven.
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Where Is Notorious Bourbon Thief Toby Curtsinger Today?
Curtsinger was believed to be the ringleader and was the only one sentenced to time in prison. He pleaded guilty to theft and receiving stolen property.
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Iron Maiden Fans Break Down Mysterious Clues From The Band
The upcoming release of a new Iron Maiden album would be a pretty big deal, especially if it was teased in a subversive, cryptographic way.
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The Untold Truth Of Edward Gorey
Edward Gorey's art is unmistakable, with spindly figures and intricate details. But he lived by his own terms. This is the untold truth of Edward Gorey.
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