Why Nikki Sixx Turned Down An Offer To Join Quiet Riot
Nikki Sixx was once offered a chance to play bass in the band Quiet Riot, but he passed on the opportunity, and with good reason.
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The Tragic Death Of Leland And Jane Stanford's Son
In 1868, Leland and Jane Stanford welcomed their only child into the world. Though he would die before age 16, he nevertheless had a huge impact on the world.
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Thomas Edison Didn't Actually Invent The Lightbulb. Here's Why
Born in Ohio on February 11, 1847, Thomas Edison acquired over 1,000 patents, including for the light bulb, phonograph, and the first motion picture cameras.
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The Truth About Jekyll And Hyde's Connection To Jack The Ripper
Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a story inspired by a nightmare in just three days. "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" was released in January 1886.
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The Bizarre Reason WWI's Zeppelin Bombings Popularized Pajamas
What couldn't have been known by the Germans that used the Zeppelin against Britain, is that the bombs they dropped during World War I sparked a fashion trend.
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The Untold Truth Of The Dragon Man, Homo Longi
An examination of the skull found in 1933 revealed that it is at least 146,000 years old, based on uranium series dating. It has thick brows and a wide mouth.
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The Truth About Paul McCartney's Relationship With Ringo Starr
As the last two surviving Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr continue to carry on the iconic band's legacy. Here's a look at their relationship.
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How Charles Dickens Really Felt About His Kids
Charles Dickens relationships with his ten children were complex. He was doting and patient in their childhoods but increasingly distant as they got older.
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Kenneth Marshall Rumsey: The Truth About The Man Who Killed Lee Roy Martin
While serving time for the murders of four women, Lee Roy Martin was stabbed to death by another inmate named Kenneth Marshall Rumsey.
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15 Athletes To Watch During The Tokyo Olympics
We've compiled a handy guide of some of the most fascinating Olympians in Tokyo. Let's take a look at the 15 athletes to watch during the Tokyo Olympics.
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The Unexpected Ways Barbra Streisand Spends Her Millions
Barbra Streisand has amassed a sizable fortune, estimated at a pretty $400 million. Let's find out the unexpected ways Barbra Streisand spends her millions.
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The Untold Truth Of The Olympic Flame
The iconic Olympic flame is a tradition passed down from the ancient Olympics. That's not to say the modern Olympic flame hasn't had some stories of its own.
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The Truth About Bruce Springsteen's Olympian Daughter
Rock singer Bruce Springsteen's daughter is headed for the Tokyo Olympic Games this month.
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The Truth About NASA's Newest Chief Bill Nelson
In April, former Senator Bill Nelson was confirmed by the Senate as the new administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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Here's How R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe Avoided Death Three Times
Michael Stipe, the lead vocalist for one of the most influential rock bands in music history, R.E.M., has avoided death at least three times.
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The Part Of Ukraine's Military Uniform That Makes No Sense
A photograph of female Ukrainian soldiers rehearsing for an upcoming parade has caused nationwide controversy and outrage.
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Why Ex-Cop Chancy Jones Murdered His Mistress
Ex-cop Chancy Jones waived his Miranda rights and provided a written statement admitting he shot and killed his former mistress, Phyllis Malone.
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The Tragic Death Of Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr became a successful attorney. He became vice-president in 1800, but would enter history as one of the most controversial political names in the U.S.
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Here's How Much Godzilla Would Weigh According To Scientists
Throughout the years, Godzilla has gone through many transformations. He's gotten bigger, taller, heavier, and more violent as new movies get released.
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The Truth About Anne Frank's Father Otto
Anne Frank's diary wouldn't have been made public if it weren't for her father Otto. Of everyone who hid alongside Anne, her father was the only one to survive.
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Why Mick Jagger's Autobiography Was Canceled
Mick Jagger's autobiography was started in the 1980s after the singer accepted a big advance from a publisher, but he never finished it.
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The Tragic Death Of Lord Byron
While Byron represented the dark, brooding, romantic figure of that era, he was also a real-life hero, and his tragic death was in the service of freedom.
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The Truth About Carrie Fisher And Harrison Ford's Affair
The love story between Star Wars' Princess Leia and Han Solo is an all-time favorite cinematic pairing. But the Fisher/Ford love story? Not as much fun.
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The Natural Phenomenon Of Blood Falls In Antarctica Explained
One of Antarctica's truly magnificent, if not a bit spooky, wonders is a place known to the world as Blood Falls.
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Why No One At The 1980 Moscow Olympics Tested Positive For Drugs
In 1980 the athletes at the Olympic Games held in Moscow seemed to have straightened up their acts, when every single athlete passed their anti-doping tests.
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The Monster That Terrorized New Zealand In The 1880s
In the 1880s, sightings of a "saurian monster" abounded in New Zealand. But what was the monster that terrorized New Zealand in the 1880s?
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The Truth About The 82-Year-Old Female Pilot Who's Going To Space
Although she may be considered too old by NASA, private space exploration will ultimately give this 82-year-old pilot the opportunity to reach the stars.
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