This Is How The San Diego Padres Got Their Name
The San Diego Padres have a history steeped in California's Spanish missions, and their name is rooted in that tradition. Here's how the Padres got their name.
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Whatever Happened To USA Figure Skating Star Michelle Kwan?
Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan didn't completely disappear from the public eye once she retired from skating. She now serves as an ambassador to Belize.
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This Is How Far Mick Jagger Got In School
There's no question that Mick Jagger is one of rock 'n' roll's most influential figures. Born on July 26, 1943, he is the son of a teacher and a homemaker.
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The Fruits Of The Holy Spirit Explained
For millennia, Christians have deemed the existence of the Holy Spirit, and its presence in the life of the believer, as a key point of Christian dogma.
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The Clinton Family Tree Explained
The Clintons are an American political family. They entered the famous stage to most people in the '90s, when Bill Clinton ran and became the 42nd president.
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Zen Buddhism: The History And Practices Explained
It's been hundreds of years since Buddhism spread from India to the entirety of Asia. Over the centuries, its core beliefs intermingled with multiple cultures.
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This Is How Far David Bowie Got In School
David Bowie was undoubtedly a musical genius, but how did he do in school? Here's how Bowie's education shaped his evolution into a world-class artist.
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Whatever Happened To The 1988 Jamaican Bobsled Team?
A bobsled team from Jamaica qualified for the Winter Olympic Games in 1988. The team consisted of Devon Harris, Dudley Stokes, Michael White, and Nelson Stokes.
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Tragic History Of The Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts, formerly the Baltimore Colts, have dealt with some tough times on and off the field, sometimes for several seasons on end.
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The Mystery Behind The Alabama Postal Robbery Explained
The Alabama postal robbery of 1987 is still somewhat of a mystery. Two men robbed a post office, kidnapped the postal worker, and almost killed her.
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The Forbidden Romance That Stevie Nicks Says Saved Her Life
Stevie Nicks is best known for her iconic music and style, but she also had a number of whirlwind love affairs in her life, many of which made headlines.
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This Is How The Florida Marlins Got Their Name
The Florida Marlins (now the Miami Marlins) are one of baseball's newest teams, and their name is rooted in the owner's hobby. Here's how the team got its name.
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This Is How The Boston Red Sox Got Their Name
During the spring, summer, and fall, it is easy to hear the crowd cheering for the Red Sox baseball team when they are playing. How did the team get its name?
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What Kind Of Clothes Did Jesus Probably Wear?
Artists have long enjoyed employing imagination to create images of Jesus. The Bible and historical research give us clues about his clothing.
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What Jane Fonda's On-Set Behavior Is Really Like
Famed actress Jane Fonda has a very storied Hollywood career. When she isn't making headlines for her on-screen talents, she can be a controversial figure.
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What Bette Davis' On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Distinguished artists in various fields can often come to feel excessively honored, privileged, even entitled -- above the rules of ordinary folk.
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This Is How The Minnesota Twins Got Their Name
The Minnesota Twins thrilled fans with World Series wins in both 1987 and 1991. But the team's greatest feat may have been to unite two rival cities.
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Is This How Jesus Walked On Water?
Both Old and New Testaments of the Bible include accounts of miraculous events. Research by scholars has revealed some science might have been involved, too.
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How Many Victims Did 'Freeway Killer' William Bonin Really Have?
Most serial killers work alone, but the Freeway Killer William Bonin was aided by four separate accomplices, each were found responsible for multiple murders.
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Where The Phrase 'Dime A Dozen' Comes From
Many of the common, quaint sayings and turns of phrase that Americans use in 21st century English are based in money, such as "a dime a dozen."
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Tragic Details Found In Leon Wilkeson's Autopsy Report
Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Leon Wilkeson died of natural causes in 2001.
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Why Putting Your Elbows On The Table Is Considered Rude
Some characterize good manners as behavior symbolizing respect for another person. Other rules of etiquette have more practical roots in human interaction.
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These Were John Lennon's Favorite Beatles Songs
Discussing his first post-Beatles album, Lennon compared his new work to "Strawberry Fields" as well as two other songs not mentioned in the 1968 interview.
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The Tragic Death Of Bruno Mars' Mother
Both of Bruno Mars' parents were musically inclined; his father was a percussionist and his mother a singer. Mars began performing at age 5.
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Mistakes You Should Never Make When Waving An American Flag
Old Glory. The Stars and Stripes. The Star-Spangled Banner. All referencing the flag of the United States of America, a symbol with its own code of etiquette.
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Disturbing Details Found In Jennifer And Sarah Hart's Autopsy Reports
To the outside world, Jennifer and Sarah Hart were a loving married couple raising several adopted children in a multi-racial household.
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This Is How The Kansas City Royals Got Their Name
The team name of the Kansa City Royals doesn't have regal connotations, but is rooted in the city's livestock tradition. Here's how the team got its name.
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