William Shakespeare Probably Wore This Piece Of Jewelry
William Shakespeare could have worn a piece of jewelry that you may not have noticed, and it was depicted in one of his most famous portraits.
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The Tragic Death Of Jackie Robinson
Baseball legend Jackie Robinson is not only one of the greatest athletes of our time, but he's a major figure in both American and Black history.
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The Real Reason Tony Iommi Left Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull's lineup once included a young guitarist named Tony Iommi who later became famous with Black Sabbath. Here's the reason why Iommi left Jethro Tull.
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Strange Animals You Had No Idea Existed
Here are some of the weirdest-looking, strangest-acting, coolest animals that most people have no idea they share this big, wide, wonderful world with.
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The Truth About Paul McCartney's Relationship With John Lennon
The relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, The Beatles principal songwriters, continues to capture audiences' imaginations.
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This Was Kit Carson's Role During The Mexican-American War
Frontiersman Kit Carson became the stuff of legend for his exploits in the American west. Here was the role he played in the Mexican-American War.
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The Real Reason This South Pacific Tribe Worships Prince Philip
In the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu, the inhabitants believe the late Prince Philip is a "descendant of a powerful spirit that lives on their mountains."
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The Surprising Thing These Four Planets Have In Common
For thousands of years, humans had only a vague understanding of planets in the solar system, but now we know much more — including a quirk these planets share.
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Here's Why You Shouldn't Swallow Your Own Blood
Swallowing too much of your own blood can bother the stomach -- it might induce vomiting. Instead of making the situation better, this can worsen the bleeding.
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The Most Dangerous Serial Killers Of The 1960s
The 1960s wasn't all peace and free love. From the Boston Strangler to the Manson Family, these are the most dangerous serial killers of the 1960s.
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The Truth About The Rarest Blood Type In The World
There are four main blood groups — A, B, O, and AB — plus Rh factors that determine blood type. Yours is likely one of the most common — unless it's this one.
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How Much Joe Walsh Is Actually Worth
Joe Walsh found his "Peaceful Easy Feeling" and his fortune as a replacement vocalist and guitar player for the American country-rock band, the Eagles.
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The Real Reason The War Of 1812 Began
The War of 1812 pitted the United States against Great Britain, marking the first military conflict between the two nations since the Revolutionary War.
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The Tragic Death Of Oscar Wilde's Wife
Oscar Wilde's wife died on April 7, 1898, at the age of 40. What happened that led to her early death?
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This Is What Happens To A Star Swallowed By A Black Hole
You've no doubt heard about black holes — they're the "stars" (so to speak) of modern astrophysics, and have confused even the sharpest minds of our time.
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The Sad Truth About Aileen Wuornos' Parents
Although it remains unclear why Aileen Wuornos killed seven men, it has been suggested that her difficult childhood may have been a contributing factor.
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The Motivation Behind The BTK Killer's Murders
Bind. Torture. Kill. That was the goal of Dennis Rader, who gave himself the nickname "BTK" — but he claims his motivation came from something called Factor X.
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Sharon Tate's Onscreen Performances Ranked Worst To Best
Murdered at 26 by the Manson family, Sharon Tate's acting promise was left unfulfilled. Here are Sharon Tate's few onscreen performances ranked worst to best.
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The Unnecessary Organ 10% Of Human Beings Have
Thanks to modern medicine, there are countless body parts we can get usually get along just fine without — but 10% of folks are born with this bonus organ:
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The Truth About Liza Minnelli's Relationship With Halston
Actress and singer Liza Minnelli had a very close relationship with fashion designer Halston. Here's how close they really were.
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The War Of 1812 Resulted In A Split Between These Two States
One long-lasting effect of the War of 1812 on the new United States was the creation of a new state by turning one existing state into two.
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This Was The Net Worth Of Ronnie James Dio
Ronnie James Dio had a successful career as a singer for Black Sabbath, and on his own. This is how much he was worth when he died.
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The Number Of Languages The Queen Speaks Is Probably Fewer Than You Think
Since she has spent most of her life meeting with various foreign heads of state and dignitaries, you'd think Queen Elizabeth would know several languages.
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Who Was The Richest Drug Lord?
There's no doubt that drug trafficking is a profitable business. In the U.S. alone, people spend over $150 billion a year in drugs — so who does it all go to?
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The Real Reason Denmark Owns Greenland
How did Greenland, so close to North America and populated primarily by Inuit, end up under Danish rule? Here's the real reason Denmark owns Greenland.
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This Is How Many Lives The Zodiac Killer Has Claimed To Have Taken
The murder spree of the Bay Area's self-dubbed Zodiac Killer is one of the most notorious in American history - but what was the killer's true death toll?
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This Ireland Monument Is Older Than The Egyptian Pyramids
The history of Ireland goes back far further than many of us realize, as one unassuming site older than the Egyptian pyramids just north of Dublin testifies.
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