The Tragic Death Of Rob Pilatus
Milli Vanilli singer Rob Pilatus struggled for several years after the duo's lip-syncing scandal. Here's the story of his tragic 1998 death.
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The Unexpected Thing Prince Had In His Recording Studio
Prince, for his part, was known throughout his life and career for his eccentricities. For example, there was his reliance on purple early in his career.
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The Time Hall And Oates Showed Their Punk Side
If you were to compare the music and the "attitude" of punk rock to the zeitgeist of Hall and Oates, you'd see that the two things couldn't be further apart.
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The Truth About King Henry VIII's Wives Who Died In Childbirth
King Henry VIII ruled England for almost four decades, but it's his love life, rather than his politics or religious reform, that made his name famous.
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A Look At Simon Le Bon's Yacht Incident
A month after Live Aid, the group's main vocalist would come close to death -- not from the usual rock star excesses of drink or drugs, but from salt water.
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This Is What Happened To The Original Occupants Of Las Vegas
Before it became famous as Sin City, the area that is currently known as Las Vegas, Nevada was home to a significant number of Native Americans.
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Things You Didn't Know About Bruce Springsteen's Wife Patti Scialfa
Musician and songwriter Patti Scialfa has been a member of Bruce Springsteen's The E Street Band since 1984 and Springsteen's partner since 1988.
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This Is How Genesis Got Its Name
Genesis was formed in 1967 by the remnants of two bands from Charterhouse School. Here's the story of how they got their now-familiar band name.
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This Is Who Hall And Oates' Rich Girl Is Really About
The subject of Hall and Oates' first number one hit may seem pretty straightforward at first, but this is who "Rich Girl" is really about.
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Details About Marie Antoinette And Axel Von Fersen's Secret Love Affair
For decades Marie Antoinette wrote secret love letters to Swedish Count Axel von Fersen, revealing she had an intimate and passionate relationship with him.
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How The Fountain Of Youth Myth Was Born
It's said that Ponce de Leon found himself in Florida, where he fruitlessly searched for the Fountain of Youth before being mortally wounded by a native arrow.
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What You Didn't Know About The Pet Mozart Had
It's fitting that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the greatest composers of all time, would have a bird -- specifically, a starling -- as a pet.
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Why Death Masks Were Important To Ancient Egyptians
Atop the remains were often masks that covered the faces of the dead, a practice seen from the Middle Kingdom all the way until the 1st century CE in Egypt.
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This Is What Happens Inside The Brain When You're Knocked Out
As anyone can say who has played a contact sport, been in an accident, or just happened to take a bad spill, being knocked unconscious is a scary thing.
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The Surprising Amount Of Time It Took For Bryan Adams To Write His Biggest Hit
Bryan Adams is a true musical icon. Songs like the seemingly-double-entendre-heavy "Summer Of '69" continue to be played and enjoyed (or overplayed and hated).
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The Real Reason Chicago Didn't Play At Woodstock
Not every musical act that was big in the summer of 1969 performed at Woodstock, or was even invited. The Rolling Stones skipped out, as did Joni Mitchell.
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The Disturbing History Of Viruses Escaping From Research Labs
Lab leaks do happen. Truly heinous pathogens and poxes have escaped from research facilities and government institutions in countries all over the world.
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Here's How Much Simon Le Bon Is Really Worth
Le Bon auditioned for Duran Duran wearing a white evening jacket and his favorite pink leopard-print jeans, with a notebook full of his poetry under his arm.
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How The St. Louis Arch Was Built
St. Louis, Missouri may be the only city in the United States whose skyline is dominated by a 630-foot-tall piece of art. Specifically, the Gateway Arch.
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The Strange Death Of Charlie Parker
While heroin use affected fellow mid-century jazz greats such as John Coltrane, Parker's use of the drug was especially fervent and especially destructive.
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The Untold Truth Of Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters started as a small creative experiment and become one of the most enduringly popular rock bands ever. This is the untold truth of Foo Fighters.
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Bizarre Details About Roswell That Still Don't Make Sense
It's the world's most debunked UFO claim but there are parts that don't add up. Here are some bizarre details about Roswell that still don't make sense.
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This Former President Actually Misplaced Nuclear Launch Codes
The duties of the president carry varying degrees of importance, but none is more important than the care of the codes to launch a nuclear missile strike.
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Here's What It Was Like For Prisoners In Ancient Rome
Prison is a living hell, but in many cases it was much worse in the distant past. Here's what it was like for prisoners in ancient Rome.
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What You Should Know About The Second Industrial Revolution
The changes that came with the Second Industrial Revolution radically altered the daily life of working people, and not always for the better.
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Marco Polo Claimed To Hear This During His Travels
Marco Polo claimed to hear strange voices during his journey through Asia. Whose voices were these, what effect did they have on other travelers?
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The Truth About Why These Body Parts Never Seem To Stop Growing
Another "fact" about your body that is simply not true is the idea that your ears and nose keep growing throughout your entire life, even into old age.
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