Did Rollo From Vikings Really Exist?
The character Rollo from the series "Vikings" left his family and became a leader in French royalty on the show, but did Rollo really exist?
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1883: Is The Yellowstone Prequel Based On A True Story?
Sometimes a story is told in such a convincing fashion you have to ask, "Did it really happen that way?" Case in point: "1883," the prequel to "Yellowstone."
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Erin Brockovich?
Based on Brockovich's retelling of her experience fighting PG&E in Hinkley, California, it seems like there was no need to add drama, it was already all there.
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The Deadly Truth About Smallpox As Seen On 1883
Periodic outbreaks of smallpox broke out from time to time in the Old West, a fact that will be informing at least part of the plot of "1883."
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The Real Meaning Behind Black Sabbath's Hand Of Doom
Here's the meaning of the Black Sabbath song Hand of Doom, a track off the band's second album, Paranoid.
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How Did Ancient Egyptians Make Papyrus?
Papyrus is one of the earlier forms of paper, first created in ancient Egypt from the reeds growing by the river. Here's how papyrus was made.
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Tragic Details Found In Elliott Smith's Autopsy Report
Songwriter and musician Elliot Smith's tragic death caused controversy amongst his fans. Here are tragic details found in his autopsy report.
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Tragic Details Found In NFL Player Dave Duerson's Autopsy Report
The 1985 Chicago Bears are one of the greatest teams in NFL history. That year, defensive back Dave Duerson was selected to represent the team in the Pro Bowl.
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This Hope College Ritual Is One Of The Weirdest College Traditions
Ah, college. All manner of shenanigans happen -- eating live goldfish, disassembling motor vehicles. Good, clean fun. And then there's the tug-of-war.
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The Sad Truth About Ozzy And Sharon Osbourne's Marriage
There are those living the rock star life whose existence is at best chaotic. Imagine trying to be married to Ozzy Osbourne. How does Sharon do it?
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The Cursed Amethyst's Mysterious History Explained
Stories of valuable objects that somehow bring disaster to those who possess them are nothing new. A sapphire looted from India is said to be cursed.
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The Real Reason New Order Broke Up
New Order was a highly influential British rock band who played a defining role in the '80s music scene and left an indelible impact on electronic music.
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Why Stevie Nicks Loves Being A Gemini
There are those who dismiss astrology, those who are at best amused by it, and those who embrace it. Among the latter? Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks.
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Why Danielle Colby Wouldn't Let American Picker Mike Wolfe Sell This Haunted Find
"American Pickers" is justifiably famous for its "aha!" moments -- trash that's actually a treasure. One treasure, however, was not sold -- for good reason.
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This Is What Timothy McVeigh Had As His Last Meal
It's a question asked by many: An individual faces their last night on Earth before execution. Are they allowed a last, special meal? What might it be?
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What Aaron Hernandez's Life In Prison Was Really Like
On June 26, 2013, NFL star Aaron Hernandez was arrested and charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd. What was his life in prison like? Let's find out.
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Are Sports And Games Mentioned In The Bible?
The Bible has long been considered a source for insights into life, religious and otherwise, in the Middle East millennia ago. One aspect: Did they play?
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What A Nuclear Missile Strike Really Does
Nuclear strikes are the stuff of post-apocalyptic fiction, but the world has witnessed the reality. Here's what a nuclear missile strike really does.
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The Disturbing History Of The Demon Core Nuclear Accidents
Despite not having a large casualty list, the demon core did take multiple lives, and it's one pretty dark tale from the early years of the Cold War.
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Here's Who Inherited James Brown's Fortune After He Died
James Brown's estate was plagued with legal challenges and uncertainty for 15 years after his death. Here's who finally got his money after all that trouble.
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Here's Who Inherited Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Money After She Died
The late associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, advocated for many causes before she died on September 18, 2020, at the age of 87.
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Jim Morrison Was Once Saved By A Group Of Nuns. Here's What Happened
There are many stories about Jim Morrison's hard-partying life style. Once he was even saved by a group of nuns when he over did it. Here's what happened
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Bruxa: The Myth Explained
A Bruxa is a creature of Portuguese mythology and is essentially a woman who has turned herself into a vampire using witchcraft.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Maine Penny
The "Maine Penny" is an artifact discovered in 1957, and whose origins still remain a mystery. The penny may have been from either England or Scandinavia.
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Jessa Bigelow Says This Was The Hardest Part Of Competing On Ink Master
In the latest of Spike's Ink Master season, New Jersey-based artist Jessa Bigelow crossed needles with 19 others in pursuit of the grand prize.
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How Many Victims Did The Beast Of Ukraine Really Have?
Anatoly Onoprienko, also known as "The Beast of Ukraine," was a serial killer who murdered entire families in the early 90s. Here's how many victims he had.
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What Stanley Kubrick's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
What Stanley Kubrick's had a reputation for demanding a lot from his cast and crew. Here is what his on-set behavior was really like.
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