Rudolph Isley Dies, Isley Brothers Founder Dead At 84
Isley Brothers founder Rudolph Isley died on October 11, 2023, at age 84. He reportedly died in his home from a possible heart attack. Here's his story.
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The Legend Of The Iconic Waving Lucky Cat Explained
You are likely familiar with the iconic waving lucky cat, called Maneki-Neko in Japan where it originated. The prolific charm is surrounded by multiple legends.
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Who Are Mary Lou Retton's 4 Daughters?
Olympic Gold-Metalist Mary Lou Retton was a huge star in the 1980's. She later married and had four daughters, who all became athletes in their own right.
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Why John Le Carré Left MI6 And Became A World-Renowned Writer
John le Carré worked as a spy for Britain's MI6 for 15 years before he became a world-renowned fiction writer. Here's why he made the change.
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The Untold Truth Of Bayard Rustin
The man behind the March on Washington, Bayard Rustin, faced many challenges from his youth onward. Here's the untold truth behind a remarkable and gifted man.
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The Real Reason Blink-182 Once Stopped Playing Adam's Song
"Adam's Song" is one of the saddest Blink-182 songs, and at one point they even stopped playing it. Here's the story behind the temporary retirement.
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How Many Medals Does Mary Lou Retton Have?
Mary Lou Retton began her legendary gymnastics career in 1983 and retired at just 18 years old. Here's how many Olympic medals she racked up over the years.
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What Is A Kibbutz Community?
If you look back to the early 20th century, you'll find an agricultural settlement called Degania, which paved the way for the kibbutz movement.
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What Is The Two-State Solution?
When it comes to the long history of conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, the "two-state solution" is a phrase you'll hear often. So what does it mean?
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More Grim Remains Of The Titan Submersible Have Been Found
The Titan submersible lost contact with its mothership in summer 2023, and since then two expeditions have come back with remains. Here's the latest.
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Who Is Volker Türk, The United Nations' Human Rights Chief?
In the 2023 Israel-Hamas war, Volker Türk, the United Nations' Human Rights Chief, called out both sides for breaking international law by attacking civilians.
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What Is The Catholic Church's Synod Of Bishops?
The Catholic Church is steeped in tradition and ritual, but the Synod of Bishops was only established in 1965. Here's what it is and what it's for.
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How Israel Became A Country
Israel is a relatively new nation, born out of a conflation of circumstances in an effort to establish a Jewish state. Yet conflict there has been ongoing.
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The Real Reason American Politicians Are So Wealthy
American politicians' salaries pale in comparison to many other professions, yet more than half are millionaires. Here's why they are so wealthy.
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Popes Who Changed The Catholic Church Forever
Catholic teachings have been remarkably consistent over the last 2000 years, but several popes have managed to change the Catholic Church in dramatic ways.
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Finding A Husband On Halloween Used To Be The Goal In The 1700s
Of all the associations we have about Halloween in the 21st century, romance isn't really one. But in the 1700s the goal was to find a husband on the holiday.
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Why Displaced Palestinians In Gaza Are Taking Refuge In UN Schools
Whenever Gaza is attacked amid the many conflicts in the region, many displaced Palestinians take refuge in United Nations schools. Here's why.
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Why Some Countries Don't Recognize Palestine
The history of Palestine is long, complicated, and intertwines with various peoples, cultures, and religions. Here's why some countries don't recognize it.
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The Untold Truth Of Hamas
Deemed a terrorist organization, Hamas has long been at the forefront of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, most recently setting Gaza as the stage for war.
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What Is Israel's Iron Dome (And How Does It Work)?
Israel's Iron Dome was activated in 2011 - the same year Hamas took Gaza - after four years of development and testing. Here's how it works.
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Who Is Ismail Haniyeh, The Leader Of Hamas?
Ismail Haniyeh has been the leader of the terrorist organization Hamas since 2017. Here's everything we know about his radicalization and rise to power.
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Here's What Happened To Jeffrey Dahmer's Apartment
By the time serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was caught, he'd collected the remains of 11 men in his small apartment. Here's what happened to his former home.
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What Is Gaza? 4 Things You Should Know
In October 2023 the terrorist group Hamas, which is based out of Gaza, attacked Israel. Here are four things you should know about the embattled territory.
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Here's Who Inherited Betty White's Fortune After She Died
Betty White kept working and entertaining audience right up to before her 2021 death at 99 years old. Here's who inherited her fortune after she died.
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12 Little-Known Facts About Ghost Adventures
"Ghost Adventures" is an incredibly popular reality TV series where Zak Bagans and other paranormal investigators explore allegedly haunted locations.
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Inside Madonna's Previous Relationship With Vanilla Ice
For less than a year in the early '90s, Madonna and Vanilla Ice had a whirlwind romance. Here's everything we know about their relationship - and why it ended.
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Whatever Happened To The Baby Shark Kids?
"Baby shark, doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo." Remember that video that went viral in 2015? Ever wonder what happened to the kids in it? Let's find out.
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