The Surprisingly Respectable Pirate Code Of Conduct
If you thought pirates from centuries past were just a bunch of rum-swilling, sword-swinging looters and thieves, you may be underestimating their civility.
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The Most Underrated Pearl Jam Song On Every Album
Regarded as one of the most important bands of the "grunge" music movement, Pearl Jam has dominated the scene, selling tens of millions of albums.
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The History Of Egypt's Valley Of The Kings Explained
Egypt's Valley of the Kings and the tombs within continue to offer new insights into ancient Egypt to this day. Here's it's history explained.
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The Time Teddy Roosevelt Quit Politics To Become A Cowboy
In 1883, rising politician Teddy Roosevelt swapped suits for spurs and took to the United States Badlands to seek freedom, heal from grief, and become a cowboy.
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Details You Didn't Know About Errol Flynn
Off the screen, legendary actor Errol Flynn had romances with a series of women -- and perhaps men as well -- partied hard, and made no secret about any of it
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What Was Wyatt Earp's Childhood Really Like?
Wyatt Earp is remembered as a pioneering lawman of the Wild West and had a life filled with the stuff of American legend and lore.
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The Truth About Planet Nine
On the edge of the solar system, at the border of observable space, are a multitude of assorted objects, including a possible Planet Nine.
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The Tragic Untold Story Of The 1871 Chinese Massacre
In 1871, Los Angeles saw one of the worst lynchings in the history of the US when a majority white mob tortured and murdered over 15 Chinese boys and men.
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The Truth About Female Gladiators In Ancient Rome
While not as common as their male counterparts, female gladiators made an impression on Romans. Here's the truth about female gladiators in ancient Rome.
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The Deadliest Airship Accidents In History
Zeppelins and airships were, well, incredibly dangerous. And many times, disaster did happen — and many, many people died.
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This Is How Much Former Football Star Joe Namath Is Worth
Legendary quarterback Joe Namath is worth more than you think.
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This Is What Really Happened During The Mafia-Camorra War
In the early 20th century, a gang war in New York City between the Mafia and the Camorra would create the template for organized crime in America.
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Here's How Much Secret Service Agents Really Make
There are many possible jobs a Secret Service agent might have, and they include a lot more than just protecting the president.
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This Is How Blink-182 Got Their Name
The name Blink-182 has become synonymous with pop-punk, brilliantly silly puns in album titles, and hazardous amounts of angst. How did they get their name?
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The Mysterious Death Of Kendrick Johnson
There many who've long believed Kendrick Johnson's death, initially ruled an accident, was something far more troubling.
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This Is How Cheech And Chong Met
Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, the comedic duo known for their love of weed, met in the late 1960s at the most appropriate of places.
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Messed Up Things That Happened At The Viper Room
In the early 1990s, no hotter ticket existed than the Viper Room on West Hollywood's notorious Sunset Strip. The club has a storied past.
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A Look At The Assassination Attempts Against Harry Truman
While some U.S. presidents have been killed by assassins, President Harry Truman faced two attempts on his life and survived.
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Rock Stars That Nearly Died On Tour
When rockers hit the road for tours, anything can happen. Here are some rock stars that nearly died on tour.
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Camorra: The Truth About Italy's Most Successful Crime Group
The Sicilian Mafia may have found success in the United States, but in Italy, the Camorra is the top dog of the world of organized crime.
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Inside DMX's Tragic Childhood
DMX's recent hospitalization has reminded fans not only of his lifelong struggles with substance abuse but also of his rough childhood.
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This Is How DMX Really Got His Name
There was a time in the late 1990s and early 2000s that DMX was the biggest name in rap, and here is how he got the name DMX.
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The Feud Between DMX And Ja Rule Explained
After three No. 1 albums in the late 1990s, DMX had a long-standing beef with fellow rapper Ja Rule, and this is how it happened.
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The Story Of The First Woman In America To Earn A Medical Degree
Here's the story of America's first female physician, or at least, the first one to do it by graduating from medical school: Elizabeth Blackwell.
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How The Rockefeller Family Really Got So Rich
Through the 1900s, the Rockefellers were at the top of the list of America's richest families, with notable politicians and businessmen among their ranks.
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The Assassination Of Julius Caesar Explained
The vicious assassination of the all-powerful consul of the Roman Republic, Gaius Julius Caesar, occurred on March 15, 44 BC -- the now infamous Ides of March.
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The Untold Truth Of DMX
Life is full of ups and downs, and that's true everyone sharing this crazy Earth. But it's extra true of some people — like Earl Simmons, better known as DMX.
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