The Dark Organization Behind Some Of The World's Biggest Comedians
Many big-name comedians got their start at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, California. However, the comedy club has a much darker history than you'd expect.
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The Untold Truth Of Andrew W.K.
After a decade of disaffected, maudlin grunge rockers, W.K. emerged as a happy, exuberant, infectious jester of rock, encouraging listeners to enjoy life.
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The Crazy True Story Of William Randolph Hearst
This is the crazy real life story of William Randolph Hearst's rise to glory, crash landing, and the movie he hated that cemented his fame.
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The Messed Up History Of Dead Whales And Arthritis
At one point in medical history, a popular method of treating rheumatoid arthritis involved afflicted patients sitting inside whale carcasses.
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What Actually Happens After You Swallow Chewing Gum?
According to Healthline, you may not be able to digest chewing gum, but it doesn't stick to your intestines as easily as it does to the bottom of your shoe.
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Details You Didn't Know About Martin Luther King, Jr.
While the salient details of King's life, such as his "I have a dream" speech, are now canonical in the country's popular history, there's much more to the man.
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This Is How Jay-Z Got His Name
Through his solo music, collaborations, and outside work as an entrepreneur and businessman, Jay-Z has achieved a level of success matched by very few.
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The True Story Behind Elton John's 'Candle In The Wind'
While Elton John has had countless hit songs, none have had quite the same kind of lasting impact as "Candle in the Wind."
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The Untold Story Of The Newsboys' Strike Of 1899
The newsies were instrumental in the spread of information, and in the summer of 1899, they showed the city of New York just how necessary they were.
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The Real Reason Charles I Was Executed
With the death of his father, King James I, in 1625, Charles I became King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. He was later executed in 1649.
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What Really Happened To The Couple With President Lincoln After His Assassination
Here is what happened to Major Henry Rathbone and his fiancée Clara Harris after President Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865.
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Embarrassing Things That Donald Trump Was The First President To Do
Here is a look at some of the cringetastic things that President Donald Trump has been the first president to do.
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Aristocrats Who Lost All Their Money
Some aristocrats spent their money until they didn't have any more, and then they died a pauper's death. These are aristocrats who lost all their money.
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Why Elton John Couldn't Stand George Michael
Sir Elton John's friendship with George Michael was at times strained, according to reports, due to Michael's addiction and John wanting to help him get sober.
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The Controversial History Of The No Fly List
The No Fly List, a secret government index created post-9/11 by the Terrorist Screening Center, prohibits those on the list from boarding commercial flights.
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The Devastating Death Of Mister Rogers' Wife, Joanne Rogers
Joanne Rogers, wife of Fred "Mister" Rogers, who kept his legacy and memory alive following his death in 2003, died on Thursday, January 14, at the age of 92.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of KISS
KISS is among the most successful bands in the history of rock. But despite their achievements and success in the music industry, things didn't always go well.
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The Untold Truth Of Sam Cooke
One of the greatest singers of all time is Sam Cooke, and his influence is felt with artists like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye.
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The Little Known Biblical Roots Of The Passport
Passports have a history that goes back much further than one might expect and have a little known link to the Bible.
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Is There Any Difference Between A Fiddle And A Violin?
What's the difference between a fiddle and a violin? No-one minds if you spill beer on a fiddle -- one of these instruments is "fancy" and the other is not.
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The Truth About Tiger Woods' Navy SEAL Training
HBO's Tiger Woods documentary also examines his time spent with the Navy SEALs and talks about his fascination with the military.
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The Truth About Tiger Woods And Phil Mickelson's Relationship
While Woods and Mickelson are close buds these days, that hasn't always been the case. They were actually bitter rivals for years.
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Why Richard Ramirez Went To San Francisco Right Before He Was Caught
A rapist and serial killer was skulking through the suburbs of Los Angeles, hiding in the shadows and watching residents at their most vulnerable moments.
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What The Scorpion King Movie Gets Wrong And Right About History
Few people who have watched The Scorpion King were probably expecting historical accuracy. Here are some of the things it gets right and wrong about history.
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Tiger Woods Is Worth A Lot More Money Than You Think
Tiger Woods signed a multi-million dollar deal with Nike when he went pro in 1996, and Nike extended the deal in 2000 with an additional $105 million.
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Night Stalker: What Was Richard Ramirez's Childhood Actually Like?
Netflix has truly mastered the art of the true-crime documentary, and its newest offering, dealing with the Night Stalker, is no different.
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The Devastating Death Of Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher
On January 14, 2021, the news broke that Siegfried Fischbacher, half of the legendary Las Vegas magic show act Siegfried and Roy, died.
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