The Surprising Age John Wesley Hardin Saw His First Murder
It's no surprise that John Wesley Hardin committed his first murder at 15, and even less surprising that he witnessed the loss of life even earlier.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Marilyn Monroe
Nearly 60 years after her death, Marilyn Monroe still has one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, if not the world.
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Crazy Stories Of Athletes Who Were Stripped Of Their Olympic Medals
There's a ton of crazy stories of Olympians who've had their medals taken away, and some have had victory snatched from their grasp amid shocking circumstances.
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The Mysterious Death Of Maria Callas
Callas captivated the public with her roles in operas such as "Tosca." Most people don't know that her personal life had as much drama as one of her operas.
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The Myth About Diamonds You Should Stop Believing
The Cullinan diamond -- the 'Star of Africa,' unearthed in a South African mine in the early 20th century -- has an estimated worth of up to $2 billion.
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Here's What Would Happen If The US Declared Martial Law
There's always at least one person holding up a sign on a street corner, yelling about how the president is plotting to end democracy and enact martial law.
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Why Rome Would Have Crumbled Without Vestal Virgins
Their role was so vital that the fall of the Roman Empire was blamed on the widespread adoption of Christianity and ignoring the old gods, including Vesta.
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America Once Lost A Nuclear Bomb. Here's What Happened
With so many high-yield devices available to destroy the world several times over, keeping tabs on them is a top priority. How did one (or four) get lost?
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Bizarre Things That Don't Make Sense About Attila The Hun's Death
Over the course of his campaigns, Attila suffered only one military defeat. His death was not in battle, but the result of either poor health or treachery.
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The Bizarre Story Of The Poet Who Claimed To Be King Of Poland
New Zealand-born Count Geoffrey Wladislas Vaile Potocki de Montalk caused a stir upon his arrival in London thanks to the scandalous nature of his publications.
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The Truth About Betty White's Relationship With Liberace
In 2011, Betty White and Joy Behar discussed how at the beginnings of White's career, no one had known that White's friend, the pianist Liberace, was gay.
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The Heartbreaking Death Of Biz Markie
On Friday, July 16, 2021, the music world lost one of its more interesting performers when Biz Markie died at the age of 57.
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The Dark Truth Behind The Vatican's School For Exorcisms
The word exorcism comes from the Latin "Exorcizo te," which translates to "I command you," a common phrase used during an exorcism to cast out demons.
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Here's Why A Silver Medal Is Actually Worse Than A Bronze
The happiest Olympic champions are the winners who took home the gold, followed by less happy silver medalists and least happy bronze, right? Apparently not.
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Here's What Would Happen If The Three Gorges Dam Broke
The whole world depends on China's Yangtze River, but many worry about the Three Gorges Dam. A collapse would kill millions and disrupt the global supply chain.
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Hidden Details You Missed In Iron Maiden's The Writing On The Wall Video
Iron Maiden has a new song out and the video is packed full of hidden details for their fans. Let's take a look and see what Easter eggs the band left us.
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These Four Stars On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Were Stolen
The organization has said that once a name is installed in the Walk of Fame, it is never permanently removed -- at least, not by the organization itself.
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The Tragic Death Of Lenny Bruce
Lenny Bruce made profane observations about society and built his reputation as a counterculture comedian and satirist, and people would love or hate him.
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The Wild True Story Of Con Artist Belle Gibson
The story of Australian Belle Gibson gained international attention, as she claimed alternative therapies and whole foods cured her malignant brain cancer.
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The Tragic Death Of Angel Wallenda
The Wallenda family has and has collected multiple world records, but unfortunately, they are no stranger to tragedy.
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Here's What Happens During A Vatican Exorcism
William Friedkin, direct of the 1973 film "The Exorcist," often pondered how close he was to being 100% realistic in terms of portraying an exorcism on film.
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The Real Reason Charles Manson Avoided His Execution
Despite not physically taking part in the murders, in 1971 Manson was convicted of first-degree murder for directing the killings and was sentenced to death.
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The Bizarre Reason A Virginia Man Sued Himself For $5 Million
Robert Lee Brock undertook one of the most audacious cases in American legal history when he decided to sue himself for the violation of his own civil rights.
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How Serial Killer Nannie Doss Was Finally Caught
Nannie Doss, who is commonly referred to as "The Giggling Granny" or "The Jolly Widow," is suspected of killing at least 10 people between 1924 and 1954.
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Here's How This American Toddler Just Made History
While most kids have a grasp of the colors, shapes, and the numbers 1-10 by first grade, very few have that mastered by the age 18 months, as did Kashe Quest.
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The Truth About Chevy Chase's Near-Death Experience
In 1981, a stunt sequence went sideways when the suit Chevy Chase was wearing malfunctioned, resulting in an electricity surge coursing through his body.
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Athletes To Watch During The Tokyo Paralympics
At one time, sports competitions for the disabled weren't widely practiced. That all changed after World War II, with the many injured veterans and civilians.
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