The Surprising Reason Pineapples Symbolize Hospitality
You may have received a pineapple as a housewarming gift at some point. Where did this tradition come from, and what has given it such staying power?
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Inside The Failed Rat Pack Reunion Tour
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop captivated the world with their antics both on and off stage.
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What You Didn't Know About Gerda Taro
Gerda Taro is slightly better known by the alias she shared with her partner, Endre Friedmann. Working together, they were known as photographer Robert Capa.
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The Tragic Truth About The Highway Of Tears
Canada's Highway of Tears is part of a road known for cases of missing or murdered Indigenous women, highlighting a broken system where race comes into play.
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A Look Into Ella Fitzgeralds Failed Marriages
Ella Fitzgerald always kept her music bright, upbeat, and positive -- which was a far cry from the reality of her personal life.
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The Tragic Explanation Of The Day The Music Died
The Day the Music Died was Feb. 3, 1959, when a plane crash killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper. It was a shattering end to the decade.
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The Tragic Death Of Liberace
Underneath the flamboyance that was Liberace was a man who felt he needed to hide a part of himself. And when he died, some of his secrets came spilling out.
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All The Details About Amelia Edwards
Tomb Raider's Lara Croft was a privileged girl who became a treasure hunter. She doesn't exactly have a real-life counterpart, but Amelia Edwards comes close.
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The Tragic Death Of Neil Peart's Daughter
Neil Peart headed home to Toronto. His (at the time, only) daughter, Selena Taylor, was 19 and heading for college, and Peart wanted to see her off.
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The Messed Up History Of Fort Hood
Fort Hood has a reputation throughout its existence as the black sheep of Army, with incidents of violence, sexual harassment and abuse, and misconduct.
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This Intense Jason Momoa Movie Is Crushing It On Netflix Right Now
The movie is Braven, a 2018 action thriller starring Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa, which has enjoyed a steady place in Netflix's Top 10 most viewed titles.
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What '80s Video Vixen Lillian Muller Is Doing Today
If you're a fan of Van Halen, you're bound to remember Lillian Müller, the Playboy playmate/video star who brought the band's 1984 "Hot For Teacher" to life.
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When Did Physicians Start To Be Called Doctors?
We call all people who treat us, whether the damage is physical or mental, a doctor. But it hasn't always been this way.
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What Really Happened To Pharma Bro, Martin Shkreli?
Guess who's back to top off an insane year of seismic news stories with a final nugget of madness? It's convicted felon and "pharma bro" Martin Shkreli.
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Classic Pin-Ups With Incredibly Tragic Stories
It seems like pin-up models would have the life. They have the world at their feet. Right? Not exactly. Here are classic pin-ups with incredibly tragic stories.
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The Untold Truth About Madams In The Wild West
The madams who ruled during the 1800s and early 1900s were more than just sex workers. They were actually businesswomen who contributed to their communities.
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The Tragic Death Of Alice In Chains' Mike Starr
Original Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr died of a drug overdose at his home in 2011.
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The Unexpected Relationship Between Wolves And Ravens
Wolves and ravens share a mutually beneficial relationship when it comes to food and survival in the wild with ravens sometimes being called "wolf birds."
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A Look Into The Tragic Death Of Chris Kelly
Rapper Chris Kelly, one half of Kris Kross, the rap duo most famous for the song "Jump," died on May 1, 2013, of a drug overdose at age 34.
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How The Superintendent Of The U.S. Patent Office Became A Hero During The War Of 1812
During the War of 1812, the British would have destroyed the Patent Office building if it weren't for the actions of Dr. William Thornton.
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Inside Bill Murray And Chevy Chase's Behind The Scenes Fight On Saturday Night Live
Comedians Bill Murray and Chevy Chase ended up in a fistfight behind the scenes of Saturday Night Live in 1978 when Chase returned to SNL as a guest host.
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What Did Bob Cratchit Actually Do For Ebenezer Scrooge?
Bob Cratchit is one of the most important characters in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, but what was his job? What did Bob actually do for Ebenezer Scrooge?
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What Really Happened When Scientists Gave An Elephant Too Much LSD
This is the story of what really happened when scientists gave Tusko the elephant too much LSD in 1962.
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False Things Everyone Believes About J. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover ran the FBI for nearly 50 years. A very mysterious man, several rumors and conspiracies have circulated about him through the decades.
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The Crazy True Story Of Exploding Lakes
The story of exploding lakes, or a limnic eruption, is true though rare with only two recording incidents in history, both in Cameroon.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Hilton Family
The Hilton name is one of the most recognized in modern American history, but the family's history is fraught with drama and tragedy. This is their story.
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Why Was Tiny Tim Cratchit Sick?
Tiny Tim Cratchit is known as the ailing young son of Bob Cratchit in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, but this is why the young boy sick in the famous tale.
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