The Untold Truth Of Charles Curtis, The First US Vice President Of Color
Charles Curtis, Herbert Hoover's VP from 1929-1932, was the first person of color to be Vice President of the US but is hardly remembered today.
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The Tragic Downfall Of Debi Thomas
The life of an athlete can be short and bittersweet. After their competitive years are over, their lives can be just as hard. Debi Thomas, an Olympic bronze medalist in figure skating, considered the best Black figure skater of her generation, went from extreme highs to extreme lows.
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The Weirdest Ways People Have Voted
In the United States, there are many different ways to vote as each of the states has their own process.
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The Truth Behind Stone Cold Steve Austin Day
Now considered by Bleacher Report, Sport Bible, and millions of wrestling fans the world over to be the greatest professional wrestler of all time, Austin now claims March 16 to be a national holiday. And we dare anyone who disagrees to try to tell him otherwise to his face.
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54% Of People Agree That This Was The Best Hip-Hop Artist Of The 90s
Generations have given rap their own spin, evolving their techniques and the sound of the music in the process. Can it really be fair to compare the early innovators to those more technically advanced who emerged decades later, thanks to the influence of those that came before them?
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The Time JFK Fell In Love With A Possible Spy
Inga Arvad was reportedly not only friendly with a dictator, who called her a "perfect Nordic beauty," but she also could have been working for him.
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This Is Who Inspired Dolly Parton's Jolene
Dolly Parton's "Jolene" is catchy, with a hook that repeats the title name over and over again. People are also attracted to the lyrics about one woman begging another not to take her man. The song spoke to scorned women and country music fans everywhere.
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Why Do Bats Hang Upside Down?
Bats' talons actually clench closed when they relax. When bats sleep upside down, the weight of their bodies pulls down on the tendons, locking the talons.
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The Untold Truth Of Rhett And Link
Comedians Rhett and Link have been ruling the internet for several years. Together since childhood, they are most known for their show, Good Mythical Morning, and their podcast, Ear Biscuits. Here's taking a look at the lives of the comedic duo.
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The Reason Ringo Starr Missed Out On A Part Of Beatlemania
On the morning of June 3, 1964, Starr collapsed during a band photo shoot in London, England for the Saturday Evening Post, reports the Beatles Bible. He was taken to University College Hospital, diagnosed with tonsillitis and pharyngitis, and ordered to rest.
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The Real Reason Motorhead Broke Up
Is it any wonder why, then, when Kilmister passed away on December 26, 2015, that Motörhead and their "metal umlaut" were no more? A mere three days later, as recounted on Expressen, drummer Mikkey Dee said, "Motörhead is over, of course. Lemmy was Motörhead." That was it.
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How Billionaire Jocelyn Wildenstein Lost Her Money
Wildenstein has reportedly gone from billionaire to bankrupt in less than 20 years. The New York Post reported in 2018 that her divorce in 1999 padded her bank account to the tune of $2.5 billion. But that factoid came at the end of an article concerning her recent filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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The Untold Truth Of Selena
Selena was poised to be the first real cross-over pop sensation, until her life was tragically cut short just as she was becoming a bigger star.
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A Look At Bob Dylan's Complicated Love Life
The fact is, Dylan's had ups and downs in his love-life, just like the rest of us, and many musicologists believe that these experiences have shaped some of his best-known works, filling them with an emotional intensity you can only get through living, loving, and years of reflection.
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How The 1936 Olympics Made Two Countries Realize They Had The Same Flag
At the 1936 Olympics, Haiti competed under its civil flag, a horizontal blue stripe on top of an equal-width red stripe. In contrast, Haiti's national flag includes a coat of arms in the center, per CRW Flags, but the civil flag was more commonly used for non-governmental affairs like the Olympics.
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Keith Richards' Signature Look Explained
Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones' guitarist, singer, and co-founder, is as well known for his iconic sense of style as he is for his decades in one of the most famous and influential rock bands of all time. According to Esquire, the Stones' flamboyant personal style went beyond just looks.
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The History Of Pets In The White House
It's no surprise that most American presidents have shared the White House with a dog, cat, or other animal friend.The presidency's unique challenges have made pets nearly a requirement for the job. Read on to learn more about the history of the animals that have made the White House a home.
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The Real Reason You Don't See Jon Heder Anymore
Napoleon Dynamite basically invented a one-time genre of undefinable hipster comedy that simply had not come before, and has not been replicated since. And a big part of that falls on the film's shaggy-headed, squinty-eyed protagonist, Napoleon, played by then-26-year-old Jon Heder.
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The Tragic Death Of Hollywood Boulevard Superman
On the smaller stage of Hollywood Boulevard, Christopher Dennis as Superman entertained visitors along the famous street between the tourist spots.
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This Was The Other Sport Big Show Excelled At
Big Show is actually a very well-rounded athlete. He started off with team sports back when he was still just Paul Wright. He played football and basketball in high school in South Carolina, and though you'd think he'd be perfect for the gridiron, where he truly excelled was on the basketball court.
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Why There Were Plagiarism Allegations Against John Lennon
As Rolling Stone recounts, Lennon said of "Come Together," "It wasn't a rip-off; it was a love-in." McCartney added, "We pinch as much from other people as they pinch from us." This may be true, but it didn't stop the Beatles from not only being accused of plagiarism, but getting sued over it.
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The Bizarre Truth About Airline Stewardesses 50 Years Ago
Most stewardesses began working around age 18-20. Seems young? You're right. Airlines preferred unmarried, childless stewardesses. The average age of tenured stewardesses was 32-35. The no-marriage rule was relaxed in 1957, though some airlines still required employees to be single and not pregnant.
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How Billionaire Eike Batista Went Broke In Just One Year
Batista was once seen as the perfect example of Brazil's status as a booming, successful country "that had seemed to successfully combine private enterprise with social justice and was riding high on surging commodities prices." How did Batista lose his entire $35 billion fortune in one year?
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Technology We Wouldn't Have Without The Space Race
NASA doesn't just design space suits and space shuttles to get men on the moon and into space. There are other technologies NASA has developed or perfected.
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The Time Meat Loaf Angered The Royals
Over the years, Meat Loaf would get several bit parts in film and on television, including an appearance in the Brad Pitt-Edward Norton film Fight Club. In the midst of his fame, his Meat Loaf's celebrity status at an all-time high, the singer accomplished quite a bit. Like, upsetting the Royals.
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How A Ouija Board Was Connected To A Murder
"Ouija" is actually a brand name for a type of game called a "talking board" that grew in popularity, along with a rise in interest in spiritualism, after the Civil War. In the years following a conflict full of death, strife, and acrimony, it's understandable that people wanted resolution.
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The Tragic Death Of Former NFL Player Cedric Benson
The former football star posted a picture of his BMW motorcycle to Instagram with the text, "My Saturday evening." That night, Benson crashed into a minivan.
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