The Truth About The Final Immigrant That Passed Through Ellis Island
For over 60 years, immigrants arriving in America through New York were processed at Ellis Island — the last of which was a sailor who overstayed shore leave.
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Inside The African Boycott Of The 1976 Olympics
In 1976, as the Olympics were ramping up in Montreal, Quebec -- mere days before the opening ceremonies -- more than 30 teams simply packed up and went home.
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The Sea Creature With Scissor-Like Jaw You've Probably Never Heard Of
For millions of years the ocean has been a refuge for all manner of surprising organisms, resulting in some truly unsettling body types, like the Bobbit worm.
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The Dark Truth Behind The Violent Ice Cream Truck Wars Of The 1980s
In Glasgow, Scotland, in the 1980s, was a time now known as the ice cream truck wars. That doesn't mean ice cream vendors throwing cold treats at one another.
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Does The Bible Ever Mention The Virgin Mary's Death?
In some cases in the Bible, individuals get less than a sentence, while in others, they get whole books. Death is often an important part of a person's story.
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The Untold Truth Of Noah Lyles
Even with a lifetime of athletic achievement under Noah Lyles' belt, sports aren't the only thing to make up his person. The Olympian even has a nerdier side.
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Everything We Know About Serial Killer Peter Tobin's Third Wife
Killer Peter Tobin is currently serving life in prison for the rape and murders of at least three young women — how did his crimes go unnoticed by his wife?
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Frederic Bourdin: The Crazy True Story Of A Serial Impostor
The story of Frédéric Bourdin and his numerous identities is almost unbelievable, right down to impersonating a missing kid and living with the family.
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False Things You Believe About Sharks
Thanks to pop culture, most people believe a pile of misconceptions about sharks. Here are some false things you might believe about sharks.
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The Surprising Thing That Happened During Paul McCartney's Beatles Debut
Here's the surprising thing that took place during Paul McCartney's debut gig with the Quarrymen, the band that eventually evolved into the Beatles.
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The Truth About The US Defectors In The Korean War
Here are the stories of some of the 21 American POWs who refused repatriation to the United States when fighting in the Korean War ended.
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Why The Latest Ted Bundy Movies Are Catching So Much Backlash
July 2021 saw the release of, not one, but two teasers for new films about serial killer Ted Bundy, and internet immediately criticized the movies. Here's why.
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The Evolution Of AI In Movies Explained
Netflix's "Oxygen" introduces us to some shifty new artificial intelligence MILO. Here's a brief look at how film's treatment of AI has changed over time.
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The Surprising Connections Between The Blues Brothers And Star Wars
The first connection is Carrie Fisher, who of course starred in "The Empire Strikes Back" as Princess Leia and made a cameo appearance in "The Blues Brothers."
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What You Should Do If You Think You Found A Fossil
The process of fossilization is a far more complex one than most people realize (and much more rare). So what do you do if you happen to find a fossil?
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The Truth About Merle Haggard's Rough Childhood
Sometimes called the poet of the common man, country legend Merle Haggard faced numerous struggles growing up and even did time. Does his childhood hold clues?
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This Is What Jesus Really Looked Like In The Bible
Most depictions of Jesus that endured through popular culture portray him with Western European features: peach-colored skin; straight hair; a Caucasian nose.
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The Truth About Underground Boxing Matches On New York's Hart Island
New York's Hart Island is mostly known as a cemetery, but it has a rich history dating back to the 17th century — including its time hosting illegal boxing.
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The Most Memorable Moments From Summer Olympics History
History is made at the Olympic games. Here are some of the most memorable moments from Summer Olympics history.
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Extinctions That Scientists Still Can't Explain
There are still holes in our understanding of life on Earth, and some extinctions are mysteries. These are some extinctions that scientists still can't explain.
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What You Should Know About The Forgotten Marx Brother, Gummo
While many could probably name the fourth Marx Brother, Zeppo, few know there was a fifth, who regularly performed with them on stage, though not in films.
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The Tragic Murder Of Stanford Student Arlis Perry
In the early morning hours of October 13, 1974, the body of 19-year-old Arlis Perry was discovered inside the Stanford Memorial Church in Stanford, California.
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This Is What The Battle Of The Alamo Was Really About
By any standards, the Battle of the Alamo wasn't even the biggest fight during the Texas Revolution, but it lead directly to the end of the entire conflict.
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Inside The Track And Field Controversy Of The 1908 Olympics
In the first Olympics, the world learned that some countries don't follow the same rules as others for every sport, and so a 1908 race enraged many people.
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Inside The U.S. Swim Team Controversy At The 2016 Olympics
Here's the truth behind the U.S. swim team's controversy at the 2016 Rio Games, where Ryan Lochte and three teammates claimed to have been robbed.
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The Mythology Of Sea Monks Explained
In the 16th century, the legend of a mythical creature took hold. This is the mythology of sea monks explained.
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Ringo Starr's Fans Celebrate His Birthday In A Unique Way
Starr deflected the attention from his own birthday, to what he wants his birthday celebrations to be about, encapsulated in the phrase "peace and love."
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