The Truth About The Greatest Train Heist In History
A group described as "six masked men" held up a Union Pacific Flyer train. Two men threatened Engineer W.H. Jones with guns and demanded he stop the train.
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You'll Never Guess The Pillsbury Doughboy's Real Name
Brands, not content to simply let their mascots sell us their products, will announce that their characters don't just hawk snack, they have entire backstories.
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The Real Reason Steve Hackett Quit Genesis
In the upcoming biography Genesis 1975-2021: The Phil Collins Years, guitarist Steve Hackett revealed the reason why he quit the band in 1977.
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The Surprising Place Alcatraz Prison Guards Lived
Since it's located on an island, Alcatraz employees couldn't simply go home after a hard day's work. So, where did the prison guards and other employees live?
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Leonardo Da Vinci's DNA Search Has Just Led To Interesting Results
About 500 years after Leonardo da Vinci's death, researchers have produced a new genealogical DNA report on him that spans 21 generations.
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This Is Who Michael Jackson's Billie Jean Was Really About
Several songs that have become pop hits have been inspired by specific people who in one way or another touched the songwriter's life, for better or for worse.
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Here's How Many Victims Jerry Brudos Actually Had
Jerry Brudos was a serial killer with a distinct fetish for women's high-heeled shoes. This is how many victims he had (and how many deaths he is suspected of).
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The Dark Side Of Winston Churchill Everyone Likes To Ignore
Despite his now mythic status in the British psyche, Winston Churchill was, after all, human, and, as academics are now keen to discuss, a deeply flawed one.
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The Humble Beginning Of Yuri Gagarin, The First Man In Space
From a humble beginning in Russia, Yuri Gagarin became the first person to travel in space, eight years before the moon landing.
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What Was NHL Player Matiss Kivlenieks' Net Worth When He Died
Matiss Kivlenieks, a goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets, died on Sunday, July 4, after a freak accident. This is how much he earned in his NHL career.
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The Real Reason The US Flag Has Been Redesigned Several Times
The many design changes of the U.S. flag have been responses to new states joining the union, as opposed to responses to criticisms of the flag's suitability.
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The Scary Thing That Happened To Billy Idol's Eyes
In 1983, spike-haired Billy Idol had his first hit in the U.S. with the ballad-anthem "Eyes Without A Face." Turns out, that video landed him in the hospital.
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The Horrifying Way This Corrupt Doctor Made $1 Million
Commonly referred to as India's "Doctor Death," this corrupt doctor was convicted of killing seven people between 2002 and 2004.
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The Truth About The Invention Of The First Handheld Calculator
Considering how advanced pocket computers are now, it's hard to believe that just a few decades ago, many were adding on their fingers. Maybe a slide rule.
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Do Witch-Hunters Still Exist Today?
Witch-hunting stories have inspired countless books and movies. Although they seem to belong to the past, witch-hunting is still a reality in many countries.
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Here's What Would Happen To Dogs If Humans Suddenly Went Extinct
From the taming of wolves to the development of professional and familial bonds, humans and dogs have lived in relative harmony for a very long time.
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Here's What Would Happen If The Moon Suddenly Exploded
Besides being artistic inspiration, our moon happens to be a rock hurtling through space, which means, like any other chunk of rock, it could be blown up.
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The Tragic Story Of Anthrax Bassist Frank Bello's Brother's Murder
In a recent podcast appearance, Anthrax bassist Frank Bello shared several details about the 1996 murder of his brother Anthony.
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Scariest Places People Got Stuck In Real Life
Being stuck, losing the freedom to remove yourself from a place, can be terrifying. Here are some of the scariest places people got stuck in real life.
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Here's What Happens When You Shower In Space
In space, there is no drain and there is only microgravity, so water, soap, and shampoo stick to your skin and/or float around and ruin sensitive equipment.
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Here's Why Two Declaration Of Independence Signers Landed In Prison
Two signers of the Declaration of Independence, James Wilson and Robert Morris, both of Pennsylvania, would go on to spend time in prison as a result of debt.
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Why You Might Want To Prepare For The US Power Grid Going Down
There are always the threats of storms and cyberattacks that can jeopardize any power grid, and the average American household is likely unprepared.
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What Is The Jackie Chan Curse?
Bacteria in dumplings, a failed cola brand, a DOA gaming console ... were these products victims of the infamous Jackie Chan endorsement curse? Some think so.
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This Is How Tim Allen Ended Up In Prison
While some stars made headlines for receiving prison sentences after they were famous (Hi, Martha Stewart), Tim Allen's brush with the law came before TV fame.
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Olympic Records That Will Probably Never Be Broken
There are a handful of Olympic records that are just so dominant, so incredible, there's every possibility they will never be surpassed.
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The Hard Truth About Being An Olympian
Being an Olympic athlete is hard. It can be poorly paid, mentally taxing, and incredibly isolating. This is the hard truth about being an Olympian.
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What It Was Really Like The Day Elvis Died In 1977
The King of Rock and Roll was likely unconscious on the floor for the final hours of his life. Here's what we know about the day Elvis Presley died.
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