The Tragic Death Of Leland And Jane Stanford's Son
In 1868, Leland and Jane Stanford welcomed their only child into the world. Though he would die before age 16, he nevertheless had a huge impact on the world.
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Thomas Edison Didn't Actually Invent The Lightbulb. Here's Why
Born in Ohio on February 11, 1847, Thomas Edison acquired over 1,000 patents, including for the light bulb, phonograph, and the first motion picture cameras.
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The Truth About Jekyll And Hyde's Connection To Jack The Ripper
Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a story inspired by a nightmare in just three days. "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" was released in January 1886.
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The Bizarre Reason WWI's Zeppelin Bombings Popularized Pajamas
What couldn't have been known by the Germans that used the Zeppelin against Britain, is that the bombs they dropped during World War I sparked a fashion trend.
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The Untold Truth Of The Dragon Man, Homo Longi
An examination of the skull found in 1933 revealed that it is at least 146,000 years old, based on uranium series dating. It has thick brows and a wide mouth.
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How Charles Dickens Really Felt About His Kids
Charles Dickens relationships with his ten children were complex. He was doting and patient in their childhoods but increasingly distant as they got older.
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15 Athletes To Watch During The Tokyo Olympics
We've compiled a handy guide of some of the most fascinating Olympians in Tokyo. Let's take a look at the 15 athletes to watch during the Tokyo Olympics.
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The Truth About NASA's Newest Chief Bill Nelson
In April, former Senator Bill Nelson was confirmed by the Senate as the new administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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Here's How R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe Avoided Death Three Times
Michael Stipe, the lead vocalist for one of the most influential rock bands in music history, R.E.M., has avoided death at least three times.
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Why Ex-Cop Chancy Jones Murdered His Mistress
Ex-cop Chancy Jones waived his Miranda rights and provided a written statement admitting he shot and killed his former mistress, Phyllis Malone.
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The Tragic Death Of Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr became a successful attorney. He became vice-president in 1800, but would enter history as one of the most controversial political names in the U.S.
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Why Mick Jagger's Autobiography Was Canceled
Mick Jagger's autobiography was started in the 1980s after the singer accepted a big advance from a publisher, but he never finished it.
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The Tragic Death Of Lord Byron
While Byron represented the dark, brooding, romantic figure of that era, he was also a real-life hero, and his tragic death was in the service of freedom.
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The Truth About Carrie Fisher And Harrison Ford's Affair
The love story between Star Wars' Princess Leia and Han Solo is an all-time favorite cinematic pairing. But the Fisher/Ford love story? Not as much fun.
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The Natural Phenomenon Of Blood Falls In Antarctica Explained
One of Antarctica's truly magnificent, if not a bit spooky, wonders is a place known to the world as Blood Falls.
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The Truth About The 82-Year-Old Female Pilot Who's Going To Space
Although she may be considered too old by NASA, private space exploration will ultimately give this 82-year-old pilot the opportunity to reach the stars.
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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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