Robbie Robertson, Founder Of The Band, Dead At 80
Canadian-American musician Robbie Robertson, founder of The Band and Bob Dylan collaborator, died at 80 on August 9, 2023. Here's his story.
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What JFK's Funeral Was Really Like
President John F. Kennedy's widely-televised funeral took place over several days in Washington, D.C. Here are moments that the cameras didn't always catch.
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The Real Reason The Trinity Test Site Is Only Open Twice A Year
If you're hoping to visit the Trinity test site, you better hope it's April or October - and that you're lucky enough to get there early enough.
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The Real Reason You Never See Cabooses On Trains Anymore
Remember the caboose? The last car at the end of a train, typically painted red? Whether you do or don't, here's why they're no longer used.
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Tragic Details About The Cure
Given the sense of despair that permeates so much of their music, it should come as no surprise that members of The Cure have experienced loss and tragedy.
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How Movie Vomit Is Really Made
We've all seen vomiting in movies at some point, some probably more believeable than others. So how exactly is it made? What makes a "good" vomit?
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Who Are J. Robert Oppenheimer's Grandchildren?
J. Robert Oppenheimer, "the father of the atomic bomb," had two children - Peter and Toni - but only Peter had children of his own. Who are they?
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The Murder That Inspired Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" is a 2017 movie inspired by the real-life murder of Kathy Page in 1991, which still remains unsolved.
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The Exorcism That Changed Exorcist Director William Friedkin Forever
In 2016, "Exorcist" director William Friedkin requested to speak with a real-life exorcist. He eventually witnessed an exorcism, and it changed him forever.
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The Tragic 1988 Death Of Chet Baker
Jazz trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker died after a three-story fall on May 13, 1988. What exactly happened is still debated by some. Here's the story.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution caused a lot of turmoil, and innocent people sufferred badly. Here are some messed up things that happened during the Russian Revolution.
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What Ukraine's Trident Coat Of Arms Symbolizes
In August 2023, Ukraine removed a lingering U.S.S.R symbol from its iconic Motherland Monument and replaced it with a trident coat of arms.
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The Deadliest Surfing Spots In The World
Surfers often travel the world in search of the perfect wave. But sometimes, the very conditions that make for great surfing can spell disaster, even for pros.
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What Happens In Ukraine If Volodymyr Zelensky Dies In Office?
Amid the Ukraine-Russia war, many have wondered what would happen if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dies in office. Here's the likely scenario.
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What Viking Funerals Were Really Like
No, Viking funerals didn't mean pushing a boat out to sea, then setting it on fire with a flaming arrow. But the true world of Viking funerals is fascinating.
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The Sad Reason Wild Axolotls Are Critically Endangered
Besides being super cute salamanders, axolotls are also resistant to cancer and can regenerate limbs. Yet sadly, wild axolotls are critically endangered.
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Who Was American Sculptor Altina Schinasi?
Though remembered as an American sculptor, Altina Schinasi, was also an artist, inventor, and designer. Most notably, she created cat-eye glasses in the 1930s.
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The Hindu Legend That Helped Inspire Dracula
Before there was Count Dracula - courtesy of legendary author Bram Stoker - there was a Hindu legend that paved the way for vampires as we know them.
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What Is Druze And What Do Followers Believe?
Druze is both an ethnic group and a religion, and it has been closed to new followers for a long time. So what exactly do its adherents believe?
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Times Musicians Majorly Crossed The Line With Fans At Concerts
When famous musicians have bad days on stage, it's not uncommon for them to take things out on the fans. Let's take a look at some of the more notable examples.
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An Inside Look At The Vampire Communities Of New Orleans
New Orleans lore invokes ideas of an underworld involving a variety of supernatural possibilities, so it makes sense there are vampire communities in the city.
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The Real Reason There Are So Many Stray Dogs In Egypt
It's estimated that there are 15 million stray dogs in Egypt. The real reason there are so many is multifold, and efforts to solve the issue are controversial.
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Who Was Civil War Spy Antonia Ford Willard?
The American Civil War lasted four years and led to over 500,000 deaths. Amid the bloodshed, spy Antonia Ford Willard influenced a couple key moments.
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Who Was Aaron From The Bible?
The name Aaron is certainly common enough nowadays. It also belongs to a character in the Bible who played an important role in the Old Testament.
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What Is Russian Cosmism, The Soviet-Era Space-Age Spiritualist Movement?
The works of a 19th-century Russian philosopher and writer paved the way from Russian Cosmism, a space-age spiritualist movement in the Soviet-era.
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What Happened To Putin's Famous Black Labrador Retriever, Koni?
Vladimir Putin's black labrador retriever Koni - also known as Connie Paulgrave - was quite the celebrity for a time. So what happened to the famous pet?
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Why Victorian Bathrooms Were So Dangerous
Bathrooms might be safe havens today, but back in the Victorian era, things were a bit different - they were full of dangers that led to countless deaths.
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