This Was B.B. King's Net Worth At The Time Of His Death
Known as the King of Blues, B.B. King was one of the most recognizable, if not the most notable, figures of the blues music genre.
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This Is How Much Blondie's Debbie Harry Is Really Worth
Few musicians have had to rebuild from the ground up as often as Blondie's Debbie Harry has — but that hasn't stopped her from amassing a staggering fortune.
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The Real Reason Charles Darwin Didn't Become A Medical Doctor
Darwin admitted that he wasn't an exceptional student: "... I was considered ... by my father as a very ordinary boy, rather below the common intelligence..."
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A Look At Donald Harvey's Tragic Childhood
Although a tragic childhood never excuses heinous crime, it's often a point of interest among social scientists and the public — such as with Donald Harvey.
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Can Someone 3D Print Your Face Using Your DNA?
These were supposedly the faces of random, anonymous New Yorkers, which Dewey-Hagborg had generated from samples of DNA she gathered from discarded artifacts.
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The Surprising Way Serial Killer Earle Nelson Was Caught
Before the Federal Bureau of Investigation was aware of the existence of serial killers, Earle Nelson became the first known serial sex murderer in America.
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The Surprising Amount Of Time It Took To Build The Palace Of Versailles Gardens
A symbol of decadence and the power of the French monarchy, the Palace of Versailles is beloved for its gardens — which took a surprisingly long time to finish.
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Here's How Serial Killer Vlado Taneski Gave Himself Away
The killer's crimes were indeed monstrous, and shocking to Macedonia, a nation in which "almost nothing happens," according to one of its top journalists.
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Here's What Happened When Someone Tried To Sell New Zealand On eBay
One thing New Zealand is not is a property to be bought and sold. It is an independent nation, albeit ceremonially still a part of the British Commonwealth.
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The Time Hall And Oates Stopped An Armed Robbery
As any pair together for five decades will tell you, some wild things happen along the way — like when John Oates caught an infamous Australian bandit.
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Everything You Never Knew About Dancing Lemurs
Called "dancing lemurs" because of their unique sideways hopping gait, Beatrice and Elliott are the beginnings of a conservation breeding program in England.
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How A False Confession Led To The 'Happy Face Killer' Name
Happy Face Killer Keith Hunter Jesperson was a newly divorced father of three who murdered at least eight women between 1990 and 1995.
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This Is How Heavy A Fluffy Cloud Can Really Be
You might want to revisit that idea that something you are talking about is "light as a cloud." Those white wisps of vapor weigh a bit more than a little mist.
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What It Was Like Serving On The Casey Anthony Jury
Jurors in the Casey Anthony trial had a hard job. Here's what it was like to serve on the jury of such an emotionally charged case and to decide Anthony's fate.
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Whatever Happened To The Body Of Alexander The Great?
When it comes to great historical leaders, oftentimes their final resting places will match (or even exceed) the significance of their life in scope.
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The Korean War Was The First Time A US President Did This
The Korean War marked a lot of firsts, including the first time in the modern age that a president sent U.S. troops to a war without congressional approval.
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This Is What Would Happen To Earth If Humans Went Extinct
If you're a normal human being, you've no doubt thought about the end of the world from time to time -- or, more specifically, the end of the human race.
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The Truth About Alexander Hamilton's Parents
Rachel Faucette Lavien and James Hamilton probably never expected their son Alexander to become one of America's founding fathers.
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Things You Might Not Know About Cher
Most people know Cher for her music, sultry voice, and acting roles. Here are some things you might not know about Cher.
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How Serial Killer Todd Kohlhepp Was Finally Caught
One of the most notorious serial killers of modern times is Todd Kohlhepp, whose killing spree began in 2003 and lasted until 2016. This is how he was caught.
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Animals That Were Never Supposed To Be In The US
Some species have integrated into local environments but others cause havoc. Here are some animals that were never supposed to be in the U.S.
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How The French And Indian War Inspired Yankee Doodle
The British composed the song Yankee Doodle to poke fun at colonial troops, only for their enemy to not only co-opt it but sing its lyrics with pride.
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This Is How Long It Would Take To Drive To Space
What if you could drive all the way to space? Of course, the very concept is impossible on multiple levels: roads don't go straight up, for example.
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The Truth About Earle Nelson's Childhood
In an effort to understand, we often look at the childhoods of serial killers, searching for clues. Earle Nelson is no different, with alarming signs early on.
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Why The Cure Haven't Released An Album Since 2008
The Cure released their last album, 4:13 Dream, in 2008. Here are the reasons why they haven't released a new album since then.
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The Truth About George Washington's Teeth
By the time George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789, he had just one working tooth left in his head.
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The Truth About Putin's Palace
If the recent revelations are true, Russian President Vladimir Putin likes to live in style. But is the million-dollar palace on the Black Sea even his?
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