The Untold Truth Of Joseph Rainey, The First Black Congressman
Postbellum Americans committed to their racism found a formidable opponent in Joseph Rainey, the first Black person elected to the House of Representatives.
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The Tragic Death Of Omayra Sanchez
The tragic death of Omayra Sanchez might have been lost to the world of natural disaster statistics had it not been for the 60-hour effort to rescue her.
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The Tragic Death Of Stowaway Keith Sapsford
The tragic photo of 14-year-old stowaway Keith Sapsford falling from an Japan Airlines flight was seen around the world. This the sad story behind the photo.
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Celebrities Elvis Couldn't Stand
Though Elvis Presley was known to be intently devoted to those he loved, he also had a short temper, and he had little patience for those he didn't like.
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Impressive Animals Who've Accomplished Amazing Things
All animals — regardless of shape or size — are awesome. But some animals are a little more impressive than others.
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The Hit '90s Song 28% Of People Consider To Be The Absolute Worst
The '90s churned out its share of musical clunkers, and there are several songs from the era that most people still can't stand to this day.
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The Real Reason The Queen Doesn't Need A License Plate To Drive Her Car
Unlike nearly every other head of state in the world -- for instance, President Biden -- the United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth is often seen driving a vehicle.
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Pedro Lopez: Here's How Many Victims The Monster Of The Andes Had
Part of what earned Pedro López his nickname wasn't just the breathtaking number of people he's killed. It was also that he preyed specifically on little girls.
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The Two Famous Bands That Rejected Elton John
Given how long Sir Elton John has been making music as a successful solo artist, it might be hard to believe he was rejected by two famous bands.
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Bryan Adams Wrote KISS' War Machine. Here's How It Happened
When it comes to the rock 'n' rock history, it's unlikely that people would think to pair up Canadian rocker Bryan Adams with New York's infamous KISS.
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Can Casey Anthony Ever Be Retried For Her Daughter's Murder?
Even though it has been 12 years, the story of Casey Anthony and the tragic death of her young daughter, Caylee, still remains fresh in the minds of many.
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The Hays Code: How Hollywood Tried To Police Itself
Once upon a time in Hollywood, the movie industry decided that a return to morals and values was needed. But this wasn't last year, or even 10 years ago.
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False Things You Believe About William Wallace
Braveheart was an absolute classic, but Mel Gibson took more than a few liberties with the story. Here are some false things you believe about William Wallace.
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The Untold Truth Of The Seven Wonders Of The Natural World
People have seized on the "Seven Wonders" idea and taken it to new places. This list will focus on the untold truth of the seven natural wonders of the world.
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We May Now Know What Cleopatra Smelled Like
Thanks to some olfactory archaeology we may have cracked the code of the whiff of Cleopatra's presence. Yes, we may now know what Cleopatra smelled like.
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The Untold Truth Of Bruce Lee
Few people have had the impact Bruce Lee did. Everyone knows who he was and what he did, but there're many aspects of his life that the public never got to see.
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Strange Things That Happened On The Sets Of DC Movies
Sometimes the stories behind the scenes of DC movies are just as interesting as what ends up on the big screen.
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The Truth About Yellowstone's Zone Of Death
Yellowstone National Park rests at the intersection of three states, and a legal loophole has created a potential Zone of Death.
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The Crash That Nearly Killed Stevie Wonder
The legendary musical icon known as Stevie Wonder almost didn't see the fame he earned for himself for the better part of the last 40 years.
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The Real Reason Experts Are Concerned With The First Human-Monkey Embryos
In the case of mixing human and monkey cells together, there are moral concerns and potentially unintended consequences of chimera experiments.
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So-Called Classy Drinks That Aren't Classy At All
Some drinks exist to make you look classy, sophisticated, and more interesting than you actually are. But order these drinks, and you won't look classy at all.
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Players Who Can't Stand LeBron James
LeBron James is one of the most polarizing figures in basketball history, and the man has his haters, both off and on the court. Here are his biggest rivals.
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Could H.H. Holmes And Jack The Ripper Be The Same Person?
Jack the Ripper and H.H. Holmes' deeds were committed in London and Chicago, respectively, but the geographical discrepancy can be explained.
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The Hit 80s Song 23% Of People Agree Is The Absolute Worst
The '80s produced its share of great songs as well as some absolute duds, and a recent survey revealed the very worst song of the decade.
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The Untold Truth Of David Byrne
David Byrne, the eccentric frontman of the Talking Heads, is a man of many talents and endeavors. This is the untold truth of David Byrne.
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What Are The Queen's Beasts? We Explain
There are tons of heraldic devices. Some have become not just symbols of families, but symbols of English nobility. And that's where the Queen's Beasts come in.
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The Worst Things Ivan The Terrible Ever Did
Ivan the Terrible is known as a cruel ruler who waged wars at the expense of his subjects and ruthlessly eliminated his domestic political opponents.
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