The Troubling Truth About Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel, a prominent fashion designer in the 20th century, was known for her exemplary work. Here's a glimpse into the troubling truth about Coco Chanel.
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Why The Bridge To Tintagel Castle Has A Gap In The Middle
The new footbridge at Tintagel Castle is a minimalist, elegant, and quite impressive feat of engineering that has a unique feature cut across its center: a 40 mm gap between the two halves of the bridge.
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The Truth About The Grateful Dead's Infamous Woodstock Performance
Woodstock was the very first music festival of its kind and one of the most iconic events in music history.But not every performance at the festival was groundbreaking. One of those shows that ended up failing miserably was the Grateful Dead's set on Saturday, August 16.
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The Truth About Edgar Allan Poe's Wife
At the ripe old age of 27, Edgar Allan Poe married his first cousin, Virginia Clemm, who was herself a stately 13 years of age that year of 1836.
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The Truth About The Shortest War In World History
Wars can last forever. After all, there's such a thing called the Hundred Years' War between France and England and their allies. You know, the war where Joan of Arc died at the stake. But some wars barely last a blip.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion has been called many things, depending on who's referring to it. This is the tragic true story of the Boxer Rebellion.
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Why Coco Chanel Chose The Wrong Side In WWII
A number of books, articles, and documentary films have claimed in recent years that French fashion legend Coco Chanel chose the wrong side in WWII, taking up with the Nazis when they invaded France.
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Gross Facts About The Cowardly Lion Costume From The Wizard Of Oz
Perhaps some creative soul in the wardrobe department suggested, "Hey! Why don't we make a lion out of a lion?" And so they did. But it wasn't without issue.
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The Strange Origin Of The Philippines' Chocolate Hills
The hills dot a vast terrain and they look perfectly symmetrical. Hundreds of people marvel at them every day. They're one of the most popular tourist destinations in the province of Bohol. So how did the Chocolate Hills come about?
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The Truth About Mark Antony And Cleopatra's Drinking Club
Besides being the shrewd, manipulative ruler of ancient Egypt, Cleopatra was also a prank-playing boozehound. It was love at first sight when she met Roman general Mark Antony in 41 BC — and what's a girl to do when she falls for a handsome descendant of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine? Live it up!
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The Bizarre History Of The Nile River
We've all heard of the majestic Nile River, but what do you really know about the long, crazy history surrounding it?
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The Truth About Sigmund Freud's Biggest Addiction
In 1884 Freud published a research paper, "On Cocaine," "a song of praise to this magical substance," and would give the substance to friends and colleagues as a gift -- speaking for himself, he found it aided his digestion and improved his spirits.
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The Insane Way Cleopatra Flaunted Her Wealth
Not only was Cleopatra an astute politician and savvy diplomat, she was a nightly partier who would rove the streets of Alexandria after-hours with her boyfriend, the Roman general Mark Antony, and play pranks on commoners after getting trashed at their elite "feasts and wine-binges" club.
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The Tragic Life Of America's Best Forgotten Author
Barbara showed an intense talent for the written word from a young age, as reported by The Guardian. She taught herself how to read, much like other children learn to walk, and by age 4 her tiny form was carting her father's typewriter back to her room so she could write.
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This Is Why Elephants Really Eat With Their Trunks
This month, a study led by Maëlle Lefeuvre, a PhD student at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, studied both the different ways elephants could use their trunk to manipulate food and how each elephant displayed a preference for individual tactics.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Great Chicago Fire
The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 burned for three days. Legend says it began in a Mrs. O'Leary's barn when her cow kicked over a lamp.
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Why 46 BC Was The Longest Year Ever
For centuries, keeping track of time didn't come naturally. Ancient Rome's road to the Julian calendar was especially rocky, and due to the craziness, their effort to reform the calendar ended up resulting in the longest year in human history. This is why 46 B.C. was the longest year ever.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Jared Leto
Ah, the enigma that is Jared Leto. Some think of him fondly as teen stud Jordan Catalano on the popular '90s TV show My So-Called Life. Others are fans of his band, Thirty Seconds to Mars. More recently, he starred as the Joker. But his real life hasn't been easy. Here's Jared Leto's story.
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Who Were Lizzie Borden's Parents?
Lizzie grew to adulthood with no memories of her biological mother, only her stepmother, Abby Durfee Gray, whom Andrew married in 1865.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Jesse Jackson
During the 20th century, Jesse Jackson became a prominent civil rights activist, political figure, and Baptist minister. Known for working alongside Martin Luther King Jr., Jesse Jackson went on to run for president twice and launched the social justice program Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.
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The Real Reason Xzibit Lost All His Money
After two gold albums, a platinum album, and a stint hosting MTV's Pimp My Ride, one would expect that Xzibit could cruise comfortably enough for the rest of his career, but apparently not.
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This Is The Largest Bird That Ever Existed
It's a bird! It's a plane! Oh, no. It's both! Such might be the reaction of a time traveler visiting Argentina some six million years ago upon first catching sight of the largest bird that ever existed: Argentavis magnificens.
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The Phoenicians: Who Were They?
Even today, historians and archaeologists can't quite agree on who the Phoenicians were. What is clear, however, is that they were mighty. They established cities described in the Bible, created impressive artworks, and maybe even sailed as far as the British Isles.
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Why The Tin Man Was The Most Dangerous Role In The Wizard Of Oz
You might be taking a deep breath at this point and muttering, "Thank goodness nobody died." Except one actor very nearly did.
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Scientists Reveal What Made Freddie Mercury's Voice So Incredible
What the study found — as well as what it didn't — reveals just what makes Freddie Mercury's voice so incredible to listeners of all ages.
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The Fascinating History Of The White House Rose Garden
When John F. Kennedy returned to the White House from his trip to Europe, a project came with him, lodged in his mind along with the memories of all the estate gardens he saw in England and France. The modern Rose Garden was born.
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Here's How Much Joni Mitchell Is Really Worth
Joni Mitchell may have "retired" from public life and the music industry, but that doesn't mean she stopped earning money. She's still worth a lot.
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