Actors Who Predicted Their Own Deaths
No one knows exactly when they're going to die, but once in a while, someone says something which inadvertently foreshadows the circumstances of their death.
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The Eastland Disaster: The Tragedy That No One Remembers
The fate of the SS Eastland—and the hundreds of people who lost their lives that day in 1915—has fallen out of our collective consciousness.
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Wondering Why Led Zeppelin Broke Up? This Was The True Cause
A person rifling through the pages of The Spokesman-Review on December 6th 1980 would find in bold "Rock Group Led Zeppelin Disbands." As it was only the eighties, it took two days for the news to travel from a press release in London to a write up in the Pacific Northwest.
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The Hidden Meaning Of Bob Marley's I Shot The Sheriff
Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1973 classic "I Shot the Sheriff" seems simple. Marley, within the context of the song, finds it prudent, even necessary, to shoot the sheriff. In a moment of quiet pause, however, he refuses to give in to his baser instincts, and refrains from shooting the deputy.
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Tragic Details About The Marx Brothers
From their hardscrabble upbringing to their legendary legal troubles, the story of the Marx Brothers isn't all chuckles and pratfalls.
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The Strange Way Kris Kristofferson Got Johnny Cash To Listen To His Music
Kris Kristofferson is a force of nature. Singer, songwriter, colleagues with Willie Nelson, credited as the man who discovered John Prine. And he works in mysterious ways.
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Myths You Can Stop Believing About The Beatles
The Beatles are almost mythic in their position in modern popular culture, and understandably, the line of fact has become blurred.
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Here's What Happened When Regis Philbin 'Auditioned' For Motley Crue
The very idea that the squeaky-clean Philbin and the crusty Crüe crew would even be within the same zip code beggars belief. Yet, in 1997 this unlikely group sat down together, and Philbin even attempted to join the band. Here's what happened when Regis Philbin 'auditioned' for Mötley Crüe.
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What Most Fans Don't Know About Kansas
Like most famous bands, Kansas has seen a few ups and downs, and there's some interesting trivia about them. Here's what most fans don't know about Kansas.
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The Untold Truth Of Highway Thru Hell
On May 26th 2020, Ken Monkhouse had passed away over the holiday weekend due to a heart attack.
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The Disturbing Past Of Forest Haven Asylum
In a corner of Laurel, Maryland hides a 200-acre property. Wrapped up in thick forest, you'll find a vast compound. Peeling paint, the smell of rot, and at least a few decades of graffiti-flexing all vie for attention... This is Forest Haven Asylum.
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The True Story Of The Von Trapps From The Sound Of Music
The Sound of Music was based on real people -- the von Trapps. Here is their story.
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The Truth About Whitney Houston And Mariah Carey's Feud
They were arguably the two biggest divas in the world. Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey had voices that could bring the lights down. But people still think they didn't like each other. After all, behind the big voices were big personalities.
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The Tragic Death Of Elliott Smith
October 2003 was going well for Elliott Smith. But that all collapsed on October 21, 2003 when Elliott Smith's partner, Jennifer Chiba, called 911 to collect Smith.
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What The Last 12 Months Of Robin Williams' Life Were Like
Robin Williams' comedic genius and acting chops earned him a lot of love from his fans. However, away from the spotlight, his final year was defined by his struggle against a mysterious illness. This is what the last 12 months of Robin Williams' life were like.
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Here's How Much Firefighters Really Get Paid
Firefighters are possibly the closest thing we have to real-life superheroes. They have uniforms, a ton of special equipment, a skillset that's well beyond ordinary people, and even their own, themed vehicles. But what about money?
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Whatever Happened To Bodybuilder Charles Atlas?
Who was Charles Atlas? An actual man, or merely the creation of an advertising firm? The answer, it turns out, is "both."
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura Ingalls Wilder, the woman behind the Little House books really was born in the time of westward expansion -- February 7, 1867, outside Pepin, Wisconsin
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Celebrities Elton John Can't Stand
Elton John has a well-documented history of behaving like a diva. Let's take a look at the many celebrities Elton John hasn't been able to stand.
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The Creepy Real-Life Inspiration For The Conjuring 3
Sure, he had murdered someone, but as the demonologist Ed Warren told the Associated Press, "Possession doesn't last 24 hours a day."
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What Life Was Like For Ancient Celtic Women
The Celts were unique in the prominence and power they afforded women, who could not only partake in the political realm as rulers and diplomats, but conduct business, own property, have any profession, choose their suitors, and not only fight alongside men in combat — but lead them.
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Elvis Was Less Creative Than You Might Think. Here's Why
"It's all a big hoax, honey. I never wrote a song in my life," said Elvis.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Woody Guthrie
Woody Guthrie was a giant of Western American folk music, looming large in the American imagination. But the man who helped pioneer resistance music was also unfairly blacklisted and didn't have an easy life. Here's the tragic story of Woody Guthrie.
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This Is How The Church Of Euthanasia Cult Started
Jerry Springer once said: "Cults are dangerous and not entitled to the protection of religion, not because of what they believe, but because of what they entice their adherents to do." The text is taken from a transcript stored on the website of his interviewees, the Church of Euthanasia.
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Tragic Details About The Cast Of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a pop culture icon, but things didn't turn out so well for many of the film's actors.
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Why Radiohead's Most Iconic Song Is A Ripoff
Alternative rockers Radiohead made headlines in early 2018 when it was revealed that the five-piece sued pop prodigy Lana Del Ray. However, Radiohead may not be the first to use the catchy tune.
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of Michael Negrete
Here's a series of terrifying thoughts. First, the human mind can only visualize numbers up to a certain point. After that, they're just abstract concepts. Thus, for all of one's perceived individuality, it is entirely true that sometimes people just ... disappear.
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