Art Rivalries That Took Things Too Far
Feuding artists can behave like reasonable adults, but some pretty big names in art history have been involved in some incredibly petty disputes. Here are some art rivalries that took things too far.
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The Hidden Meaning Of R.E.M.'s Losing My Religion
From the pained emotions running throughout every chord, to the relative ambiguity of the lyrics -- i.e., was R.E.M. singer-songwriter Michael Stipe talking about an actual religion, or a relationship? -- it's no wonder this song has become so timeless.
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The Real Reason David Coverdale Left Deep Purple
While it is known that frequent turmoil between band members and rampant substance abuse plagued the musical group, Coverdale stated that he valued his "sanity" too much and was left "utterly exhausted in every possible way" after three years of playing with Deep Purple.
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Stories From Greek Mythology They Couldn't Teach You In School
When we learn about Greek mythology in school, we hear a lot about the heroes. But it turns out that there's a lot of little details — and entire stories — that are super dark, and slip through the cracks of higher learning. Here are stories from Greek mythology they couldn't teach you in school.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Year Without A Summer
The Year Without Summer, as 1816 was later known as, was caused by a now obscure volcano in Indonesia called Mount Tambora, which erupted with a force that outdid the almost mythic proportions Krakatoa has developed in the imagination.
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The Tragic Death Of General George S. Patton
George Smith Patton Jr. -- a four-star general at the end of his career -- is arguably a prime example of the right man in the right place at the right time. Then again, maybe he just hit his head too often.
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Weird Things You Didn't Know About The Smurfs
There are a lot of weird things you don't know about The Smurfs. Prepare to question your most basic assumptions about these mushroom-fixated arboreal ingenues.
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You Wouldn't Want To Meet As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis In Real Life. Here's Why
As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis is a popular and controversial musician in his own right. Some might even call him a "one hit wonder." Literally.
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Science Rivalries That Took Things Too Far
Science has had rivalries like any other field, but sometimes, dueling smart people take things too far. People get hurt, careers are ended, and occasionally, the onward march of science is actually hampered by competition instead of bolstered. The following science rivalries took things too far.
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The Real Reason Motley Crue Abandoned Their Personality #9 Album
Vince Neil's absence between 1994 and 1997 resulted in one of the stranger periods in the band's history, when a guy called John Corabi handled the vocal duties ... and the band ended up throwing away an entire album. Let's take a look at why Mötley Crüe abandoned their Personality #9 album.
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Here's How Much Lucille Ball Was Worth At The Time Of Her Death
Everybody loves Lucille Ball. And her pocketbook showed it. Here's how much she was worth.
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The Truth About The Real-Life 'Dexter' Killer
"He has 71 confirmed murders to his name, although this could be just the tip of the iceberg in terms of his kill count. The vast majority of these victims were criminals themselves." One more time for the cheap seats -- "the vast majority." Not all.
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Dee Snider Has Great News For AC/DC Fans
As Johnson explained to The Sunday Times in a 2018 interview, the doctors informed him that he should quit performing or else risk going completely deaf. Johnson admitted that his hearing was already impeding his performances: "The way I look at it, I had a great run."
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The Man Responsible For David Bowie's Iconic Costumes
A young man from Brixton, David Bowie, had seen a photograph of a girl with red spiky hair, which struck his imagination. The photographer was Kansai Yamamoto.
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The Untold Truth Of Davy Jones' Locker
Who was Davy Jones? And why did he keep a locker if his work kept him out at sea so often? Wouldn't a storage unit be a more realistic option? Skim a few websites for historical societies and you'll notice that the answers are varied, evocative, and bizarre.
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The Rise Of Empress Cixi, China's 'Shadow Queen'
Empress Cixi, known as the Shadow Queen and the Dragon Lady, is a controversial figure in Chinese history. At once revered, feared, and hated, she worked to consolidate power even as rebellions broke out across her empire.
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Mysteries And Secrets Of The Shroud Of Turin
The Shroud of Turin is arguably the most famous Christian relic in the world. Devotees claim that it shows the authentic Holy Face of Jesus, while skeptics claim that it's nothing but an impressive and puzzling forgery. Read on for some mysteries and secrets of the Shroud of Turin.
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Mike Tyson Vs Floyd Mayweather: Who Would Win?
Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen: Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather. Who would win?
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The Bizarre Origin Of 'Little Green Men'
Eight members of the Sutton family poured into the police station and reportedly uttered words that would, in decades since, inspire a deluge of delightfully corny B-grade science-fiction classics: "We need help. We've been fighting them for nearly four hours."
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The Devastating Childhood Of The Who's Pete Townshend
To Townshend, British rock was how children growing up in the ruins of war dealt with its trauma.
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This Was William The Conqueror's Final Misfortune
After managing to escape the stigma of being a bastard by conquering a country, William the Conqueror's legacy will now always include a series of slapstick jokes tied to his final misfortune.
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The Rey Rivera Unsolved Mysteries Helicopter Theory Explained
Viewers of Unsolved Mysteries who saw the episode on Rey Rivera might have wondered if there was an entirely different theory about how he died. Enter the helicopter theory, which wasn't included in the Netflix series but was mentioned in a recently released clip.
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Jean-Claude Van Damme Vs Jason David Frank: Who Would Win?
In the red corner, we have Jean-Claude Van Damme, the Muscles from Brussels. In the blue (well, green) corner, we have Jason David Frank, who is most famous for being the actor who played the original Green and White Power Rangers, but also a real-life karate master. Who would win?
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The Untold Truth Of Billionaire Sumner Redstone
Sumner Redstone became the CEO of National Amusements, Inc. in 1967, and their already prominent hold on the entertainment industry got some extra oomph thanks to his belief that, basically, content providers would come and go, but the content itself would always be in demand.
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The Unsolved Disappearance Of Ray Gricar
Gricar's disappearance remains a mystery to this day.
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Things The Ancient Mesopotamians Couldn't Live Without
Our knowledge of life Mesopotamian is remarkably nuanced.
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The Creepy Discovery Made In The Former Mansion Of Pink Floyd's David Gilmour
While its interior is indeed spooky, the furor surrounding David Gilmour's abandoned mansion shows another instance of hype exploding research.
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