The Real Reason No One Lives In Hampton Court Palace Today
Hampton Court Palace is one of many palaces belonging to the Queen. And no one lives there. Here's why.
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Things The Ancient Egyptians Couldn't Live Without
Many histories of ancient Egypt only deal with the lives of pharaohs. But everyday Egyptians also had interesting lives. They weren't just farming or building stone memorials and there were certain things they couldn't live without.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston's life was filled with tragedy, including struggles with addiction and grappling with the downsides of fame. She dealt with heartbreak and personal issues while also fighting roadblocks in her career. This is the tragic real-life story of Whitney Houston.
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The Sad Truth About JFK's Sister, Rosemary Kennedy
The young lady developed some medical complications as she grew older. Seizures weren't uncommon, but what really seemed to upset her parents were the developmental delays.
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The Tragic Childhood Of Roger Daltrey
Daltrey's father was absent, serving in the Second World War, for the first few years of Roger's life. Food shortages had their effect on many children, including Roger, who suffered from Rickets, a condition caused by Vitamin D deficiency.
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The Final Fantasy 7 Mystery That Still Needs Solving
In this city, there is a hatch, like a nuclear fallout shelter, and a ladder that leads down to Final Fantasy 7's final, and oddest, mystery.
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The Story Behind The Knights Templar Grand Master's Curse
As he burned on the stake, Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, called on Christ to prove the Templars' innocence and its enemies feel God's wrath.
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The Truth About Mississippi's Giant Mosquito State Flag
In June of 2020, a scant 155 years after the end of the Civil War, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed a bill officially retiring the state's Confederate flag design. The hunt was on for a new set of colors to fly above the capital.
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The Real Reason Japan Has So Many Vending Machines
Vending machines abound in Japan, selling anything from food to technology. In 2017 the Japan Times estimated the country had around 4.9 million vending machines. It's an integral part of Japanese retail, so people don't think twice about using them.
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Comedian Rumors That Turned Out To Be True
Comedians are as human as anyone, and they can do some surprising things offstage. Here's a roundup of comedian rumors that turned out to be true.
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The Mystery Of Alanis Morissette's You Oughta Know
Alanis Morissette's scathing track "You Oughta Know" is a harsh kiss goodbye to a former flame. But who?
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Whatever Happened To Rasputin's Daughter Maria?
Very few figures in Russian history has fascinated people more than the enigmatic Grigori Rasputin, the mysterious healer to Russian Czar's family. So much of his life has been documented, but you don't hear much about his family. Rasputin's daughter Maria was equally as enigmatic as her father.
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Why You Should Be Glad The Hell Ant Is Extinct
Hell ants, for the uninitiated, were a species of insect during the Cretaceous period, and some of the first ant variations believed to have existed.
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What Pete Townshend Really Thinks Of The Who's Dead Bandmates
The overall picture is a grumpy and painfully blunt guitar player who on some level cared for his bandmates, but also found his professional life easier without them. Not necessarily a monster. It's a job.
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Why Courage The Cowardly Dog Might Be The Darkest Kids' Show Ever Made
A demented, horror-themed kid's show about a meek, terrified dog subjected to cruel treatment, nightmarish visions, violence from ghoulish monsters and paranormal entities, all set in a vision of rural Kansas so isolated and alien it might as well be another world.
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How Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor Used To Feel About The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
January 15, after two failed attempts, Nine Inch Nails was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with the Notorious B.I.G., T.Rex, Whitney Houston, and others. When asked by Rolling Stone about it, Trent Reznor gave a pretty understandable response.
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The Untold Truth Of Alexander The Great
Alexander the Great is one of the few kings to have successfully conquered most of the known world, with an empire spanning from Europe to Asia.
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The Real-Life Inspiration For The Man In The Iron Mask
In the Bastille Prison lived a man whose identity was largely unknown. Many said the prisoner was the King's political opponent, others say he must have been a disgraced member of the Royal Family. No one knew him; no one had seen his face. He was the Man in the Iron Mask.
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Inside Joni Mitchell's Tragic Story
Joni Mitchell has been a musical force for decades, but her life hasn't always been easy. From heartbreak to failing health, this is her tragic story.
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The Pennsylvania Town That's Literally Burning From The Inside Out
Centralia was previously known for its large coal reserves. In the town's height, it reached a population of over 2,000 residents. When the census counted Centralia's residents in 2010, though, it recorded ten inhabitants in the ghost town's borough. What happened?
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The Inexplicable Disappearance Of Brian Shaffer
When Brian Shaffer didn't show up for his planned flight to Florida, his girlfriend reported him missing.
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The Bizarre True Story Of The Silent Twins
It's a story that seems more at home in a psychological horror film than in the real world, and first hand accounts of the events involved feel unsettlingly removed from reality. But the lives of June and Jennifer Gibbons are a matter of record. Weird, weird record.
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The Truth About The Largest Earthquake In U.S. History
On the evening of March 27, 1964, Alaska got a rude awakening thanks to an earthquake that hit Prince Williams Sound on the Gulf of Alaska's borders.
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The Crazy True Story Of The Hollywood Blacklist
The U.S. government destroyed the careers of many in Hollywood for alleged Communist sympathies. This is the crazy true story of the Hollywood blacklist.
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The Real Reason Sonic Youth Broke Up
Sonic Youth members Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore took rock romance a step further by having the band completely break up due to a messy divorce.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Sonny & Cher
Sonny and Cher brought love, laughter, and light to people. But fans would also languish over Sonny and Cher as their public life included much tragedy.
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Here's How Much Toll Booth Operators Really Get Paid
Toll collectors spend eight-hour shifts sitting in a cramped box taking cash and making change for drivers. The environment takes a toll on their health.
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