The Messed-Up History Of The KKK
If you thought the KKK was only something of the old Southern past, you'll be dismayed to learn how wrong you are. This is the messed-up history of the KKK.
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What Happened To The Olmec Civilization?
The Olmecs are the lesser-known cousins to the Aztec and Maya, and predate them as the oldest Mesoamerican civilization on record.
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Steve Miller Hated Jimi Hendrix's Guitar Burning Stunt. Here's Why
Steve Miller and Jimi Hendrix are both iconic musicians and guitarists, though their approach to the artform is radically different.
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The Real Reason Sinbad Lost Most Of His Money
Sinbad currently has holdings in the area of $4 million, which, if accurate, would mean that he's pulled off an amazing financial comeback -- in total, he claimed in his court case to be in the red for about $11 million just seven years ago.
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The Truth About Charlemagne's Legendary Sword
Back in the 8th Century, you couldn't very well have a rifle fit for a king -- but you could have a sword. And you did, if your name was Charlemagne, King of the Franks.
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The Real Reason John Didn't Want George To Join The Beatles
Being lead guitarist in The Beatles might seem like a pretty sweet gig, but Geirge Harrison almost missed his place among the gods of rock 'n' roll simply because John Lennon was heavily against him in the beginning. Why was Lennon so adamant about letting young Harrison in the band? Let's find out!
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Doctor Who's Eleventh Doctor Almost Had A Very Different Look
Writing about 2500 years ago, the philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus observed that the only constant in life is change -- "life is flux." Rarely has popular culture embraced that as thoroughly as the BBC's Doctor Who, a time travel/sci-fi series that ran from 1963-89 before relaunching in 2005.
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Here's What Happens When You Use A VR Headset Every Day
Many can agree that, like all things, VR is served best with a healthy dose of moderation. But what happens when you use it too much? Like every day?
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This Is Why Animaniacs Had To Be Canceled
During its debut season, Animaniacs was one of the highly rated children's programs on television. So why were they canceled in the first place? Like the kid who plays gin with all the lunch ladies during recess, the problem wasn't the popularity, it was the age group they were popular with.
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The Legend Of La Llorona Explained
The most famous ghost of Latin America is undoubtedly La Llorona, the crying woman. Her eerie cries foretell death and danger for naughty children, or maybe unfaithful husbands. She's been in movies, but what do you really know about the wailing woman? This is the legend of La Llorona explained.
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The Real Reason Patsy Cline Covered Crazy By Willie Nelson
At age 27, Willie Nelson moved to Nashville and got a job as an in-house songwriter, crafting songs like "Hello Walls," a hit for Faron Young, and "Crazy," a huge seller for Patsy Cline. And it almost wasn't.
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What Happened To The Little Rock 9?
This is the story of the Little Rock Nine and their courageous fight to integrate a public school was doing everything to combat the tide of change.
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The Real Reason Styx Never Performed Mr. Roboto Live Until 2018
Styx is the river between the lands of the living and the dead in Greek mythology. Another, extremely different Styx makes music, and is quite good at it. But they wouldn't play Mr. Roboto for the longest time. Here's why.
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Myths About Wyatt Earp You Can Stop Believing
Wyatt Earp spent far more years gambling and running saloons than he did in law enforcement, but that's how he's remembered today. Here are some other myths.
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The Dark Truth About The Civil War's Ironclads
The very first Civil War ironclads and the first in the world to fight warships were armored gunboats built by Union Captain James Buchanan Eads, the cousin of future President James Buchanan. This led to some of the earliest Union victories of the entire conflict. But they were kind of cartoonish.
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Why Simon And Garfunkel Couldn't Use Their Real Names In The '50s
What's in a name? People are still asking it, all these centuries later. And for good reason. Pink Floyd wasn't always Pink Floyd. Nor was The Grateful Dead born that way. But what about Simon and Garfunkel?
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The Tragic Death Of Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat, an artist whose roots in graffiti made his work stand out among others, left a legacy of stunning paintings. But his sudden popularity in his 20s caused him to spiral into a drug habit that eventually cost him his life. His death cemented his status as an art world rockstar.
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The Truth About The Ming Dynasty's Secret Police
These various secret police forces would become some of the most dangerous and hated figures of their era.
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The Untold Truth Of Black Cowboys
Research shows that the population of cowboys in the Old West was at least 25 percent black. Yet you'd never know based on traditional history.
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The Real Reason Marilyn Manson Hated My Chemical Romance
In case you've forgotten, Marilyn Manson and My Chemical Romance have also been sparring for over a decade in a feud that will most likely never be resolved.
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The Real Reason Nicolas Cage Lost Most Of His Money
Where did all of Nicolas Cage's money go?
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Myths You Believe About Mick Jagger
Some of the outlandish rumors about Mick Jagger are probably true, but plenty aren't. Here are the myths you believe about Mick Jagger.
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The Untold Truth Of The Chicago Strangler
While the "Chicago Strangler" might sound like a historical villain who stalked the Windy City sometime during the Great Depression, this possible serial killer — or killers — has claimed victims as recently as 2018.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Hank Williams Jr.
Hank Williams Jr. found some success, working more or less as a tribute act and playing plenty of his old man's standards. Critical reception was lukewarm -- The New Yorker pointed out that he "was raised to be an echo, not an influence," changing his name to better pull a nostalgic crowd.
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The Real Reason The BBC Banned Jimi Hendrix
That brilliant, unapologetic individuality made for musical voodoo that only he could do so well. But it could also cause discord.
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The Creepiest Native American Legendary Creatures
The Native Americans had some super creepy fables to get children to behave and warn people away from cultural taboos.
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Forgotten African Americans You Never Learned About In School
You probably didn't learn about many African Americans in school and that's just wrong. Here are forgotten African Americans you never learned about in school.
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