The Real Reason Diamonds Are So Expensive
Per the International Gem Society, only in the last century have diamonds been pedestaled as the epitome of luxury.
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The Real Reason Nirvana Covered The Man Who Sold The World By David Bowie
"The Man Who Sold the World" turned out to be so well-received, and such a tremendously successful performance, that Nirvana incorporated the song into 31 live shows after the recording of Unplugged...
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Why No Walking Dead Character Has Ever Said 'Zombie'
It's accepted wisdom that nothing succeeds like success — if it worked one time, it'll probably work the next time, too. Oscar Wilde once observed, "Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess." Both lines would apply to the phenomenon known as The Walking Dead ...
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The Truth About The Unabomber
For nearly two decades, Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, unleashed a reign of explosive terror on the United States. This is truth about the Unabomber.
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Why Are McLarens So Expensive?
The British automaker is known for high-performance cars that cost anywhere from $184,000 to a whopping $2.2 million.
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The Truth About The Man Who Ate 30,000 Big Macs
Meet "American hero," 64-year-old Donald Gorske, who ate 30,000 Big Macs over the course of 46 years,
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The Tragic Life Of Daniel Boone
Those of a certain age might be forgiven for confusing Davy (though he preferred David) Crockett and Daniel Boone. Their timelines overlap, though Boone, born in 1734, could have been a grandfather to Crockett, born in 1786. Here's how Boone lived, and eventually, died.
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The Real Reason Pinball Was Once Illegal
From San Francisco to Chicago to New York City, Americans have sure been playin' a mean pinball for almost 100 years. But this seemingly innocuous game was once illegal coast to coast.
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The Truth About Albert Einstein's Mysterious First Daughter
"I love her so much and I don't even know her yet!" Those were the words Albert Einstein penned in 1902 about a baby that most of the world still doesn't know.
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The Real Reason Jimi Hendrix Covered All Along The Watchtower By Bob Dylan
Jimi Hendrix is arguably the most magnificent guitar wizard in the history of rock music. Though his life was a short and tragic one, Hendrix still found the time to revolutionize the guitar sound, cement his place as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, and give the world ...
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The Great Molasses Flood Was Worse Than You Thought
On January 15, 1919, a storage tank holding 26 million pounds of molasses in Boston ruptured. Here's why the Great Molasses Flood was worse than you thought.
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What Was Guitarist Bob Kulick's Net Worth When He Died?
Guitarist Bob Kulick has died, age 70. His younger brother, Bruce -- "I am heartbroken" -- made the announcement May 29.
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The Crazy True Story Of America's First Female Terrorists
This is the crazy true story of America's first female terrorists: the (almost) all-woman left-wing revolutionary group the May 19th Communist Organization.
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The Truth About Carlos Santana's Wives
Carlos Santana has had a fascinating life. And he's been married. Twice, as a matter of fact, to two fascinating people.
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The Real Reason Radiohead Hasn't Released A New Album In 4 Years
Radiohead hasn't released a new album since 2016's A Moon Shaped Pool, so of course fans eagerly await the next one. And they might be waiting a while.
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The Truth About Dan Bilzerian's First Movie Role
With his social media fame, considerable financial resources, and buff looks, it was really just a matter of time before Bilzerian got his mitts in the movie business, and at the time of writing, his IMDb page indeed shows a handful of roles -- to be precise, five.
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The Real Reason Roger Waters Left Pink Floyd
The first crack in Pink Floyd's cohesion probably came when Barrett, also the main songwriter, discovered LSD. He eventually left the band. But he wouldn't be the last to do so. Roger Waters eventually left as well.
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The Truth About Willie Nelson's Sons
We all know Willie Nelson as one of the most recognized musicians in country and folk music, but his three sons have also carried on the sterling musical tradition their father began.
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The Legend Of The Phoenix Explained
Ah, yes, the phoenix! Today, the fiery bird's name is rather unfairly associated with two of the most infamous X-Men movies in existence (Last Stand and Dark Phoenix, natch), but the original beast of legend is considerably more hardcore.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson is one of the most famous American poets, but you might not know that her poetry stems from a life filled with sadness and loss. T
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Here's What Mythbusters Taught Us About Viruses
In a 2010 episode of Mythbusters titled "Flu Fiction," the reality of the way germs can spread is spelled out in simple, easy to follow terms using the crew's patented show-don't-tell approach to science. It's illuminating. And gross.
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How Strong Is The Average Female?
Given the same access to, say, strength-building tools and exercise, how strong will an average woman be?
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The Real Reason Nas Lost All His Money
Nasty Nas, born Nasir Jones, broke onto the rap scene with 1994's raw, up-front Illmatic, which chronicled Nas' life growing up in Queensbridge Houses in Queens, New York. He became a living legend. So how'd he end up broke?
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The Legend Of The Kraken Explained
The most terrifying sea monster of all was the kraken. Originating from the frightened whispers of Scandinavian seamen, this tentacled monstrosity was believed to be capable of taking down entire boats in its many-armed embrace. So, was the kraken real? This is the legend of the kraken explained.
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The Untold Truth Of Valhalla
Valhalla is the most glorious and desirable place within Norse cosmology, but it's more than just Viking heaven. This is the untold truth of Valhalla.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Hot Yoga Instructor Bikram Choudhury
Yoga doesn't exactly make you think of a fedora-wearing, Bentley-driving, cursing showman, but that's precisely who Bikram Choudhury is. Here is the crazy real-life story of hot yoga founder Bikram Choudhury, from his meteoric rise to fame to his disgraceful run from the law.
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Here's How Joe Rogan Got His Fear Factor Job
Regardless of your personal opinion of Joe Rogan, there's no denying that the guy's doing pretty well for himself. He's had an interesting career, including his stint as the host of Fear Factor. Here's how he got that gig.
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