The Untold Truth Of Donald Trump's Space Force
President Trump outlined the U.S. Space Force project in an address in 2018, but he later said he wasn't serious. So why is the Space Force a real thing now?
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The Dog-Celebrating Holiday You Never Knew About
The whole world loves dogs. But in Nepal, they really show it. During the five-day Hindu festival of Tihar, one day is set aside as "Kukur Tihar," or "Day of the Dogs."
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The Spanish Flu Was Worse Than You Thought
The Spanish flu was very different than seasonal flu - it kicked off in the spring of 1918 on the tail end of World War I, and it was downright brutal.
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The Real Reason Karl Malone Wasn't In The Last Dance
Mailmen deliver in any condition, day or night -- except, of course, on Sundays. That observation led to an inspired moment of trash which Scottie Pippen delivered to "Mailman" Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz during Game 1 of the 1997 NBA Finals.
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Clint Eastwood's Net Worth Is Even Higher Than You Might Think
Is there an actor who has done more in Hollywood than Clint Eastwood? The tall, darkly charismatic man has gone from one of the most esteemed Western stars in history to an acclaimed, award-winning director who keeps making quality movies six decades later.
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Inside The Life Of The World's Shortest Man
Even as a world record holder, life is anything but easy for the World's Shortest Living Man.
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The Untold Truth Of Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry was the first rock star, living a life full of headlines, scandal, and controversy. Here's a look at the untold truth of Chuck Berry.
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The Truth About Napoleon's Major Historical Discovery
Rosetta Stone: It's not just a linguistics software company. And Napoleon isn't just the name of a cream-filled dessert pastry. But they are inextricably linked, and for good reason.
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Here's How Many Albums Tupac Sold After His Death
Todd Boyd, one of the first U.S. professors to examine rap academically, said, "When you listen to Tupac, you feel something." And for some fans, those feelings have lingered for an incredibly long time.
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The Real Reason R.E.M. Broke Up
Regardless of what your opinion about R.E.M. is, there's no denying that they shaped the face of alternative rock for years. Heck, they've basically been every kind of alternative rock band themselves. They spent their formative years as cult favorite college rockers.
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The Truth About The Bulls' Intro Song 'Sirius'
Ah, nineties-era Chicago Bulls basketball. The lights would go down, the lightning effects would hit the court, bursts of flame would explode into the air, and Your Chicago Bulls would enter the arena ... to this song.
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Airplane Food Usually Tastes Bad. Here's Why
Most people see airplane food and think of slop. Airlines try their best, but unless you're in the most expensive airline seat, airplane food often brings joyless dining experiences. There's a reason for that, and part of the blame lies with the traveler.
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How Def Leppard's Rick Allen Returned To The Drums With Just One Arm
Rick Allen was a founder of the legendary heavy metal band, Def Leppard, but the musician would also be known for his miraculous comeback to the drums after an accident changed his life forever.
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The Truth About River Phoenix's Tragic Death
River Phoenix was Hollywood's "It Boy" when tragically, he died at the age of 23. His death left his fans in mourning, shocked by the unexpected event.
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What Life Was Really Like For Women At Versailles
Women at Versailles lived in the seat of political power but had none of it themselves. This is what life was really like for women at Versailles.
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The Black Keys Are Worth A Lot More Than You Think
The world of rock 'n' roll is full of legendary bands and talented solo artists, but great rock duos? That's a territory with much more breathing space.
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The Truth About America's Most Decorated War Dog
William Tecumseh Sherman famously observed that "war is hell," and Don Bluth asserted on several occasions that "all dogs go to heaven." They can't both be right.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Prince
Prince was practically worshipped by millions, but real life is rarely a fairy tale. Let's take a look at the tragic real-life story of Prince.
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The Helpful Advice Tom Petty Once Gave Stevie Nicks
Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks are each musical legends in their own right, but back in the day, Petty gave Nicks advice that would result in some great music.
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The Truth About The First Man To Reach The North Pole
In the 1890s, explorer Robert Peary (left) started an Arctic expedition with all ten of his toes. He returned with only two. As recounted in Explorers and Exploration, the other eight toes snapped off when fellow explorer Matthew Henson removed Peary's sealskin boots ...
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The Real Reason Kurt Cobain Hated Pearl Jam
Grunge circles weren't the cozy love-in that fans would perhaps prefer to imagine them as. "There was a rivalry to have your voice be heard, and be successful," is how Courtney Love described the situation.
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Here Are The Shoes Michael Jordan Wore During Each Championship
Michael Jordan's very own personal model of basketball (not baseball) shoes, the Air Jordan, created and marketed by Nike. Jordan himself, says Forbes, has taken home some $1.3 billion dollars for his troubles since the deal was inked in 1984. Here are the shoes he wore during each championship.
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This Was The Earliest Attempt At A Self-Driving Car
It turns out that people have been trying to make self-driving cars a reality for quite a long time ... in fact, possibly even longer than you can imagine.
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Here's What The Descendants Of Mussolini Are Doing Today
Italian dictator Benito Mussolini doesn't typically top people's lists of role models. But some of his descendants have defended him. Here's what they're up to today.
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The Bizarre Story Of The Blue-Skinned Family From Kentucky
In the 1960s, a hematologist in Lexington, Kentucky embarked on a bizarre quest to find a group of blue people. At first blush, this mission smacks pure lunacy. Did this guy get high and convince himself he was Gargamel searching for Smurfs? Shockingly not.
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The Real Reason Florence Nightingale Never Got Married
You'd think that being directly responsible for saving thousands of lives, of amassing and analyzing data that contributed to massive improvements in sanitation and health care, and honored by Queen Victoria herself would be enough. But no. Florence Nightingale never married.
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What Sports Looked Like During The 1918 Pandemic
If there is ever an appropriate time for an athlete to take their ball and go home, it's when they're playing the game of life against a deadly pandemic. But when the 1918 flu ravaged humanity, it turned daily life into a-life-or-death struggle.
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