A Look At Why The U.S. Capitol Police Were Created
The U.S. Capitol Police can be traced back to 1800, when a single officer was assigned to protect the Capitol once Congress moved from Philadelphia to D.C.
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Parents Of The Rich And Famous Who Tried To Extort Their Children
Some parents are proud of their children's success, but others try to cash in. Here are some parents of the rich and famous who tried to extort their children.
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What Really Happens To Your Body After 100 Years In A Coffin
We know none of us is getting out of here alive, so it only makes sense to ponder the inevitable: What happens to our bodies after we die?
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Who Actually Owns Antarctica?
Does anyone own the place? Is there a Governor of Antarctica?
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Dr. Dre Is Worth A Lot More Money Than You Think
While he may not be rap's first billionaire, Dr. Dre (born Andre Romelle Young) is still worth a lot of money: around $800 million.
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A Look At Joe DiMaggio's Time In World War II
Joe DiMaggio's time in World War II from 1943 to 1945 was spent playing baseball alongside nearly 500 other MLB players.
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What You Need To Know About The Sad Death Of Dr. Dre's Son
The death of Dr. Dre's son Andre Romelle Young Jr. in 2008 at his Los Angeles home was from a drug overdose.
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The Biggest Science Events Happening In 2021
As we enter 2021, the world faces no shortage of challenges, from climate change to political instability, but there are also opportunities on the horizon.
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The Most Dangerous Jobs To Have In 2021
Some people work in dangerous environments so we can live in comfort. It makes you rethink how dangerous sitting on your couch, working from home, really isn't.
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Was There An Assassination Attempt Against Jimmy Carter?
President Jimmy Carter was the target of one known assassination plot in the course of his single term, but it put conspiracy theorists on high alert.
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These Presidents Snubbed Their Successors By Skipping Inauguration Day
Winners and losers have squabbled right until the swearing-in ceremony, but only three presidents have skipped their successor's inauguration.
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The Real Reason American Place Names Don't Use Apostrophes
Most places are named after people or things they owned. But have you ever wondered why some areas don't have possessive apostrophes, while others do?
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A Look At Stevie Nicks' Messy Marriage
Stevie Nicks' messy marriage involved a short relationship with her best friend's former husband and a stepson.
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What Sting Was Doing Before He Got Famous
It can be easy to forget that many celebrities did actually work their share of everyday gigs on their way to fame and fortune, and Sting is no exception.
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Why Al Pacino Needed Therapy After The Godfather
Al Pacino needed therapy after The Godfather and not because of the character he played. Pacino had another issue to deal with.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of The Man Who Wanted To Talk To Dolphins
One of the reasons we know dolphins are intelligent is the work of John C. Lilly This is the crazy real-life story of the man who wanted to talk to dolphins.
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The Tragic Death Of Nipsey Hussle
The tragic death of Nipsey Hussle occurred in his Los Angeles neighborhood after a chance encounter in 2019 with acquaintance Eric Holder.
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What Did Cheech Marin Do Before Cheech And Chong?
Even though they haven't worked together in some time, it's hard to think about Cheech Marin without pairing him with his longtime comedy partner, Tommy Chong.
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The Truth About Mark Twain And Hawaii
Twain also spent time in the Hawaiian Islands, visiting the tropical paradise in 1866 for the first time and falling in love with the area.
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How Are Meteors And Meteorites Different?
All manner of objects move through the heavens and, more specifically, through our solar system. Some make regular appearances, like Halley's Comet.
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The Truth About Mark Twain's Military Service
Soon after the river closed, 25-year-old Twain enlisted in the war, a member of the pro-Confederate Marion Rangers.
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A Look At Joe DiMaggio's Ties With The Mafia
Joe DiMaggio had ties with the mafia, particularly after his legendary baseball career with the New York Yankees.
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The Bizarre Truth Of General Santa Anna's Left Leg
Antonio López de Santa Ana was a conniving leader who liked to play both sides of a conflict for his own personal gain, and he was both lionized and reviled.
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The Truth About Civil Rights Activist Elizabeth Peratrovich
Civil rights activist and recent Google Doodle honoree Elizabeth Peratrovich was responsible for the United States' very first anti-discrimination law.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Henry VIII
Henry VIII was greedy, paranoid, and had a thing for murdering wives. Here's an in-depth look at the messed-up truth of Henry VIII.
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The Truth About Cheech Marin's Massive Chicano Art Collection
Funny, talented, busy? Checks across the board. But what many don't know about Cheech Marin is that he's been quietly collecting Chicano art since the 1980s.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Night Stalker
Richard Ramirez was a self-styled devil worshipper who killed at random. This is the horrifying true story of the Night Stalker.
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