The Truth About Bruce Lee's Temper
What if Bruce Lee had a temper? Imagine how horrifying a guy with his skillset would be, should he have a propensity for temperamental outbursts. That's scary, and also worthy of further investigation.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Rush
Rush's songs speak to the mind and the heart. The band also sings from a place of empathy, as its individual members have endured a lot of pain and struggle over the years. Here's the tragic real-life story of Rush.
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The Tragic Death Of Margaret Tudor
Who among us, some idle summer afternoon, hasn't thought, "Wouldn't it be cool to be King (or Queen)?" Or just royal. For Margaret Tudor, it may have contributed to her death.
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How Strong Is A Grizzly Bear?
Grizzly bears are every bit as grisly as they sound. Ruthless, lethal, and unrelenting, they can chase you at breakneck speed in the sense that they will speedily break your neck after they chase you.
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Whatever Happened To The Car Connected To James Dean's Death?
James Dean was at the apex of his fame when he was killed in an automobile accident on September 30th, 1955. At the time of his death he was driving a customized 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, nicknamed "Little Bastard," which would go on to become almost as famous as its owner.
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The Bizarre Life Of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey
What goes into the wild life of a microblogging kingpin and serial entrepreneur? If you're Twitter's Jack Dorsey, those fast times include dating supermodels, chastising presidents and limiting yourself to one meal per day.
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The Truth About Sid Vicious' Mother
"Not only did Sid's mother Anne buy him the fatal dose of heroin she also administered it."
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The Truth About The Happy Face Killer
Melissa Moore always sensed that there was something off about her father, Keith Jesperson. Now we know just how off he was.
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When You Stare At A Screen For Too Long, This Is What Happens
It's surprisingly easy to spend most of your waking hours in front of a screen. So what is all this time staring into the digital abyss really doing to our health?
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How Much Michael Jordan Was Paid Each Of His 15 NBA Seasons
Not every professional sport sees a player as thoroughly dominant as Michael Jordan. But when they appear, so does the money.
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Here's How Much Evel Knievel Was Worth When He Died
There's no sympathy for the Devil unless you're the Rolling Stones. And when you're a legendary daredevil like Evel Knievel, people are too busy waiting to see if you crash and burn to worry about sympathy. But did those crashes earn, or burn, his cash?
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How Strong Was Ric Flair?
Professional wrestling legend Ric Flair is, by his own admission, a "stylin', profilin', limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin' and dealin' son of a gun." But how strong is he?
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Water World: Earth May Once Have Been A Global Ocean
Researchers have determined that approximately 3 billion years ago, Earth was a "water world" flooded by a global ocean that spanned from pole to pole. No word yet on whether this diluvial epoch featured any gill-bearing Kevin Costners.
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The Stunning Amount Of Debt Michael Jackson Had When He Died
As it turns out, in spite of his cultural ubiquity, the King of Pop's bank account may have been buried in the red by the time he passed away.
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The Infamous Nickname Al Capone Hated
Some nicknames we outgrow; others we don't. And as proof that mobsters are just like the rest of us, Alphonse Gabriel Capone hated at least one of his nicknames: Scarface.
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Why Coronavirus Treatments Might Not Be Affordable In The U.S.
Live Science reports that during a February 25, 2020 news conference, the CDC ominously acknowledged that the possibility of coronavirus spreading throughout the U.S. wasn't a matter of "if" but "when." Since then, "when" has become now. And it may cost us in more ways than one.
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The Messed Up Truth About Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill is known for WWII, his finest hour. But Churchill also had more than his share of less-than-fine hours. His life was stuffed to the brim with actions, views, and personal habits that were, to put it mildly, problematic. This is the messed up truth about Winston Churchill.
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New, Uncharted Island Discovered In Antarctica
In late February, 2020, a group of researchers with the international Thwaites Glacier Offshore Research project stumbled upon the discovery when they were sailing near the Pine Island Glacier's ice shelf.
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The Truth About The Real 'Warp Drive'
It's the ultimate handwavey, science fiction trope. Engage the warp drive and you can move people through time and space faster than you can pronounce intergalactic mycelium network. And it's looking more possible than ever.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Phil Hartman
You might remember Phil Hartman from SNL, The Simpsons, or NewsRadio. But his life was beset with heartbreak, and it ended with an unspeakable tragedy. Here's a look at the all-too-brief and incredibly tragic life of Phil Hartman.
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The Surprising Trick To Keeping Mosquitos Out Of Your Yard
Mosquitos: they're nature's living pub darts. They're syringes that can have babies. They are, to put it bluntly, just the worst. But there's a natural solution.
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How Much Radiation Still Exists In Hiroshima?
Contrary to what many expected, the city didn't become a permanent nuclear No Man's Land after the atomic bomb detonation. Here's why.
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The Real Reason Plague Doctors Wore Masks With Beaks
The plague doctors' robes and their masks with the long, birdlike beaks are among the most ominous outfits in history. Sure, they look kind of clumsy and goofy, and the wearer probably can't see very much out of the eye holes, but did they do anything?
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What People Really Ate In The Wild West
Day to day life on the frontier was dangerous, and when it came to mealtime a lot of settlers found the offerings a far cry from what they were used to.
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The Real Winnie The Pooh Almost Fought In WWI
You'd be forgiven for not thinking that Winnie the Pooh (likes honey, dislikes bother) ever brushed up against the horrors of the Great War. But you'd also be incorrect.
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The Only Painting Vincent Van Gogh Sold While He Was Alive
If life imitates art, then Vincent Van Gogh was a portrait of tragedy. Almost all of his success came after his death. Except for this.
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Here's How Much Axl Rose Is Really Worth
Surprisingly, Axl Rose is only member of Guns N' Roses who has been in the band throughout its existence. Even more surprisingly, his bank account shows he's got the money, honey. And probably your disease, too.
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