The Most Terrifying Structural Fires In History
Structural fires often start small and spread quickly, leaving little time for escape. That scenario made these some of the most terrifying fires in history.
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Musicians Who Outraged Fans With Controversial Lyric Changes
As culture and society change, sometimes artists want to recalibrate the messages in their songs, but these popular musicians' lyric changes outraged fans.
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The Daring WWII POW Raid On Los Baños
Opened in 1943, Los Baños was one of several prisoner of war camps operated by the Japanese in the Philippines in the final year of World War II.
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If You Graduated From High School In 1970, This Rock Song Will Stir Up Major Nostalgia
Every year has its song of the summer, and this hit from 1970 is electric.
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KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley's Solo Album From 1978 Features This Hit Single
During KISS's heyday in 1978, each member released a solo album. Ace Frehley's record featured a hit that has become synonymous with the city it's about.
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Famous Cults You Had No Idea Were Still Active
Some creepy cults just refuse to die. Despite destructive and tragic collapses, they show a tenacity matched only by cockroaches in a nuclear war.
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The Radium Girls And Other Tragic Radiation Deaths
The deadly effects of radiation poisoning aren't limited to atomic warfare; radiation has killed scientists, spies, factory workers, and even children.
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Rock Stars From 1970 Who Should Still Be Famous Today
There were so many preening, magnetic, and immensely talented rock stars from 1970. Many faded from view, and some stand out as more deserving of modern fame.
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The Most Devastating Sports Accidents In History
When athletes compete, accidents and injuries are bound to occur. But some accidents are so traumatic and horrific, it's incredible the athlete survived at all.
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Times Hollywood Directors Went Too Far On Set
Directors all have their unique ways of getting the best out of their actors, but it isn't always fun. In fact, many of them end up crossing lines.
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The Most Audacious Air Raid Of WWII
Months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. answered with a daring plan to send American planes into Japanese airspace to attack Tokyo.
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The Oldest Living Actors In Hollywood Today
Hollywood can be a tough road to walk, but some scoff at retiring and are in it for the long haul. Here are some of the oldest living actors in Hollywood today.
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'70s Flop Songs That Turned Into Smash Hits
Some songs have gotten so much play, it's hard to imagine they were ever flops. These '70s songs were slow to gain traction, but they turned into smash hits.
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The Incredible Escape And Recapture Of El Chapo
El Chapo headed the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico for two long stretches, separated by a prison term, as one of the most notorious and successful criminals ever.
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Jean Harlow Experienced An Unusual Symptom Related To The Condition That Killed Her
By the time doctors figured out the cause of Jean Harlow's symptoms, it was tragically too late for the Hollywood icon.
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The Horrors Of B-17 Combat In WWII
B-17 combat during World War II required the combined might of men and machines, but enemy fire was far from the only danger on the "Flying Fortresses."
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The Brutality Of 19th-Century Prisons
Years ago, the majority of American prisons weren't built to be permanent confinement rooms as they are today. That changed after the Revolutionary War.
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After Nearly 100 Years, Archaeologists Finally Found The Missing Part Of An Ancient Egyptian Statue
In 1930, archaeologists unearthed half of a giant statue of Ramesses II, ancient Egypt's most powerful ruler, and the hunt for the top half finally paid off.
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5 Rock Songs From 1970 That Sound Even Cooler Today
In 1970, societal turmoil was rampant, but cultural shifts were reflected in the music. Five rock songs from that year resonate and sound even cooler now.
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True Crime Cases Solved By Unexpected People
When law enforcement ran out of leads, these regular folks stepped up.
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Idiot Mistakes That Changed The Course Of History
Sometimes our idiot mistakes have awful consequences. Just be glad your idiotic mistakes didn't cause problems that altered the course of world history.
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The Top 5 Scariest Halloween Urban Legends In U.S. States
Halloween is a 2,000-year-old holiday that has been tied to supernatural events since its inception, spawning many spooky myths and stories.
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You Can See St. Francis Of Assisi's Remains In 2026 (And It Only Took 800 Years)
Since 1226, the remains of Saint Francis of Assisi have been treated as a holy relic but hidden from view. For a period in 2026, they'll be on public display.
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Rock Legends Who Ended Their Careers Over Health Problems
Whether it came after decades of hard rock n' roll living or the medical ailments that afflict us all, poor health has been the undoing of these rock legends.
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Nancy Wake: WWII's Most Wanted Resistance Fighter
Underground resistance fighters helped win World War II, and the most wanted resistant fighter was known as The White Mouse. Her real name was Nancy Wake.
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Celebrities Whose Prison Lives Were Worse Than You Thought
Prison is notoriously tough, with awful conditions and violence in abundance, and this was the life these formerly coddled celebrities faced for their crimes.
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Historical Figures You May Not Know Were Missing Body Parts
Many have earned a place in history through key roles in wars, exploration, and other dangerous pursuits, but not all are remembered for what they left behind.
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The Horrific WWII Plane Crash That Shook New York City
Just after World War II ended, New Yorkers were shocked when a military plane crashed into the Empire State Building. Here's how the tragic accident happened.
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Tragic Life Details Of Widowed First Ladies
For first ladies such as Jacqueline Kennedy and Mary Todd Lincoln, being widowed by an assassin's bullet was just one in a long line of tragedies.
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The World's Creepiest Lakes You've Never Heard Of Before
Lakes can be fun and offer serenity, but some of the world’s creepiest lakes are laden with toxic gases, inhospitable water, and even mummies and corpses.
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