The State With The Most Civil War Battles In History
U.S. Civil War battles and skirmishes took place in several states, but one of the original 13 colonies became the state where the most battles occurred.
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Chilling Human-AI Chatbot Interactions That Went Horribly Wrong
From divorces to hospitalizations and even death, there are a growing number of stories of human-AI chatbot interactions that have gone sideways.
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Musicians Who Claimed Spine-Chilling Paranormal Encounters
Musicians collect a lot of wild stories, but stars like Adele and Kendrick Lamar have claimed paranormal encounters from haunted homes to ghostly visits.
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Robert Shaw Was Actually Drunk While Filming This Movie
Robert Shaw played the sea-faring Quint in Stephen Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster film, but Shaw was so drunk during one pivotal scene they had to reshoot it.
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Musician Funerals Overshadowed By Controversy
Iconic musicians' often deal with controversy during their lives since they are in the public eye. Unfortunately, it can even spill over to their funerals.
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How The Entirety Of Russia Once Ran Out Of Vodka In Less Than 24 Hours
When Russia ran out of vodka in less than 24 hours, it must have been the banger to end all bangers, but there was every reason to celebrate. Here's the story.
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What Are Those Skirts Roman Soldiers Wore
If you've watched any of the "Gladiator" movies, you've seen those little skirts worn by Roman soldiers, like Pedro Pascal or Russell Crowe's characters.
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Here's What Happened To Adam And Eve's Bodies, According To Jewish Belief
The story of Adam and Eve is important to all of the Abrahamic religions, though there are some differences, including where Jewish belief places their bodies.
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Kelly Osbourne's Recent Denial Of The Ozzy Death Rumors Is Chilling Now
Following the news of Ozzy Osbourne's death, fans are recalling his daughter Kelly's comments about his health and making eerie observations about the timing.
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The Times Thieves Actually Stole A Pope's Blood
It probably sounds strange (and a little morbid), but over the years, thieves have tried to steal one particular pope's blood on multiple occasions.
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The Moment That Destroyed One-Hit Wonder Aqua's Career
In 1997, Aqua was riding high on the success of its song "Barbie Girl," with its music video on heavy rotation on MTV. And then everything changed.
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The Oldest Person Alive In 2025 Could Reach Another Milestone Soon
The oldest person alive hails from across the sea, and they're fast approaching another milestone that will continue to solidify their place in history.
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The Wild Death Rumors About Ozzy Osbourne That His Daughter Shut Down
Ozzy Osbourne's health issues are no secret, which has led to rumors of his impending death that his daughter, Sharon, has had to publicly shut down.
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Florida Holds The Claim For One Of The Most Dangerous American Cities
Florida is known for lots of things — sunny weather, alligators, the Florida Man meme. But it also has one of America's most dangerous cities.
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Here's How Stephen Hawking Was Able To Talk Using AI
For the majority of his life, Stephen Hawking lived with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease, and he was able to talk thanks to AI.
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Here's Who Inherited Gregg Allman's Money After He Died
Gregg Allman, the legendary co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, spent his final days visiting with his children, close friends, and wife.
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The Meaning Behind Alice In Chains' Band Name
Alice in Chains started out as Glam Rock, but evolved as part of the Seattle Grunge sound that came out of the early '90s. Here's the meaning behind their name.
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Indiana's Original Capital Actually Wasn't Indianapolis
Indiana's most populated city is also its capital, but Indianapolis wasn't the original capital. There were two others as the Hoosier State evolved.
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What's The Meaning Behind Trooping The Colour?
Trooping the Colour (aka the King's Birthday Parade) has been a British tradition for over 260 years, and there's a pretty specific meaning behind it all.
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The Unusual World Record Held By Weezer
Over the years, rock band Weezer's unique brand of music has been called "nerd rock" and "geek rock," and they also hold an unusual world record.
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The Meaning Of Pennsylvania's State Flag Explained
Pennsylvania is one of the 13 original colonies and it has a lot of historical importance, but it didn't have a state flag until 1907. Here's an explainer.
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Billy Joel Holds A Staggering Concert Record For New York City
Singer-songwriter Billy Joel's long, impressive career spans 13 studio albums, and he also holds a staggering concert record for New York City.
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What Is The World's Fastest Missile?
The world's fastest missile can travel 27 times the speed of sound, is maneuverable, and can carry a nuclear bomb, but it doesn't belong to the U.S.
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How The Who Ended Up With The Record For The Shortest Concert Ever
The Who was known for their wild and violent live shows, and they once ended a performance after 13 seconds — but probably not for the reason you think.
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The Origin Of Queen's Band Name Explained
In the early 1970s, the name "Queen" was a little unusual, even risky, for a burgeoning rock band, but it worked. Here's the origin of the iconic band name.
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The Origin Behind The Term 86'd Is More Complicated Than You Think
You might have heard the term "86'd" used to describe removing someone from an establishment — or even killing someone. And its origins are pretty murky.
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How KISS Set 2 World Records With 1 Show
KISS is known for being over the top in their live shows, but in 2020 they outdid themselves during a concert in Dubai by setting two world records.
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