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Kathy Benjamin

Events From 1986 That Changed Lives Forever

1986 saw regime shifts, a nuclear meltdown, a space shuttle explosion, successful surrogacy, Oprah going national, and other events that forever changed us. Continue reading... View more
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Richard Milner

Dolly Parton's Best Covers Of '70s Rock Songs

Dolly Parton may be a country legend, but her catalog includes covers of iconic 1970s rock songs made famous by Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, and more. Continue reading... View more
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Brent Furdyk

The Tragic Real Life Story Of Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert has spent decades brightening people's faces, but there's a dark root behind that - a tragic story behind the much-loved funnyman. Continue reading... View more
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Steven Luna

Stevie Nicks Actually Loathed This 1979 Fleetwood Mac Album Title

While Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac are legends in rock, the band did not always agree, including about the title of this album the group released in 1979. Continue reading... View more
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Brian Boone

Popular Things From The 1960s That Are Totally Banned Today

There are lots of retro elements born in the 1960s that retain their charm today, but there are also plenty of pastimes that haven't aged well at all. Continue reading... View more
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Brian Boone

We Think The Worst Song Of The '70s Is This Stomach-Turning Tune, And Reddit Agrees

The 1970s produced as much dross as it did great music, but along with Redditors, we have a case for one very misogynistic tune being the worst of the lot. Continue reading... View more
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Chris Turner-Neal

Why Fighting On WWII's Pacific Front Was Worse Than You Thought

War is hell, no matter where it's fought, but the Pacific Front of WWII came with the added horrors of tropical disease, malnutrition, shark attacks, and worse. Continue reading... View more
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S. Flannagan

'70s Rock Songs That Only Became Popular Decades Later

From folk-rock and new wave deep cuts to a goth standard and an Elton John anthem, these classic tracks took years -- or sometimes decades -- to get their due. Continue reading... View more
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Kathy Benjamin

The Most Infamous Events Of The Vietnam War

The Vietnam War was tragic for many reasons, including how convoluted it was. These infamous events further eroded the public's trust in the U.S. government. Continue reading... View more
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Brian Boone

5 Classic Rock Songs From 1975 With Famously Misheard Lyrics

From Aerosmith to Queen, 1975 was a great year for rock songs, and even today, people are belting out the most famous lyrics completely and hilariously wrong. Continue reading... View more
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S. Flannagan

Donald Trump Just Can't Beat This US President's Hollywood Record

While Donald Trump built his career on real estate and eventually Hollywood, there is still one U.S. president that has him beat in terms of movie appearances. Continue reading... View more
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Brian Boone

The 5 Best '80s Rock Albums Of All Time, According To Fans

The 1980s saw a mix of popular music genres from pop to new wave to rock. Fans say these '80s rock albums are the best from the era, and you might agree. Continue reading... View more
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Richard Milner

Rockers Who Forgot Lyrics To The Songs That Made Them Famous

From "Wonderwall" to "Karma Police," many legendary bands found fame with songs that fans eagerly memorized. However, the artists weren't always so diligent. Continue reading... View more
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Andrew Amelinckx

Why Aerial Footage From 1938 Might Be Final Clue In Solving The Amelia Earhart Plane Mystery

Newly uncovered 1938 aerial photos may contain the evidence needed to end the search for Amelia Earhart's plane and solve aviation's greatest mystery. Continue reading... View more
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Richard Milner

5 Rock Songs From The Last Decade That Changed Us Forever

Rock 'n' roll has evolved a lot since the 1950s, and it's no longer the dominant genre, but these rock songs from the last decade prove it's still impactful. Continue reading... View more
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Richard Milner

5 Unusual State Laws About Death And Burials

Classic burials are not as popular as they once were, and these states' laws around death and interment allow for some unusual and creative options. Continue reading... View more
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Chris Turner-Neal

Life During WWII Germany's Final Days Was Truly Horrific

Between advancing Allied forces with a thirst for revenge and a chronic lack of essential resources, the end of WWII was a living hell for Germans in Europe. Continue reading... View more
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Chris Turner-Neal

This Once-Disappeared '70s Horror Movie Influenced One Of Netflix's Biggest Hits Today

A 1970s film inspired by true, unthinkable crimes disappeared for two decades, but it may have influenced Netflix's hit anthology-series, "Monster." Continue reading... View more
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Richard Milner

5 Best '70s Movies You've Never Seen

The '70s was a time of transition in Hollywood, when movies became a risk-taking art form. There were tons of great films, and some fell by the wayside. Continue reading... View more
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Mikael Angelo Francisco

What It Was Like To Be Filthy Rich 100 Years Ago

The Roaring Twenties is most commonly associated with the United States - a time of liveliness, materialism, and excess. And being wealthy meant having it all. Continue reading... View more
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