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When Bob Marley and Johnny Nash Played a School in Peckham Together.
By the early 1970s, Johnny Nash was a rising star, particularly in the UK, where his smooth reggae-influenced hit “I Can See Clearly Now”...
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The Valid Reason Why Van Halen Asked For a Bowl of M&Ms With All The Brown Ones Removed Backstage
During their 1982 tour, Van Halen made a unique request in their tour riders: a bowl of M&M's, but with all the brown ones taken out, to...
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John Lennon's 'Lost Weekend' That Lasted 18 Months
In the summer of 1973, John Lennon and Yoko Ono's marriage faced turmoil. Ono proposed an unconventional solution: Lennon should engage...
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When Jimi Hendrix Got Kicked out of the Army for Masturbating on Duty
In 1961, Jimi Hendrix faced a big decision following a legal entanglement related to his involvement with stolen vehicles: either two...
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John Lennon's Last Words To Paul Were 'Think Of Me Every Now And Then, Old Friend'
In 1981 Paul McCartney flew to Monteserrat, where Beatles producer George Martin had installed a state-of-the-art studio, to begin work...
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The London Park Dedicated To Everyday Heroes Who Died Saving Others • Postman’s Park
Tucked a stones throw away from the museum of London is Postman’s Park, one of the few gardens you can find in the old City of London. In...
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Joe Arridy: The Mentally Disabled Man Executed For A Grisly Murder He Didn’t Commit
Joe Arridy didn't request a final meal, and it's doubtful he comprehended the notion. At just 23 years old, he possessed an IQ of 46. As...
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Carlos the Jackal: An Examination of the Life and Crimes of Ilich Ramírez Sánchez
Early Life and Ideological Foundations Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, more widely recognised as Carlos the Jackal, was born on October 12, 1949,...
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When “Mona Lisa” Was Stolen In 1911 And The Police Questioned Picasso
The Mona Lisa, or La Gioconda , is arguably “the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most...
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The Traditional German Sword Fighting Art Called Mensur
Academic fencing, also known as Mensur, is a traditional form of fencing practiced by student establishments in several European...
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How You Could Buy Perfume In 1925 -L’Orange Variée" by Les Parfums de Marcy
This is a gorgeous example of French presentation from the 1920s, the fragrance "L’Orange Variée" by Les Parfums de Marcy is presented in...
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The Victorian Photographic Society That Tried To Preserve ‘Old London’
Alfred Marks was not just a photographer; he was a visionary. Born in the mid-19th century, Marks witnessed the dramatic changes that...
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The Beautiful Lifelong Bromance Between Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve
The two longtime pals met in 1973 as Juilliard students and were best friends up until Reeve's death in 2004. In his autobiography 'Still...
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Keith Richards Singing Rolling Stones’ ‘Wild Horses’ & ‘Gimme Shelter’
The Rolling Stones have earned renown as one of the most captivating live acts in history. Their vitality defies their years, and their...
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The 1908 London Olympics, When Runners Drank Champagne as an Energy Drink
On June 24, 1908, history was made with the London Olympic Marathon, held amidst scorching heat on a newly resurfaced, unforgivingly hard...
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Remembering Zitkála-Šá: Champion of Native American Rights and Culture
Zitkála-Šá, born on February 22, 1876, emerged into the world on the Yankton Indian Reservation. Her upbringing unfolded amidst the...
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Last Survivor of Transatlantic Slave Trade – The Life of Matilda McCrear
Matilda McCrear's story has emerged from a shadowy chapter of history thanks to the efforts of Dr. Hannah Durkin from Newcastle...
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The Man Who Would Be King: Carl Petterson's Journey to Tabar Island And Its Throne
Throughout history, there exist tales of improbable destinies and unexpected turns of fate. One such story unfolds in the remote reaches...
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Behind the Scenes Chaos: The Impossible Filming of Apocalypse Now
If you could encapsulate madness in a film, Apocalypse Now would undoubtedly be the crown jewel of cinematic insanity. The filming...
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The Fatal Relationship Between Marvin Gaye and his Disturbed Father
Marvin Gaye's illustrious career spanned over 25 years, from his early days in Motown to his transformation into a socially-conscious...
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Bessie Coleman the first African American, and the first Native American woman pilot
In the relatively short time humans have been flying, the illustrious name of Bessie Coleman looms large, her legacy a testament to...
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Albert Göring's Efforts to Save Jews During the Holocaust While His Maniac Brother Was Doing The Opposite.
If one of your siblings were to align themselves with a deadly political force, it could lead to a profound rift within your family. A...
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The Occupation of Alcatraz by Native Americans (1969-1971): A Turning Point in Indigenous Activism
The occupation of Alcatraz Island by Native American activists from 1969 to 1971 marked a significant turning point in the modern...
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In 1908, Racers Attempted To Drive From New York to Paris In The Dead Of Winter. It Got Complicated.
In the annals of automotive history, the 1908 New York to Paris car race stands as a testament to human ingenuity, endurance, and a bit...
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