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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Pays Sting $2K a Day for Sampling 'Every Breath You Take'?

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Nikki Dobrin
July 7, 2024 The figure of $2,000 originated from a 2018 episode of iHeart radio show "The Breakfast Club," i ...
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Male Ladybugs Mate with Dead Females for Hours Without Realizing It?

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Madison Dapcevich
July 4, 2024 Evolutionarily speaking, the claim doesn't make much sense.
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Anthony Bourdain Said 'Have a Drink' With People You Wouldn't Agree With?

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Nur Ibrahim
July 2, 2024 Numerous quotes have been attributed to chef and author over the years since his death.
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Elizabeth Taylor's Eyes Were Really Violet?

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Nikki Dobrin
June 30, 2024 While some have claimed Taylor did have violet eyes, others say her eyes were a striking shade o ...
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Real Pic of Mary Magdalene's Skull in French Church?

Written by:
Caroline Wazer
June 28, 2024 According to tradition, the saint’s skeleton was discovered in southern France in 1279.
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Did Elizabeth Taylor Really Have Naturally Violet-Colored Eyes?

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Nikki Dobrin
June 23, 2024 The debate surrounding the "Cleopatra" actress's striking eye color has continued on social medi ...
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Romanian Soccer Fans Chanted 'Putin' During Euro 2024 Match Against Ukraine?

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Nick Hardinges
June 18, 2024 Romania beat Ukraine 3-0 in the two teams' first game of the 2024 UEFA European Football Champio ...
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Video of Trump Waving at 'Nobody' at NASCAR Race?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
June 14, 2024 The video was taken during the former president's visit to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca ...
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Vladimir Putin Stole Super Bowl Ring from Robert Kraft?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
June 9, 2024 The New England Patriots owner urged the Russian president to return the ring in May 2024.
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Herbert Hoover Repaid Favor to Polish Pianist Who Helped Him as Student?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
May 30, 2024 "What goes around comes around," says the story, which has been shared for years.
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Video Shows Migrant Urinating on Woman in France?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
May 28, 2024 The footage was being shared by social media accounts across the globe.
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Real Video of Tiny Bugs Crawling on Instant Ramen?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
May 27, 2024 Users debated mightily whether the microscopic bugs were real and if the video was faked.
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More Than 2,000 People Were Executed to Keep Genghis Khan's Burial Site Secret?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
May 17, 2024 As the rumor goes, the first leader of the Mongol Empire was buried with an inestimable treasure.
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Charlie Chaplin Once Lost His Own Look-Alike Contest?

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Aleksandra Wrona
May 15, 2024 The rumor allegedly originated from a 1920 newspaper.
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No Proof Trump Said Hitler 'Did Some Good Things'

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 10, 2024 Viral posts claimed the former president reportedly praised the Nazi leader.
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Sex Workers Once Used 'Brothel Candles' to Time Sex with Clients?

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Anna Rascouët-Paz
April 28, 2024 Prostitutes allegedly used these candles widely in the late-19th and early-20th centuries, accor ...
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Andrew Jackson's Parrot Kicked Out of His Funeral for Swearing?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
April 26, 2024 The seventh U.S. president’s pet allegedly had a fowl mouth.
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No Proof Video Shows Biden Trying to Shake Hands with a 'Ghost' on Stage

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
April 25, 2024 The president's physical and mental abilities were under increased scrutiny leading up to the 20 ...
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Is Donald Trump Passing Gas in the Courtroom During His New York Trial?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
April 23, 2024 Jimmy Kimmel mentioned the former president's supposed flatulence on his late-night show.
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Animals Abused on Set of 1986 Movie 'The Adventures of Milo and Otis'?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
April 23, 2024 Without animation or CGI, the animals were allegedly put in danger for the benefit of the shot.
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