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How Samuel Adams and a Key War Victory Created the First National Thanksgiving Day

The founding father helped declare a precursor to the official holiday we celebrate today.

By Tyler Piccotti

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‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo Caught Her Big Break on Broadway. She Almost Never Made It There.

The British-born actor garnered acclaim in The Color Purple stage musical, but only after a fateful plane ride.

By Tyler Piccotti

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The Beauty Pageant that Launched Megan Moroney's Country Career

By Catherine Caruso

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Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Euphoria’ Role Almost Didn’t Happen

By Catherine Caruso

Escape artist Harry Houdini died on Halloween. The exact cause of his death remains unknown.

Was Harry Houdini’s Death Really an Accident?

By Tyler Piccotti

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Bruce Springsteen’s Mother Lent Him a Helping Hand

By Tyler Piccotti

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How Charles Schulz Gave 'Peanuts’ Its Name

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The Truth About Christopher Columbus's Expedition

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Inside Ed Gein's Lasting Onscreen Legacy

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Red Cross Founder Clara Barton Started Career As A Teacher

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The Rockin’ Origins of Stephen King’s Pen Name

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This Fellow Brit Inspired Owen Cooper to Act

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The Low Point of Travis Kelce’s Football Career

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Sabrina Carpenter Started on the Disney Channel

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Dolly Parton's “Jolene” Inspiration

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Walt Disney’s Connection to Smokey Bear

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Jamie Lee Curtis’ Relationship with Father Tony

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How Pedro Pascal Escaped a Dictatorship

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