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PEOPLE

Of all Leslie Hutchinson's lovers, his affair with Countess Edwina Mountbatten was the most scandalous.

PEOPLE

The LA Coroner’s office tried to stop rumors that Andy Kaufman faked his death by releasing his death certificate—but a disturbing announcement followed.

PEOPLE

Actor George Sanders seemed to have everything a man could possibly want—but tragically, in the end, he felt like he had nothing left to live for.

THINGS

Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin as a labor-saving device, but it led to a massive increase in the use of slaves.

THINGS

It's funny how history repeats itself. Every time a new invention promises to make life easier, plenty of people are convinced it'll ruin society, threaten jobs, or simply make life worse. Looking back, it's surprising just how many everyday conveniences sparked heated debates before becoming things most of us couldn't imagine living without.

PEOPLE

Debbie Gibson became one of the biggest teen pop stars of the 1980s nearly overnight—but her fame couldn't protect her from what came next.


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