Modern History

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“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” —Thomas EdisonThere’s no denying that Thomas Edison was an incredibly intelligent man, especially when you find out that he...

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Way before Paris Hilton, there was Doris Duke. This "poor little rich girl" made headlines because of her many affairs, but most especially her tragic end.

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Over a thousand people perished when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. These are their last, heartbreaking moments on Earth.

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Lena Horne was a true triple threat, but even with her immense talent, she experienced incredibly tragedy throughout her career.

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In 1962, Gloria Grahame became the most infamous woman in Hollywood, when she married her own stepson.

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Sharon Tate’s bright future was violently stolen when the Manson family unleashed one of Hollywood’s darkest nightmares.



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