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Before There Was “Up,” There Was “Lawnchair Larry” [VIDEO]

Before There Was “Up,” There Was “Lawnchair Larry” [VIDEO]

Larry Walters, a.k.a., "Lawnchair Larry," once took a journey 16,000 feet into the air with nothing but a lawnchair and some weather balloons.
How Al Jorden Made Doris Day’s Life A Living Hell

How Al Jorden Made Doris Day’s Life A Living Hell

Doris Day was regularly beaten by her first husband, Al Jorden. When she was pregnant, he even tried to induce a miscarriage after she refused to get an abortion.
Lifeguard Eddie Aikau Saved 500 People — But No One Could Save Him

Lifeguard Eddie Aikau Saved 500 People — But No One Could Save Him

Legendary surfer and lifeguard Eddie Aikau saved hundreds of lives on the beaches of Hawaii in the 1960s and 1970s. But, in the end, he was the one who needed a rescue most of all.
The True Story Behind The Most Iconic Image Of The Civil Rights Movement

The True Story Behind The Most Iconic Image Of The Civil Rights Movement

The photo of Hazel Bryan screaming at Elizabeth Eckford is jarring enough, but the story of their subsequent reconciliation and friendship is just as fascinating.
New York Man Who Killed 10 – Including 8 Children – Released From Prison

New York Man Who Killed 10 – Including 8 Children – Released From Prison

The children were between the ages of four and 14.
From Bandit Queen To Parliament  – The Incredible Journey of Phoolan Devi

From Bandit Queen To Parliament – The Incredible Journey of Phoolan Devi

Phoolan Devi escaped an abusive arranged marriage and embarked on a life of crime, intent on getting revenge on those who had hurt her.
Pumapunku, The Ancient Ruins Where The Inca Believed The World Began

Pumapunku, The Ancient Ruins Where The Inca Believed The World Began

The ruins of Pumapunku so impressed the Inca that they believed it was the place where the gods created the world.
How Romulus And Remus Founded Rome – Or So The Legend Says

How Romulus And Remus Founded Rome – Or So The Legend Says

The legend behind the founding of Rome seemed too far-fetched to be true, but there may just be some archeological evidence that suggests otherwise.
The LAPD Couldn’t Find Her Son – And Tried To Send Her Home With A Replacement

The LAPD Couldn’t Find Her Son – And Tried To Send Her Home With A Replacement

Christine Collins spent 36 years searching for her son Walter after his mysterious disappearance.
Kathrine Switzer, The First Woman To Run The Boston Marathon, Was Almost Kicked Out For Her Gender

Kathrine Switzer, The First Woman To Run The Boston Marathon, Was Almost Kicked Out For Her Gender

Kathrine Switzer made history when she entered the Boston Marathon in 1974, as the first woman ever to do so. But during the race, several officials tried to stop her.