The Mystery Surrounding Jesus' Birth Date
Jesus' birthday is celebrated on December 25, but his birthday might have actually been on a completely different date. Here's when Jesus may have been born.
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What Elizabeth Taylor's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like According To This NCIS Star
"The Elizabeth Taylor who's famous, the one on film, really has no depth or meaning to me. She's a totally superficial working thing, a commodity."
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This Is The First President To Die At The White House
The death of a president while in office is always a national tragedy. The event becomes even more poignant when death occurs early in the president's term.
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The Biggest Scandals To Hit Moonshiners
"Reality TV" is undeniably TV -- it's the reality part that's sometimes called into question. Lots of series have been scrutinized, including "Moonshiners."
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What Happened To The Former Cast Of Gold Rush?
What are the "Gold Rush" miners up to today, and have they left the adventurous life behind? Here's how the biggest stars from previous seasons are doing.
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The Mythology Behind The Leo Constellation Explained
The most well-known mythological origin for the constellation comes from the Greek story of Heracles, later known to the Romans as Hercules.
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The Mythology Behind The Taurus Constellation Explained
Over the shoulder of the hunter Orion, the bull Taurus is visible along the ecliptic in winter and spring, and there are many myths associated with Taurus.
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The Mythology Behind The Sagittarius Constellation Explained
People born under the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius, from November 22 to December 21, are said to be magnetic, passionate, adventurous, and intense.
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The Mythology Behind The Scorpio Constellation Explained
Scorpio, also known as Scorpius when the zodiac symbol is referred to as its constellation, lies on the ecliptic between Libra and Sagittarius.
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The Real Reason We Give Red Roses On Valentine's Day
Roses, everyone knows, are a symbol of love. But why roses in particular? Surely, any gift of flowers is romantic, right?
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The Real Reason Viruses Mutate
As viruses spread, they mutate. While most adaptations are small and insignificant, some may make viruses more deadly, more transmissible, or more evasive.
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The Tragic Death Pact Of The Rudolf, Crown Prince Of Austria And His Mistress Explained
Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria, had a tragic death pact with his mistress Maris Vetsera. Here's the controversial murder-suicide pact explained.
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Why Bono Is Now 'Embarrassed' By U2
Bono is the face of the band U2, and one of the most recognizable artists on the planet, but he actually dislikes the name of his band. Here's why.
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Whatever Happened To USA Snowboarding Star Jamie Anderson?
Jamie Anderson is one of the world's top snowboarders, with the most gold medals of any female snowboarder. Here's what she's up to ahead of the 2022 Olympics.
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What's The Difference Between The Bible And The Torah?
People often conflate the Bible and Torah, but in fact, they're two quite distinct bodies of work. Each is significant in its own right.
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This University Of Pennsylvania Ritual Is One Of The Weirdest College Traditions
The University of Pennsylvania has one of the strangest college football rituals in the country, involving throwing bread products onto the field.
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The Origin Of The Easter Sunrise Service
The Easter sunrise service is a staple of the Easter holiday, but what is it and why is it observed? This is the Biblical origin of the Easter sunrise service.
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What Audrey Hepburn's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Audrey Hepburn was famously demure in many of her film roles; sweet, vulnerable, charming, a magnificent smile. What was she like after the cameras stopped?
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What Happened To Johnny Cash's Children?
Johnny Cash is one of the most famous country music artists of all time, but his children also entered show business. Here's what happened to Cash's children.
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Whatever Happened To USA Figure Skating Star Scott Hamilton?
But his career isn't the only thing important to Scott Hamilton. His family and humanitarianism play a central part in his life.
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Do Wolves Really Howl At The Moon?`
The iconic image of wolves howling at the moon may have inspired werewolf lore and a popular t-shirt, but is it based in reality?
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Great People Of History Who Died On The Toilet
Here are some of the figures of history who met nature's cruelest end. Don't titter too loudly — you never know if the same fate may befall you.
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How Thanksgiving Turkey Trots Became So Popular
Working up an appetite at your area's local turkey trot and then treating yourself to a second serving of mashed potatoes at the Thanksgiving table? We get it.
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Weirdest Laws In New Jersey
From Sussex to Cape May, New Jersey is a notoriously weird state. The home of UFO sightings, worm tornadoes, and the Jersey Devil also has some bizarre laws.
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The Coppola Family Tree Explained
It seems like every Hollywood movie over the last 60 years has some Coppola family involvement. The family reached its Hollywood heights with Francis Ford.
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The Truth Behind The Exorcism Of Roland Doe, Inspiration For The Exorcist
Catholicism has been engaged in exorcisms for centuries. Among the countless exorcisms, few stick out as much as Roland Doe's -- which inspired The Exorcist.
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The Real Reason Shaun White Wants The 2022 Olympics To Be His Last
The 2022 Games in Beijing might be the last time snowboarding legend Shaun White competes in a Winter Olympics. The 35-year-old snowboarder explained why.
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