What Are Portugal's Ancient Stone Circles?
When we think of circles of stones -- really, really big stones -- we often think of Stonehenge in England. But there are other impressive stone circles, too.
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Does Food Go Bad In Space?
Astronauts are amazing, with years of training and study before they launch. But even astronauts have to eat. Do they have to check sell-by dates in orbit?
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What Color Were Elizabeth Taylor's Eyes?
Depending on who is asked, actress Elizabeth Taylor is remembered by many for her supposedly prominent violet eye color.
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What Does It Actually Mean To Buy A Star?
For many, the idea of buying a star and naming it after oneself or a loved one is an extremely powerful symbol. What does it actually mean to buy a star?
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This Is How Many Times The US Has Officially Declared War
War, no matter how large or small, is a brutal affair, nothing to enter lightly by any nation. The United States requires a declaration of war -- sometimes.
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How The Constitution Prevented Vladimir Putin From Running For President In 2008
Starting out his political career as a KGB agent under the Soviet Union, Vladimir Putin has certainly climbed the ranks in the new post-Cold-War world.
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The Truth About The World's Deepest Shipwreck
The world's oceans remain enormous areas of mystery -- great depths, great forces, great challenges. Part of the mystery is the fate of ships lost at sea.
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The Surprising Age Gap Between Dick Van Dyke And His Second Wife Arlene Silver
Dick Van Dyke is one of the most recognizable figures in American entertainment history. He's ageless -- and age doesn't factor into his marriage, either.
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This County In China Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places In The World
For decades, China has been dealing with a natural disaster in the western parts of the country, especially Minqin County. This has made life there dangerous.
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This Pacific Ocean Island Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places In The World
This Pacific Ocean island is a large reef formation with a surface/land area of a little over two miles. Until 1946, it had supported a population of settlers.
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The Reason Dick Van Dyke's Parents Lied About His Birthday
Numerous show business personalities have fudged their age -- usually down; less often up. Dick Van Dyke's age was fudged for him, by his parents.
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Can Death Row Inmates Be Organ Donors?
There are a number of issues that come with capital punishment, namely the ethics/optics of the government harvesting organs from prisoners.
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This Is How Australia Got Its Name
When the Dutch first discovered the continent we now call Australia, they referred to it as New Holland, but this is how Australia got its name.
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Is This Why Kid Rock And Pamela Anderson's Relationship Ended?
While perhaps not one of the most intuitive Hollywood pairings, actress Pamela Anderson and singer Kid Rock were once married from 2006 to 2007.
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This US National Park Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places On Earth
The United States has a bountiful selection of national parks, making the wonders of nature available to all. Sometimes those wonders can prove deadly.
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Bob Barker Had One Stipulation About His Cameo In Happy Gilmore
Performers usually work under contract. Some of those contracts have unique stipulations, like Bob Barker's condition for appearing in "Happy Gilmore."
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Why The CDC Was Once Called After A Party At The Playboy Mansion
One of Hugh Hefner's controversial focal points was the Playboy Mansion, a large complex that acted as the residence of both Hefner and the magazine's models.
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The Reason This Parasitic Worm Was Named After Jeff Daniels
American actor Jeff Daniels has proven himself to be a very adaptable actor, having managed to largely avoid being typecast into any particular genre.
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The Surprising Number Of Pets Abraham Lincoln Had
President Abraham Lincoln was a man known for his boundless compassion and empathy. No surprise, perhaps, that those qualities extended beyond human beings.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee
On January 16, 2022, Charles McGee died in his sleep at the age of 102. In World War II, McGee trained to fly as one of the Tuskegee Airmen.
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Inside Janet Jackson's Feud With Paris Jackson
The Jackson family has long been the subject of controversy and rumors. One feud that has lasted for over a decade has been between Paris and Janet Jackson.
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These Waters Off The Coast Of Norway Are One Of The Most Dangerous Places In The World
There's an old sailor's saying: "You can't defeat the sea. You can only hope the sea doesn't defeat you." That's especially true off the coast of Norway.
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The Mystery Of The Crown Jewels Of Ireland
Jewel theft has been the starting point of novels, films, and TV shows. A real-life jewel heist in Ireland remains unsolved, and the jewels are still missing.
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A Potato-Shaped Planet Has Been Discovered. Here's What It Means
Astronomers made a remarkable realization when they identified WASP-103b - an exoplanet approximately 1,500 light-years away - as having a "potato-like shape."
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The Sport Of Curling Is Older Than You Think
Ever since the Winter Games in 1924, curling has been an Olympic sport in which many countries have competed. Even before, curling had a substantial following.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Nazi Gold Allegedly Thrown Into Lake Toplitz
Nazi Germany was infamous for a wide range of crimes against humanity. One was widespread looting -- anything of value was commandeered and disappeared.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Mythical Sarcophagus Of Menkaure
For centuries, Egyptologists have sought out the artifacts within the Great Pyramids. One of these was the sarcophagus of the Pharaoh Menkaure.
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