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  • Dua Lipa stands by Elton John
    William Fischer

    The Meaning Behind Elton John's Cold Heart

    "The Lockdown Sessions" was released on October 22, 2021, and it was preceded by its lead single, "Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)." Here's what it means.
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  • Hiker looks over Canyonlands National Park
    William Fischer

    Why This National Park Trail In Utah Is So Dangerous For Novice Hikers

    Though beautiful, some of the U.S. terrain is not particularly easy to traverse. Here's why this national park trail in Utah is so dangerous for novice hikers.
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  • Snowball Earth floating in space
    Richard Milner

    What Researchers Think Snowball Earth Was Really Like

    About 717 to 661 million years ago Earth entered the "Sturtian Snowball Earth event." Recent studies have shed light on what this time was really like.
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  • Horn rests on prayer book
    William Fischer

    Why Yom Kippur Is So Important In The Jewish Faith

    The High Holy Days, or the Ten Days of Awe, start with Rosh Hashana, also called the Day of Judgement. So why is Yom Kippur considered to be so important?
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  • Sinead O'Connor performing holding microphone
    Andrew Amelinckx

    What's Come Out About Sinéad O'Connor Since Her Death

    Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor died on July 26, 2023. Details about her passing have been scant, but here's what we know about it so far.
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  • Loaded truck on scale
    Richard Milner

    The Real Reason Trucks Have To Stop For Weight Checks

    Ever wondered why trucks have to stop and get weighed on their travels? There are two particular reasons for this practice - here's what they are.
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  • Franklin Roosevelt drives his dog
    William Fischer

    History Of The Transatlantic Accent Explained

    You've probably heard the transatlantic accent without even realizing it - and you might not know that unlike other accents, its origins were intentional.
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  • hand reaching for toilet roll
    Alice Bennett

    Why Is Travelers' Diarrhea Called Montezuma's Revenge?

    If you've ever traveled south of the U.S. border, you might have experienced travelers' diarrhea, or Montezuma's revenge. Here's the story behind the name.
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  • Jimmy Carter smiling with book
    S. Flannagan

    What You Didn't Know About Jimmy Carter's Literary Career

    Though he had a tough time in office, Jimmy Carter is one of the most well-liked presidents in American history. He also had a long literary career.
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  • Prosthetic limb including elbow
    Richard Milner

    The Disorder That Drives People To Sever Their Own Limbs

    First documented in print in 1785, there's a rare disorder that drives people to sever their own limbs. Here's the complicated history behind it.
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  • Crime scene caution tape
    William Kennedy

    The Disturbing Crimes Of Cop-Turned-Serial Killer Anthony Sully

    Anthony Sully was a police officer before he fell into a life of substance abuse and murder. Here are the details of the disturbing California Bay Area case.
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  • Man with dreadlocks smiling on beach
    S. Flannagan

    Why Dreadlocks Are So Important To Rastafarians

    Though all people who have dreadlocks are not Rastafarian, all Rastas have dreads. Here's why the hairstyle is an integral part of the religion.
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  • Drunk men in Oktoberfest beer tent
    S. Flannagan

    Why Oktoberfest Leaves Many With Alcohol Poisoning

    Large quantities of Bavarian beer are synonymous with Oktoberfest, so it's not surprising the event leaves many with alcohol poisoning. Here are the numbers.
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  • James Brown performing onstage
    Mike Floorwalker

    20 Of The Most Sampled Songs Of All Time

    The rise of rap in the early '80s coincided with a new piece of hardware: the sampler. Here is the musical motherlode - the most sampled songs of all time.
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  • The golden orb
    William Kennedy

    Theories About What The Golden Orb Found At The Bottom Of The Ocean Might Be

    On August 30, 2023, the Okeanos Explorer found a strange golden orb at the bottom of the ocean. Here are some of the theories about its origins.
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  • Man in anguish with hand on forehead
    William Fischer

    Tragic Reasons Why People Fell From The World Trade Center On 9/11

    That many people fell from the highest floors of the World Trade Center on 9/11 are deeply unsettling. This is the likely reason they fell from the building.
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  • Beer glasses toasting at Oktoberfest
    S. Flannagan

    Why Does Oktoberfest Happen In September?

    Germany's Oktoberfest is more than 200 years old and draws 6 million people annually, but the name is misleading. Most of the festival happens in September.
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  • Giant mob of concert-goers
    Richard Milner

    The Extinction Event That Once Reduced Humanity To 1,300 People

    Thanks to genetic sequencing, scientists now say there was a population "bottleneck," or extinction event that once reduced humanity to 1,300 people.
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  • Diana Armstrong posing with fingernails
    Richard Milner

    The Sad Reason This Guinness Record Holder Grew Her Nails Out For Over 20 Years

    For over 20 years, one woman grew out her nails and refused to cut them, earning her a Guinness World Record. Here's the sad reason behind her decision.
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  • palms California storm hilary
    Alice Bennett

    The Real Reason Hurricanes Are Rare In California

    California has only ever been hit by one real hurricane. So why is it so rare to see them in the Golden State? There are a few different reasons.
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  • jesus christ good shepherd lamb
    Richard Milner

    Who Is Panthera, Roman Soldier And Supposed Biological Father Of Jesus?

    Some people believe that Roman soldier Panthera is the biological father of Jesus. It's certaintly a controversial opinion, and it has a complicated history.
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  • villa palm trees little Saint James
    Alice Bennett

    Whatever Happened To Epstein's Island?

    Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died in prison before he could face trial for sex trafficking charges. What happened to his island?
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  • Waterbed ad
    William Kennedy

    Whatever Happened To Waterbeds?

    Ever heard of a bed filled with Jell-O? If modern waterbed inventor Charles Hall's initial idea worked out, then you might have.
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  • 45 rpm record of "Louie Louie"
    Andrew Amelinckx

    The FBI Records On The Song Louie, Louie Explained

    After the Kingsmen's "Louie Louie" hit the airwaves in 1963, the FBI got involved and began an investigation that lasted over two years. Here's the story.
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  • Francis Bacon standing by paintings
    S. Flannagan

    The Distressing 1971 Death Of Francis Bacon's Lover

    Irish artist Francis Bacon was known for his compelling imagery often portraying the human form. Some of that was inspired by his lover, who died in 1971.
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  • rollercoaster blue sky
    Andrew Amelinckx

    These Are America's Most Terrifying Rollercoasters

    Rollercoasters are not for everyone. But if you're a thrillseeker, you might be interested in knowing the most terrifying ones America has to offer.
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  • building on fire
    Alice Bennett

    The Unsolved 1997 Murder Of Denise Johnson

    The 1997 Denise Johnson cold case murder was reopened after the work of the investigative reporter behind the "CounterClock" podcast. Here's the story.
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