Athletes Who Died In The World Cup
The World Cup is decided just once every four years. And on a few tragic occasions in World Cup action, a handful of people have died.
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The Untold Truth Of FIFA
It's easy to make a case for the beautiful game, but plenty of Americans might not be clear on the history of FIFA. Here's the untold truth of FIFA.
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The Real Reason This Buddhist Monk Set Himself On Fire
The image of Thích Quảng Đức's self-immolation may be one of the best-known photographs in history. This is the reason the Buddhist monk set himself on fire.
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What It Was Really Like To Party In Ancient Greece
Fine food, too much wine, and ridiculous games -- some things don't change even over thousands of years. Here's what it was like to party in ancient Greece.
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You May Have An Identical Twin You're Not Related To. Here's How
You could have an identical twin who you're not related to. Discover how people in different parts of the world can end up having similar facial features.
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The Untold Truth Of Yoko Ono
There's more to Yoko Ono than her marriage to John Lennon and her polarizing art. This is the untold truth of Yoko Ono.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Southern Redemption Movement
The name "Southern Redemption" isn't heard all that often, but the ideas and actions that fall under its umbrella? Those are definitely pretty well known.
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How 'Beautiful' Bobby Eaton Got His Nickname
During the early '80s, there was one tag team that would pave the way for how future tag teams would operate and become successful — The Midnight Express.
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Snails Helped Make The Phoenicians Rich. Here's How
Snails are small creatures — just a few centimeters long and at its max, maybe 12 inches. But once upon a time, they helped make the Phoenician culture wealthy.
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This Is How The Mafia Got Started
The history of the Mafia is complex and ambiguous. Here's how the Mafia got started and grew into an international force to be reckoned with.
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Here's What Happened To The Bodies Of The Most Famous Queens In History
You might know how these famous queens died, but not what happened to them in the end. Here's what happened to the bodies of the most famous queens in history.
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The Untold Truth Of The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys exemplified the classic Americana lifestyle, with Brian Wilson the brains of the group. The Hall of Famers have enjoyed a long, storied career.
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The Creepiest Myth From Every State
Local myth and legends abound around the world, and the U.S. is no exception. Here's the creepiest myth from every state.
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Respected People In The Bible Who Actually Weren't That Great
Scripture is filled with heroes who have informed the Christian faith. Yet further interpretation makes it clear they were also bad people.
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The Twelve Tribes Of Israel Explained
The ancient land of Israel is said to have been ruled by 12 tribes, but who were those tribes? Here are the Twelve Tribes of Israel explained.
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How The Eiffel Tower Slightly Grows During The Summer
It's impossible to imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower. The landmark is Europe's most-visited tourist attraction receiving seven million visitors every year.
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The Untold Truth Of Bonanza
Few westerns have endured more success, but there's a lot you may not know about "Bonanza." This is the untold truth of Bonanza.
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The Mystery Of Belize's Beautiful Great Blue Hole
Scuba divers and snorkelers all over the globe go to Belize to see the Great Blue Hole, an underwater sinkhole running 410 feet deep and spans 984 feet across.
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The Messed Up History Of Halloween
Halloween is about more than superhero costumes and abundant candy. This is the messed up history of Halloween.
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The Untold Truth Of The Miami Drug War
The Miami drug war was super violent in the 1980s. That's what you get when rival cartels war for rights to distribute their cocaine throughout the U.S.
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The Untold Truth Of Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses took hard rock to the next level, with offstage antics to match. This is the untold truth of Guns N' Roses.
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The Wild Story Of The Kentucky Meat Shower
Hail, frog, locusts ... meat? Residents of Kentucky perhaps thought a whole new plague was upon them on May 3, 1876, when chunks of meat fell from the sky.
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Hidden Secrets Of The Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan's mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, is an iconic landmark. But the Taj Mahal still has surprises. Here are the hidden secrets of the Taj Mahal.
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How Extinction Affects Everyday Life
The world could actually be losing up to 150 species every day. And their loss will have devastating effects on how humans live.
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The Crazy True Story Of Accused Spy Alger Hiss
How did Alger Hiss get ensnared by claims of espionage? Was he ever proven guilty? Here's what you should know about this public servant turned public enemy #1.
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Whatever Happened To Dido?
Dido first became famous when Eminem used the chorus from her song "Thank You" for "Stan." After a 15-year hiatus, she's returning to touring.
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The Twelve Labors Of Hercules Explained
Hercules, or Heracles, is one of the most famous figures of Greek mythology, especially for his Twelve Labors. Here are the Twelve Labors of Hercules explained.
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