What It Means When You See SS On A Ship
The letters SS are such a part of the lexicon that we tend to associate it with any shipping vessel, but here's what it means when you see SS on a ship.
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The Common Body Feature That May Increase Your Chances Of Getting Flagged By TSA
The next time you're catching a flight, keep in mind that there's one common body feature that may increase your chances of getting flagged by the TSA.
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The Bizarre Thing That's Illegal For Performers To Do In Miami, Florida
There are plenty of bizarre American laws, and in Miami, Florida, there's one in particular that prohibits performers from doing something you wouldn't expect.
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The 6 Absolute Worst Fighter Planes That Existed During WWII
World War II saw huge technological advancements in aviation, but not all of the inventions succeeded. Some of the fighter planes, in particular, were failures.
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18 Worst Time Periods You'd Never Survive In
Modern times are tough, but not as tough as they've been in the past. Be grateful you weren't born during one of these tough-to-survive times in history.
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What It Means When A Priest Swings Incense Around A Casket
If you've ever been to a Christian funeral, you've probably noticed that the priest swings incense around the casket. And there's a reason for that.
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What Do Four Stars On An Army Uniform Mean?
Whether you know people in the military or have watched a movie or TV show covering it, you might have wondered what the four stars on a U.S. Army uniform mean.
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What The Final Year Of MLK Jr.'s Life Was Like
The impact of Martin Luther King Jr. on the history of the United States and the world beyond is undeniable, but the final year of his life was not easy.
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5 Rare Weapons Discovered In Unlikely Places
We've seen plenty of amazing historical discoveries over the years, and when it comes to rare weapons, some have been unearthed in some pretty unlikely places.
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What The Final Year Of Hitler's Life Was Really Like
The final year of Adolf Hitler's life was a turbulent one. Through the years, we have learned more about the fateful days that led to his defeat.
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Famous People Who Actually Served In The Vietnam War
Millions of young Americans served in the armed forces during the Vietnam War. For some, those experiences became the foundation for highly visible careers.
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Things That Came Out About Lee Harvey Oswald After He Died
The mystery behind Lee Harvey Oswald's motives for assassinating JFK has lingered for decades, and new details have continued to emerge long after his death.
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The 7 Most Painful Diseases To Die From
Death is inevitable, but not all death is painless. When it comes to disease, in particular, some are far more painful to die from than others.
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The Year Stephen Hawking Predicted The World Would End
Like many before him, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking predicted the world would end, but he had some pretty specific reasons for his beliefs.
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The Hidden Truth About The Most Inbred Family In The United States
Inbreeding isn't as common as it used to be, but it still exists in some parts of the world, and even in the United States. And one family is the most inbred.
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The Tragedy Of JFK Explained
America's Camelot was steeped in glamour and tragedy. The death of John F. Kennedy sent a nation reeling, but his assassination was just part of the story.
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The Reason Some Semi-Trucks Have Spiked Wheels
If you've ever been on the road, whether as a driver or passenger, you might have noticed that some semi-trucks have spiked wheels.
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Mysteries About Ancient Egypt That Have Been Solved
Ancient Egypt was quite a fascinating time, and it is still studied heavily today. While many mysteries about the era remain, a lot of them have been solved.
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What The Final Year Of Stephen Hawking's Life Was Like
Legendary physicist Stephen Hawking was still doing groundbreaking work in the weeks leading up to his death. Here's what the last year of his life was like.
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11 Most Chilling End Of The World Predictions Famous People Had
End of the world predictions are nothing new. In fact, there have been many over the years, and some came from famous people you wouldn't expect.
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Why The Crucifixion Of Jesus Was Worse Than You Thought
Jesus is believed to have been crucified in the spring of A.D. 30 or A.D. 33, and his death was probably even more gruesome than you thought.
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The Most Painful Ways To Die Throughout History
When it comes to fears, death is probably at the top of the list for most of us. But even higher is a painful death, and there have been many over the years.
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Here's What It Means When A Biker Points Down With 2 Fingers
It makes sense that bikers have a lot of hand signals to use while they ride motorcycles. Here's what it means when they point down with two fingers.
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The Hidden Truth Of The Dodo Bird
The dodo was a flightless bird from the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, and over the years, it's gotten a bit of an unfair reputation.
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7 Ancient Weapons Created From Outer Space Materials
One thing modern day people have in common with the ancients is a fascination with outer space. Our ancestors even had weapons created from space materials.
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Archeologists Spent A Decade Deciphering 1 Roman Court Document. Here's What They Learned
Archeologists spent a decade deciphering one Roman court document found among the Dead Sea Scrolls, and it was eye opening. Here's what they learned.
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5 Most Painful Ways To Die In Ancient Rome
Ancient Roman society was a wonder of architecture, literature, and yes, painful ways to die. They had plenty of them.
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