The Worst Animal Evolutions In History
Evolution works in interesting ways. And it often happens through natural selection, which is responsible for both impressive and terrible developments.
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How Did December Get Its Name?
We humans like to track the passage of time. We use various timepieces as well as possibly a printed display of the year. Which brings us to December.
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What Happened To Shrinky Dinks?
There are few toys that instantly evoke an afternoon of '70s and '80s arts and crafts as much as the iconic and beloved Shrinky Dinks.
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Are Chai And Tea The Same Thing?
Perhaps in the United States, coffee in all its various forms reigns supreme, but a huge portion of the world prefers a cup of tea, second only to water.
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Who Invented The High Heel?
Clothing, from hats to footwear and everything in between, is often a compromise between fashion and practicality. One example would be high heels.
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Why Viagra Was Invented
Viagra is one of the biggest game changers ever for men struggling in bed, but it wasn't invented to treat erectile dysfunction. Here's why Viagra was invented.
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11 Biggest Food Recalls In History
Bacteria like E.coli and salmonella lurking in contaminated food can be downright deadly, and companies have had to recall their products due to illness.
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What Happened To Easy-Bake Ovens?
The Easy-Bake Oven is still a thing, and you can purchase one to this day, although it bears little resemblance to the original machines of the 1960s.
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The Strange History Of Human Exoskeletons Explained
We've all heard the advice to "work smarter, not harder." (Though sometimes it's hard to work smart.) Science is doing just that: easing physical tasks.
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What Happened To Betamax Tapes?
Here's a closer look at what happened to Betamax tapes, as well as the VCRs that supported them.
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The Alleged Haunted History Of Loretta Lynn's Home
Country legend Loretta Lynn has numerous hit songs to her name, but one thing she has few other musicians can claim is an allegedly haunted house.
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Inside Vladimir Putin And Kim Jong-Un's Relationship
Vladimir Putin of Russia and Kim Jong-Un of North Korea have some things in common: a shared border, a history with communism. Is there more to the story?
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How Many Pets Did George Washington Have?
From Richard Nixon's dog Checkers to Joe Biden's German shepherd Commander, presidential pets are a long-standing tradition. So what about George Washington?
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The Strangest Theories About The Invention Of Blow Up Dolls
The idea of a lifelike, albeit inanimate, object being designed and utilized for sexual gratification isn't exactly a new thought. What about blow up dolls?
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The Surprising Way Socialite Sandra West Was Buried
Sandra West, a socialite in San Antonio in the1960s, was buried in a peculiar fashion by being laid to rest in the front seat of her beloved blue Ferrari.
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The Surprising History Of What Ended Up Happening To Clark Gable's Best Actor Oscar
It is often assumed that the Oscars remain with the actors themselves for the rest of their lives. But the truth is, that hasn't always been the case.
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How Volodymyr Zelenskyy Made History As President Of Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, was thrust into the harsh, tragic spotlight of world history when his country was invaded by the Russian military.
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The Real Meaning Behind Amazon's Brand Name
Jeff Bezos' Amazon is the biggest online marketplace in the world. However, this behemoth had many name changes in the early days before arriving at Amazon.
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The KGB Was More Messed Up Than You Thought
The KGB is an acronym most people associate with dark alley espionage, heavy Russian accents, and Vladimir Putin. But do those stories have any merit?
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How Did August Get Its Name?
We all know August as one of our favorite summery months, but how did it get its name? It actually dates back to Ancient Rome and the reign of Emperor Augustus.
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Why Is I Always Capitalized?
If you don't grow up speaking them, some languages and their unique characteristics can seem odd when first encountered. English has more than its share.
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What Is A Burial Tree?
Many people associate death with being buried underground or cremated but some cultures have been known to place their dead in what is called a burial tree.
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What Is The Difference Between Immigrate And Emigrate?
"Immigrate" and "emigrate" might sound very similar, but they actually mean quite different things. Here's the difference between "immigrate" and "emigrate."
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The Long History Of Yale's Mascot, Handsome Dan, Explained
Lots of schools have animals as a mascot. It turns out that Yale's mascot, a bulldog named Handsome Dan, has roots extending well into the 19th century.
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The History Of The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond
Elizabeth Taylor was a critically acclaimed film actress who was also known for her lavish lifestyle -- numerous husbands, as well as numerous jewels.
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The Mystery Behind NASCAR Driver L.W. Wright
In 1982 one mysterious man managed to talk his way onto the starting grid at one of NASCAR's most famous and fastest tracks, the Talladega Superspeedway.
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The Real Reason We Say Goodbye
The word "goodbye" has become a common part of our everyday vocabulary, but why do we say it and where does it come from? This is the reason we say goodbye.
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