Is This Why You Don't See Ashtrays In Cars Anymore?
Ashtrays in cars have become a thing of the past, but why? Cigarettes are more widely discouraged now, and car manufacturers are taking notice.
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Why Are Bloodhounds So Good At Tracking?
Bloodhounds are famous for having incredibly sensitive noses, but what's the reason behind it? Here's why bloodhounds are so good at tracking.
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The Oldest Active Missing Persons Case In America Explained
The oldest active missing persons case in America is nearly 100 years old. Here is the story of Marvin Allen Clark's disappearance explained.
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The Tragic History Of The World's Shortest Wars
From a few weeks to a couple of minutes, here’s the tragic history of the world’s shortest wars.
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Why Is 10:10 The Default Time Set On Clocks?
Clocks are typically set to 10:10 as a default, but no one really knows why. It turns out, it's because the position of the hands is aesthetically pleasing.
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The Real Reason We Use ZIP Codes
Everyone is familiar with the concept of ZIP Codes, but you may not know where they come from, or what the numbers mean. Here's the reason we use ZIP Codes.
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The Messed Up True Story Of "A Dingo Got My Baby"
If there's one thing pop culture has taught us, it's that Australians are exceptionally concerned about dingoes eating their babies. Here is the true story.
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The Untold Truth Of Smokey Bear
Smokey Bear is one of the most recognizable mascots, whose forest fire prevention campaign is wildly successful. But there's still much people don't know.
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What It Was Really Like Being A Eunuch In Imperial China
Over the 2,000-year history of Imperial China, an influential group of emasculated men became notorious for dominating the Forbidden City.
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What It Was Really Like For Native Americans Who Traveled To Europe
The stories of how Native Americans traveled from their homelands to Europe are as unique as the individuals that made these journeys.
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The Wonderland Murders Explained
July 1, 1981 will forever live in criminal history infamy. But what really happened at 8763 Wonderland Avenue? Let's take a look at the Wonderland Murders.
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The Horrifying Truth About Exorcisms
Sadly exorcisms have long bedeviled the mentally ill. Attempts to exorcise disorders deemed demons have often been awful.
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This Is When The First Winter Paralympics Were Held
Unofficially, however, the Paralympics are 12 years older. A spinal injury specialist in the UK organized athletic events for his patients.
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Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Look Has People Making A Michael Jackson Comparison
Twitter pounced on the comparison. "Loved Kendrick's homage to Michael Jackson," said one user. "His outfit was perfection."
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Fans Were Talking About Dolly Parton's Super Bowl Commercial For All The Wrong Reasons
Dolly Parton is a bonafide country music legend, beloved by generations of fans. Why did her Super Bowl commercial seem to bomb?
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens and his life story are so much more than the Berlin Olympics in 1936. This is the crazy real-life story of Jesse Owens.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Jim Jones
A mass suicide left 918 people dead. Loved ones were left to wonder why they'd followed the man at the head of it all. This is the messed up truth of Jim Jones.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Berlin Wall
Die Mauer's gruesome history stands as a stark reminder of the consequences of confining millions of people to lives of scarcity and bondage.
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The Most Surprising Early Retirements In Sports History
Wonder why any successful professional athlete would want to retire early? Here's the reasons behind the most surprising early retirements in sports history.
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The Truth About Female Gladiators In Ancient Rome
While not as common as their male counterparts, female gladiators made an impression on Romans. Here's the truth about female gladiators in ancient Rome.
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The Untold Truth Of John Locke
How did John Locke emerge from a normal English background to formulate such groundbreaking ideas, and how did they become so ingrained in the Western psyche?
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How The Nazi Ideology Ruined And Reshaped Christmas
The Nazis who had a major problem with Christmas but banning it altogether just wasn't going to work. Here's how the Nazi ideology ruined and reshaped Christmas
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Biosphere 2
Biosphere 2 was billed as an "ecological laboratory and planetary commune prototype." Did it work? Not really. Here's the crazy real-life story of Biosphere 2.
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The Incredible Life Of Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp: gambling gunslinger, lawless lawman, and the hero of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. This is the incredible life of Wyatt Earp
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The Messed Up History Of Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore is a symbol of a dark, treacherous past full of stolen land and broken treaties. This is the messed up history of Mount Rushmore.
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The Truth About The Wild West's Female Outlaws
The women of the Wild West were often just as unruly and bold and fearless as their male counterparts.Here's the truth about the Wild West's female outlaws.
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The Untold Stories Of The Jack The Ripper Suspects
Who was Jack the Ripper? Here are the untold stories of the best Jack the Ripper suspects.
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