Star Wars Science That Actually Exists In Real Life
Some scientists and engineers aren't content on Star Wars stuff staying fictional, and have worked to create tech that resembles what we see in the movies.
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Creation Myths From World Religions Explained
The creation myths of the world's religions provide a valuable touchstone that helps countless people get through their lives on earth. Here's some of them.
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North Korea is the geopolitical equivalent of the drunken uncle at a wedding. Here's what war with the DPRK might look like.
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Giant Prehistoric Insects That No Longer Exist
Insects haven't always been small. Here are some of the largest extinct insects to ever fly or crawl on the planet.
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Questionable Things About Bill Clinton's Presidency
President Bill Clinton is often remembered as ushering in an economic golden age. But he made some questionable decisions, from sex scandals to foreign policy.
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Here's What Happened To Joey Buttafuoco
Joey Buttafuoco made headlines when he started a relationship with Amy Fisher back in the '90s. Since then he's been in and out of the headlines and jail.
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The Risque Defense An Ancient Greek Courtesan Used To Avoid A Death Sentence
Ancient Greece is known for male philosophers like Aristotle. However, one famous female named Phyrne made it to the history books for this remarkable reason.
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Music Legend Joan Baez And Her Unexpected Connection To A Groundbreaking Invention
Songwriter Joan Baez was linked to the '60s folk revolution but also connected to a scientific discovery. Here's what you need to know about Baez and science.
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The Allman Brothers Band's Tragic Real-Life History
Between numerous deaths, drugs galore, massive infighting, and celeb marriages, the story of the Allman Brothers is so much more than their records.
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The True Origin Of The Term Jaywalker
Jaywalking is one of those things that all of us may have done at one time or another. However, the history of the term has quite a countrified origin story.
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Secret Messages We Discovered Years Later
There's something magical about getting a secret message from the past, in the most unlikely place. Here are secret messages we discovered years later.
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The Real Reason Spain Sold The Philippine Islands To The United States
The era of Spanish influence was ending, the age of US imperialism was starting. This is the real reason Spain sold the Philippine Islands to the United States.
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The Deadliest Cars Ever Made
How deadly is your car? You could be driving in one of these rolling coffins without even knowing it.
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Bible Mysteries That We've Finally Solved
The Bible is full of mysterious stuff we don't know the answers to. There are a few Bible mysteries that have finally been solved.
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Most Insane Things Built With Legos
Some people take Legos really seriously, creating crazy models that require knowledge of robotics, real-life engineering, and even the ability to bend reality.
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The Disturbing History Of Gas Baths On The U.S.-Mexico Border
In 1917, El Paso officials enacted a policy of disinfection and fumigation for Mexicans. This is the disturbing history of gas baths on the U.S.-Mexico border.
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The Worst Referee Calls In NFL History
NFL referees are hard-working individuals who get way more calls correct than people realize. When they do make a bad call, however, it's a doozy.
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The History Of The Habsburg Chin Explained
The Habsburgs are a European royal family which, through the ages, developed particular facial features. Here is the history of the "Habsburg Chin" explained.
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Why You'd Never Survive Life Exploring The New World With Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus became famous for his explorations, but if you joined him, you'd never survive life exploring the New World with Christopher Columbus.
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The Mythology Of Hermes Explained
The Greek god Hermes, known to the Romans as Mercury, is almost instantly recognizable. But what does mythology actually say about Hermes?
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What Life In Alcatraz Was Really Like
Everybody knows Alcatraz is one of the most infamous prisons in history, but this island penitentiary was actually a lot different than its legend suggests.
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The Craziest American Cowboy Stories You Never Heard In History Class
There are some really great, really crazy stories about American cowboys. Here are the craziest American cowboy stories you never heard in history class.
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How Henry Box Brown Escaped Slavery And Became An Entertainer
Henry "Box" Brown has gone down as a legendary figure of the American Anti-Slavery movement — a brave and ingenious character and a powerful campaigner.
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False Facts About World War II You Always Believed
So much of what we think we know about World War II is wrong. Here are some of the biggest myths you probably believe about World War II.
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Places On Earth We Still Haven't Explored
These virgin territories are still out there to spark your imagination and wanderlust.
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Famous Works Of Art With Messed Up Backstories
The world of art is filled with messed up stories. Here are some famous works of art with messed up backstories.
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Why Journey's Steve Perry Isn't In The Spotlight Anymore
When you think Journey, you think lead singer Steve Perry, and right now he's pretty MIA, both from the band and from public life, really. But why?
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