The Harrowing Tale Of The Slave Rebellion At Igbo Landing
The trans-Atlantic slave trade is a part of Western civilization's history that has been difficult to come to terms with. Here's a tale of rebellion.
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Gunther VI: The Millionaire German Shepherd Feasting On Gold-Flecked Steak
Media outlets have done various stories on Gunther VI: the millionaire German Shepherd feasting on gold-flecked steak, but things aren't quite what they seem.
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The Oldest Well-Preserved Brain Is Over 300 Million Years Old
Fossils are the preserved remains of dead animals and other organisms. The oldest well-preserved brain is over 300 million years old. Here's the story.
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The Tethys Sea: The Story Of The Ocean That Covered Ancient Earth
Millions of years ago, when dinosaurs still roamed the world, the was the Tethys Ocean, an ocean that existed on Earth for most of the history of life on land.
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Outdoorsman Sniper Thomas Dillon Sent A Horrifying Letter To The Mother Of One Of His Victims
Thomas Dillon was known as the Outdoorsman Sniper for killing five men. He also sent a horrifying letter to the mother of one of his victims.
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How A 120-Million-Year-Old Fossil Could Bridge The Evolutionary Gap Between Dinosaurs And Birds
Birds have always been said to be related to dinosaurs, but this 120-million-year-old fossil could help scientists bridge the gap between dinosaurs and birds.
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Thor's Well, Oregon: The Drainpipe Of The Pacific Ocean
Thor's Well, Oregon: the drainpipe of the Pacific Ocean is visible when high tide approaches. People can walk right up to it if they dare.
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Greek Mythology's Explanations For Nature
The ancient Greeks wove a rich tapestry of myths to explain the natural phenomenon happening around them. Here are Greek mythology's explanations for nature.
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The Last Of Us' Evolving Fungi Isn't So Far Fetched
The TV adaptation of the hit video game "The Last Of Us" has taken viewers by storm, but it's also made us concerned about the real fungi on which it's based.
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Animals That Have Gone Extinct In The Past Decade
Extinction doesn't just apply to the distant past, species are still declared extinct each year. Here are animals that have gone extinct in the past decade.
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Moyenne Island: The Strange Story Of The World's Smallest National Park
Moyenne Island is the world's smallest national park thanks to one man. Here is the strange story of Brendon Grisham who dedicated his life to the island.
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The Lost Oceans Of Mars
Mars is known as a desolate and dusty place, but research suggests it may have once held water. Here's the story of the lost oceans of Mars.
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Loudest Animals In The World
Anyone who shares a home with a pet knows that things can get pretty loud. But house pets hardly compare to these animals, which are the loudest in the world.
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The Environmentalist Origins Of The Phrase 'Don't Mess With Texas'
Texas is known for its various nicknames and slogans. But "Don't Mess with Texas" is perhaps the most beloved catchphrase among state natives.
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The Time Screaming Trees' Mark Lanegan Performed On Letterman With A Black Eye
The band's guest spot on "Letterman" was their first appearance on network TV, but this career breakthrough was overshadowed by the events of the night before.
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How Did Screaming Trees Get Their Name?
The band Screaming Trees lost a second member within less than a year in 2023. Here's how the group got its name.
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What Is The 'Trillion-Dollar Coin'?
In order to circumvent the massive debt caused by raising the debt ceiling, the idea has been floated of minting a trillion-dollar coin. Here's what that is.
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The Disturbing Story Of Gigi Jordan, A Pharma Millionaire Who Killed Her 8-Year-Old Son
The disturbing story of Gigi Jordan - a Belgian pharma millionaire who killed her 8-year-old autistic son.
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Animals That Have Been Considered Sacred Throughout History
Since prehistoric times, animals have been endowed with godly attributes by civilizations. Here are animals seen as kin, tricksters, or gods of the afterlife.
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Jeff Beck's Bizarre $10 Million Insurance Policy Explained
When a rather common accident could have cost him his livelihood, Jeff Beck took drastic action in the form of an unorthodox insurance policy.
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How One Man's Heart Attack Could Have Cost Wilt Chamberlain Millions
The heart attack of Wilt Chamberlain's dear friend and mentor affected him emotionally, and may have even cost him millions of dollars.
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How Ken Block Turned A $10K Loan From His Parents Into A $1 Billion Business
Some may not realize that acclaimed rally car driver and online celebrity Ken Block had personal and professional interests beyond the action sports industry.
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The Horrific Story Of The 2019 Whakaari Island Volcano Eruption
In 2019, tourists took to the island of Whakaari off the coast of New Zealand. However, the day turned gravely wrong when the island's volcano erupted.
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The Tory Lanez And Megan Thee Stallion Case Explained
In December 2022, Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet in 2020. Here is the case, explained.
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Jonathon Sherman: The Man Offering $35 Million As Reward For His Parents' Mysterious Killer
Jonathon Sherman: the man offering $35 million as a reward for his parents' mysterious killer reportedly had a strained relationship with his father.
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The Fungus That Looks Like Dead Body Parts You'll Find In Nature
There's one interesting-yet-grotesque fungus that resembles decomposing body parts of humans far, far too much. It can terrify anyone who stumbles upon it.
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How The Atomic Bombs Made The Oleander The Flower Of Hiroshima
When atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima, no plant growth was expected for 70 years, yet the oleander did grow and became the symbolic flower of the city.
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