The Real Reason The Liberty Bell Is Cracked
What does the Liberty Bell sound like? Does it whisper like wind washing over amber waves of grain? Not quite. It seems that American freedom rings in E-flat. Or at least it used to.
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Tragic Reasons Sports Events Were Canceled
From assassinations to natural disasters, here are the most tragic reasons why sports events have been canceled.
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'Longest Animal Ever' Discovered Off Australian Coast
Scientists working off the coast of Australia have found "seemingly the largest animal ever discovered." And yes, it's funky.
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James Byrd Rogers: The Truth About Mr. Rogers' Son
Mister Rogers was a paragon of parenting-done-right. Whether or not your own parents always lived up to the ideal, Mr. Rogers sure did. So what happened to his actual children? How did they turn out?
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The Truth About How Lynyrd Skynyrd Got Their Name
Rebellion has a rock and roll soul. Little Richard, who has a legitimate claim to being the architect of rock and roll, was basically the original Prince plus a bunch of cocaine. In the world of Southern rock, though, it doesn't get much more rebellious than Lynyrd Skynyrd.
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The Real Reason Edward, Prince Of Wales, Was Known As 'The Black Prince'
Witness Edward, eldest son of England's King Edward III, born in 1330 and made Prince of Wales a mere 13 years later. At least one legend has it that Edward was known as the Black Prince (though only after his death) because he favored black armor. But the truth may be much darker.
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The Truth About Indonesia's Coronavirus Ghosts
Indonesia is a nation possessed by ghosts, but it's a willing host -- which takes on a new meaning now that it has 'coronavirus ghosts'
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Why People In India Can See The Himalayas For The 'First Time In Decades'
In April 2020, people who previously couldn't see objects right in front of them could feast their eyes on the majestic Himalayan Mountains "for the first time in 30 years." Here's why.
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The Truth About NBA Star Bison Dele's Mysterious Disappearance
Even outside of his career in the NBA, Dele lived a life for the books. He earned a pilot's license, biked across the United States, went skydiving, crashed go karts with his buddies, and dated Madonna back when that was still something people did for fun. But he disappeared, never to be seen again.
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Here's How Much Bret Michaels Is Really Worth
Bret Michaels is a rock star, and a Rock of Love. But has he turned all the glam metal into precious metals and cash? How much is he really worth?
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How Many World Records Does Eminem Really Have?
Eminem has been one of the most famous rappers around (if not the most famous one) since The Slim Shady LP dropped in 1999. His humble beginnings, discovery by Dr. Dre, and rapid ascension to the upper echelons of fame have been the stuff American dreams are made of.
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Did Benjamin Franklin Really Discover Electricity?
You may have seen the famous Currier and Ives print depicting the electrifying kite experiment that Benjamin Franklin conducted with his son, William. Did Franklin really discover electricity? You may find the truth shocking.
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The Real Reason Hand Sanitizer Has An Expiration Date
Recently, the world has found itself in the middle of a passionate love affair with hand sanitizer. Who knows why? Is there something in the news?
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Is The Yakuza Still Active?
For a long time Yakuza members buttered their bread with extortion, blackmail, and racketeering. But their numbers are flattening like a heated panini. What happened?
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The Real Meaning Behind AC/DC's Name
With Angus Young's horn signs and the band's copious "Hell's Bells" imagery, it's easy to believe that the biggest controversies regarding AC/DC might have been of the devil-worshiping variety. Back in the day, it seems that one of the most curious things about the band was ... their name.
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We Now Understand Why The Mongol Empire Crumbled
For the better part of the 13th century, the Mongols were a horseback riding cultural and military juggernaut of the Eastern hemisphere. Still, nothing lasts forever, and Genghis Khan's empire, while still famously genetically prevalent, has since crumbled. Here's what happened.
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The Real Reason Nazis Performed Experiments On Twins
In 1937, Doctor Josef Mengele began work at Frankfurt, Germany's Institute for Hereditary Biology and Racial Hygiene. There, he worked under the supervision of hardcore eugenicist Otmar Frieherr von Verschuer, researching the effects of nature versus nurture, specifically focusing on twins.
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The Truth About The World's Poorest President
While a person's integrity isn't inherently defined by their bank account, former Uruguayan head of state Jose Mujica, dubbed "the world's poorest president," governed with a heart of gold.
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The Truth About Queen Elizabeth I's Successor
Elizabeth I had the extremely mixed blessing of being born of the House of Tudor, the reigning royal family of England, which began with Henry VII in 1485. Royalty being what it is, and national elections being what they weren't, succession was always an issue.
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This Was Ray Kroc's Net Worth When He Died
In 1954, the Ray Kroc met Dick and Mac McDonald at their San Bernardino, California restaurant, was impressed by their efficient operation, and became their franchise agent who polished the concept, built the McDonald's restaurant chain ... and became filthy rich.
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What Life Was Like During The 1918 Flu Pandemic
In 1918, children used to skip rope to a rhyme that captured the tenor of the time. Via Stanford University, it went like this: "I had a little bird. Its name was Enza. I opened the window, And in-flu-enza." Unfortunately, Enza flew in through a lot of windows.
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The Tragic History Of Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree National Park's got death, despair, stifling heat, and a dark and sinister past. Joshua Tree is in the Mojave Desert, the only place on Earth where you'll find the giant yucca plants called "Joshua Trees." The park's history is full of tragedy. This is the tragic history of Joshua Tree.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama has been reborn again and again, in order to keep returning to help all living beings. This is the tragic real-life story of the Dalai Lama.
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Why Different Blood Types Can't Be Mixed
Everybody has a blood type, which indicates what sorts of antibodies in their blood. But they can't all mix. Here's why.
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African Killifish Could Hold Key To Stopping Human Aging
Though immortality is a long way off, scientists are at least hopeful enough to talk about the concept of stopping human aging, thanks to a strange aquatic animal known as the turquoise killifish.
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What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Blood?
So you, like the terrifying Nosferatu, the quietly noble chupacabra, and Nicolas Cage before you, have heard the seductive call of the night and decided to give in to your insatiable lust for blood. What's going to happen to your body?
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The Truth About Sneezing With Your Eyes Open
If asked to name the most remarkable yet weird and disgusting body part, we would have to pick our nose. And on the grosser end of the spectrum, if you sneeze with your eyes open your peepers will pop out of your head. Or will they? Here's the truth about sneezing with your eyes open.
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