The 1,800-Year-Old History Of Science Fiction Explained
Mention science fiction and any number of media franchises come to mind, most with "Star(s)" in the name. The genre's roots, however, are genuinely ancient.
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The Serial Killer Who Once Worked In A Chocolate Factory
Even though a good number of serial killers worked at low skilled jobs, some excelled in lines of work that required an education and/or business acumen.
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This Is How Redd Foxx Really Got His Name
Redd Foxx wasn't his birth name, but that didn't really matter. What did matter was his persistence, his commitment to his craft, and his boundless talent.
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The Science Behind When Bird Flu Can Infect Humans
Certainly there's a very long list of illnesses and other medical conditions to which human beings can fall prey. Do bird diseases pose a threat, too?
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Everyday Hand Gestures That Are Offensive In Other Countries
Whether you're communicating "rock on!" or "Go away," hand gestures can deliver a message. But the gesture's message varies, depending on geography.
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The Untold Story Of The Woman Who Funded Tchaikovsky
Without the financial support of Nadezhda von Meck, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky may never have had the chance to create his incomparable compositions.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of 'Handbags' In Ancient Stone Carvings
Elements of ancient architecture and art do stand out and beg for explanation. Such is the case with the "handbags" seen on stone reliefs across the globe.
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The Unsolved Murder Of Septic Tank Sam
Despite innovative forensic technology that has closed mysterious chapters of once unexplainable crimes, every year thousands of cold cases go unsolved.
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The Most Powerful Criminal In History
It's a little weird that you can just Google known criminal organizations and up pops a list of "top 5" crime syndicates on Fortune, like Oscars favorites.
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Did Clark Gable Change Fashion With His Appearance In It Happened One Night?
Sometimes a chance event has long-reaching impact, especially on something as mercurial as fashion. So did actor Clark Gable damage the undershirt industry?
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The Wild Truth Behind The German U-Boat Sunk By A Toilet
Despite the best efforts of engineers, designers, and construction crews, things can go south on all kinds of vessels -- cars, spacecraft, even submarines.
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The Truth About Baba Vanga, The 'Nostradamus Of The Balkans'
If you are among the living (and the literate), strap in for a fun, slightly tabloidy recount of the visions and exploits of the "Nostradamus of the Balkans."
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Here's How Long It Really Took For The Titanic To Sink
More than 100 years later, the Titanic fascinates and saddens the world. Researchers continue to study the tragic event, discovering new information.
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Has There Ever Been A Monkeypox Epidemic Before?
Some folks who tend toward a more ornate style of speech might cry "A pox upon thee!" when annoyed. Poxes of various kinds are nothing to mess with.
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How This Fossil May Have Changed The Way We Think About Beavers
Beavers, those natural-born marvels of environmental engineering, aren't exactly newcomers to the evolution main stage -- they're even older than we thought.
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Clark Gable's Tragic Love Story With Carole Lombard
Sure, actors get paid to be believable -- become something or someone they might not actually be, including lovers. Gable and Lombard weren't pretending.
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Diaries From Famous People Published After They Died
Maybe you snooped into a sibling's dresser and discovered a badly-hidden diary. And proceeded to read. The diaries of deceased celebrities are hot items, too.
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Tiger Woods Is Worth A Lot More Money Than You Think
Tiger Woods signed a multi-million dollar deal with Nike when he went pro in 1996, and Nike extended the deal in 2000 with an additional $105 million.
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Why Babe Ruth Put Cabbage Under His Baseball Cap
Part of the charm of many professional athletes are their personal quirks -- sometimes a superstition, or a lucky charm, or a particular, unique technique.
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What Really Happened At Queen Elizabeth II's First Ever Royal Jubilee?
British monarchs celebrate jubilees -- significant milestones of years on the throne. As the longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II has noted several.
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The True Story Behind Dopesick
Hulu's limited series "Dopesick" takes a deep look into the roots of America's opioid addiction crisis. How much of it is fact, and how much is fiction?
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This Is What Happened To Titanic Survivor Dorothy Gibson
It takes moxie to not only survive one of the worst shipwrecks of all time but to star in a movie about surviving the infamous shipwreck a month later.
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The Unfriendliest State In The United States Has Been Revealed
here's a state that's considered the least friendly, and it's not New York or New Jersey. Nowhere near the Tri-State area.
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5 Facts About Olympian Eileen Gu
Olympian Eileen Gu is a standout in so many aspects of her life: exceptional student, Olympic athlete, fashion model, and even pianist is on the list.
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The Truth About The Absolute Silence In Alcatraz
Perhaps the harshest rule Warden Johnston implemented was the mandate of almost total silence throughout the prison.
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The Truth About Jimmy Stewart's Relationship With His Wife Gloria McLean
The common belief is that movie stars are handed the keys to instant romantic success as a result of their artistry. The fact is, true love often takes time.
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How Did People Clean Themselves Before The Invention Of Soap?
"Pig Pen" might have been in Charlie Brown's circle of acquaintances, but nobody really wants to encounter someone who doesn't regularly use soap and water.
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