How An Oil Tycoon Influenced The Creation Of The Super Bowl
An oil tycoon named Lamar Hunt was instrumental in the creation of what became known as the Super Bowl -- even if the name was a joke at first.
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Eduard Einstein: What You Should Know About Albert Einstein's Forgotten Son
Albert Einstein, the renowned physicist whose wild grey hair has become an iconic symbol of scientific genius, once had a son with a remarkable mind of his own.
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Here's What The Bible Really Says About Suicide
Here in the United States, there are suicide prevention hotlines and crisis centers, and helpful websites abound. But what does the Bible say?
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The Tragic Reason Larry From The Three Stooges Really Played Violin
The Three Stooges, rooted in early 20th century vaudeville, continue to amuse. Larry Fine, the frizzy-haired man among the Howard brothers, was also a musician.
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The Untold Truth Of Royal Ants
We've heard of alpha dogs, and pecking orders, and other natural hierarchies. But what about insects? Specifically, what about the unbelievably numerous ants?
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Why It Took So Long For Lynching To Become A Federal Crime
Lynching took a very long time to become a federal hate crime. That changed in March of 2022 when President Joe Biden signed it into federal law.
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What Everyone Assumed About MythBusters' Adam Savage And Jamie Hyneman
For the longest time, many thought that Mythbusters stars Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman were a couple.
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The Hilarious Change Someone Just Made To The Hollywood Sign
Individuals in Los Angeles on the morning of February 1 were met with quite a surprise when they glanced at the iconic Hollywood sign that overlooks the city.
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The Craft Of Sand Art Is Older Than You Think
Some forms of art seem quite temporary -- an unrecorded life performance, perhaps. But art created from sand might take that idea of temporary to a new level.
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Inside Russia's Terrifying POW Camps In Ukraine
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, journalists have risked their lives to report on the horrific abuses committed by Russian troops.
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The Adorable Mystery Of Winged Cats
PetMD reported scientists in China discovered a cat with what seemed to be wings growing on its back.
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What Happened To Matthew Eappen's Parents After The Killer Nanny Trial
For parents, the death of an infant child is horrific enough; far worse when the child dies under the care of another. How do you manage to move on?
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The Real Reason Most Woodstock Attendees Missed Jimi Hendrix's Legendary Performance
Jimi Hendrix's performance of The Star-Spangled Banner at Woodstock is one of the greatest moments in rock, even if only about a third of the crowd saw it.
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What Queen Elizabeth II Really Thinks Of Mick Jagger
Perhaps the biggest beef between Queen Elizabeth and the now Sir Mick Jagger was due to his relationship with Princess Margaret, her little sister.
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This Is How Sting Actually Got His Name
Surely some of Sting's success has to do with his cool, memorable, mononymous name, right? Unlike other famous one-namers, Sting didn't start out as Sting.
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King Charles' Official Coin Portrait Reveals A Striking Difference From Elizabeth's
The image of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom is found throughout that society, from postage stamps to coins. No surprise that tradition is involved.
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Why Is War Eagle Auburn University's Battle Cry?
Some college traditions have deep, deep roots in history. That's clearly the case with Auburn University students shouting "War Eagle!" during games.
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The Untold Truth Of The Dewey Decimal System
The Dewey Decimal System is lauded throughout the world as a way to organize library materials. The man credited with developing it, however, is less laudable.
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The Touching Item That Miles Davis Was Reportedly Buried With
It's not unusual for someone who has died to be buried with a special memento or two -- the ancient Egyptians, for instance. What about a contemporary artist?
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Japan Deployed Robot Monster Wolves In The City Of Takikawa. Here's Why
In the Japanese countryside, people are often plagued by bears, deer, and monkeys. So what better way to approach this issue than the use of robot wolves?
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Who Were The Three Ms Of Hollywood's Golden Age?
Movie stars come and movie stars go. One phenomenon of show business is the staying power of a performer, even years after the individual's death.
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What We Know About The UN's Dire Food Shortage Warning
Although the thought of the nations of the world being in some way connected, the sad truth is that an international crisis has wide-ranging impact.
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How Bing Crosby Is Partly Responsible For The Canadian Tuxedo
One day in 1951, Bing Crosby attempted to check into the fancy Hotel Vancouver, only to be denied due to his outfit: head-to-toe denim by Levi Strauss & Co.
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The Truth About Cleopatra's Many Husbands
Marriage has been defined differently by various cultures throughout history. No matter the definition, Cleopatra had more than one intimate relationship.
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The Library Of Congress Has The Final Possessions Of This Popular President
One of the Library of Congress's more surprising holdings are the final possessions of President Lincoln -- items found in his pockets after he was killed.
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Why Serial Killer Charles Ng Won't Be Executed Anytime Soon
Charles Ng was convicted of perpetrating some of the most sadistic murders in modern history, and sentenced to death. When might he be executed?
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The True Origin Of Funeral Eulogies
It's common to advise against speaking ill of the dead. Eulogies -- usually spoken, a message about someone who has died -- tend to be complimentary.
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