What Does HMS On A Ship Stand For?
Ship names tend to come with acronyms, and they all tell you something about the sea vessel. If you see the letters "HMS" on a ship, here's what it stands for.
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What's The Origin Of The Terms Bull And Bear Markets? It's Complicated
You might have heard the terms "bull" and "bear markets" before when discussing the stock market to describe periods of buying and selling, respectively.
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Movies That Lied About The True Stories Of Legendary Celebrities
Movie biopics about legendary celebrities have been made since the early days of cinema, but many have lied about the true stories behind those stars.
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What Life Is Like Inside El Salvador's Largest Prison
The Trump administration has sent hundreds of U.S. immigrants to CECOT, El Salvador's largest prison. Here's what life is like inside the institution.
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Things That Came Out About Rock Stars After They Died
Being a rock star is often the epitome of life in the limelight, with everything laid bare, but some things about these musicians only came out after they died.
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Tragic Theories For Why The Dire Wolf Went Extinct
The dire wolf, popularized by "The Game of Thrones," has been extinct for 13,000 years. Here are a few plausible theories as to why they died off.
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Celebs You Forgot Spent Time Behind Bars
Celebrities wind up in jail or prison more often than you might think. Here are a few entertainers and athletes who served time and moved on with their lives.
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The Tragic Reason The Moa Bird Went Extinct
Like many animals across history, the moa bird ultimately went extinct around 500 years ago in 1445. The reason? It's one you've probably heard before.
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Famous People Who Actually Served During WWII
Millions of people fought and died in the worldwide conflict that befell the globe from 1939 to 1945, and a few of those who served in WWII were pretty famous.
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The Bizarre Way The Phrase 'Heil Hitler' Saved Millions Of Lives In WWII
"Heil Hitler" was the defining slogan of the Nazi Party amid its rise to power and horrific war crimes. But it also helped save lives amid the conflict.
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18 Most Bizarre Details Everyone Ignores About WWII
As the deadliest and most catastrophic war ever fought by humanity, it may be no surprise that everyone has largely ignored a few details about WWII.
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Why The US Banned The F-22 Raptor From Being Exported
America's F-22 Raptor is one of the most powerful and advanced military fighter jets in the world, and it was banned from being exported to other countries.
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Details That Came Out About The JonBenét Ramsey Case Years Later
We still don't know who killed 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey in December 1996, but a steady drip of details and theories have emerged over the decades.
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Why Canada Has Never Joined The United States
There have been many pushes to get Canada to join the United States over the years, but none have succeeded. To understand why, we have to look back in history.
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Rock Stars Who Refused To Work Together
Here's a roundup of rock stars who went from making unforgettable, era-defining music together to refusing to share a stage or a recording booth.
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The Town That's Literally Cut In Half Along The United States And Canadian Borders
We all know that Canada and the United States share a border, but there is one town in Vermont that's literally cut in half along U.S. and Canadian lines.
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What Marilyn Manson's Former Bandmates Have To Say About Him
Shock rock star Marilyn Manson has worked with numerous musicians over the years, and a few of his former bandmates have some choice words to say about him.
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What Does Greenland's Flag Symbolize?
Greeland's flag has two horizontal bands of red and white, with a red-and-white disc positioned slightly left-of center. And it symbolizes many things.
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5 Inventions You Didn't Know Grant Imahara Worked On
Grant Imahara worked in special effects long before he found fame with "Mythbusters," and his technical talents led to some inventions you may not know about.
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The Resolution That Would Allow Donald Trump A Third Term, But Not Every President
Congressman Andy Ogles proposed a resolution that would allow Donald Trump a third term, but the language is so specific it doesn't apply to future presidents.
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17 Infamous Events That Were More Horrific Than You Realized
You probably knew these disasters and other grim historic events were terrible, but some of the details might be even worse than you realize.
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What It Means When You See SS On A Ship
The letters SS are such a part of the lexicon that we tend to associate it with any shipping vessel, but here's what it means when you see SS on a ship.
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What Grant Imahara's Former Costars Said About Him
After an illustrious career that included a starring role in "Mythbusters," the tragic death of Grant Imahara left his costars with plenty to say about him.
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The Common Body Feature That May Increase Your Chances Of Getting Flagged By TSA
The next time you're catching a flight, keep in mind that there's one common body feature that may increase your chances of getting flagged by the TSA.
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The Tragedy Of The Band Kansas Explained
Bringing a new kind of sound to the music scene of the '70s and beyond, the band members of Kansas have been through more than their fair share of tragedy.
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The Tragic Reason Aurochs Went Extinct
Aurochs were the ancestors of modern cattle, and they roamed the earth until the 17th century, when they went extinct for a few different reasons.
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Old Hollywood Actors Who Refused To Work Together
Old Hollywood was considered by many to be the pinnacle of film, but it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. In fact, some actors refused to work together.
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