Why One Of The Worst Calls In World Cup History Led Pelé To Consider Leaving The Sport
Brazilian soccer player Pelé's talents were so formidable, opponents were sometimes drawn to desperate measures to try to keep his team from winning.
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Inside The Relationship Of The Three Stooges' Larry Fine And Mabel Haney
The romance between costars Mabel Haney and Larry Fine of "The Three Stooges" was a great love that knew no bounds and transcended all obstacles.
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The Scientific Reason Why Bees Can Generate A Stunning Amount Of Electricity
A swarm of bees can be an intimidating prospect. It seems that a big group can generate an enormous amount of electricity. Here's how they do it.
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The Science Behind Why We Pucker Our Faces After Eating Something Sour
Many of us will be familiar with the hilarious-looking face-pucker that can result from tasting something particularly sour. But why do we do this?
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Serena Williams' Rivalry With Maria Sharapova Explained
Just a few months after Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova met for the first time in Miami, they found themselves on court together once again.
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The Gruesome 1998 Death Of Tetris Co-Developer Vladimir Pokhilko
"Tetris" co-developer Vladimir Pokhilko died in a double murder-suicide in 1998.
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The American Black Bear Might Need A New Name In The Future
Black bears are the most common bear in North America, but if you travel throughout the black bear's range, you may notice many of them aren't black.
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The Two New Jersey Men Who Got Lost At Sea With A Small Dog For 10 Days
Kevin Hyde, Joe DiTomasso, and a small dog named Minnie hopped on a sailboat in New Jersey and set off for Florida. What happened next is incredible.
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What Happened To These '90s One-Hit Wonders?
Some acts made it big in the 1990s ... and some made it big with one song. But what happened to those one-hit wonders after their five seconds of fame?
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Elon Musk And Donald Trump's Tumultuous Relationship Explained
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are two of the world's most controversial figures, and since they both have enormous power, their paths have intertwined.
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What All Of Mick Jagger's Former Bandmates Have Said About Him
Mick Jagger has been a rock legend since the 1960s, and his legacy grows on. His collaborations are also the stuff of legend, as many artists attest.
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How Ancient DNA From Siberia Gave Scientists A Glimpse Into The Lives Of Neanderthals
Ancient DNA from Siberia gave scientists an idea of what the lives of Neanderthals were like. Here's how the DNA illuminated the past.
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Ronnie Hillman's Death Marks The Second From The 2015 Super Bowl Winning Denver Broncos
Ronnie Hillman's death marks the second player to die young from the 2015 Super Bowl-winning Denver Broncos team.
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The Cicada Myth You Shouldn't Fall For
Cicadas are famous for their sound, but there's one myth about cicadas you shouldn't fall for involving a university actually purchasing them.
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How Anthony Morley Went From An LGBT Pageant Winner To Serving A Life Sentence For Murder
How Anthony Morley went from a 1993 LGBT pageant winner as Mr. Gay UK to serving a life sentence for murder.
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Why Franco Harris Feuded With The Pittsburgh Steelers For Two Decades
Franco Harris was the receiver who played a pivotal role in the famous "Immaculate Reception" play. Here's why he feuded with the Steelers.
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The Unlikely Weapon Featured In The World's Oldest Narrative Carving
The carving has been informally dubbed the "Sayburç relief" after the name of the archaeological site where it was found in Turkey.
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Why Peter III Of Russia Once Had A Rat Put On Trial And Executed
Russia's Peter III once put a rat on trial and executed it, as punishment for committing a crime. Here's what the rat did to deserve execution.
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The Suspected Strained Relationship Between Little Hercules And His Father
The boy once known as Little Hercules, Richard Sandrak, had a suspected strained relationship with his father.
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Why Kobe Bryant's 81-Point Game Held A Special Significance In His Family
Kobe Bryant made history with an 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors. Here's why the game held special significance for his family.
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How A Rumor About Elon Musk's Family Emerald Mine Fortune Took A Life Of Its Own
Elon Musk is one of the most recognizable and controversial figures alive today. Here's how a rumor about a family emerald mine fortune took a life of its own.
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The 97-Year-Old Nazi Secretary Sentenced For Her Involvement In Over 10,000 Murders
Irmgard Furchner was only 18 years old when she worked as a secretary at a concentration camp in Poland. Now she has been convicted of her role there.
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A Gruesome Find At A Salt Factory In Tennessee Has Sparked A Murder Investigation
Prior to a winter storm, Tennessee Department of Transportation employees were shocked by a gruesome find at a salt factory that launched an investigation.
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The Unusual Material Used For Bridal Gowns During WWII
Women during and after World War II were resourceful in making their wedding gowns.
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How Lyudmila Shkrebneva Went From Post Office Worker To Vladimir Putin's Ex-Wife
Lyudmila Shkrebneva met future Russian President Vladimir Putin through a mutual friend in 1980 and got married three years later.
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The Stunning Discovery Made Under The Surface Of A 160-Year-Old Painting
Artist Paul Cézanne may have hidden one of his most fascinating works beneath layers of paint.
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Franco Harris And Vietnam Vet Rocky Bleier Made History While Sharing A Backfield
Franco Harris was not alone in rushing for 1,000 yards in 1976 — so did Rocky Bleier. Together, they were only the second pair of NFL players to have done so.
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