The 500-Year-Old Letter Written In Code By Charles V Cracked By French Scientists
A 500-year-old letter written in code by Charles V was cracked by French scientists. It revealed that he was paranoid about being assassinated.
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Benito Mussolini And King Victor Emmanuel III Of Italy's Relationship Explained
Mussolini is remembered as a fascist leader who allied with Hitler during World War II. But what was his relationship with Italian King Victor Emmanuel III?
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What This Key West Resident Has Written On Their Gravestone Tells It Like It Is
A gravestone's epitaph can tell a lot about the person interred there. Some even show the decedent's sense of humor. Such is the case at Key West Cemetery.
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Why Edwin Hubble's Contributions To Space Was Not Recognized By The Nobel Prize Committee
A great mind in the field of astrology and the namesake of a telescope, Edwin Hubble did not receive the prize he deserved from the Nobel Committee. Here's why.
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What These Iconic Olympians From The 2000s Look Like Today
The first decade of the 2000s, in particular, gave us some of the most recognizable faces of the Olympic Games, many of whom have moved on to further pursuits.
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The Color Purple Lost All 11 Of Its Oscars Nominations. Here's Who Won Them
When "The Color Purple," was adapted into a film, the reviews were astounding, and it received 11 Oscar nominations. It lost all of them, and here's who won.
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The Shipwreck Frozen In Time In A Norwegian Lake
The recent discovery of a shipwreck that appears frozen in time located in Norway's Lake Mjøsa leads scientists on a whole new path of underwater discovery.
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Florida Is Still Feeling The Devastating Effects Of Hurricane Ian In The Bee Population
These days, commercial beekeeping helps keep up the food supply, but Florida is still feeling the devastating effects of Hurricane Ian on the bee population.
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Medical Conditions That Your Pets Can Sense
Researchers believe animals are extremely sensitive to their owners' emotions and physical issues and are able to tell when something is wrong.
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Whatever Happened To Smash Mouth?
Everyone knows Smash Mouth's smash hit "All Star," but what happened to the band after the song achieved widespread success? There were some ups and downs.
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What Was The Final Song Jimi Hendrix Recorded Before His Death?
Jimi Hendrix was at the top of his career when he suddenly died. This was the final song the guitar legend recorded before his death.
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How A Rare Fossil Lost In World War II Was Found
The Royal College of Surgeons was home to the first fully complete fossil of the extinct ocean-dwelling species, but the specimen was presumably lost forever.
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Tiger Woods Made His First Hole-In-One At Such A Young Age That He Was Too Short To See It
Tiger Woods has the distinction of hitting a hole-in-one at a very young age, the story of which feeds into his legend as a golfer destined for greatness.
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The Iri Of Ancient Egypt Was Given A Job Title Unlike Any Other
The ancient Egyptians are remembered for their elaborate rituals, beautiful temples, and robust religion. One such title was the Iri, who had an unlikely job.
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The Deadliest Smogs In History
Scientists have known smog to have negative health impacts for centuries, yet they continue to occur. Here are some of the deadliest smogs in history.
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Why Chronic Lyme Disease Is Such A Controversial Topic Amongst Medical Professionals
Lyme disease isn't incredibly common, but it can have significant impact on a patient -- sometimes extremely long-term impact -- that's little understood.
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The Tragic 1997 Death Of Comedy Legend Chris Farley
The tragic 1997 death of comedy legend Chris Farley didn't surprise those who knew him well and had watched his struggles with drugs and alcohol.
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How Human DNA Can Range From A Few Weeks To Thousands Of Years Old
As people's bodies decompose, so does their DNA, but just how long does the molecule actually survive? Well, it's complicated. Where does the molecule begin?
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Why Johnny Cash's First Wife, Vivian Liberto, Was Targeted By The KKK And The Catholic Church
Music legend Johnny Cash may be best remembered for his marriage to June Carter, but his earlier union with Vivian Liberto made headlines for different reasons.
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Why Can Some People Wiggle Their Ears?
Some people are born with certain biological abilities that they can capitalize on to amuse themselves or their friends -- perhaps being double-jointed.
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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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