The Truly Horrific Crime Scene Of Phoebe Handsjuk
Phoebe Handsjuk was only 24 when her bewildering death shocked Australia — the Melbourne native fell down a trash chute.
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Michael Jordan's Revenge Quest Against Chicago Bulls' Reggie Theus
Michael Jordan is known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, but when he was just a rookie, his skills were doubted by another player.
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Why Doomscrolling Is Bad For You, According To Science
No news might be good news, but recent studies indicate that that's not what drives us online: It's seeking out and consuming bad news -- doomscrolling.
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A Single Thanksgiving Game Allowed Randy Moss To Get Revenge And Become A NFL Legend
One of the key parts of Thanksgiving is sitting down to take in a football game. Here is the time Randy Moss got revenge while becoming an NFL legend.
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Why This American Tree Rarely Makes It To Maturity
There's no question but that many of Earth's forest resources have been decimated by greed over the years, but one American tree's story is more complicated.
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A Vat Of Boiling Caramel Spelled Doom For A Russian Factory Worker
A Russian factory worker in 2017 fell into a vat of boiling caramel and was boiled to death. Here's what happened, and why the incident remains a mystery.
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What Happens To Your Body When You Travel To And Live On Mars?
Space travel exhibits harmful effects on the human body, and life in anti-gravity is tough on the bones. What would happen to your body if you lived on Mars?
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The Gross Reason You're Never Really Alone If You're Sleeping On An Old Mattress
Our beds can get disgusting if they're not regularly maintained, particularly the mattresses and sheets. So what's the best way to keep clean while we sleep?
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This Could Be The Reason One Of Mars' Moons Has Stripes
One of Mars' moons, Phobos, has stripes, which has always been something of a mystery to scientists. Now, astronomers think they know the reason behind it.
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How The Conspiracy That JFK Jr. Is Still Alive Gained So Much Momentum
There are many who believe that John F. Kennedy Jr., who died in 1999, is still alive. Here is how this disproven conspiracy theory gained traction in the U.S.
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Why Music Theorists Say The Banjo Can Never Sound Sad
To say that a particular musical instrument belongs to only one genre defies creativity, but saying an instrument only plays one musical emotion?
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Why Author William S. Burroughs Once Sent A Letter To The Sex Pistols
Counterculture icon, author, and Beat Generation pioneer William S. Burroughs had very strong things to say to the Sex Pistols concerning Queen Elizabeth II.
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Here's Why The Golden Gate Bridge Is That Color
The paint job sported by the Golden Gate Bridge is of a unique hue (it's certainly not golden) with origins stretching back to its construction.
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The Two Times The Kentucky Derby Was Postponed And Replaced By Turtle Races
The Kentucky Derby was twice postponed and replaced by an unlikely event: turtle races. Here's the story of "the slowest two minutes in sports."
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Why The Pizzagate Conspiracy Theory Just Won't Seem To Die
These days, it may seem like unfounded conspiracy theories are everywhere. Here's why the Pizzagate conspiracy theory just won't seem to die.
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The Official Turkey Pardon Ceremony Came In Part Because Of The Iran-Contra Scandal
Every year around Thanksgiving, the U.S. president partakes in the annual ceremony of pardoning a turkey. Here is its connection to the Iran-Contra scandal.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Name Has An Unlikely Political Origin
There's William Shakespeare's often-quoted, perhaps rhetorical line about "What's in a name?" but the fact is, an individual's name, and its origin, matter.
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The First Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Appeared Nearly 100 Years Ago
Some of the most beloved traditions of a New York City Christmas date back to nearly 100 years ago, including the tree at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.
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How Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Became A Holiday Classic
Some Christmas songs date back centuries, with international roots, and others have come to prominence and acceptance within less than a century.
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A Tense Batting Practice Ended In Bo Jackson Nearly Choking The Life Out His Teammate
Sports teams are supposed to be exactly that: teams, individuals working together to be greater than the sum of their parts -- though sometimes they don't.
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What We Know About The Club Q Murder Victims
Five people died and many others were wounded when a gunman opened fire inside Club Q in Colorado Springs.
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What Qualifies Members Of The Armed Forces For A Bronze Star Medal?
Members of the Armed Forces are trained at great length, with skills to overcome fear and accomplish the mission -- sometimes beyond reasonable expectations.
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What Ed Kemper's Life In Prison Is Really Like
Edmund Kemper, also known as "The Co-ed Killer," is one of the most famous serial killers in the United States. How many victims did he have?
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Why Reptiles Might Face Extinction Due To Climate Change
Climate change is altering the very nature of the Earth, making it unsustainable for some species to live on, including many reptiles.
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The First Commercial Dog Food Was Inspired By A Sad Scene
It seems like a no-brainer today, but there were millennia when dogs were fed whatever -- human leftovers, basically -- before commercial dog food.
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How Big Banks Provoked US Involvement In Haiti
Big banks contributed significantly to the United States' involvement in Haiti, and continue to influence U.S.-Haiti policy. Here's how.
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The Time A Young Sean Connery Took Down 6 Gang Members With A Bond-Like Ease
A young Sean Connery once took down six gang members who assaulted him in Edinburgh, Scotland, when he was working as a bouncer at a bar.
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