The Biggest Avalanches In History Ranked By Most Deadly
From Washington's notorious Wellington avalanche to a disaster that killed 70,000 people in Peru, here's a rundown of the deadliest avalanches in history.
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The First Movie Remakes Were A Lot Earlier Than You Think
It's very easy to point to remakes of beloved movies as proof of the lack of originality in Hollywood. But the first remakes were a lot earlier than you think.
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The Science Behind Why You Should Avoid Icicles And Snow
Icicles and snow are staples of winter, and many find them enchanting. However, you definitely shouldn't eat either due to this gross contaminant.
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The Story Behind The Beatles' Matching Suits
One of the most famous rock bands of all time, the Beatles were defined by their fashion almost as much as their music. Learn more about their signature suits.
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The London Symphony Orchestra Would Have Been On The Titanic If Not For A Last-Minute Change
The London Symphony Orchestra is one of the premier orchestras worldwide. However, it almost met a different fate in the tragedy that befell the RMS Titanic.
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How Women's Rights Vary Across The Middle East
In the Middle East many laws that concern women are often based on Sharia law and other religious codes, thus creating gender disaprity and a lack of rights.
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The Bobby Kennedy Assassination Theory That Would Change Everything
Robert F. Kennedy's assassination is odd and filled with strange holes that can't be easily explained, so it only follows that equally bizarre theories abound.
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How A Happy Accident Became What We Know As The Modern Teabag
Tea is quite possibly the most popular prepared beverage on Earth, with an astounding range of flavors and long history, but what about those little bags?
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A Centuries-Old Coin Could Change What We Know About European Contact With North America
A coin discovered in Canada could completely change what we know about European contact with North America. Here's the story behind the rare coin.
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Edith Bouvier Beale: The Eccentric Life Of Jackie Kennedy Onassis' Cousin
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' cousin was once a socialite in her own right: Edith Bouvier Beale. Let's dive into Beale's eccentric life and how she found fame.
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The Science Behind The Songs That Get Stuck In Your Head
For whatever reason, it seems to happen to just about everybody: that one song, or even a snippet, that gets stuck in the brain and does not want to leave.
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Who Are Annie Lennox's Children?
Unsurprisingly, iconic '80s pop singer-songwriter Annie Lennox has very talented children of her own. Learn more about who they are and what they do.
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What Is The Core Of The Moon Made Of?
If you could drill down into the very center of the moon, what would you find? Not cheese, unfortunately, but instead something far less tasty.
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The Rare Phenomenon That Allows Twins To Have Different Fathers
The subject of twins has intrigued humanity, probably since the beginning, both in terms of literature and in terms of serious scientific research.
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Questionable Things About George H.W. Bush's Presidency
George Herbert Walker Bush was the 41st president of the United States of America, serving from 1989 until 1993.
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Why Were Postage Stamps Invented, And Why Do People Collect Them?
Sending mail may seem like a trivial part of life, but such acts have a rich history. If you're wondering why postage stamps were invented, here's the story.
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The Real Story Behind Joni Mitchell's Song, Coyote
Iconic singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is a Canadian-American music legend. She reveals the inspiration behind her song "Coyote" off her 1976 album "Hejira."
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What Most Bands Do After A Concert
What really happens backstage after the house lights come on? Let's take a deeper look at what most bands do after a concert.
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The Reason Some Birds Lay Blue Eggs
One of the most curious varieties of bird eggs are those that are blue. But why do some birds lay them? Here is the science behind blue bird eggs, explained.
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A Bizarre London Museum Display Contains Cheese Made From Celebrity Bacteria
Science brings about innovation and change, even if it may not be conventional. One museum has a bizarre display of cheese created from celebrity bacteria.
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What Happened To The Unabomber's Pen Pal, Juan Arreola?
Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, led a spree of domestic terrorism. But whatever happened to his long-distance friend and pen pal, Juan Arreola?
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Red Hot Chili Peppers: How Under The Bridge Almost Never Happened
According to Anthony Kiedis, "Under the Bridge" probably would have never existed in the Red Hot Chili Peppers' discography if not for producer Rick Rubin.
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Inside The First Official Hanukkah Celebration At The White House
Hanukkah isn't as widely-celebrated as Christmas in the United States, but it still has a special place in the White House, starting with George W. Bush.
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What Happened To Every Actor Who Played Wednesday Addams On-Screen?
Each member of the Addams Family is a fan-favorite, but Wednesday Addams is on another level. Here are the actresses behind Wednesday and what they're up to.
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Why Did So Many Nazis Escape To Argentina?
Many Nazis notoriously escaped to Argentina and elsewhere in South America after World War II. Here's why Argentina welcomed Nazi immigrants.
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The Thanksgiving Disaster That Most People Haven't Heard About
Few realize that one of the oldest rivalries in U.S. history is associated with one of the worst accidents in U.S. sporting history.
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Mel Blanc's Gravestone Pays Homage To His Looney Tunes Characters Perfectly
The voice of Bugs Bunny, Mel Blanc has a whimsical epitaph on his gravestone that pays homage to his fun-loving nature and "Looney Tunes" legacy.
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