An Ethiopian Discovery Shows That Lion-Sized Otters Once Roamed The Planet
A discovery in Ethiopia revealed that lion-sized otters once roamed the planet -- just one one of several massive animal species that once existed on Earth.
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The Most Controversial Postage Stamps Ever
Many countries have released stamps that offended their own citizens or ruffled international feathers. These are the most controversial postage stamps ever.
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One Man's Lost Poker Bet Led To A Bizarre Name Change
For the most part, people can legally change their names to whatever they wish, however weird. Here's how one man's lost poker bet led to a name change.
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The Seven Hills Of Ancient Rome Explained
The seven hills of Rome form the foundation of Rome, with legend and history linking the city's founding and subsequent rise to these geographical markers.
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Why Some Football Fans Believe Gisele Bundchen Has Cursed Tom Brady
Seven-time Super Bowl champion and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is reportedly undergoing a rough time on and off the field. Why?
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Why Warner Baxter, The Second Ever Best Actor Oscar Winner, Decided To Get A Lobotomy
Though perhaps not as popular today, Warner Baxter had a solid acting career in old Hollywood, including an Academy Award. He also suffered from chronic pain.
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Jerry Lee Lewis' Most Fiery Moment On Stage Might Be Pure Fiction
In addition to a number of hit singles, one memorable moment in Jerry Lewis' long career happened in 1958. Or did it? Let's take a look at the story.
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The Story Of The The Deadliest Soccer Match In History, Peru Vs. Argentina In 1964
In the U.S., fan violence at sporting matches is generally limited to vandalism. Outside of North America, however, things can be a bit different.
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The James Webb Telescope Photo That Had Scientists Scratching Their Heads
The James Webb Telescope revealed images of the Wolf-Rayet binary, a bizarre, beautiful phenomenon that had scientists scratching their heads.
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The Lesser-Known Band That Annie Lennox And Dave Stewart Got Their Start In
People today will readily identify Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart as the Eurythmics, but as with many successful musicians, there were other collaborations.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Chester Bennington
Chester Bennington was the frontman of band Linkin Park, who enjoyed success as one of the popular bands in the nu-metal scene.
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The Tragic 1941 Death Of 'Jelly Roll' Morton, One Of Jazz Music's Greatest Innovators
"Jelly Roll" Morton may or may not have "invented" jazz, as he claimed, but he was undeniably one of the great jazz innovators in American music history.
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Here's Why Lyndon B Johnson Lifted His Beagles By The Ears
President Lyndon Johnson used to lift his beagles by the ears, sparking outrage amongst animal rights activists. Here's why he did it, and whether it's right.
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What Is The Science Behind Reverse Psychology?
Reverse psychology is a common tactic for getting someone to do what you want. Here's the science behind reverse psychology, and why it can be risky.
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The Nickname 'Phillies' Applies To More Than Just The Baseball Team
Active since 1883, the Phillies, in fact, are sometimes referred to as the "oldest, continuous, one-name, one-city franchise." Here's what their nickname means.
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Bryce Harper Was This Close To Being On The Houston Astros
As legions of baseball fans awaited the results of the World Series, some were surprised to learn that Bryce Harper was almost traded to the Astros.
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Why Singing Frank Sinatra's My Way Was A Death Sentence For Some In The Philippines
Here's why Frank Sinatra's 1969 classic "My Way" has been linked to at least a dozen karaoke-related killings in the Philippines since the late 1990s.
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Why The God Of War Is Reviled In Greek Mythology But Beloved In Rome
Scholars agree that ancient Rome borrowed elements of culture, philosophy, and religion from ancient Greece. Why did they regard their gods of war differently?
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Why Conservation And Wildlife Was So Important To Teddy Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt was known as the "conservation president" due to his dedication to preserving natural landscapes. Here's why it was so important to him.
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Why Earth Took So Long To Recover After Mass Extinction
Over 250 million years ago, our planet faced one of its greatest mass extinction, known to history as the "Great Dying." Why did it take so long to recover?
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How Many Companies Does Elon Musk Own?
Elon Musk is gifted, if controversial, entrepreneur, who recently added Twitter to his holdings. Which others are in Musk's corporate wallet?
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What Are Lagoons And How Are They Formed?
Lagoons are a common geographical feature, but the details of how they're formed are a mystery to many. Here's what a lagoon is, and how it's formed.
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The Woman Who Coined The Phrase 'The Heir And The Spare'
Despite its frequent use in discussions of the European aristocracy, according to some accounts, the phrase was actually coined by an American.
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What Led Shaquille O'Neal To Develop A Relationship With His Biological Father
Family is complicated, and few people know this better than basketball superstar Shaquille O'Neal through his relationship with his biological father.
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Disturbing Details About Robert Bowers, The Suspect In The Tree Of Life Shooting
Robert Bowers, the man who allegedly entered the Tree of Life Congregation and killed 11 Jewish congregants in cold blood, is finally standing trial.
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The Maverick US Congressman Who Represented Himself And Beat A RICO Charge In Federal Court
James A. Traficant Jr. was a U.S. congressman with a colorful vocabulary, a fake pompadour, and a propensity for defending himself in federal court.
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Who Was Elizabeth Cotten, The Self-Taught Blues And Folk Musician?
Elizabeth Cotten was a songwriter and a self-taught instrumentalist. She is among the 2022 inductees to the Rock Hall of Fame -- an honor long overdue.
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