Stop Signs Used To Look A Lot Different Than They Do Today
The need for traffic control preceded the invention of the car, though stop signs went through many iterations before becoming universally recognizable.
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The True Story Of The Woman Who Survived For 27 Hours In The Wreckage Of 9/11
Of the thousands of people who were in the twin towers at the time of their collapse, 20 people were rescued. Here's the story of one of them.
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The Childhood Surgery Jeffrey Dahmer's Father Claimed Changed Him
One of the most notorious serial killers in American history is (was) Jeffrey Dahmer. Here's the childhood surgery his father thinks changed him.
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This 4.5 Billion Year-Old Discovery In The Gobi Desert May Have Predated The Earth Itself
A meteoroid that was found in the Gobi Desert in Asia, called the Pallasite Meteorite, may have predated the Earth itself, dating back 4.5 billion years.
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Meet Aldi Novel Adilang, The Teen Who Got Lost At Sea Three Different Times
As much as it's depicted in movies and storybooks, very few people can say they've been lost at sea. Meet Aldi Novel Adilang, who got lost at sea three times.
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Why It's A Massive Challenge To Conquer Canada's Mount Thor
Mount Thor in Canada is one of the most difficult mountains to climb not just in North America, but the whole world. Here's why Mount Thor is so tough.
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The Tragic 2015 Death Of Bobbi Kristina Brown
The tragic 2015 death of Bobbi Kristina Brown was especially sad because she was only 22 when she died in a very similar manner to her mother, Whitney Houston.
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The Biggest Moments In Serena Williams' Career
Serena Williams is undeniably one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Here's a look at some of the greatest moments in her epic career.
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What Was Likely The Last Song Avicii Worked On Before He Died?
Avicii died by suicide in 2018 while on vacation, leaving what would become his final album, the eponymously-titled album "Tim," around two-thirds complete.
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Run DMC Was Not The Name They Originally Wanted To Use
Run DMC helped bring rap to mainstream audiences, but Run DMC was not the name they originally wanted to use.
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What Would Happen If Humans Had Three Eyes?
Evolution may have given Homo sapiens two eyes, but over the millennia, philosophers, mystics and clerics have longed for the development of a third.
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The Untold Truth Of Charles II's Coronation
Charles II was England's merry monarch, whose monarchy saw a restoration of the crown. But it almost didn't happen.
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The Record That Bruce Springsteen Thinks Is A Masterpiece
Bruce Springsteen is a legendary musician in his own right, but there's one record he thinks is a masterpiece. This is the record praised by Bruce Springsteen.
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Law Enforcement's Serious Reaction To The Area 51 Memes Was No Laughing Matter
In 2019 there was a social media movement to storm the mysterious Area 51, but Law enforcement's serious reaction to the Area 51 memes was no laughing matter.
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The Bizarre Item In King Tut's Tomb That Baffled Scientists
The opulence found in the tombs of Ancient Egypt's pharaohs is the stuff of legend -- precious jewels, luxurious foods, and sarcophagi made of gold.
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The Tragic 1921 Death Of Virginia Rappe
The tragic 1921 death of Virginia Rappe ended with the downfall of one of the biggest actors of the time, even though he was acquitted of causing her death.
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How A Shaving Razor Spelled Doom For A US Congressman In 1921
A US congressman died tragically in 1921, and the culprit wasn't what you might expect. A shaving razor spelled doom for this US congressman.
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How The Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick, Really Died
The so-called Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick's death was unexpected when he died at 27. Here's how he really died.
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How The Hunt For The 1881 Railway Murderer Changed Policing
In 1881, a manhunt took place for a man wanted for murder, which led to two major developments for the police and how criminals are sought after to this day.
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Secret Societies That Are Nearly Impossible To Leave
Secret societies have been around almost as long as humanity. And some are super secret, while others not so much. Leaving can be complicated.
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Vladimir Putin's Supposed Resemblance To This Movie Character Almost Led To A Lawsuit
Nearly twenty years ago, Vladimir Putin's alleged resemblance to a character on the silver screen led lawyers to consider a lawsuit. Here's what happened.
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13 Animals That Can Change Their Gender
Even amidst this wild and wonderful world, there are some animals with especially peculiar traits. These are animals that can change their gender.
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The Wildest Fan Brawls In Sports History
A sports game is a place where many a fan goes for fun. But tensions between opposing fans can boil over. These are the wildest fan brawls in sports history.
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This Iconic Wedding Tradition Can Be Traced All The Way Back To Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria popularized a wedding tradition that is still followed today.
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The First Recorded Successful Limb Amputation Is Much Older Than You Think
Amputation as a life-saving medical procedure goes back centuries, particularly on battlefields. Recent evidence suggests it even happened in prehistoric times.
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The Tragically Gross 1980 Death Of Mayor Monica Meyer
The tragically gross 1980 death of Mayor Monica Meyer in Maryland is one of those unimaginable, cringeworthy situations.
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Why There Are Conspiracy Theories About Émile Zola's 1902 Death
A public controversy can divide an entire nation, raising passionate responses and positions. In some sad circumstances, they can also mean violence.
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