Here's How Long It Takes A Drop Of Water To Travel The Length Of The Mississippi River
The massive, majestic Mississippi River has been inspiring artists and businesses for generations. Certainly it's big and it's wide, but how fast is it?
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Why Karl Marx Had Issues With Religion
Karl Marx's views and philosophies have had a profound impact on society, whether people agree with them or not. Here's why he had issues with religion.
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The Brutal Way The Megalodon Disabled Its Prey
Land-based prehistoric life seems to get the really big-budget movie treatment, but megalodon has attracted some scientific attention of its own lately.
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The Woman Who Saved Emily Dickinson's Poetry
Today, Emily Dickinson is considered one of the greatest poets in American literature. The reclusive writer's work was almost lost, however.
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Here's The Real Difference Between A Turtle And A Tortoise
Turtles and tortoises are very similar animals often considered to be interchangeable. Here's the real difference between turtles and tortoises.
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Why A NASA Astronaut Pranked Everyone With A Fake Cockroach
Astronauts aren't typically known for their practical jokes, but one astronaut once pranked everyone aboard a space shuttle with a fake cockroach.
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The True Story Of Galvarino, The Mapuche Warrior Who Had Knives For 'Hands'
In the martial stories of history, there are accounts bordering on legend, telling of extraordinary deeds accomplished by extraordinary individuals.
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The Scary Reason The Wicked Witch Actress Couldn't Eat On The Wizard Of Oz Set
There are certainly those who are willing (though perhaps not eager) to suffer for their art. That seems especially true in the performing arts.
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The Eye-Opening Space Discovery That Left More Questions Than Answers
Fast radio bursts, observed by a telescope in China over the course of a couple of months in 2021, may disprove what little we know about the space phenomenon.
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The First Ever Tailgate Dates A Lot Further Back Than You Probably Think
The football tailgate is a beloved fall tradition in the U.S., but the first American tailgaters gathered to watch something much more harrowing than football.
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Inside Mel Gibson's 2006 Arrest
Mel Gibson has been a Hollywood fixture for decades, preceded by a critically acclaimed career in Australian films. And then he got pulled over and arrested.
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This 6,000-Year-Old UK Home Is So Ancient That It Has Stone Furniture
Ruins discovered on the Orkney Islands reveal much about Britain's ancient settlers, including their sophisticated culture, rituals, and diets.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Obsession With Oak Island Explained
Rumors of lost treasure just waiting to be found have interested human beings for centuries. Even the already wealthy can become intrigued by the possibilities.
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The NFL's Coldest Game In History Had Teams Playing In Minus 59 Degree Weather
In 1981, NFL fans who tuned into the Bengals-Chargers game in January witnessed the coldest football game in the sports league's history.
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Science Gave Us A Glimpse Into How Much Our Life Really Does Flash Before Our Eyes During Death
It's a frequent storytelling device -- someone on the verge of death re-experiences important moments in their life, "flashing" before their eyes. Really?
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The Truth About Lena Horne's Relationship With Lennie Hayton
Lena Horne was a trailblazer in many ways. The truth is, even her relationship with composer Lennie Hayton rebuked social expectations of the time.
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One Oregon Mountain And Its Unfortunate Connection With Nazi Symbolism
Istanbul was Constantinople, once upon a time. It's not unusual for a piece of geography to be renamed, especially when evil is evoked by the original.
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The Horrific Autopsy Report Of Staircase Murder Victim Kathleen Peterson
In the early morning hours of December 9, 2001, authorities were called to the Durham home of Michael and Kathleen Peterson on reports of a fatal accident
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What Was Taylor Hawkins' Last Foo Fighters Performance Before He Died?
For some 25 years, Taylor Hawkins was the man behind the drum kit for Foo Fighters. He also stepped up to the mic for solo vocal work during performances.
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Belle Gunness' Most Likely Motive For Murdering Her Suitors
The serial killer Belle Gunness left a trail of bodies — as many as 40 — in her wake in Indiana and Illinois between 1884 and 1908. Here's her likely motive.
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The Truth About Erik Menendez's Wife, Tammi
In 1996, brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez were found guilty of the murder of their parents. Despite his prison sentence, Erik still found love behind bars.
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Who The Beatles' Song Dear Prudence Is Really About
The Beatles hit a period there toward the end of their collaboration when their songwriting seemed influenced by a sort of obscure mysticism.
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What Happens If A Royal Has Twins?
For nations with a royal family, the lines of succession can be complicated by birth order, gender, and proximity to the throne. And if there are twins?
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The First-Ever College Football Game Hosted Far Fewer Spectators Than We See Today
Football on the college level has its fair share of fans, alumni and not, who turn out for every school matchup. But it takes time to build an audience.
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How 'Weird Al' Yankovic Got His Nickname
'Weird Al' Yankovic redefined the parody/novelty song genre, creating decades of hit singles, albums, and videos. Unlikely, certainly, but weird?
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Shirley Temple Once Shot Eleanor Roosevelt In The Back With A Slingshot
The lives of celebrities often overlap -- the absolutely famous intermingling, whether they come from show business, politics, or simple notoriety.
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The Difference Between Toxins, Poisons, And Venom
Depending on your source, it sometimes feels like most of the natural world is conspiring to kill you, with toxicity around every corner. Is there a difference?
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