Sharks Have Been Around For Much Longer Than You Thought
Sharks, just in general, tend to be a creature regarded askance by human beings -- we're visitors in their home, and they have the overwhelming advantage.
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Nichelle Nichols' Fame As Star Trek's Uhura Was Strangely Tied To Martin Luther King Jr.
The 1960s saw many firsts, such as the first moon landing, but Nichelle Nichols' fame as "Star Trek"'s Uhura was strangely tied to Martin Luther King. Jr.
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The Strange Way A Cake Pan Led To The Invention Of The Frisbee
The Frisbee as we know it today came out of a lazy afternoon and a mother's cake pan.
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What Was Star Trek Star Nichelle Nichols' Net Worth When She Died?
Among the first Black actresses to play a major role on network TV, Nichelle Nichols has died. What was the "Star Trek" star's net worth when she died?
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What Was NBA Great Bill Russell's Net Worth When He Died?
NBA great Bill Russell has died at the age of 88. His death was confirmed in a statement on Twitter. What was NBA great Bill Russell's net worth when he died?
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Nichelle Nichols
Nichelle Nichols was known, above all else, for her landmark role in the original "Star Trek" series as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura.
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What's The Real Difference Between Nordic And Scandinavian?
The debate over what determines a person as Scandanavian or Nordic has been raging for a very long time. Here's the breakdown in the difference between the two.
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How Sam Cooke Inspired One Of Smokey Robinson's Most Well-Known Songs
It's likely that every American soul singer has in some way been inspired by Sam Cooke — and Smokey Robinson is no exception.
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The B-52s' Classic Hit Love Shack Was Actually Inspired By This Real Life Place
The B-52s are known for their decades-long career highlighted by fun songs and performances. Here is the real place that inspired the hit song, "Love Shack."
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This Was Mickey Hargitay's Last On-Screen Role
Hargitay made his last film feature appearance in a 1973 Italian horror flick, but that wasn't the last time audiences had a chance to see him on screen.
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How Scientists Are Protecting Endangered Ferrets From The Coronavirus
Black-footed ferrets are an endangered species in which scientists are scrambling to protect. Here is how they are being protected from the coronavirus.
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Tiger Sharks Are More Important For Their Environment Than You Thought
Tiger sharks have been designated one of the most dangerous sharks in the world. However, they play a more important role for the environment than you think.
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James Stewart's Last Vietnam Flying Mission Almost Ended In Disaster
Jimmy Stewart, known for starring in "It's a Wonderful Life," almost perished during his last bombing mission in Vietnam. Here's what happened.
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An Astonishing Number Of Families Have Disappeared Through Faye Yager's Networks
Faye Yager is known for her network, Children of the Underground. Here is the astonishing number of families that have disappeared as a result of the network.
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How Much Was Vicente Fernandez Worth When He Died?
Grammy award-winning singer Vicente "Chente" Fernández died after having a successful decades-long career. Here is Fernández's net worth when he died.
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Who Created The Little Miss Characters?
Little Miss has been taking social media by storm in 2022, and show no sign of slowing down. Here's who created the popular Little Miss characters.
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Michael Jordan's Rare Awful Performance Is Still The Worst In NBA History
Michael Jordan only had a few off-nights, but one of them led to the all-time worst performance at this annual NBA event.
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John Wayne's Hidden Talent Never Matched His Iconic Cowboy Image
John Wayne is known for his role in Hollywood Westerns, and less known for his chess ability. indeed, Wayne's hidden chess talent may come as a surprise.
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Pam Grier's Heartbreaking Description Of Her Time In Cancer Treatment
In the years surrounding her most famous Hollywood roles, Pam Grier was facing something many people aren't aware of.
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The Tragic True Story Of The 2003 European Heat Wave
As Europe experiences record-breaking temperatures in 2022, many are looking back at another devastating heat wave that took place nearly 20 years ago.
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A Shark's Pregnancy Lasts Much Longer Than You Think
Sharks are some of the most enigmatic creatures of the deep. When looking into various gestation periods, many species of shark only become more mysterious.
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The Wild Way Elizabeth Holmes And Theranos Tricked Joe Biden
One of the most audacious stunts perpetrated by Elizabeth Holmes and Sunny Balwani involved then-Vice President Joe Biden.
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The Real Reason Velcro Was Invented
First, let's dispel a sticky rumor. Velcro was not invented for space travel. So why was it really invented?
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Pope Alexander VI's Papal Bull Had A Disastrous Effect On The Native American Population
History often depends on where the writer, as well as the reader, happen to stand. Were particular acts good things or, ultimately, massive tragedies?
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What Really Happens If You Put Water In Your Gas Tank?
What would happen if something other than gas were put inside a combustion engine — like water?
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Nicholas Godejohn's Motivation For Murdering Dee Dee Blanchard
There are many motivations for killing another human being -- money and passion are both common. What motivated Nicholas Godejohn to kill Dee Dee Blanchard?
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20 Chess Masters Were No Match For 8-Year-Old Samuel Reshevsky
In the 1920s, a chess prodigy named Samuel Reshevsky played 20 simultaneous chess games against French chess masters. He was 8 years old.
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