These Ancient Greek Statues Have One Very Explicit Feature
Ancient Greek statues are often in various states of nudity, but the Hermae statues have one very explicit feature.
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Marvin Gaye Said This Motown Singer Had A Voice Stronger Than His Own
Marvin Gaye was one of the most famous Motown artists ever, with a voice like none other. Yet he said this singer had a more powerful voice than him.
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Finland's Kummakivi Balancing Rock Seemingly Defies All The Rules Of Physics
Kummakivi in Finland, a big rock precariously balanced on another rock, looks like it should have slid to the ground centuries long ago.
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The Stunning Discovery Of A 4.6 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite In The Sahara Desert
Although the rock we will discuss here is, in fact, extra-terrestrial, Superman is safe from kryptonite — for now, at least.
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Why The 'No Stars' Moon Landing Conspiracy Makes No Sense
And ever since the first moon landing, people all over the world have been looking for evidence that suggests that the entire event was faked.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Toni Morrison
Author and cultural icon Toni Morrison lived through many tragedies. Keep reading to find all about the tragic real-life story of Toni Morrison.
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The Story Behind The Accidental Invention Of Teflon
The history of science is full of accidental discoveries -- some based in fact, others more from legend than evidence, like Newton and the falling apple.
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What We Know About The Jewish Custom Of Kaparot
While kaparot can be performed any time between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, it is typically done the night before Yom Kippur.
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How A Life-Threatening Event Led To The Invention Of The Metal Detector
News of a near-fatal incident broke headlines across the country in 1881, and it led to the invention of the metal detector.
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One Of Dr. Seuss' First Books Was Definitely Not Meant For Kids
Dr. Seuss — or Theodor Seuss Geisel — is famous as the author of beloved children's classics, but one of his earliest works was not meant for kids.
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Even Deion Sanders Was Humiliated Thanks To Bo Jackson's Elite Talent
The names Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson are memorable among the great athletes of this age, multi-sport achievers who encountered each other in college play.
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What Would A Prisoner Exchange With Russia Really Mean?
After her arrest in Russia, Brittney Griner may be returned to the U.S. in a prisoner exchange — but these swaps are complex and often politically motivated.
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The Health Condition That Led To Bo Jackson's Unique Speech Patterns
Bo Jackson is known as a remarkable athlete, a man who played both baseball and football professionally. His signature "Bo Knows" catchphrase has its own story.
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Marie Antoinette's Last Words Before Her Execution Were Unexpectedly Cordial
During the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette became a symbol of the monarchy's greed and excess, but her last words revealed a different nature.
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Inside Vince McMahon And Oliver Luck's Tense Relationship
Sports fans were intrigued when WWE honcho Vince McMahon announced the resurrection of his failed XFL football league. Alas, the relaunch had problems, too.
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How Much Money Did Larry Page Earn During The Pandemic?
Among those who benefited during the COVID-19 pandemic was Larry Page, Google co-founder and CEO of Alphabet, the leading search engine's parent company.
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A New Study Has Researchers Re-Examining The Ancestry Of Native Americans
DNA extracted from a 14,000-year-old skull found in a cave in China reveals more information about ancient human migration and ancestry.
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The True Story Of Weird Al's Morbid Christmas Classic
"Weird Al" Yankovic has made a name for himself with his parodies of other artists' work (with their permission), but he's also a songwriter of note himself.
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The Science Behind How Polio Is Transmitted
Polio is a virus that in rare cases can cause permanent crippling, even death. It's been almost entirely eliminated within in the United States.
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Vince McMahon Has A Very Predictable Favorite Band
Watch Vince McMahon in action during any of his WWE events, and it's no stretch to say the man brought a rock music sensibility to pro wrestling.
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Why Is This Black-Sand Beach In Iceland So Dangerous?
The ocean is a natural tourist draw, with its promise of experiencing nature with all its beauty as well as its primal power. Danger lurks as well.
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The Northern Lights Are Not Just Something Unique To Earth
These colorful lights appear in other places besides Earth. While humans cannot visit them (yet), we can see them with the help of a telescope.
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The Truth About Bob Dylan's Relationship With Tom Petty
There are few figures in the history of popular music more important in terms of their impact or the respect they elicit than Bob Dylan or Tom Petty.
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The Untold Truth Of The Quaker Movement
The Quaker movement, from George Fox to William Penn to Margaret Fell, started in 17th-century England and today has spread to nearly all corners of the globe.
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Vince McMahon's Office Decor Is Straight Out Of The Natural History Museum
Although few fans see inside WWE headquarters, reports say CEO Vince McMahon's office is decorated in a way that mirrors the theatrical nature of his company.
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Former Police Officer Thomas Lane's Sentencing Explained
Ex-cop Thomas Lane has been sentenced for violating George Floyd's civil rights. The sentence was described by Floyd's family as a "slap" in the face.
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