Why The Viral Penny Microwaving Trend Is Dangerous
While it may seem obvious to most of us that metal does not belong in the microwave, a recent viral trend has people doing just that to make them shrink.
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How A Doctor's Prescription Led Golfer Eben Byers' Jaw To Fall Off
Here's how a doctor's prescription for arm pain led to golfer Eben Byers' jaw falling off before he died from the same newly discovered chemical element.
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America's Strange Feral Parrot Colonies Explained
Colonies of wild parrots are thriving all over the country, from Miami to Chicago. Here's how these tropical invaders got a featherhold in the United States.
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The Cultural Significance Of Covering Mirrors After Death
Funerary customs differ vastly across cultures, and those differences in how different people groups bury and mourn their dead are often driven by religion.
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How Oreo Is Cashing In On The Prepper Trend
We all have those aspects of modern life that, if we think about it, we'd really rather not do without -- sunscreen. Potable water. And, yes, Oreos.
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The Tragic 1975 Murder Of Lindy Sue Biechler Explained
Numerous cold cases from the 1970s and 1980s have been solved in recent years thanks to DNA testing methods. The murder of Lindy Sue Biechler is one.
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The Messed Up Truth About The 1980s Music Industry
The 1980s were a wild time, and the music of the decade remains popular today. But the music industry at the time did some really messed up things.
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The Most Popular Form Of Burial Service Might Surprise You - Exclusive
In the United States, a traditional funeral is arranged by a funeral home, but is traditional burial still the most popular method?
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Does Rice Really Make Birds Explode?
There's nothing quite like a good urban myth to get the mind going, especially if it involves potential avian explosions and a state legislature.
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The Hidden Meaning Behind Neil Young's Rockin' In The Free World
Neil Young's Rockin' in the Free World is somewhat of an anthem. Here is the story of the song and the hidden meaning behind it.
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Don McLean's American Pie Was Stripped Of A 50-Year Record By An Unexpected Pop Star
For decades, the longest song to reach No 1. on the Billboard charts was Don McLean's "American Pie." Here's the pop star who took his spot.
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Garth Brooks Dubbed An Iconic Anthem One Of The Greatest Songs In Music History
Garth brooks dubbed an iconic American pop anthem one of the greatest songs in music history, which is high praise coming from such a hit maker.
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What You Need To Know About Color-Changing Sharks
The great white shark is a fixture in popular culture and entertainment, from "Jaws" to "Sharknado." We're still learning about their behaviors and biology.
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One Of The Oldest Homicide Cases In Pennsylvania Might Have Been Solved With A Coffee Cup
In July 2022, law enforcement officials in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, announced that they had cracked open a cold case murder from 1975. Here's the story.
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Expert Reveals What's Really Left Of A Body After Cremation - Exclusive
Although cremation has become increasingly popular in the last decade, many people are unaware of the specific details of the process.
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The Gruesome Ingredient A British Architect Is Recycling In Bricks
As it turns out, blood isn't just for the circulatory system of humans and animals, Kim Kardashian's vampire facials, or for sacrificial rituals.
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The Time Abbie Hoffman And Allen Ginsberg Attempted To Levitate The Pentagon
During the Vietnam War, anti-war protesters were experimental, like the time Abbie Hoffman and Allen Ginsberg attempted to levitate the Pentagon into the sky.
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The True Story Of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation
Sir Francis Drake had one of the most successful careers of all sailors, but it's the circumnavigation that crowned it. Here's the true story of his voyage.
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Inside The Unique Friendship Of Richard Pryor And Gene Wilder
When Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder starred in "Silver Streak" together, their powerful on-screen chemistry helped push them both to Hollywood's highest heights.
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Behind The Two Paul McCartney Songs That Expressed His Unhappiness With John Lennon
Here's the story behind the two songs where Paul McCartney vented out against John Lennon following the Beatles' 1970 breakup.
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How Did Dizzy Gillespie Get His Name?
John Birks Gillespie earned his nickname early on in his career. Here's how got the name people recognize him by -- Dizzy Gillispie.
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The Two-Headed Dolphin Discovery In 2014 That's Unlike Anything You've Seen Before
Polycephaly, the characteristic of having two or more heads, is a rare occurrence in the animal kingdom. Let's look at the two-headed dolphin discovery in 2014.
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How Much Was Ivana Trump Worth When She Died?
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former president Donald Trump, died at the age of 73. She worked hand-in-hand with her husband in their business ventures.
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The Long History Of Ghost Weddings In China, Explained
Some in China still practice the ritual of marrying the dead. Here is the long history of ghost weddings.
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11 Different Men Turned Blue Thanks To Toxic Oatmeal
Back in the 1940s, New York City saw an exceptionally-acute and extremely-rare case of mass food poisoning. Here's the story of the toxic oatmeal.
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This Is How Languages Die
Every two weeks, a language dies. Linguists have argued that this is a global calamity of epic proportions, as we're at risk of losing a wealth of knowledge.
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