The Science Behind Why Chewing Gum Helps You Concentrate
There are probably as many techniques for increasing concentration as there are people who are trying to concentrate. Does chewing gum have any place?
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The Forgotten History Of France's Untouchables
The history of human society is rife with tragic examples of those people considered "other" -- cast aside, forced to live separately, despised, "untouchable."
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The Tragic 1833 Death Of Hugh Glass Explained
The legend of mountain man Hugh Glass got a boost of awareness when his story was told in the film "The Revenant." The bear didn't kill him, but what did?
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Who Is Chris Pincher, The Person Tied To The Boris Johnson Controversy?
Boris Johnson's short, controversial tenure as the U.K.'s prime minister is ending. Contributing to the finale is the behavior of one of his appointees.
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What Do We Know About Sunny Balwani's First Wife?
Sunny Balwani was the president of shamed company Theranos. After his first wife divorced him, he allegedly dated Elizabeth Holmes, but who was his first wife?
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The Wild Number Of Scandals Boris Johnson Has Been Involved In
To call Boris Johnson a controversial figure would be an understatement. This is the wild number of scandals Boris Johnson has been involved in.
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Belgium Once Used Cats To Deliver Mail
Belgian officials in the 1870s tried to use cats to deliver mail because of their instinctual knack for direction. It went about as well as you'd think.
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The Word Nightmare Once Had An Even Scarier Meaning
Dreams -- when you're asleep, not whimsy while you're awake -- are mysterious, sometimes uncontrollable, occasionally thrilling, perhaps terrifying.
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The Science Behind How Prosopagnosia Affects Your Brain
Human brains are just plain complicated, complex, even arcane. One somewhat rare brain condition is prosopagnosia -- having trouble distinguishing faces.
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The Untold Truth Of CERN
CERN is an international scientific organization whose purpose is to study fundamental particles.
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The Disastrously Hilarious Story Of Baseball's 10 Cent Beer Night In 1974
Baseball teams are known to offer all kinds of promotions to encourage the fans to come out to the old ball game. Some work better than others.
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How A Waffle Iron Inspired Nike's First Running Shoes
In 2019, Miles Nadal bought a pair of 1972 Nike running shoes for $475,550. You may wonder what was so special about the most expensive sneakers ever auctioned?
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What The Last Hours Of Shinzo Abe Were Like After Being Shot
Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister of Japan, was shot by an assassin utilizing a home-made firearm. Medical personnel worked to save the politician.
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Investigators Came Across A Horrifying Discovery In The Grim Sleeper's Home
"The Grim Sleeper," Lonnie David Franklin, was convicted of 10 murders and one attempted murder. Searching his house, police found highly disturbing items.
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World Leaders React To The Assassination Of Shinzo Abe
The assassination of Shinzo Abe, former prime minister of Japan, shocked the world to its core. Many global leaders expressed their admiration for the man.
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The Tragic 2006 Death Of Mariska Hargitay's Father, Mickey Hargitay
In the late 1950s, before instantaneous media, there was a couple who grabbed and influenced public attention: Jayne Mansfield and her husband, Mickey Hargitay.
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The Real Reason Rubik's Cubes Were Invented
The inventor of the Rubik's Cube which became a fad in the '80s had another reason for the invention. But, some think he actually set out to make a toy.
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What Was Shinzo Abe's Net Worth When He Was Assassinated?
Former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, 67,
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The History Of Eating Poison On Purpose Explained
The idea of eating poison in order to protect yourself from being poisoned is actually rooted in history and a Pontic king named Mithridates the Great.
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Queen Elizabeth II Had A Major Wardrobe Malfunction On Her Wedding Day
Queen Elizabeth II had a wardrobe malfunction on the day she wed Prince Philip. The piece in question was borrowed from her mother who had altered its function.
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Why Dieter Krombach From My Daughters Killer Was Never Charged In Germany
The law and its role in the administration of justice can seem overly complex, even arcane. That's true in the United States, as well as other countries.
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What It Was Really Like To Watch The First Color TVs
The first color TVs were a truly mesmerizing experience for those who were lucky enough to watch.
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The Assassination Of Japan's Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Explained
The political climate of any nation can change, the course altered by subtle or radical shifts. Perhaps most tragic is change through assassination.
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12 Things You Should Never Do In Canada
Despite Canada's reputation for politeness, there are some buttons you don't push. Here are things you should never do in Canada.
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What Brittney Griner's Guilty Plea Means For Her Chances Of Returning To The United States
WNBA superstar Brittney Griner, detained in Russia on drug charges, has entered a guilty plea, but that doesn't necessarily mean she'll remain there.
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Tragic Details About Ian McKellen
Sir Ian McKellen is a gargantuan figure both on the stage and within the geek community. Here are some tragic details about his life you might not have known.
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James Caan Dreamed Of A Career In Pro Football Before Hitting It Big In Hollywood
Numerous Hollywood actors can also claim a certain level of athletic prowess -- Katharine Hepburn, Burt Reynolds, and Cary Grant among them. Also, James Caan.
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