The Science Behind Why Humans Shrink As We Age
Humans grow in a number of ways throughout a lifetime -- but we also shrink, too. So why does that happen? And what causes it? The answer might surprise you.
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The Last Movie Paul Newman Filmed Before His Heartbreaking Death
Paul Newman, one of the biggest film stars of the 20th century, passed away in 2008. This was the last movie Newman starred in before his death.
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Why Martin Scorsese Had To Edit Neil Young's Nose During The Last Waltz
With all of the bells and whistles inherent in digital filmmaking, it's a breeze to alter an entire film, let alone a segment. In the 1970s? Not so much.
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The Devastating Truth About Eleanor Roosevelt's Parents
Eleanor Roosevelt is the longest-serving First Lady in the history of the United States. Here's what you need to know about her parents and how she was raised
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The Fine Arts Were An Olympic Competition For Decades Before They Were Banned
The Olympics have featured a wide variety of events throughout the years, and for decades, fine arts were among them as a distinct competition.
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Eddie Murphy's Music Career Was Actually More Successful Than You Thought
While best known as a comedic actor, Eddie Murphy also dipped his toes into the world of music more than a few times throughout his performing career.
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Who Is Cassidy Hutchinson, The Former Aide To Mark Meadows?
Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to Mark Meadows, gave a scathing testimony against President Trump at the January 6 hearings. Here's who Hutchinson is.
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The Eye-Opening 2019 Discovery Of The 5-Foot-Tall Penguin
A 5-foot-tall penguin species, that lived up to 66 million years ago in New Zealand, was discovered by researchers in 2019. Here's what it looked like.
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How Many Husbands Did Betsy Ross Have?
There are those real individuals whose stories have become mythic -- Johnny Appleseed, Betsy Ross. Myths aside, they were real people, with real concerns.
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Athletes Who Went Missing And Were Never Found
Despite extensive searches, there are several athletes who disappeared and are still missing today. Hopefully, someone out there has answers.
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Finding The Titanic Was Cover For A Top-Secret Military Operation
We've all heard that adage, about how efficient it is to kill two birds with one stone. The same idea seems to have applied to the search for Titanic.
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The Chilling Tri-State Crematory Scandal Explained
In 2002, hundreds of decaying bodies were found on the grounds of the Tri-State Crematory in northern Georgia. Here's the story behind the gruesome scandal.
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The Women Of The French Revolution Who Had A Weirdly Morbid Pastime
History reveals that many revolutions begin with the noblest of intentions, yet somehow derail into rampant violence and utterly lawless cruelty.
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The First Widespread Theory About Jack The Ripper's Identity Explained
Journalist Leonard Matters claimed that Jack the Ripper was a doctor who wanted revenge for his son's death.
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Whatever Happened To DJ Jazzy Jeff?
If you ever wondered where DJ Jazzy Jeff's been since he and Will Smith parted ways as an official duo, then read on, as this spin master has been up to a lot.
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This Was Mary Mara's Final Movie Role Before Her Tragic Death
Mary Mara acted throughout her life; she appeared on stage, on TV, and in film. As for film, Mara's final role was in 2020, in this Shane Stanley movie.
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Elephant Poaching Has Forced The Species To Evolve Without A Key Body Part
We might tend to think of change via evolution, increasing a creature's chances of survival, as something taking place over many, many years. Not necessarily.
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Berners Street Hoax: The Greatest Prank Of The 19th Century Explained
It wasn't too long ago that people would prank someone by ordering a pile of pizzas, unrequested. That's nothing compared to the Berners Street Hoax.
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The Story Behind The Colorado Avalanche And Detroit Red Wings' Fierce Rivalry
Hockey, perhaps more than any other sport, falls (or rises, depending on your viewpoint) into actual fights, one player or even team against another.
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Joseph Henry Loveless: The Ax-Murderer Found Headless 100 Years After Escaping Jail
Ax murderer Joseph Henry Loveless' whereabouts have remained a mystery for over 100 years. However, with DNA testing and his remains have been discovered.
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The Bizarre History Of Heavy Metal Music
Black Sabbath was one of the major founders of heavy metal music, along with Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. Here's the bizarre history of this genre.
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Is Where The Crawdads Sing Based On A True Story?
When examining a work of fiction, it's not uncommon to look for connections between the narrative and what might be real events in the author's life.
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Inside Harold Shipman's Drug Abuse History Before He Turned To Murder
Harold Shipman was one of the most notorious serial killers that England has ever seen but his crimes also included stealing drugs from patients.
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The Truth About James Brown's Failing Health Before He Died
James Brown practically defined the term "musical legend" during the course of his life -- quite possibly "the hardest-working man in show business."
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Inside The Marcus Garvey And W.E.B. Du Bois Feud
W.E.B. Du Bois and Marcus Garvey were two important figures in advancing the cause of Black Americans. here's the story of their legendary feud.
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The Tragic 1998 Death Of Falco Explained
Most artists have ebbs and flows in their careers, sometimes achieving a flash of success that's sadly followed by relative obscurity, even tragedy.
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Mary Kay Letourneau's Family Ties To US Politics
Though Mary Kay Letourneau is the most high-profile person in her family, she is not the only one to have spent time in the public eye. Let's take a look.
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