Those Black Dots On Your Windshield Are More Important Than You Think
If you've ever taken a close look at your windshield, you might have noticed those black dots around the edges. There are a couple of purposes they serve.
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The Iconic Marilyn Monroe Image That Never Graced The Silver Screen
Marilyn Monroe has a few stand-alone images that are iconic parts of pop-culture, but one created for a film surprisingly never graced the silver screen.
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'00s Musicians Who Died In Bizarre Ways
The early aughts saw a variety of new music and bands, but since then, several artists have died in bizarre ways. Here's what happened to these '00s musicians.
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Why The Jaguar Was So Important To Ancient Mayans
In ancient Mayan culture, which existed around 4,000 years ago, the jaguar was an important animal and can be found depicted in many artifacts from the period.
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Bizarre Things You Can Only Find In Japan
In the market for some self-serve dirty undies? Crack open a few braille-labeled beer cans as we dive into bizarre things you can only find in Japan.
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What Are Those Earpieces Singers Wear During Live Shows?
If you've ever been to a live show or watched one, you've seen a musician rocking an earpiece. Maybe you even mistook it for a hearing aid or Bluetooth earbud.
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Here's Why Truckers Say 10-4
Whether in the movies or real-life, you've probably heard a trucker say "10-4" at some point. The meaning and history goes back quite a few years.
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Why You'd Never Survive As A Soldier During WWII
World War II wasn't all machine guns and mortar shells -- soldiers also had to watch out for exploding dogs, rotgut liquor, disease, and starvation.
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Rock Stars That Nearly Died On Tour
When rockers hit the road for tours, anything can happen, including fateful brushes with the Grim Reaper. Here are some rock stars who nearly died on tour.
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The Rare Silver Dollar Coin That Could Earn You $2 Million
Stumbling across a rare coin is probably pretty exciting, especially if it's worth a lot. Well, there is one silver dollar that could earn you $2 million.
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Musicians Who Shattered World Records While On Tour
Plenty of musicians have pushed the boundaries in the pursuit of their art while on tour, but more than a few have actually managed to set world records, too.
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Why You'd Never Survive Life During The Middle Ages
If you believe Hollywood, life during the Middle Ages was glamorous. But the Middle Ages were pretty awful. Here's why you would never survive the Middle Ages.
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Proposed States In The U.S. That Never Happened
Here are some of the proposed states that failed to receive admittance to the U.S. and some currently pushing for recognition that might still get their chance.
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Historical Figures You Didn't Know Were Related
We're all related, if you go back far enough in time, but many historical figures we know throughout American and world history have surprising family roots.
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What Is The World's Fastest Missile?
The world's fastest missile can travel 27 times the speed of sound, is maneuverable, and can carry a nuclear bomb, but it doesn't belong to the U.S.
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WWII Details Too Horrific For History Class
World War II is often taught in broad strokes: the players, the battles, and the atrocities. In reality, many of the details are too horrific for history class.
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The Difference Between Anthropologists And Archeologists Explained
Anthropologists and archaeologists are similar — they both devote their lives to studying humans. Yet they do so using different tools and methods.
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Ringo Starr Lives An Unbelievably Lavish Life
As a Beatle and household name, the artist Ringo Starr lives a life worthy of peak rock-star status. It may surprise no one that it is unbelievably lavish.
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Why Finding This One Penny Can Make You Staggeringly Rich
A lot of people think of pennies as relatively useless, but finding this particular penny can help you rake in some big bucks. Here's what to look for.
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This Rare Lioness Statue Is The Most Expensive Ancient Artifact Ever Sold
Ancient artifacts can develop our understanding of history, but they can also sell for big bucks. And the rare Lioness Statue is the most expensive ever sold.
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How The Who Ended Up With The Record For The Shortest Concert Ever
The Who was known for their wild and violent live shows, and they once ended a performance after 13 seconds — but probably not for the reason you think.
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'90s Musicians We Completely Forgot About
These musicians and bands were on top of the world -- and the charts -- in the 1990s, but many of them have faded into obscurity since that storied decade.
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The Origin Of Queen's Band Name Explained
In the early 1970s, the name "Queen" was a little unusual, even risky, for a burgeoning rock band, but it worked. Here's the origin of the iconic band name.
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Why Are Massachusetts And Only 3 Other States Called Commonwealths?
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Virginia are all called commonwealths. Other American states don't have the same designation. Here's why.
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The Origin Of Evanescence's Band Name Explained
In 2003, Evanescence burst onto the scene with their debut album "Fallen," which was a smash hit. And their name dates back to when they were just a two-piece.
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The Rare Artifact That Was The First Of Its Kind To Be Found In Scotland
In 2025, a construction project for a golf course led to the discovery of a rare artifact that was the first of its kind to be found in Scotland.
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Tribes That Have Zero Contact With The Outside World
It may seem like our modern world is small and interconnected, but even so, there are still some tribes that have zero contact with the outside world.
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