The Reason Why One Novel Famously Does Not Contain The Letter E
There's a fair chance you've heard of "The Great Gatsby." But what about the 1939 novel "Gadsby," which does not contain a single letter "e" in its many pages?
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The Untold Truth Of The Summer Solstice
Leave the coat behind and find out what made midsummer so mystical and almost as huge a deal as Christmas in some places. Believing in fairies is optional.
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The Extreme Measures The Mongol Army Had To Take To Stay Alive
Sometimes greatness just happens, but most often, it requires hard work, planning, and sacrifice -- sometimes in extreme measures, for years at a time.
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The Untold Truth Of The Royal Air Force
For over a century, the RAF has played a pivotal role in aviation technology, as well as numerous conflicts. Here is the untold truth of the Royal Air Force.
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Inside The Time Two Solomon Islanders Saved John F. Kennedy
John Kennedy was instrumental in saving the lives of his crew when their patrol boat was sunk during World War II. Helping him were two men from the region.
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The Reason We Say Dog Days Of Summer
Why exactly do we call the period from early July and early September the "dog days" anyway? It turns out it is not because dogs love them.
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Aliens May Invade Alarmingly Soon, According To A Late Bulgarian Mystic
A Bulgarian mystic known as Baba Vanga predicted a number of events before her death in 1996. So will her prophecy about a 2022 alien space invasion come true?
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Inside Ted Kaczynski's Relationship With His Brother
In 1995, David Kaczynski realized that his brother, Ted, could be the man behind a series of bombings that terrorized the United States, known as the Unabomber.
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Inside The Cathedral Said To Be One Of The Most Haunted Places In Texas
Many pivotal points in North American history have occurred in Texas; nowhere more so, perhaps, than in the central part of the state, near San Antonio.
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The Untold Truth Of Desi Arnaz
Thanks to "I Love Lucy," Desi Arnaz was half of one of TV's most famous couples. Here's a look at the musician, actor, and innovator who played Ricky Ricardo.
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How The Murder Of David Kammerer Influenced The Beat Generation
It was a time of ideas and non-conformity fueled by drugs and alcohol, but the murder of David Kammerer would greatly influence the Beat generation.
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Medieval Samurai Criminals Were Subject To A Gruesome Punishment
Samurai are not unlike cowboys -- mostly in the sense that their image in popular culture is fairly removed from historical reality most of the time.
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This Is What An Astronaut On The ISS Does In A Day
These days, the main location for humans orbiting Earth is the International Space Station. Here's what the average day is like for astronauts on the ISS.
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What Coco Chanel Was Doing In The Final Days Before Her Death
Fashion designer Coco Chanel died in Paris in 1971 at 87 years old.
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The Untold Truth Of Yellowstone National Park
Formed in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is a breathtaking wilderness. This is the untold truth of Yellowstone National Park.
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The Tragic Death Of The English Scientist Known As The World's First Human Cyborg
Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan, the first human cyborg, passed away on June 22, 2022.
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Disturbing Details About Sherry Shriner's Alien-Reptile Cult Teachings
Sherry Shriner's beliefs might sound extreme, but she used to teach them to her huge cult following, built entirely on YouTube, radio shows, and websites.
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The Reason Scientists Say Beluga Whales Can Communicate With Humans
As the most vocal of all whale species, the beluga whale also has its own unique form of speech that it can use to communicate with others, including humans.
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Animals Can Understand Numbers A Lot Better Than You Think
Mathematics seems like it's a skill for the most sentient of planetary beings. But, studies have shown that math is a relatively common trait among animals.
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The Truth About John Denver's Real Name
John Denver's stage name was fitting with his image of a mountain-loving music man, but here's the truth about his real name.
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Whatever Happened To Rusted Root?
Rusted Root had a hit with "Send Me On My Way" in the '90s. But, the band has been MIA in the mainstream music market, and here's what they've been doing.
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The Real Reason Anne Frank Addressed Her Diary Entries To 'Kitty'
Anne Frank became famous through her diary, which she wrote while hiding from the Nazis. Here's why she addressed her diary entries to "Kitty."
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BB King Revealed The One Musician Who Gave Him 'The Cold Sweats'
B.B King revealed the one musician who gave him 'the cold sweats' when he heard the amazing tone coming from the player's guitar.
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What Happened To Convicted Murderer Martin Bryant?
In1996, Martin Bryant walked into a Tasmania, Australia, bed and breakfast called the Seascape Guesthouse and proceeded to shoot and kill the owners.
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Bob Dylan Loved Elvis So Much That He Allegedly Once Kissed A Floor
Bob Dylan reportedly kissed the ground where Elvis Presley recorded his first song. Here's why the folk hero to so many worshiped the King of rock 'n' roll.
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The Real Reason Charlie Chaplin Was Once Exiled From The US
Charlie Chaplin was one of the classic Hollywood's biggest stars, but he was once exiled from the U.S. Here's why Chaplin was exiled from the U.S.
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Who Was The Real General Tso?
General Tso is a name that most Americans will know from Chinese restaurants, but the real General Tso was a Chinese Imperial official named Zuo Zongtang.
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