Here's Why Blackcurrant Was Banned In The US For Over 50 Years
Blackcurrants are a fruit common in European pastries and teas, but many people in the U.S. may have never tasted one if they haven't traveled abroad.
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The Tragic Murder Of XXXTentacion Explained
On June 18, 2018, the life of rapper XXXTentacion — born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy to Jamaican — was cut short at the age of 20. Here's his murder explained.
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The Tragic Death Of Sally Ride
Despite her fame as the first American woman in space, Sally Ride kept two secrets until her death — her sexuality and her battle with a serious illness.
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This Popular Sport In Germany Takes Sitting To The Next Level
Sports are usually filled with skilled, fast-moving athletes. Although extreme sitting may not sound like it ticks these boxes, the reality is very different.
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Here's What Would Happen If The Earth Was Suddenly Sliced In Half
What would happen if the Earth was suddenly sliced in half? Would it survive? Would its creatures survive? Let's take a look at this unlikely scenario.
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How Shaquille O'Neal Accidentally Mended The Friendship Between Two NBA Legends
Thanks to one of the many commercials he's done, Shaquille O'Neal was somehow instrumental in getting two long-estranged NBA legends back on the same page.
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Apollo 11 Astronauts Had A Unique Way Of Securing Life Insurance
Very few insurance companies would offer a life insurance policy to an astronaut, if they would offer one at all. Here's how astronauts secured life insurance.
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Uranus Originally Had This Very Ordinary Name
Uranus has a unique name in that it's the only planetary moniker with a toilet humor-based joke attached. Here's the history of how it came by its name.
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The Canadian Castle And The Forest Of Screaming Heads
Someone went and built faces and a castle in the forests of Ontario, Canada, located quite a bit away from ... well, everything. Here's the story.
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Monarchs Who Have Celebrated A Platinum Jubilee
In the United Kingdom, there is a nationwide party called a jubilee to mark the anniversary of a monarch's reign after 25, 50, and 60 years.
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The Tragic Truth About Suicide In Kurt Cobain's Family
Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain had a few family members who died by suicide.
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The Tragic Unsolved Murder Of Tamron Hall's Sister
In 2016, talk show host and broadcast journalist Tamron Hall did something incredibly difficult: She opened up about the unsolved murder of her sister Renate.
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Dave Bautista's Tragic Real-Life Story
Dave Bautista is a really likeable, personable, agreeable sort of person. But it's surprising if you know very much about what Dave Bautista has been through.
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Stephen Hawking Made Star Trek History With This Moment
Stephen Hawking had one of the most agile scientific minds in history. He was also known for his humor which he put to good use in an episode of "Star Trek."
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Regular People Who Died Alongside Celebrities
While they might not be household names, those who died alongside famous celebrities had just as much value as human beings. It's important to remember them.
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The Untold Truth Of Scott Dixon
Scott Dixon has six IndyCar championships, a victory in the Indy 500, and 3rd-place on the IndyCar all-time winner list. Let's take a look at his untold truth.
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Why These Countries Don't Exist Anymore
Most people would probably prefer to think of their nation, with its customs, currencies, political structures, as fairly permanent. Sometimes fate intervenes.
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The Most Wanted Nazis Of All Time
With the conclusion of the war in Europe, the free world sought justice for those who had been victims of Nazi war crimes. Manhunts began for the accused.
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The Untold Truth Of Kenny Loggins
There was a time, a few years back, when it seemed like every movie featured soundtrack contributions from Kenny Loggins. The guy is more than "Footloose."
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The Untold Truth Of Martin Luther
You don't have to dig far to realize that human beings are complicated creatures. That's true of the common folk, as well as significant historical figures.
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The 2 Billion Year Old Nuclear Reactor That Exists In Africa
When we think of nuclear reactors, we might assume they're all made by humans. But as scientists discovered in 1972, that's not necessarily the case.
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Paul McCartney Claimed This TLC Hit Ripped Off His Song
Artistic endeavor is a funny thing. What one artist might call "taking inspiration from," another, competing artist might call "ripping me off."
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Why Do The Lincoln Memorial's Walls Tilt Inward?
It's not unusual for an impressive, influential individual in a nation's history to be remembered through an impressive structure created in their honor.
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Your Hair May Contain Traces Of Gold
The human body is an incredible amalgamation of a huge diversity of ingredients -- massive amounts of calcium, various forms of protein. Oh, yeah -- also gold.
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Albert Einstein's Letter To Marie Curie Was Full Of Great Advice
Whatever their accomplishments -- their laborious research, their "aha!" moments -- scientists -- even brilliant scientists -- are still human beings.
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The Tragic 1978 Murder Of Sid Vicious' Girlfriend Nancy Spungen
Hangers-on, drugs, violence -- all ingredients that have played too large a part in too many stories from the world of music, including Nancy Spungen's story.
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The Origin Of The New York Yankees' Bizarre Ban On Beards And Long Hair
Here's why the New York Yankees have long banned their players from sporting beards and wearing their hair long.
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