Every Russian Oligarch To Die Since Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine
The recent deaths of a number of Russian oligarchs share some eerie similarities. This is every Russian oligarch to die since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Early Chinese Sunglasses Were Not Used To Protect Against The Sun
Sunglasses are typically used these days to protect our eyes from the sun, but early Chinese sunglasses were used for another purpose in courtrooms.
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The Biggest Scandals To Ever Hit Grunge Music
Grunge music started a revolution in the '90s. But like with any big music movement, it wasn't without its share of controversies.
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A Meteor Exploded Over The Bering Sea With The Force Of 10 Atomic Bombs
Shooting stars are not uncommon to see over Earth. But, when one explodes over our planet it can cause a mighty boom, such as one did over the Bering Sea.
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One Dog's Bathroom Break Awarded Her A WWII Medal
A dog named Juliana earned a medal in World War II after urinating on an explosive device that fell through her family's home, and neutralizing it.
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The Weirdest Dinosaurs To Ever Exist
From a meat-eater with almost-nonexistent forelimbs to a duck-dinosaur that paleontologists nearly dismissed as a fake, here are some of the weirdest dinosaurs.
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HG Wells' Parody Of His Literary Friend Led To A Lifelong Feud
When we think of the language arts of the early 20th century, especially in England, we probably think of erudition, manners, elegance. Surely not a feud.
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Why A Japanese Imperial Army Soldier Didn't Know WWII Was Over For 30 Years
A Japanese soldier in WWII didn't realize the war was over for 30 years, and remained hiding out in the jungle until he was eventually found.
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This Creedence Clearwater Revival Hit Predicted The Band's Breakup
One of Creedence Clearwater's biggest hits, in a way, predicted what was to happen less than two years later -- their acrimonious split.
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Before Thomas Dewey Ran For President, He Locked Up Mobster 'Lucky' Luciano
Many in American history made their reputation by going after the bad guys -- Eliot Ness, Wyatt Earp, Frank Hamer. Add a lawyer to the list: Thomas Dewey.
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The Messed Up History Of Diabetes
Diabetes has been around for thousands of years, and people have been diagnosing it for nearly as long. Here's the messed up history of this disease.
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Brandi Worley's Motive For Murdering Her Own Children
Brandi Worley stabbed her children to death in the middle of the night. This was the motive for murdering her own kids.
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Howard Hughes' 1946 Plane Crash Possibly Inspired The Modern Hospital Bed
Howard Hughes was the very definition of eccentric genius. The filmmaker, entrepreneur, and record-breaking aviator changed movies, flight, and hospital beds.
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Where You've Seen Cyndi Lauper's Husband David Thorton Before
One of the facts of show business is that it includes a universe of actors who might not be household names, but still work regularly in a variety of projects.
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The Stunning Number Of Free Throws Shaq Missed During His NBA Career
NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal was always known for his poor free-throw shooting, but how many foul shots did he miss?
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The Biggest Government Secrets That Were Accidentally Made Public
Not all government disclosures are intentional. Here are some of the biggest government secrets that were accidentally made public.
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The Unexpected Truth About Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Name
Ruth Bader Ginsburg started using her middle name after entering kindergarten.
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The Untold Truth Of The Salem Witch Trials
In 1692, the Puritan village of Salem, Massachusetts, was hit by a wave of zealous religious paranoia. This is the untold truth of the Salem witch trials.
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The Suspicious Suicide Of Russian Oligarch Leonid Shulman
Many Russian oligarchs have died under suspicious circumstances on President Vladimir Putin's watch. The death of Leonid Shulman is no different and here's why.
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How A Bog Body Discovery Led To A Murder Confession
In 1983, the discovery of a skull preserved in peat moss at England's Lindow Moss led to solving a decades-old cold case. But there's more to the story.
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Disturbing Details Found In Dorothy Dandridge's Autopsy Report
Dorothy Dandridge was a brilliantly talented singer and actress, captivating audiences in "Porgy and Bess" and "Carmen Jones." Sadly, that success did not last.
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The King James Bible And The Ethiopian Bible: What's The Difference?
The Bible has had many versions over the years. The oldest version is the Ethiopian and the most ubiquitous is the King James version and here's how they differ
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Ed McMahon Outranked Johnny Carson In The Military
In the world of late night TV, Johnny Carson was the star and Ed McMahon his sidekick, but in the military, McMahon actually ranked higher than Carson.
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The Truth About The World's Biggest Quran
The Quran is the Islamic holy book and the most popular book in human history. The artistry of the text is often overlooked, and so too are its varying sizes.
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How Abraham Lincoln Narrowly Avoided Death Before His Assassination
Abraham Lincoln was famously assassinated at a theater, but he actually had a brush with death prior to that during the Civil War, when a bullet nearly hit him.
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This Planet Has Rings 200 Times Larger Than Saturn
The Universe is a magnificent place. Scientists have discovered a planet with enough dust in its rings to form a new Earth or 200 times larger than Saturn's.
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Why The Indy 500 Winner Always Drinks Milk After The Race
The winner of the Indianapolis 500 race traditionally drinks a bottle of milk afterward in celebration. Here's how the time-honored tradition began.
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