The Weirdest Ways People Have Tried To Tell The Future
There's no way to tell what the future holds, but that hasn't stopped people from trying. Here are the weirdest ways people have tried to tell the future.
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The Untold Truth Of Historically Black Colleges And Universities
Historically Black Colleges and Universities are seen as one of the significant accomplishments in African American history within the United States.
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How Rolling Stone's Boston Marathon Bombing Coverage Put Them In Hot Water
The 21st century has been, unfortunately, a golden age of deadly terrorism. Here's how Rolling Stone's Boston Marathon bombing coverage put them in hot water.
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Does Women And Children First Still Apply When Boarding Lifeboats?
The seafaring code of "women and children first" has been culturally ingrained writ large, partly thanks to movies like "Titanic." But is it still a thing?
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The Biggest Theories About The Meaning Of Sacagawea's Name
The young Native American mother who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition is a bit of a mystery in history. There are even questions about her real name.
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Who Was The Real Deep Throat From The Watergate Scandal?
It's been 50 years since the Watergate scandal was set into motion, and some aspects of it remain puzzling and uncertain. But not the identity of Deep Throat.
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Nearly A Third Of London Watched This Famous Execution
Throughout history, many a criminal has become a figure of public fascination -- Al Capone and Butch Cassidy in the U.S., and Jack Sheppard in the U.K.
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The Scary Reason Mass Shootings Are Described As 'Contagious'
With so many mass shootings in the U.S., scientists have been studying what causes them and how best to prevent them. One finding is particularly disturbing.
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The Origin Of Using Champagne To Christen Ships
Humans have been sailing for millennia, likely tens of thousands of years before we started writing things down. So why is champagne used to christen ships?
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The Untold Truth Of The Graduate
The Graduate has become one of the most important classics of the latter half of the 20th century. This is the untold truth of The Graduate.
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Chewing Gum In This Country Could Get You A Hefty Fine
Chewing gum sounds like a relatively innocuous activity, but chewing gum in Singapore is illegal and could actually land you some hefty fines.
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The Untold Truth Of The Segway
The Segway -- a "revolution" in transportation, said some -- was introduced in 2001. It would end up replacing cars, said inventor Dean Kamen. They … didn’t.
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The Best Theories About How Mark Twain Got His Name
Mark Twain is one of the most famous American authors of all time, but his name is actually just a pen name. Here's how Mark Twain got his name.
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The Magician Who Managed To Rob Jimmy Carter's Secret Service Detail
Some might call Apollo Robbins a master of sleight of hand. Others might call him a pickpocket. Which one was he when he robbed Jimmy Carter's security team?
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What Is The History Behind The Seasonal Holiday Of May Day?
Allergies aside, the arrival of spring is generally a welcome occasion in many parts of the world. For many, that means marking May Day as a special holiday.
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The Unique Way Tony Bennett Has Given Some Fans Autographs
Tony Bennett is one of the world's most famous performers, but he doesn't always sign autographs traditionally. Here's how he gives some fans autographs.
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The Dark Origin Story Of Peter Pan
While "Peter Pan" is often considered a happy go lucky story of a boy who never grows up, its origins are far darker and tragic.
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The Truth About President Taft's Special Seats At Yale
William Howard Taft was a Yale alumnus before he served as the 27th president. He seemed very happy to return to the school when he left the White House.
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Things You Can't Buy In North Korea
You can't buy these Western comforts in North Korea, so don't even try.
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The Real Reason Why The Sky Is Blue
We often take it for granted that the sky is blue, but there's a complex reason behind why the sky appears to be this particular color. Here's why.
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What We Know About The Mysterious Brain Tumor Outbreak At A NJ High School
Once is an accident, twice is a coincidence. After that? When patterns of illness emerge, linked to one area, scientific investigation is urgent.
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Where Did The Hells Angels Get Their Name?
The Hells Angels are a notorious and controversial motorcycle gang known for their sometimes illegal behavior, and they their name originates in WWII.
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The Untold Truth Of Paolo Gucci
The Gucci family name has been synonymous with wealth and high fashion for decades. One of the central figures in the family and business was Paolo Gucci.
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Can Prairie Dogs Actually Talk About Humans?
Prairie dogs might appear to be a simple little critter, but it turns out they actually have highly sophisticated communication, and even talk about humans.
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How Many Children Does Dr. Donald Cline From Netflix's Our Father Have?
When news broke of an Indiana fertility specialist using his own sperm to treat unknowing patients, the question arose: How many children did he father?
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How System Of A Down Got Their Name
Here's the story of how System of a Down chose their band name, and why they made a slight change to the name they originally decided on.
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This West Virginia Asylum Is Said To Be One Of The Most Haunted Places In America
Just based on its name, many people would probably assume that the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is one of the most haunted places in the United States.
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