What Are Lichtenberg Figures?
As advanced as technology seems these days, the plain fact is that there are still mysteries in the natural world -- and some of them can be fatal.
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Who Invented The Aquarium?
The aquarium, a structure for people fascinated by aquatic life, has its place in homes and waiting rooms worldwide, thanks to a French marine biologist.
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Ancient Greece Might Have Been More Colorful Than You Think
Perhaps the most common conception of the art of ancient civilizations -- Greeks, Romans -- is of unadorned, stark marble. Research now contradicts that idea.
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The Duties Of A Plague Bearer Were As Gross As You Thought
The bubonic plague wreaked havoc on human society, devastating populations in Asia and Europe. London was hard-hit, with tens of thousands dead.
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The Silent Film Origin Of The Phrase Cut To The Chase
The movies have provided a wide range of expressions and idioms that have transitioned from the pages of scripts and camera lenses into everyday life.
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The Bloodiest Mutiny In British Naval History
Think "British Navy" and "mutiny" and "The Bounty" tags along, too. But the mutiny against Captain Bligh wasn't as awful as what happened on the Hermione.
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Cringe-Worthy Gaming Scenes We Wish Never Happened
Be warned that these moments of gaming cringe are all pretty terribad.
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The Weird Story Of A Playboy Bunny Who Became A Cop And Then Committed Murder
Compared to Laurie Bembenek, most of us have adult lives as dull as dishwater. Here's the weird story of a Playboy Bunny who became a cop and committed murder.
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What Really Happened To Francisco Franco's Corpse?
Spanish dictator Francisco Franco died an old man in 1975. As with other dead dictators, people were divided about what to do with his body.
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The Scientific Reason Car Spoilers Were Invented
Spoiler alert: not all "spoilers" are of the pop-culture kind. For decades, the auto industry has been putting them on cars. Here's why they were invented.
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The Truth About Rita Hayworth's Relationship With Orson Welles
There have been numerous pairings of Hollywood royalty over the years -- Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, but also Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Liz Sheridan
Perhaps best known for her role on the sitcom "Seinfeld," Liz Sheridan had a long career as a dancer and singer as well as an actress of stage and screen.
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Behind The Executions That Took Place At What Is Now England's Marble Arch
Located near Hyde Park, England's Marble Arch is a major landmark that draws in visitors and locals alike. But there's a dark history behind it.
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The Truth About The First Successful Monkeynauts From The US
The Muppets' "Pigs in Space" aside, before humans ventured into outer space, we sent up various animals to test whether space flight was survivable for humans.
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Inside The World Series Of Beer Pong
Beer pong has long been the sport of frat houses and unsupervised high school parties. Enter the World Series of Beer Pong, the top echelon for contenders.
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What Were Passover Celebrations In Nazi Germany Like?
Passover, one of the most important Jewish feasts, includes ancient symbols, rituals, and specific foods. How could it be celebrated during the Holocaust?
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How A Cop's Undercover Assignment Cost Scotland Yard A Hefty Sum
Undercover police work has been a thing for a couple of centuries, ever since French criminal-turned-informant Eugène François Vidocq started the practice.
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Why Victorian Factories Were So Deadly
Factories were a deadly way of life in the Victorian era. And that was just one of the hardships facing workers.
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How Harry Houdini Called Fraud On Spiritualism
The name and reputation of Harry Houdini still defines a kind of stagecraft and performance. He certainly knew a convincing trick when he saw one.
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Who Really Wrote The Happy Birthday Song?
It's often observed that modern American society has so much going on, media-wise, that we lack common ground. One shared reference? "The Birthday Song."
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How The Rwandan Genocide Influenced Its Easter Celebrations
Easter is celebrated every year by members of the Christian faith in all corners of the world, including those in the African nation of Rwanda
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How Waffle House Became The Barometer For FEMA Disaster Relief
Some people claim their bodies can predict weather -- maybe a knee starts to ache before it rains. Are Waffle Houses predictors of storm severity?
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The Victorian Era's Obsession With The Occult Explained
Is there something out there, something beyond what we experience on this plane of existence? If so, is there a way to make contact? Some Victorians thought so.
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This Is Tom Petty's Most Underrated Song
With a vast discography that spans all the way back to 1976 means that, as with any other prolific musician, Tom Petty must have a few overlooked gems of a song that somehow never received the attention and adoration that they richly deserve.
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This Is What Really Happened During The Mafia-Camorra War
In the early 20th century, a gang war in New York City between the Mafia and the Camorra would create the template for organized crime in America.
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Times Star Trek Predicted The Future
Over the years, Star Trek has populated its lore with all kinds of technology and made wild predictions. These are some times Star Trek predicted the future.
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Gilbert Gottfried's Relationship With George Takei Explained
The death of comedian and voice actor Gilbert Gottfried was announced April 12. He was 67. Tributes were posted from colleagues as well as friends.
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