Are Blueprints Actually Blue?
The pigment on blueprints is called Prussian blue and was accidentally discovered after a chemical reaction.
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What Happens To Desalinated Salt?
Humans and other creatures require water -- fresh water -- to survive. Planet Earth has lots of water, but most of it contains significant amounts of salt.
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Inside The Discovery Of The Endurance Shipwreck
In 2022, another expedition — this one coming 106 years after Endurance was lost — was successful in locating the famous ship.
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How Rare Are Blue Moons?
American English has numerous phrases used to describe something rare -- "scarce as hen's teeth." "When pigs fly." And, of course, "once in a blue moon."
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Where Did The Phrase The Butler Did It Come From?
Authors of mystery fiction, whether short stories or novels, have been known to make use of a stereotype or cliche or two (or more) as they weave their tales.
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The True Story Of Allyson Dalton's Kidnapping
A young mother was found stabbed to death, her infant daughter missing from their apartment. This is the true story of Allyson Dalton's kidnapping.
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The Story Of Hulk Star Lou Ferrigno's Hearing Loss And How He Got It Back
Lou Ferrigno has lived the vast majority of his life coping with the challenges of hearing loss, until a cochlear implant turned that life around.
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The Weirdest Backstage Riders
If you ever needed proof that big-name touring music acts live lives different from most people, all you really have to do is check their contract riders.
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Scientists Confirm What We All Suspected About Sharks
There are several myths surrounding the habits of sharks. One is that they never sleep. New research has answered this question once and for all.
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Where Is Inventing Anna's Rachel Williams Today?
Netflix's "Inventing Anna," tells the story of a young con artist who fooled people for years, including her friend Rachel Williams. Here's where she is today.
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Do Large Electronics Really Need Their Own Bin At Airport Security?
The days of showing up on time and simply boarding your flight are a distant dot in the nation's rear-view mirror. Does scanning electronics separately help?
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The Reason Some Are Convinced Eminem Is A Clone
Here's why certain people think that the Eminem of today is a clone of the original.
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The Truth About Jeff Bezos' Relationship With Mackenzie Scott
Jeff Bezos' divorce with wife Mackenzie Scott was highly public, as was his affair with Lauren Sanchez. Here's the story behind his divorce.
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Can You Prevent Morning Breath?
Most of us take our personal grooming seriously. We want to avoid offending others with unnecessary sights, sounds, or -- maybe worse -- odors, like halitosis.
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Who Was The Sideburn Named After?
It's kind of odd, the way hair can be such a focus of fashion and personal statement. For centuries, that has included facial hair -- pro and con.
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What Happened To Bop-It?
The challenge of the interactive toy, Bop-it, has kept kids busy and entertained for decades. Here's what happened to Bop-it over the years.
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Famous Celebrities Who Died In Their 70s
When the world loses a singer, actor, or professional athlete, it can be shocking, despite their age. These celebs enjoyed fame and success well into their 70s.
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What Happened To Swatch Watches?
Fads come and fads go, whether in entertainment or media or fashion -- especially fashion. One of the 1980s' hot accessories was the Swatch Watch.
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What Is Blood Doping?
History tells us that it's nothing new for athletes to use various substances to gain an edge over their competitors. Modern-day techniques are sophisticated.
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Van Morrison's Daughter Shana Has Followed In His Footsteps
Musicianship often runs in families, and Van Morrison's is no different. His daughter Shana has followed in his footsteps
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The Truth About The Song Paul McCartney Couldn't Release
Paul McCartney of Beatles fame created a song that isn't as well known as the rest of the band'a anthology, as it was never released. Here's why.
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The Truth About Tupac Shakur's Friendship With Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith and rapper Tupac Shakur were close friends, and she was devastated after his untimely death. Here's the truth about their friendship.
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How BTS Really Became Famous
Korean pop group BTS has had a meteoric rise to fame, becoming one of the most popular acts in the music industry. Here's how they became famous.
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Why Do We Get Snack Cravings Late At Night?
Ah, the siren song of the snacks, calling to us late at night when we're tired and, yes, maybe hungry, maybe not. Snacking might not just be poor discipline.
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What Cicadas Are Really Doing Underground For Years
Cicadas are enigmatic insects that have a unique life cycle. Some live underground for as long as 17 years, before emerging for between four and seven weeks.
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The Clooney Family Tree Explained
While many know a lot about George Clooney and his body of work, less known is that the Clooney family had long been in show business before George arrived.
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How Burt Lancaster Changed His Appearance For Hollywood
Burt Lancaster had a long and storied Hollywood career, but his appearance wasn't exactly natural. Here's how Burt Lancaster changed his appearance.
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