How The Republican Party Got Its GOP Nickname
The Republican Party — one of the two dominant parties in American politics — is colloquially referred to by the three-letter nickname "GOP." But why?
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How Mothers Were Celebrated In Ancient Greece And Rome
Today, Mother's Day is celebrated in more than 50 countries, but mothers have long been revered. Here's how moms were celebrated in ancient Greece and Rome.
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The Strange Unsolved Mystery Of The Atlas Vampire
For one case that continues to remain unsolved, we turn back time to Stockholm, Sweden, in 1932. This is the strange unsolved mystery of the Atlas Vampire.
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of JFK's Brain
The world was shocked in 1963 when for the fourth time, a U.S. president was assassinated. Questions still remain about the death of John F. Kennedy.
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Can Rats Laugh?
Despite this storied history of human-rat interaction, however, there's obviously still one burning question we are all dying to know: can rats laugh?
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Where Does The Term Freshmen Come From?
Becoming a freshman is a chance to start again, a chance to reinvent yourself, and begin a new journey. But, the term has been around longer than high schools.
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What We Know About Astronaut Mark Vande Hei's Historic Spaceflight
Space may or may not be the final frontier, depending on your viewing habits, but it certainly remains a rich vein of scientific inquiry and research.
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The Surprising Reason Some Bodies Of Water Glow In The Dark
Every once in a while, photos of the world's oceans pop up on social media and look like something out of a Hayao Miyazaki movie. Why is that?
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Here's Who Inherited Stephen Hawking's Money After He Died
There may never be anyone like physicist Stephen Hawking again, whose wholly disabled body belied a genius mind. Here's who inherited his money after he died.
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Do Whales Really Have Regional Accents?
Whales are enigmatic giants of the sea. But, they may have more in common with humans than previously thought in the way that they communicate with each other.
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Here's Who Inherited Mark Twain's Money After He Died
Mark Twain -- Samuel Clemens -- was famous for his wit, his novels decrying social injustice, and poor money management. What about his estate when he died?
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What Chester Bennington's Family Is Doing Now
In 2017, Linkin Park fans were devastated to receive news of Chester Bennington's tragic and unexpected death. Here's what his family is doing now.
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Which Animal Only Lives For 5 Minutes As An Adult?
Insects are known for their short lifespans and busy little lives. But, one flying insect has a life span so short, if you blink a few times you'd miss it.
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What Happened To The Box TV Channel?
Before the internet, watching music videos looked a lot different. One option was The Box TV channel. How did The Box work, and is it still around?
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How The Eagles Got Their Name
The Eagles' band name has multiple origin stories, as well as a bit of a debate on whether the word "the" should be included in the name.
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How Mr Rogers Gave Night Of The Living Dead Director George Romero His Start
Every once in a while we get a sense that show business, all of it, is just one big neighborhood, and everyone knows everybody else, and they're all pals.
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Can Bacteria And Viruses Get Infections?
Have you ever wondered if your cold can come down with a cold? Can your infections get an infection? Let's take a look at the science and find out.
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The Truth About Woodward And Bernstein's Role In The Watergate Scandal
The Watergate incident led to the only time a U.S. President resigned. The truth about journalists Woodward and Bernstein's role in the historical scandal.
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The Real Reason People In Bermuda Fly Kites On Good Friday
Kites seem to have a place of honor in numerous cultures around the world. One kite festival in particular takes place in Bermuda on Good Friday.
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Why Is The Ocean So Salty?
Samuel Taylor Coleridge was right when he wrote of the ocean, "Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink." Drinking salty ocean water is not a good idea.
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The Real Reason Dogs Stick Their Heads Out Of Car Windows
A happy dog is a dog with its head out of the car window, but why do they love it so much? Here's the real reason dogs stick their heads out of car windows.
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How Bonnie Raitt Got Started Playing Music
Paraphrasing Shakespeare, some people are born to be musicians, and some have music thrust upon them. Bonnie Raitt started with a musical family and grew.
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Inside Taylor Hawkins' Relationship With Queen Drummer Roger Taylor
True artists will readily admit that they draw from those who have preceded them. Taylor Hawkins was possibly Roger Taylor's biggest fan. Ever.
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The Biggest Theories About The Origins Of April Fools' Day
Let's be clear: This article is not a prank befitting the day it's examining. Seriously, folks: Where did the April Fools' Day tomfoolery and shenanigans begin?
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What Is Chernobyl's Red Forest?
The Red Forest is one of the most radioactive places in Chernobyl.
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The Scientific Reason Coins Make Your Hands Smell
Maybe you had a piggy bank as a child. Maybe you've worked in retail, dealing with cash transactions. Notice a unique smell when you've been handling coins?
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The Origin Of Ukraine's Intricately Decorated Easter Eggs
Symbols of spring abound -- flowers blooming, birds singing. So much of it involves vibrant, eye-catching color, like psanky eggs from Ukraine.
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