How The Sumter County Does Were Finally Identified
For 44 years the identities of a young man and woman who murdered in South Carolina were unknown. Here's how the Sumter County Does were finally identified.
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How Eddie Van Halen Changed Rock Guitar
Eddie Van Halen, of the legendary rock group Van Halen, changed rock guitar by inventing his own distinct finger tapping method.
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The Messed Up History Of Old-Timey Child Labor
At the start of the Industrial Revolution, child labor abuses and injustices came into question as the textile, coal, and chimney industries used kids.
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How James Dean Made History With His Oscar Nominations
James Dean is certainly a silver screen icon nowadays. Although his star was only rising at the time of his death he still received two posthumous Oscar nods.
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Why Johnny Marr Left The Smiths
Johnny Marr co-founded the Smiths indie rock band with frontman Morrissey in 1982. By 1987 Marr had quit the band and started a solo career. Here's why he quit.
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The Real Reason The Regency Era Is Called That
Netflix's hit show "Bridgerton" is set in Regency-era England. However, viewers may not know the real reason behind the name of this time in England's history.
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Noor Inayat Khan: The Truth About The Courageous WWII Spy
Noor Inayat Khan was a pacifist, a poet, and a children's author. She was also a WWII spy. Here is the truth about the courageous woman.
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Inside Svalbard, Norway, The World's Northernmost Inhabited Region
Norway and Scandinavia on a whole (Norway, Denmark, Sweden) are no strangers to harsh living conditions, and Svalbard is a perfect example of this hardiness.
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The Best Rap Collaborations Of All Time
Rap music is all about the collabs, with artists appearing on each other's tracks trading verses and beats. Here are some of raps best collaborations.
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Are The Odds In Flipping A Coin Really 50/50?
A coin flip is often considered the definition of a 50/50 proposition, but the odds aren't as even as you might think. These are the actual odds of a coin flip.
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Ivan Reitman's Net Worth At The Time Of His Death May Surprise You
Ivan Reitman, the storied director and producer behind some of Hollywood's biggest comedy films, died in his sleep on February 12 at age 75.
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Who Really Built The Walls Of Benin?
The walls of Benin in Nigeria surrounded what was known as Benin City in the 12th century. Here's who built the historic walls, and what remains of them.
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The Untold Truth Of Tennis Star Juan Martin Del Potro
BrazilianTennis star Juan Martin del Potro was at the top of his game, but injuries forced him to give up the sport professionally. Here is the untold truth.
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Is This Why You Don't See Ashtrays In Cars Anymore?
Ashtrays in cars have become a thing of the past, but why? Cigarettes are more widely discouraged now, and car manufacturers are taking notice.
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Why Are Bloodhounds So Good At Tracking?
Bloodhounds are famous for having incredibly sensitive noses, but what's the reason behind it? Here's why bloodhounds are so good at tracking.
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The Oldest Active Missing Persons Case In America Explained
The oldest active missing persons case in America is nearly 100 years old. Here is the story of Marvin Allen Clark's disappearance explained.
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The Real Reason A Paper Cut Hurts So Much
Humans have evolved to be hearty creatures able to withstand a myriad of injuries, adverse weather, and a varied diet. But, the paper cut still really hurts.
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The Tragic History Of The World's Shortest Wars
From a few weeks to a couple of minutes, here’s the tragic history of the world’s shortest wars.
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This Is What Really Causes Red Tides
A red tide sounds like the kind of thing that would happen in a movie to indicate the end of the world, but they're actually a natural occurrence.
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Why Is 10:10 The Default Time Set On Clocks?
Clocks are typically set to 10:10 as a default, but no one really knows why. It turns out, it's because the position of the hands is aesthetically pleasing.
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The Real Reason We Use ZIP Codes
Everyone is familiar with the concept of ZIP Codes, but you may not know where they come from, or what the numbers mean. Here's the reason we use ZIP Codes.
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The Messed Up True Story Of "A Dingo Got My Baby"
If there's one thing pop culture has taught us, it's that Australians are exceptionally concerned about dingoes eating their babies. Here is the true story.
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The Untold Truth Of Andrew W.K.
After a decade of disaffected, maudlin grunge rockers, W.K. emerged as a happy, exuberant, infectious jester of rock, encouraging listeners to enjoy life.
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of Jodi Huisentruit Explained
On Tuesday, June 27, 1995, Jodi Huisentruit was expected to arrive at the KIMT-TV studio in Mason City, Iowa, where she worked as a morning news anchor.
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Yang Xinhai's Chilling Motivation To Kill
Yang Xinhai is said to have killed 67 people in three years. This was his chilling motivation to kill.
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The Untold Truth Of Smokey Bear
Smokey Bear is one of the most recognizable mascots, whose forest fire prevention campaign is wildly successful. But there's still much people don't know.
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What It Was Really Like Being A Eunuch In Imperial China
Over the 2,000-year history of Imperial China, an influential group of emasculated men became notorious for dominating the Forbidden City.
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