How Leonard Rayne Moses Was Caught After 50 Years On The Run
In today's high-tech society, it must be well-nigh impossible to disappear from view -- re-invent your identity. Some still manage it -- at least, for a while.
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The Science Behind The Egg Drop Experiment Explained
The egg drop experiment is a staple of the school classroom, but how how is it executed successfully? Here'd the science behind the egg drop experiment.
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What The Last Few Days Of Stan Laurel's Life Were Really Like
In early Hollywood, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy filmed numerous short movies as well as feature films. In January 1965, Laurel's days were coming to an end.
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Who On The Curse Of Oak Island Gets To Keep The Treasure?
History Channel's reality show "The Curse of Oak Island" follows treasure hunters searching for buried gold. But, who gets to keep the booty if it's found?
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Lincoln County War
The Lincoln County War of 1878 shocked the nation and catapulted to infamy Billy the Kid. Messed up things on both sides caused the untimely deaths of many.
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Was This Jimmy Stewart's Hardest Role To Film?
Jimmy Stewart is known for his roles in "It's a Wonderful Life," and "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," but this was the most difficult movie he ever filmed.
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How The Empire State Building Was Stolen In 2008
Muckracking is an important part of journalism, and the New York Daily News used those tactics to steal the Empire State Building in 2008.
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What Are Hypercolor Shirts And How Do They Work?
Hypercolor shirts got their 15 minutes of fame in the early '90s. But what are they and how do they work?
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Can Smells Really Go Extinct?
Nothing quite jogs the memory or warms the soul like our sense of smell. Arguably, smell is as much a preserver of history as it is a warning of looming danger.
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How Are Scratch And Sniffs Made?
Scratch-and-sniffs are weird. Imagine a lemur poking his finger in some decaying jungle goop, then smelling his finger before stuffing his nose into the ground.
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Here's Who Inherited Princess Margaret's Money After She Died
Princess Margaret spent her final years in poor health. But she was clever, giving away some of her assets while she was alive to save inheritance taxes.
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What Happens When A Book Is Banned?
When it comes to censorship in the United States, the most commonly seen form is reportedly book banning. Here's what happens after a book is banned.
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The Real Reason Your Cat Licks You
Cats are notorious for licking their owners, but why do they do this? It turns out, they often do it as a show of affection or to mark their territory.
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Weirdest Laws In Oregon's State History
Over the years, the Oregon state legislature has produced some sound laws ... and some weird ones. Let's take a look at the weirdest laws in Oregon's history
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The Mysterious Escape Of Convicted Criminal Jerry Bergevin Explained
When officials did a headcount, they found that he was missing. Jerry Bergevin had managed to escape and he has not been seen since
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How Many Kids Does John Mellencamp Have?
After becoming a father at 19, it's no wonder John Mellencamp's big hit song centers around adulthood. Here's how many kids the singer-songwriter really has.
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The Real Reason O.J. Simpson Was Acquitted Of Murder
The O.J. Simpson trial captured the world's attention in the mid-90s. Simpson's acquittal was highly controversial as people were convinced of his guilt.
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The Real Reason Turkmenistan Is Closing Its Gate To Hell
Much of Turkmenistan is covered in the Karakum Desert, and the main selling point of the desert is its "Gate to Hell," or "Door to Hell."
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The Truth About Groundhog Day's Inner Circle
The tuxedo-wearing, top-hatted group who monitor Punxsutawney Phil's weather prediction every February 2 are called the Inner Circle of Groundhog Day.
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The Moon Is Actually Shaped Like A Lemon. Here's Why
Earth and its moon both have bulges around the equators. They're a bit squashed, like an ultra fluffy pancake, a spinning water balloon, or a fallen lemon.
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The Untold Truth Of Matthew Stafford
Here are some lesser-known facts about Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.
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How Did Punxsutawney Phil Get His Name?
The groundhog at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, has been predicting six more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day since 1886. Why is he named Phil?
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The Most Censored Countries In The World
Though most methods of censorship are similar, political powers develop unique ways to silence citizens. These are the most censored countries in the world.
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What Was The Last Album Selena Quintanilla Recorded Before She Died?
Selena Quintanilla was murdered by Yolanda Saldivar in 1995.
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How The FBI Selects Its Ten Most Wanted List
The FBI follows a couple of criteria when adding fugitives to the Most Wanted List.
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How Guatemala Celebrates Valentine's Day
In Guatemala, Valentine's Day is considered significant, and rather than focusing purely on romantic love, instead, Guatemalans celebrate El Día del Cariño.
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Why Is Groundhog Day Always February 2nd?
The story goes that back in 1887, British and German immigrants in Pennsylvania chose a groundhog to predict how much longer winter would last.
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