What Really Happens To Olympic Stadiums After The Games?
So much pageantry, so much preparation, so many people. Olympic venues are constructed with the world's eyes upon them. But after the games -- then what?
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Weirdest Laws In Nevada
Since Nevada's introduction into the union in 1864, it's accumulated a series of laws in its archives that you might find more than a little peculiar.
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The Untold Truth Of Adam Emery's Mysterious Disappearance
Adam Emery had reason to disappear. Despite asserting self-defense, he'd been found guilty of second-degree murder. Before his sentencing, he vanished.
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Women's Olympic Monobob: Everything You Need To Know Before Watching
New to the 2022 Winter Olympics is the women's monobob, an event calculated to measure speed and the drivers' ability down an icy course at high speed.
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Weirdest Laws In Wyoming
Laws are supposed to serve a purpose, but there are many that ostensibly serve none or seem unnecessary. Wyoming certainly falls into this category.
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Here's How Many People Died Building The Great Wall Of China
Erected without any modern technology, the Great Wall is a testament to human ingenuity. A dark side to the story is how many people died while building it.
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Why Are The College Football Playoffs Made Up Of Only 4 Teams?
Crowning a national champion in college football was once a matter of debate. Now, there is a national championship game after playoffs between four teams.
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The Story Of The Only Written Eye-Witness Account Of Pompeii's Destruction
Historians do have access to one particular eyewitness account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and it's the one that Pliny the Younger left behind.
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Mixed Team Short Track Relay: Everything You Need To Know Before Watching
The mixed team short track relay is one of the mixed events debuting at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
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Men's And Women's Big Air: Everything You Need To Know Before Watching
Freeski big air is one of the new events debuting at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
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Single People Smell Different. Here's Why
Our body odor conveys important information about our genetic immunity to certain pathogens. It can also reveal whether someone is single or not.
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The Real Reason Tupac's Mother Changed His Name
It's not at all unusual for a performing artist to change their birth name to something more memorable. Tupac's mother changed his name when he was a baby.
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Weirdest Laws In New Mexico
No matter what state you reside in, you might be surprised at some laws on the books. Ranging from outdated to bizarre, New Mexico has its share of weirdness.
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The Theoretical Suns With Black Holes Inside
The origins of the universe inspire numerous theories -- some mythological, some scientific. From the latter we have the idea of suns that contain black holes.
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This Is How The Milwaukee Brewers Got Their Name
Professional sports teams get names. Some are more famous than others -- the New York Yankees, for instance. What about the Milwaukee Brewers?
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Weirdest Laws In Utah
All 50 states have their fair share of laws that could be considered outright bizarre, and you'll find that the Beehive State is no exception.
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The Untold Truth Of The Crow Tribe
The Crow are one of the more interesting yet lesser-known tribes of the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains. This is the untold truth of the Crow Tribe.
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Did Medieval Bards Really Exist?
If you're a musician -- better yet, a singer/songwriter -- you might call yourself a troubadour, or a minstrel, or even a bard. Is there a difference?
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How Many Victims Did The 'Pillow Killer' Yvan Keller Really Have?
Dubbed the "Pillow Killer," he's known as a notorious French serial killer whose victims were women alone in their homes and attacked while they were sleeping.
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This Is How Many Kids Robert Redford Has
Robert Redford has found great success as an actor and director in Hollywood. Perhaps less public is his life as a husband as well as a father.
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of Annie Laurie Hearin Explained
In 1988, Annie Laurie Hearin was a 73-year-old southern socialite who vanished under bizarre circumstances — and her husband was among Mississippi's richest.
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Whatever Happened To USA Figure Skating Star Johnny Weir?
Johnny Weir is a two-time Olympic figure skater who dazzled during his time on the ice. Now, he's transitioned into a role as commentator for NBC.
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How The Days Of The Week Got Their Names
Most of us live within the context of the seven-day week. It wasn't always so. Also, those seven days have individual names. That wasn't always so, either.
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The Truth About The 2022 Winter Olympics Mascot
It's not at all unusual for sports to utilize an emblem -- a mascot, whether it's a team or the Olympic Games. The mascot for the 2022 Olympics is ready.
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Why NHL Players Aren't Participating In The 2022 Winter Olympics
Over the past couple of decades, the NHL sent their best players to the Winter Olympics, first starting in 1998. However, the league is skipping 2022.
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Weirdest Laws In Colorado
Here is a smattering of just a few verifiable laws that people must abide by in Colorado, found right in the Centennial State's municipal codes.
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The Untold Truth Of The Acts Of The Apostles
In the late first or early second century, a new addition to the genre of loosely-related gospels was written: the book we now know as the Acts of the Apostles.
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