The Reason Wimbledon Umpires Learn Other Languages Isn't What You Think
Wimbledon has been a tennis tradition for more than 150 years and is still steeped in protocol. Turns out, its umpires learn other languages for this reason:
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The Truth About The Woman Who Saved Anne Frank's Diary
The woman who saved Anne Frank's diary was also the woman who tried to save Anne Frank herself, along with the others hiding with her, from German persecution.
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Madam C.J. Walker Was The First To Accomplish This
Madam C.J. Walker was an entrepreneur and philanthropist best known for inventing a line of hair products that made her successful.
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The Scary Weapon People Can Create With 3D Printers
People have been creating everything from custom action figures, elaborate Iron Man costumes, and even homes using 3D printers.
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What You Should Know About The Last Native Speaker Of Manx
The Isle of Man is an island that lies between England and Ireland and that lost its final native speaker in 1974. This is the story of his life and language.
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The Truth About The First Modern Olympic Death
Despite all of their preparation and training, athletes at the Olympics are not immune from life-threatening, even deadly health problems as they compete.
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The Real Reason South Africa Didn't Compete In The Olympics For Over 20 Years
The Olympic Games are a global, feel-good get-together but South Africa that didn't compete for over two decades for a very, very good reason. Here's why:
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Why The Philippines Celebrates The 4th Of July
The United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4, and for a time, the Philippines also honored their independence on that date.
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The Real Reason The US Boycotted The 1980 Summer Olympics
At the start of the Soviet-Afghan war, the U.S., fueled both by anti-communism and horror at the casualties, planned to boycott the 1980 Olympics in Moscow.
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Here's Why Denmark Celebrates America's Independence Day Every Year
Nations that celebrate the independence days of other countries are in the vast minority. Why does Denmark get down with American independence every year?
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The Tragic Story Of Lucy The Chimp
In an unethical experiment, the chimpanzee known as Lucy was raised as a human for the first 12 years of her life. This is the tragic story of Lucy the chimp.
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Here's Why Some Tour De France Riders Wear Special Jerseys
The Tour de France is the biggest professional bicycling event in the world and is currently taking place in France until July 18.
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The Untold Truth Of Ray Charles
There's a trace of Ray Charles in every soul song. But Charles faced his share of early hurdles. Here's a look at the life and legacy of the Father of Soul.
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The Truth About The Ming Dynasty's Secret Police
These various secret police forces would become some of the most dangerous and hated figures of their era.
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This Is What Makes Fangtooth Fish So Horrifying
As you prepare to venture out into the ocean deep this summer, small fish are likely the least scary thing that comes to mind.
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Terrifying Tales Of Actual Monster Attacks
Countless people throughout history have claimed encounters with all sorts of creepy creatures. Unfortunately, most of these beasts don't want to be friends.
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The Tragic Death Of Bane Bassist Brendan 'Stu' Maguire
After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis in September 2019, Brendan "Stu" Maguire, a former bass player for the band Bane, died on June 28.
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The Sad Truth About Horses In The Battle Of Yorktown
If you studied history in an American classroom, you're likely familiar with the Battle of Yorktown. You might not know the story of the horses, though.
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Everything We Know About The Scott Weiland Biopic So Far
Dark Pictures is teaming up with producer Orian Williams to develop a movie based on the life of Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland.
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Who Has The Most Wimbledon Titles In Women's Singles History?
Wimbledon has made household names out of female tennis players, such as Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, and Steffi Graf, for generations.
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How Many People Have Died During The Tour De France?
The Tour de France is one of the most grueling athletic endeavors created, and there's bound to be some fatalities during the race's long history.
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The Tragic Death Of Legendary Serial Killer Detective Robert Keppel
Robert Keppel, who was instrumental in solving two of the most notorious serial killer cases in the U.S., died on June 14, 2021, at the age of 76.
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The Untold Truth Of Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters started as a small creative experiment and become one of the most enduringly popular rock bands ever. This is the untold truth of Foo Fighters.
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Why Simone Biles' Vault Move Is Really So Dangerous
Biles was seen doing an exceptionally risky and dangerous move that, if she pulls it off during the olympiad, could even bear her name going forward.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Edith Piaf
Edith Piaf's life and music were filled with sadness, tragedy, glamour, and triumph, and were so quintessentially French.
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Courtney Love Comes For Olivia Rodrigo After 'Theft'
In June 2021, Courtney Love announced a new public beef, this time with an up-and-coming musician a third of her age.
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Could Megalodon Sharks Exist Today?
Heavy competition from other species and a shrinking habitat could have played a role in the disappearance of the megalodon, the world's largest shark.
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