The Reason NASA Lost A Super Expensive Satellite
For a bunch of geniuses, the folks over at NASA have made some pretty boneheaded mistakes in the administration's more than six decades of space exploration.
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The Surprising Reason NASA Once Teamed Up With The Air Force
Leonard Reiffel was part of a collaborative operation between NASA and the Air Force to detonate a nuclear warhead on the moon. Grown men, nuking the moon.
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The Untold Truth Of Benny Mardones
For some, one hit can be a career-wide ride. And for a very few others, that one hit is a return ticket to the top of the charts, as it was for Benny Madrones.
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The True Story Behind Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now'
One track that's now seen as an exemplary Queen recording was not so well-received upon its release in 1978, a single from their seventh studio album, Jazz.
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The Truth About MF Doom's Iconic Mask
Doom, whose mask generally resembles Marvel Comics' facially-scarred uber-villain Victor Von Doom, hides behind a metal faceplate as surely as Von Doom does.
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The True Story Behind Elton John's Tiny Dancer
"Tiny Dancer," a song from John's Madman Across the Water album, is now one of John's biggest successes, easily identified by even the most casual listener.
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The Most Ridiculous Things Wealthy People Have Ever Purchased
The rich are dropping major coin on just the weirdest stuff.
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The Strangest Things That Ever Fell From The Sky
The strangest things that ever fell from the sky include such bizarre objects as fish, chunks of meat (thanks, Kentucky!) and golf balls. Heads up!
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The Untold Truth Of Action Park, The World's Most Dangerous Water Park
Traction Park and Class Action Park were two of the most popular nicknames for Action Park, the world's most dangerous water park.
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The Messed Up Truth About Hugo Chavez
There are few modern political figures quite as polarizing as Hugo Chávez. Venezuela hasn't been doing so well lately. Here's the truth about Hugo Chavez.
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The Untold Truth Of Sodom And Gomorrah
Whatever you've heard about Sodom and Gomorrah, you're probably getting things a bit confused. Here's the truth about Sodom and Gomorrah.
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The Most Dangerous Places To Drive In The World
What might be an everyday commute in one country could be a death-defying thrill ride elsewhere. Here are the most dangerous roads in the world.
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The Untold Truth Of Bill Belichick
While Bill Belichick's coaching ability can't be overstated, he's done and been accused of some unsavory things. Here's the untold truth of Bill Belichick.
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Things You Believed About TV That Ended Up Being Wrong
These things you believed about TV are actually totally untrue. You can't believe everything you read!
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The Untold Truth Of Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson is practically synonymous with the '60s heyday of Motown Records. But there's a lot you probably don't know about Smokey Robinson.
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Inside The Time When Actual 'Fake News' Helped Fuel A War
The practice of publishing false information to sway public opinion has a much longer history than you may have previously thought -- back to the 19th century.
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The Untold Truth Of Plymouth Rock
Most people who made it through elementary school in the US can relate at least an overview of the now-mythologized "Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock" tale.
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This Is Who Gorillaz Owes Its Sound To
Gorillaz is undoubtedly one of the most unique hip-hop outfits to come out within the past 20 years. Gorillaz officially consists of four virtual egos,
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How Long Would It Really Take To Get To Mars?
Astronauts and other experts in the astronomy field fully expected human Mars colonies to exist by now.
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The Untold Truth Of Keith Flint
There are rock stars and then there's Keith Flint, who put them to shame with his antics and his engaging performances. Here's the untold truth of Keith Flint.
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The Tragic Story Of The Biggest Maritime Disaster In History
The sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff could be considered the worst maritime disaster in history, surpassing even that of the Titanic.
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Things That Became Illegal For Ridiculous Reasons
These laws were passed for ridiculous reasons, even if they had good intentions.
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The Most Mind-Blowing Final Levels In Video Game History
It takes a lot to make a video game masterpiece. But, above all, a dazzling final sequence is what make these games truly mind-blowing.
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The Most Insane Real Plans For Conquering Space
Smart and possibly insane individuals have some pretty unconventional ideas about the best way to go about getting their hands on all that sweet space loot.
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The Truth About Halley's Comet
The next projected appearance of arguably the world's most famous short-period comet (Be honest: Can you name any others?) is set for July 28, 2061.
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Condiments That Used To Be Considered Medicinal
Ketchup. Mustard. Vinegar. All delicious toppings for your fries. And once upon a time, they eased conditions like stomach aches and other ills.
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The Truth Behind Adolfo Scilingo's Death Flights
From 1976-1983, Argentina's right-wing military dictatorship conducted the Dirty War against those it suspected of being leftist political opposition.
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