Fascinating Facts About Spider Webs
Spider webs, the bane of flying insects, are marvels of natural engineering. Simple yet complex, there's much more to these silken webs than meets the eye.
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Stories By Stephen J. Schuyler
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12 Structures Built For The World's Fair That Still Exist
Some of the most iconic man-made structures on the planet, from Paris' Eiffel Tower to Seattle's Space Needle, were built for world's fairs.
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The Rarest Feats In Major League Baseball
There are some rare feats in baseball you'd need to be blessed by the ghost of Babe Ruth to see in person. These are the rarest feats in Major League Baseball.
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The Deadliest Surfing Spots In The World
Surfers often travel the world in search of the perfect wave. But sometimes, the very conditions that make for great surfing can spell disaster, even for pros.
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The Untold History Of Toilets
We all use them, we all need them, and most of us think we know their history. But the history of toilets has more twists than a U-bend, into which we plunge.
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The Real Histories Behind These Indiana Jones Artifacts
Indiana Jones movies all contain a plot McGuffin, namely an ancient historical artifact. Here are the real histories behind these Indiana Jones artifacts.
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13 Sounds Humans Can't Hear
There is a world of sound around you that you cannot hear. Let's look at some, both natural and manmade, which enter into this mysterious range of frequencies.
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Writing Systems That Still Haven't Been Figured Out
People have been writing things down for thousands of years, and some ancient writing systems baffle experts. Here are a few that we still haven't figured out.
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The Deadliest Bus Accidents Ever
When things do go bad on a bus, they do so in a very dramatic way. Here are some of the deadliest bus accidents from around the world.
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The Mystery Of The Holy Lance Used In Jesus' Crucifixion
Rumored to be an object of immense power, the Holy Lance has inspired the imaginations of the religious, the curious, the power-hungry, and the crackpot.
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How Harlem's Apollo Theater Changed America's Entertainment Landscape
The Apollo Theater in New York's Harlem neighborhood has been a pioneer of entertainment and Black culture.
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Water Witching: An Ancient Art Or Pseudoscience?
Scholars have derided water witching as a pseudoscience, while those who practice it and many who hire water witches believe it to be an ancient art.
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The Bill Of Rights: How The First 10 Amendments Came To Be
We all know the Bill of Rights, but how was it really created? It was a struggle marked by debate, name-calling, and suspicions about Big Brother.
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How The World Would Look With Just 1,000 People
Imagine an apocalypse of some kind leaves a representative selection of 1,000 people behind. What would this new society look like? How would the world change?
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Ancient Beliefs Of Fertility Gods And Goddesses Explained
Fertility was a major concern for ancient people, so they kept the gods sweet. Here are some ancient beliefs of fertility gods and goddesses explained.
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Ancient Greek Mysteries People Are Still Trying To Solve
For all that is known about the ancient Greeks, there still remains several mysteries.
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The Tragic Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire That Killed Nearly 500 People
Boston, Massachusetts was witness to one of the worst nightclub fires in history. Here's the story of the Cocoanut Grove fire that killed nearly 500 people.
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Ancient Runes Explained (And How They Influenced The Lord Of The Rings)
Much of the modern conception of runes can be traced to the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, but he was inspired by ancient writing systems with a fascinating history.
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How Each American President Died
In its nearly two-and-half-century history, the United States has had a number of presidents come and go. Here's how each American president died.
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British Royal Residences You've Never Heard Of Before
British royalty certainly lives royally, but not always in palaces or castles. Here are some British royal residences you've never heard of before.
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The Untold Truth Of The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth of Nations is an association comprising 56 nations and headed by King Charles III. Here's what you might not know about this voluntary union.
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The Untold Truth Of The Crown Jewels Of The United Kingdom
Royalty is associated with wealth. The royals of the United Kingdon are no exception. This is the untold truth of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.
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British Royal Houses Explained
Stretching back to the Middle Ages, Britain's royal houses have been a source of fascination for millions. These are the British royal houses explained.
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14 Types Of Raptor Dinosaurs Explained
Fast, intelligent predators -- you would not have wanted to be on the wrong side of a raptor's claw. Here is a look at some of these nimble Cretaceous killers.
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The Curious Coronation Of Charles I Explained
Charles I began bucking tradition from the very start of his reign, well before his infamous execution. This is the curious coronation of Charles I explained.
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The Untold Truth Of Big Ben
In 2017, Big Ben went under its first full restoration. Here's a look at what lies behind the iconic clock tower and where it stands in London's history.
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The Untold Truth Of Reuben From The Bible
The Bible is filled with characters who flit in and out of the narrative like ravens from Noah's ark. One example is Reuben, son of Jacob and brother of Joseph.
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