The Stories Behind Some Of The World's Most Famous Diaries
To truly appreciate the world's most famous diaries, you need to understand them in context. Here's the stories behind some of the world's most famous journals.
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The World's Most Dangerous Gangs
Around the world are dozens of criminal organizations running violent criminal enterprises and undermining society-here are the world's most dangerous gangs.
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What It's Really Like To Live In The Smallest Country In The World
The nine-island nation of Tuvalu is the world's smallest republic by population. Here's what it's like to live there, and how climate change has changed life.
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The Weird Truth About Glow-In-The-Dark Sharks
Bioluminescence is an ocean oddity that only gets creepier when it comes to the phenomenon of glow-in-the-dark sharks. Three new types were discovered in 2020!
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The Untold Truth About The Olympic Village
Have you ever wondered where the Olympians spend their time between events? This is the untold truth about the Olympic Village.
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Songs That Hit No. 1 By Two Different Artists
Some cover songs match or even surpass the original in popularity. Here are the songs that went to No. 1 on the charts by two different artists.
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The Real Reason Sharks Hunt At Different Times
Dawn and dusk have been considered the prime feeding times for sharks, but a new study shows that the dining habits of these predators may be more complicated.
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What Would Happen If Every Coral Reef Died?
Coral reefs are in danger of dying out from rising ocean temperatures, pollution, and destruction. Here's what would happen if every coral reef died.
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What Would Happen If Men No Longer Existed?
Science fiction loves to imagine what would happen if all of the men in the world stopped existing. But are the stereotypes backed up by real world evidence?
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The Truth About Paul McCartney's Relationship With Ringo Starr
As the last two surviving Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr continue to carry on the iconic band's legacy. Here's a look at their relationship.
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15 Athletes To Watch During The Tokyo Olympics
We've compiled a handy guide of some of the most fascinating Olympians in Tokyo. Let's take a look at the 15 athletes to watch during the Tokyo Olympics.
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The Unexpected Ways Barbra Streisand Spends Her Millions
Barbra Streisand has amassed a sizable fortune, estimated at a pretty $400 million. Let's find out the unexpected ways Barbra Streisand spends her millions.
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The Untold Truth Of The Olympic Flame
The iconic Olympic flame is a tradition passed down from the ancient Olympics. That's not to say the modern Olympic flame hasn't had some stories of its own.
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The Monster That Terrorized New Zealand In The 1880s
In the 1880s, sightings of a "saurian monster" abounded in New Zealand. But what was the monster that terrorized New Zealand in the 1880s?
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The Truth About The Greatest Train Heist In History
A group described as "six masked men" held up a Union Pacific Flyer train. Two men threatened Engineer W.H. Jones with guns and demanded he stop the train.
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You'll Never Guess The Pillsbury Doughboy's Real Name
Brands, not content to simply let their mascots sell us their products, will announce that their characters don't just hawk snack, they have entire backstories.
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The Surprising Place Alcatraz Prison Guards Lived
Since it's located on an island, Alcatraz employees couldn't simply go home after a hard day's work. So, where did the prison guards and other employees live?
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This Is Who Michael Jackson's Billie Jean Was Really About
Several songs that have become pop hits have been inspired by specific people who in one way or another touched the songwriter's life, for better or for worse.
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The Meaning Of Every Slipknot Mask Explained
Slipknot are known for their mask, which are meant to be more than just creepy faces. Here's the meaning of every Slipknot mask explained.
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The Dark Side Of Winston Churchill Everyone Likes To Ignore
Despite his now mythic status in the British psyche, Winston Churchill was, after all, human, and, as academics are now keen to discuss, a deeply flawed one.
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The Dark Secret About Fidel Castro The US Government Tried To Hide
The government of the United States ultimately took matters to an extreme when it tasked the CIA with assassinating the revolutionary Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
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The Real Reason The US Flag Has Been Redesigned Several Times
The many design changes of the U.S. flag have been responses to new states joining the union, as opposed to responses to criticisms of the flag's suitability.
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Do Witch-Hunters Still Exist Today?
Witch-hunting stories have inspired countless books and movies. Although they seem to belong to the past, witch-hunting is still a reality in many countries.
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Olympic Athletes With The Most Gold Medals
Competing in the Olympics is one thing. Earning a gold medal is another. Here are the Olympic athletes with the most gold medals.
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Olympic Records That Will Probably Never Be Broken
There are a handful of Olympic records that are just so dominant, so incredible, there's every possibility they will never be surpassed.
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What It Was Really Like The Day Elvis Died In 1977
The King of Rock and Roll was likely unconscious on the floor for the final hours of his life. Here's what we know about the day Elvis Presley died.
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The Hard Truth About Being An Olympian
Being an Olympic athlete is hard. It can be poorly paid, mentally taxing, and incredibly isolating. This is the hard truth about being an Olympian.
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