The History Of Vecna From Dungeons & Dragons
it was revealed that the big baddie of "Stranger Things 4" was Vecna, a Dungeons & Dragons villain. So, who's the OG Vecna? Let's talk ... about secrets.
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How Is Einstein's Most Famous Equation Actually Used?
Albert Einstein is famous for a certain equation that helped propel physics into new realms. But, what does the equation actually mean and how is it used?
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Inside The Water Company Scam Created By Aaron Burr And Alexander Hamilton
Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton fought a duel with handguns and it didn't end well for Hamilton. That's not the only blotch on Burr's record.
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People Resorted To Eating This Everyday Weed During The Dust Bowl
The Dust Bowl, the result of devastating drought in the American Midwest in the 1930s, forced families to literally forage for food in order to simply survive.
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What Is The Difference Between A Divorce And An Annulment?
Divorce and annulment -- two words sometimes used in similar circumstances, but in civil law, they mean very different ways of dealing with a marrage.
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An Incorrect Coin Flip Forever Changed The History Of The NBA
During the coin flip for the first pick in the 1979 NBA Draft, the team that made the incorrect call could have started winning titles much earlier.
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Countries With The Strictest Gun Laws
In America, gun ownership is a constitutional right. But other regions of the world have a different approach. Here are the ones with the strictest gun laws.
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The Wild Real-Life Story Of Ma Barker
Ma Barker was the infamous matriarch of the Barker-Karpis gang who robbed and killed during the 1920s and 1930s.
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Shoes Weren't Always Made For Right And Left Feet
Human beings think of themselves as having sides -- left foot and right foot. Left shoe and right shoe. We've been that way for a while. Shoes, not really.
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Mystery Still Looms Today Over Attila The Hun's Dead Body
Attila the Hun was buried in secret, and the location of his body remains a secret to this day.
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Suzanne Lenglen: The Life And Death Of The French Tennis Icon
In the 1920s, Frenchwoman Suzanne Lenglen was the biggest tennis star in the world. Here is everything you should know about this amazing athlete.
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More People Die Each Day Waiting For Organ Donations Than You Think
It's no secret that organ donations are important, but it's most important than you think. Here's how many people die each day waiting for organ donations.
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The True Story Of Ed McMahon's WWII Military Service
Ed McMahon may have spent decades playing second fiddle to Johnny Carson on "The Tonight Show," but by no standard was he a second-tier entertainer.
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How A 2,000-Year-Old Altar For A Teenage Girl Was Discovered Under The Streets Of Rome
A 2,000 year-old altar for a teenage girl was discovered from ancient Rome. Here's how it was found by archaeologists, and what it was used for.
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The Truth About Actual Awarded Damages In A Civil Lawsuit
When someone sues for millions, they may be awarded money — but it might not be anywhere near how much they sought. Why is that?
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Why Fascists Once Tried To Ban Pasta In Italy
Imagine trying to ban popcorn at the movies. Hot dogs at the ballpark. Worse? Trying to get an entire country to dump its culinary foundation: Italy, and pasta.
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The Oldest Recorded Drum In History Is Over 7500 Years Old
Drums are a staple of any musical group, and one of the oldest instruments in existence. The oldest drum in recorded history is over 7,500 years old.
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Inside The Eerie Abandoned Underground Soviet City Under Tbilisi
The threat of nuclear war was the catalyst for the building of vast underground bunkers, including the eerie abandoned underground Soviet city under Tbilisi.
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12 Biggest Pride Parades In The World
From a tradition that began in 1969, to one of the most important global events. Where are the biggest Pride parades this year?
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Do Living US Presidents Actually Get Along?
Being president of the United States is a unique position, with few people who have lived the role. Do those former presidents consult, or even get along?
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Here's What William Henry Harrison Did During His Month As President
William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States, was elected in 1840 along with vice-presidential candidate John Tyler. Here's what he did.
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Thumbscrew Torture Is Actually Worse Than It Sounds
Thumbscrew torture was used throughout the centuries to elicit confessions from the accused. It wouldn't kill you, but it's actually worse than it sounds.
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Here's What Would Happen If Leap Years Weren't A Thing
Some argue that time is just an artificial construct. Others say it's the fourth dimension. The question becomes, how do we measure its passage -- accurately?
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The 10-Year-Old Boy That Got Apollo 11 Back To Earth Safely
The successful Apollo 11 moon mission would not have been possible without the help of a 10-year-old boy, who. helped the astronauts return safely to Earth.
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Why Are Goats Synonymous With Satan?
Goats are having a moment in the U.S. as they are regarded as cute, playful creatures, so why for centuries have they been synonymous with Satan?
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The Controversial Restoration Of The Snake Goddess Of Minoan Greece
Who doesn't love a good archaeology story? The thrill of discovery, piecing together our past, perhaps shedding insight into our present. Or, making stuff up.
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The Story Of Cardea: The Goddess Of Door Hinges
This lesser-known tale in Roman mythology is quite odd, but at the time, Cardea was seen as an important god back in the day. Here's her story.
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