The Surprising History Of Grass Lawns
Well-maintained grass lawns seem to be an emblem of success even as they are not eco-friendly. Here is the surprising history of grass lawns.
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The Scandal That Almost Destroyed Marie Curie's Career
Marie Curie may be the most famous female scientist in history, winning the Nobel Prize twice. But, her career may have been crushed due to a salacious scandal.
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A Famous WWI Flying Ace Was The Inspiration Behind The First Electric Guitar's Name
Spinal Tap might have had amplifiers that went up to 11, but those wouldn't have helped without the innovators who made electric guitars louder.
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The Most Incredible Cave Paintings On The Planet
Cave paintings are found around the world, some dating back a mind-blowing 75 millennia ago. Explore the most incredible cave paintings on the planet.
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The Millionaire Who Created A Baby Boom In 1920s Canada
Canadian Charles Millar died a jokester at heart -- setting the terms of his will as a contest for the woman who could have the most babies.
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Politicians Who Got Greedy, Then Lost Their Job
Holding political office gives people perks and influence, but the ability to control the destinies of others can corrupt even the best-intentioned politicians.
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The Mystery Behind Where King Khufu's Body Is Buried
Khufu's pyramid -- commonly known as one of the Great Pyramids of Giza -- has a major unsolved mystery. Why can't archaeologists find the pharoah's remains?
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What Really Happened During The Steel Strike Of 1919?
At the dawn of the 20th century, it seemed steelworkers were finally paving the way for labor reform. But Big Steel had other plans in mind.
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What Timothy McVeigh's Weapons Obsession Reveals About The OKC Bombing Tragedy
Signs that Timothy McVeigh could be capable of atrocities like the Oklahoma City bombing were present from the start, including an early obsession with guns.
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How One Wrong Assumption Caused The Three Mile Island Meltdown
The Three Mile Island disaster was one of the worst nuclear meltdowns in history, and it was all avoidable. Here's how human error caused the meltdown.
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The Only Casualty Of The Cuban Missile Crisis Actually Prevented Nuclear War
Saber-rattling, brinksmanship, playing chicken with nukes -- all have been applied to the Cuban Missile Crisis. It could have been worse. Why wasn't it?
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How Did Shoeless Joe Jackson Get His Nickname?
Joe Jackson should have gone down in baseball history as a superb batter who worked his way up the league ladder. He even had a catchy nickname.
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What Twitter's Deal With Elon Musk Could Mean For Jack Dorsey's Bank Account
On April 26, 2022, the world's richest man, Elon Musk, offered up $44 billion to buy Twitter, which has around 217 million users browsing the website each day.
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The Surprising History Of How Uranus Was Discovered
Sometimes it feels like astronomy is more art than science. From celestial observation using the naked human eye to orbiting telescopes, it's full of surprises.
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Gone With The Wind's Author Had A Secret Eyebrow-Raising Hobby
Margaret Mitchell, the former newspaper reporter who penned "Gone With the Wind," never published another novel in her lifetime. Which left time for hobbies.
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This Octopus Ancestor Actually Predates The Dinosaurs
We often think of dinosaurs as the oldest creatures on Earth, but that's actually not true. An octopus species was just discovered that may predate them.
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The Mystery Of The Heirloom Seal Of The Realm
The Heirloom Seal of the Realm was crafted for use by China's first emperor following one of ancient China's most famous and mythologized periods.
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Malcolm X Knew This Legendary Comedian When They Were Teenagers
History is full of chance meetings between individuals who forge a friendship, but go their separate ways to great fame and public acclaim on their own.
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The Time The US Government Prosecuted Over 100 Communist Party Leaders
After World War II, the United States government decided they would wage a domestic battle. For over 20 years, hundreds of American socialists were persecuted.
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The Dangerous Job Of An Arming Squire
Arming squires were knights-in-training who accompanied medieval knights in battle.
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Here's How Uranus Really Got Its Name
Uranus is the seventh planet in the solar system and was the last planet to be discovered. However, naming the celestial body underwent a couple of iterations.
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How Albert Einstein's Politics Left Him Off The Manhattan Project
Albert Einstein is one of the most revered scientists of all time, but his politics and controversial friends disqualified him from the Manhattan Project.
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Is Elon Musk's Deal To Purchase Twitter Considered A Hostile Takeover?
Trailblazing billionaire Elon Musk bought the social media outlet, Twitter. But was the deal to purchase Twitter considered a hostile takeover?
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An 87-Year Old Russian Renaissance Man Was The Oldest Combatant In WW2
The oldest combatant in World War II was an 87-year old Russian renaissance man who had an interest in science, politics, and writing, as well as shooting.
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How Did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Get His Name?
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar might be a household name today, but during his childhood and early adulthood, he was known by another name entirely.
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How George Lucas And Don McLean Really Reacted To Weird Al's Famous Star Wars Parody
Weird Al Yankovic has made for himself by parodying songs by major entertainers, but when he tried to tackle the "Star Wars" universe, everything changed.
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How A Single Key Could Have Stopped The Sinking Of The Titanic
The Titanic famously sunk after crashing into an iceberg, but here's how a single key might have been able to stop that tragedy from happening.
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