Everything We Know About Russian Protester Marina Ovsyannikova
The right to speak out in opposition to government action is taken for granted in the United States. It's not a right shared by every nation, especially Russia.
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When Was The First St. Patrick's Day Celebrated?
It's said that on every March 17, everyone becomes Irish. The date is dedicated to St. Patrick, with celebrations around the country, including parades.
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This Is Where The Phrase Turn The Other Cheek Came From
"Turn the other cheek" has become a popular phrase in the English language, but it originated in the Bible. Here's where the phrase came from.
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How The War In Ukraine Could Change The World Forever
Some conflicts have impacts that are still felt generations later. Here's how the war in Ukraine could change the world forever.
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These Are The American Companies Still Doing Business With Russia
There's been a massive exodus of companies from Russia, but not all have followed suit. These are the American companies still doing business with Russia.
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Where These Famous Writers Are Buried
The graves of some famous writers are interesting not just because of their occupants, but for other reasons. Here are where these famous writers are buried.
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How Far Is Alaska From Russia?
Russia may seem like it's far away to anyone living in the lower 48 states. But, for those living in Alaska, the country may be closer than originally thought.
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If Kate Middleton's First Pregnancy Had Been Twins, Who Would Assume The Throne?
It's one thing for a nation's citizens to come together to elect their leaders. Many different rules apply when a family monarchy is at stake.
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What Does Erin Go Bragh Mean?
There are many ways we celebrate the St. Patrick's Day holiday. Among the most common is to use the expression "Erin go Bragh" — but what does it mean?
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Why Larry King Filed For Bankruptcy
Larry King is one of the most legendary figures in broadcast history, but his career — like so many in broadcasting — wasn't always smooth sailing.
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What Does OK Stand For And Where Did It Originate?
Words are one thing. They're made up of letters (at least one, anyway). What about the words that are made up of the initials of other words?
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Where The Phrase Why The Long Face Might Have Originated
One of the challenges of learning a language is coming to understand, and use correctly, specific turns of phrase -- idioms, some of which are ancient.
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What Happened To The Shake Weight?
Inspired by the concept of dynamic inertia, the Shake Weight is shaped like a traditional dumbbell with weights on either end that attach to the handle.
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What Happened To Platform Shoes?
From ancient Greece to the disco floor, platform shoes have a history as big as they are. And, like their cork soles, have an amazing ability to bounce back.
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What Exactly Is A Scuttlebutt?
Today the word "scuttlebutt" is related to gossip or social information. However, the term's origin has its roots on the high seas and with thirsty sailors.
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The Mysterious Origins Of The Word Booze
As long as a language is still living -- developing, adding words, in use in speech and in writing -- it will borrow words, even phrases, from other languages.
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What We Know About The Medical Mystery Known As Havana Syndrome
A new kind of "attack" on U.S. foreign Service agents has been popping up. The alleged attacks are characterized by a highly-localized sonic phenomenon.
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Was Marquis De Sade Really So Sadistic?
It's not everyone who gets their name associated with a group of behaviors, but Marquis de Sade is one whose name echoes down through the ages.
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What Is The Origin Of The Phrase Caught Red-Handed?
The term "caught red-handed" has been in common parlance for quite a while. The phrase's origins, though, may have a very bloody and nefarious history.
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Who Invented The Laser Pointer?
It was a scientific achievement for the ages, built on decades of earlier work, some of it Nobel Prize-winning; now, it's a plaything for cats.
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How Did Nazi Germany's Enigma Machine Really Work?
Besides firepower and personnel, wars are sometimes won by those behind the lines who contribute analytical and scientific skills to seemingly immense problems.
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What Country Pays The Most For Gas?
No question but that Americans love their cars. A steep rise in gas prices reverberates throughout the country. But which country pays the most for gas?
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The Grim Truth About The Woman Who Raised Saddam Hussein
Saddam Hussein's mother is described as cold and domineering. Here is the grim truth about the woman who raised a mass-murdering dictator.
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The Pagan Origin Of The Easter Bunny Explained
There are unique ways to celebrate various holidays. For many people, Easter means an abundance of sweet treats, including chocolate, delivered by -- a rabbit?
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The Most Powerful Indigenous Tribes In History
Here are some of the world's most powerful tribes and the men and women that made them great.
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What Really Happened During The Longest Indigenous Revolt In History
The Maya's decades-long indigenous revolt forever affected the history of Yucatán. Here's what really happened during the longest Indigenous revolt in history.
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The Truth About Caesar And Pompey's Relationship
In the most competitive society in history, one rivalry stands out: Julius Caesar and Pompey Magnus. This is the truth about Caesar and Pompey's relationship.
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