These Artificial Sweeteners Were Made By Accident
Throughout history, there have been plenty of accidental inventions, from microwaves to X-rays to the Slinky. These artificial sweeteners were made by accident.
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The Truth About Derinkuyu, An Ancient Underground City
Underground cities fascinate and can teach us about ancient humanity. Here is the truth about Derinkuyu, an ancient underground city discovered in Turkey.
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Boat Vs Ship: What's The Difference?
Ship and boat are a rare example of circular defining, where two words define each other. A boat is a ship and a ship is a boat — but there are key nuances.
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What Happened To Bionicle?
Those who grew up in the early aughts may remember a series of toys that were packaged in cylindrical cans, each one containing a masked robot ... thing.
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Inside Nelson And Winnie Mandela's Relationship
South African activist and freedom fighters Nelson and Winnie Mandela had a long, yet unique relationship. Here is a look inside their lives together.
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What Your Flight Number Really Means
Air travel can be a complicated and most people don't pay much attention to their flight numbers. These letter-number combs each has their own unique meaning.
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Who Invented Coffee Filters?
Regardless of whether you're a coffee snob or gravitate toward the instant stuff, everyone can agree that coffee grounds have no place in a morning cup of Joe
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What Are The Risks Of Being An Anti-War Protester In Russia?
Anti-war protesters in Russia face different kinds of risks if they choose to make their voices heard, or even head to the streets for a peaceful protest.
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The Truth About Jeff Bezos' Relationship With Mackenzie Scott
Jeff Bezos' divorce with wife Mackenzie Scott was highly public, as was his affair with Lauren Sanchez. Here's the story behind his divorce.
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These Famous Books Were Inspired By Dreams
You've almost certainly had this happen: you wake up from a fascinating dream, excited to tell someone or write it down, only for it to fade from your mind.
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Here's Why You Keep Hearing The Word Oblast
"Oblast" is a Soviet term stemming from the USSR's relatively brief but immense in its geopolitical impact — 70-year rule from 1921-1991. What does it mean?
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When Was Coca-Cola Invented?
Coca-Cola has been a part of the fabric of global refreshment for well over 100 years. Its popularity continues, years after its humble beginnings in Atlanta.
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Which Presidents Are Really Honored On Presidents' Day?
Presidents' Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February. But, its origin story has its roots in a congressional intervention of a previous holiday.
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How Did September Get Its Name?
It's no secret that different civilizations have employed various ways to mark the passage of the days. One way of organizing time is by naming months.
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The Bizzare Story Of The Lost Children Of The Alleghenies
Joseph and George Cox -- known as the Lost Children of the Alleghenies -- were two boys who went missing and were found dead in the Allegheny Mountains in 1856.
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The World's Greatest Lost Cities
A city becomes lost for reasons as diverse as why a city would be built in the first place. Here is a survey of some of the world's greatest lost cities.
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What Happened To Silly String?
For as long as anyone can remember, it's been de rigueur to celebrate an accomplishment by launching something into the air. Enter Silly String.
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What Happened To Crystal Pepsi?
The beverage industry is always looking to entice consumers with the freshest options and drive the conversation in popular culture. Enter Crystal Pepsi.
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What Happened To Sears Stores?
Sears grew to be one of the biggest retailers in the world — but then it all came crashing down. Here's the history of Sears department stores.
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Where Did The Saying Loose Lips Sink Ships Come From?
The phrase "loose lips sink ships" is commonplace in the English vernacular, but where does it come from? Turns out, it has roots in World War II propaganda.
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The Truth About The Woman Who Raised Osama Bin Laden
Before Osama Bin Laden became a criminal mastermind, he was a kid growing up in Saudi Arabia. Here's the truth about the woman who raised him.
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Why Did Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Wear Fake Beards?
Egyptian pharaohs are usually depicted with fake beards, and that's because they actually wore them for ceremonial purposes. Here's why they wore fake beards.
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Great Britain Vs England: What's The Difference?
While a unified Great Britain has existed politically for 315 years, England as we know it has existed for around 1,000 years.
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What Happened To Silly Putty?
When it comes to amazing goo that provides hours of entertainment, there isn't anything quite like Silly Putty. It's not a typical toy but you can play with it.
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What's The Significance Of Japan's Killing Stone Breaking In Half?
The Sessho-seki is a volcanic rock that sits on Mount Nasu, an active volcano in central Japan, not too far from Tokyo, and it recently broke in half.
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Who Is Craig From Craigslist?
Craigslist is an internationally renowned forum for everything from houses to holidays. But, the Craig behind Craigslist had humble beginnings in a small town.
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What Happened To Matchbox Cars?
Matchbox cars have been a part of peoples' childhoods for decades. It seems as though there's a common childhood memory of having collections of die-cast cars.
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