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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The Truth About Old West Bounty Hunters
The bounty hunters that were despised by outlaws, lawmen, and citizens alike for making a living off hunting down fugitives isn't really historically accurate.
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A Look At Frida Kahlo And Diego Rivera's Troubled Relationship
One of the art world's most fiery romances began when 15-year old Frida Kahlo met 36-year-old Diego Rivera. Their relationship changed Mexican art forever.
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This Was The Last Time A Guillotine Was Used In France
The dark reign of the guillotine came and went. This was the last time a guillotine was used in France as a for of execution.
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The Complicated History Of Scientology
Scientology is highly secretive about what happens inside the organization, but whistleblowers and former Scientologists reveal more information every year.
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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 The Assassination Plot Against 50 Cent
50 Cent gained fame and admiration, turning the pages of his life into lyrics. But not everyone has loved 50 "like a fat kid love cake."
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The Truth About Edmund Hillary And Tenzing Norgay's Relationship
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's unbreakable bond was formed at one of the highest places on Earth — Mt. Everest.
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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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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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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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What Really Happened When The Mona Lisa Was Attacked
The "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci is the most famous painting in the world, with thousands scrambling to get a look at the portrait every day.
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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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The Sad Fates Of Mozart's Children
Mozart began playing the harpsichord at three, and by five, he was composing. But he would have more success in music than building a flourishing family.
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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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