The Truth About The Wild West's Female Outlaws
The women of the Wild West were often just as unruly and bold and fearless as their male counterparts.Here's the truth about the Wild West's female outlaws.
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What Did Velociraptors Really Look Like?
It goes without saying that Jurassic Park had to take some liberties, since Velociraptors have been extinct for eons. Still, raptor fans may be disappointed to learn that, from what paleontologists have pieced together, these vicious creatures looked wildly different from their Hollywood portrayal.
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Forgotten Women Who Changed The World
From the ancient world to the 20th century, there are plenty of women who didn't just kick butt, but changed the world while kicking all those butts. Many of them have been forgotten or overlooked, but all of them deserve to be remembered. Here are some forgotten women who changed the world.
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The Fattest Country In The World Isn't The United States
Good news: the United States, with all its decadence, gluttony, and Cheez-It shaped Pizza Hut slights against God, is not the fattest country on Earth.
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The Truth About What Happened To The Titanic Survivors
What happened to those few survivors of the Titanic? Some buried the experience for years, while others never got over it, and some didn't seem to be affected.
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The Most Underappreciated Women In Science History
The most famous scientists in history seem to have one thing in common: they're all men. But, the old saying goes, behind every great man is a great woman. A lot of great women playing invaluable roles in scientific breakthroughs. Here are some of the most underappreciated women in science history.
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The Truth About Why Play-Doh Was Really Created
Whether you were once a child raised in the Western world or are currently an adult, you're probably familiar with Play-Doh. The rainbow-hued child's modeling compound has been an intrinsic aspect of American youth for about as far back as anyone can remember, but where did it come from? And why?
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This Man Is The Only Human Buried On The Moon
In terms of ideal career paths, being an astronaut is one of the coolest jobs you could imagine. NASA accepts around 12 astronauts into its training program every couple years, but there's another way to make it to the moon, and Eugene Shoemaker is proof.
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Times Gladiator Lied To You
Gladiator is a fictional story about a fictional man living in Ancient Rome, so it gets history a bit incorrect. So just where did Gladiator go wrong?
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The Reason The Labradoodle Creator Regrets Creating The Dog
For eons, people have relished in the tales of man's hubris, from the tragedy of Daedelus and Icarus to Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park series. In the late 80s, a guy named Wally bred the world's first Labradoodles and he's been regretting it ever since. Let's dig into why that is.
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Kim Jong-Un Orders Floating Australian Luxury Hotel Destroyed
Few people would say that floating hotels aren't cool, but as Brisbane Times writes, Kim Jong-un is one of those people. On October 24, 2019, the North Korean leader and hotel hater ordered the removal of Hotel Haegumgang, a former Australian luxury hotel now located in his domain.
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The Worst Part Of The USSR Isn't What You Think
Threatening the USA was nothing compared to some of the sick things the Soviet Union got up to. It's true: the worst part of the USSR isn't what you think.
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The Dog Breed That Can't Bark
Dogs love to bark. However, every rule has an exception, and there's an exceptional dog breed that doesn't typically bark at all. Unimaginatively dubbed the "Barkless Dog" that canine anomaly is the Basenji, and according to the American Kennel Club, it yodels.
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Who Was The Richest Egyptian Pharaoh Ever?
The Bangles made everybody want to walk like an Egyptian, unless that Egyptian was King Tut, who likely "died from a broken leg." Good thing he was rich enough to afford all to be carried for life. But who was the richest Egyptian pharaoh ever?
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Messed Up Details About Morrissey
As lead singer for The Smiths, Morrissey was the guy who provided the background for a thousand coming of age tales. Since then, the idol you remember has started spraying a steady stream of manure every time he opens his mouth. Here are some messed up details about Morrissey.
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Crazy Things That Happened To People After Death
While death sucks for everyone, at least you can be sure that your body will be treated respectfully and laid to rest according to your wishes. Actually, let's just crush that fantasy a little with these stories of posthumous adventure. Here are crazy things that happened to people after death.
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Who Is The Strongest Woman In The World?
Even the smallest of women has an innate strength. According to the Indy Star, the current title goes to Jessica Fithen. Having just won the heavyweight division of the Palmer, Alaska-based Strongest Woman in the World contest, we can only assume she puts the "fit" in "Fithen."
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Berlin Wall
Die Mauer's gruesome history stands as a stark reminder of the consequences of confining millions of people to lives of scarcity and bondage.
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Jeff Bezos And Bill Gates Are Richer Than All Of These Countries Combined
There are two people in the world whose combined wealth is greater than many of the world's countries combined. If Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos were to combine their wealth, amounting to $220 billion, their worth would rank them as the 52nd richest "country" in the world.
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The Oldest Dog Breed In The World
It might not be surprising that the oldest references to specific dog breeds come from some of the oldest civilizations we're aware of. According to Guinness World Records, the oldest official dog breed in the world is the saluki, with roots that can be traced all the way back to 329 BC.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Vlad The Impaler
Vlad the Impaler gained such a reputation for cruelty he's become synonymous with his fav method of execution. Here's the messed up truth of Vlad the Impaler.
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U.S. Nuclear Program Finally Flips Off Floppy Disks
In many ways, nuclear capacity represents the pinnacle of human scientific achievement, which makes it a little weird that up until 2019, the U.S. has been relying on 8-inch floppy disks to control the world's most substantial nuclear arsenal.
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The Real Meaning Of Angel Number 777
As ThoughtCo observes, "Seven appears to be a universally lucky or holy number." So perhaps it shouldn't come as a surprise that people would see multiple sevens in a row as special. But why is 777 especially special?
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The Messed-Up History Of The Panama Canal
The history of the Panama Canal full of hardships, dictatorships, cartels, secret deals, and double-dealing. Here's the messed-up history of the Panama Canal.
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The Legend Of Lady Godiva Finally Explained
You've heard of Lady Godiva, but you may not know all the details of the story. Here's the legend of Lady Godiva finally explained.
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The Worst Part Of The 1980 Mount St. Helens Eruption Isn't What You Think
People had plenty of time to get out, but some stayed anyway. That's what most remember about the Mount St. Helens eruption, but there's more to the story.
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The Reason Cleopatra Married Her Brothers
When thinking about the men in Cleopatra's life, people tend to focus on Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. But she also married not one, but both of her brothers.
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