The Inspiration Behind Queen's Another One Bites The Dust
Queen's 1980 hit "Another One Bites the Dust" was their biggest selling single. This was the inspiration behind the song.
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How Many Books Are In The Library Of Congress?
The Library of Congress is the United States' de facto library and houses everything from books to sheet music and films. So how many books are there?
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South Florida Has A New Dialect. Here's What You Should Know
South Florida has a new dialect based on calque, or a linguistic term sometimes called a loan translation. Here's what you should know.
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How Ancient People Consumed Drugs (And Why)
Drugs can seem like a modern fad, but the reality is that ancient humans developed a complex and sophisticated understanding of drugs that still influences us.
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The Real Reason They Haven't Recovered The Titanic
The remains of the RMS Titanic still sit at the bottom of the ocean, where they have been since the passenger liner sunk in 1912. Here's why.
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People Throughout History Who May Have Been Killed By Meteorites
About 17 meteorites crash to Earth each day. History is full of unconfirmed reports that falling chunks of space rock have been responsible for various deaths.
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What To Do If You're In A Sinking Car
Though you've probably seen someone escape from a sinking car in a movie before, real life is a little different. Here's what to do if you're in this situation.
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Why White Buffalo Are So Revered By Indigenous People
White buffalo are revered by indigenous people in North America. Here's why the rare animals are part of native people's belief systems.
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The Story Of Abraham Lincoln's Last Descendant, Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith
Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith was the great-grandson of Abraham Lincoln, and ended up being the former president's last descendant. Here's his story.
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What Really Makes Fireworks Different Colors
Fireworks have long been a spectacle during large celebrations and the bigger and brighter the better. Here's what really makes fireworks different colors.
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Why The Titanic Isn't Crushed
On April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank into the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean. So why hasn't it been crushed yet? Here's the science that explains it.
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Why Ancient Egyptians Would've Felt Right At Home Playing Dungeons & Dragons
Ancient Egyptians, who famously created the Pyramids at Giza, would've felt right at home playing Dungeons & Dragons. Don't believe it? Here's why.
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Can The Royal Family Get Drunk?
The British royal family has to follow plenty of rules that many might find unfamiliar or outdated, but what about alcohol? Can they get drunk?
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The East German Coffee Crisis Of The 1970s Explained
The East Germans could put up with a lot under socialism, but going without coffee was a red line. Here is the East German coffee crisis of the 1970s explained.
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The Last Thing Jackie Said To JFK Before He Died
After President John F. Kennedy was shot on November 22, 1963, his wife Jackie whispered some heartwrenching lasts words to him. Here's what she said.
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Why It Took So Long To Find Julian Sands' Body
Actor Julian Sands disappeared in Janaury 2023 while hiking alone on Mount Baldy. His remains were found on June 24, 2023. Here's why it took so long.
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Why The World's Largest Glitter Consumer Remains A Mystery
The world's largest glitter consumer doesn't want it publicly known that they hold that title. It's not clear why, but there are plenty of theories.
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What Happened To The Titanic Captain's Daughter?
Captain Edward John Smith, who helmed the Titanic when it hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the ocean, left behind a daugther. What happened to her?
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Paul McCartney Took Jesus To A Beatles Recording Session
There was a time when a man told Paul McCartney he was Jesus so McCartney took him to a Beatles recording session, just in case.
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The Devastating Effects Of The Vietnam War's Operation Ranch Hand
The Vietnam War is known for its many tragedies, but the U.S.'s use of herbicides is often overlooked. Here are the devastating effects of Operation Ranch Hand.
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What's Been Found In The Titan Sub Debris Field So Far
After implosion of the submersible Titan, an ROV continues to search the North Atlantic seafloor. This is what has been found in the sub debris field so far.
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This Is The Oldest MLB Stadium In America
Professional baseball was founded in the 19th century but the oldest MLB stadium in America wasn't built until 1912. It's still in use today.
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The Biggest Search And Rescue Missions Of The Last 50 Years
Search and rescue workers drag people out of places they shouldn't have been anyway. These are some of the biggest SAR operations of the past 50 years.
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The Greedy Reason Most Hotels Don't Have Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Even though people occasionally die in hotels from carbon monoxide poisoning, there is a greedy reason most hotels don't have carbon monoxide detectors.
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What Happened To The Bodies Of The Romanov Family?
The Romanovs were the basis for mysterious questions and rumors for decades to come. The truth of their final fate was just one of those questions.
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'Trials Of The Century' You Probably Forgot About
For centuries, we have had more than our fair share of trials that became national obsessions. Here are some 'Trials of the Century' you probably forgot about.
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How Fireworks Were Invented (And Why We Use Them To Celebrate)
Fireworks are used for celebrations of all kinds across the world, but how were they invented, and why are they used for this purpose? Here's the story.
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