The Longest Suspensions In Sports History
Some athletes have been handed suspensions so long that it took a huge chunk out of their career. Here are the longest suspensions in sports history.
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Ava Gardner's 'Affair' With Fidel Castro Ended Before It Even Began
Movie star Ava Gardner once almost had a romance with Cuban leader Fidel Castro, before it was derailed by his jealous interpreter.
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The Forgotten World War I Terrorist Attack That Backfired For The Germans
In 1916, while the United States was still officially neutral during World War I, a deadly terrorist attack happened on American soil. So what exactly happened?
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How The Established Titles Scam Really Works
Folks who've spent any amount of time pounding that tiny "skip" button in their YouTube videos might have noticed a video sponsor that's been making the rounds.
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Why Roman Gladiator Fights Spawned Countless Curse Tablets
Like now, Romans sought any and all advantages for their favorite sports heroes and teams. They were also highly superstitious, which spawned curse tablets.
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A Frog Species Once Thought To Be Extinct Is Making A Comeback
A species of frog that was once thought to be extinct is now making a comeback. Though the species has survived, it remains endangered.
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A Medieval Wedding Ring Thought To Be 'Scrap Metal' May Actually Be Worth Tens Of Thousands
A medieval wedding ring, originally believed to be 'scrap metal,' turned out to be valuable, potentially worth hundreds of thousands.
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What Are The Dangers That Trigger An Ashfall Advisory After A Volcanic Eruption?
Hawai'i's Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupted for the first time in almost 40 years on November 28, 2022, leading to an ashfall warning.
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The Story Of The British WWII Soldier Who Fought With A Claymore Sword And A Long Bow
During World War II, one British soldier charged into battle with a claymore sword and a long bow and lived to tell the story. Here's his tale.
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For Almost 3 Months In The 1960s, The United States Lost 4 Nuclear Bombs In Spain
There have been events in history that led to long-term effects. One of those includes the three months that the U.S. lost four nuclear bombs in Spain.
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The Most Fired Coaches In Football History
There are not a heck of a lot of coaches with a losing streak of getting fired ... but they're out there, and their stories are pretty wild.
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What Happened To The Bodies At Hiroshima And Nagasaki
In 1945, humanity's newest and most dreadful weapon of war detonated over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Here is what happened to the bodies.
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The Messed Up Truth About The 2010s Music Industry
From the rise of streaming to unregulated monopolies, music in the 2010s saw major changes. Here is the messed up truth about the 2010s music industry.
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The Most Eye-Opening Stories From The Schoolhouse Blizzard Of 1888
In the 19th century, extreme weather had no warning and terrible consequences. These are the most eye-opening stories from the Schoolhouse Blizzard of 1888.
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These Were Hitler's Plans For The U.S. If He'd Won WWII
What, exactly, did Hitler plan to do with the U.S. if he happened to win World War II? The answer to that is pretty strange and very complicated.
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The Greatest Inventions Of 2022
To address the greatest issues of our time, great inventions are required. Here are a handful of the things created in 2022 with the potential to be just that.
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You May Want To Rethink Getting Ice At A Fast Food Restuarant For This Gross Reason
We don't usually think twice about getting ice in our water, but it can actually be very unsanitary due to the presence of harmful bacteria.
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The First 'Top Gun' Event Starred Not Tom Cruise, But The Tuskegee Airmen
The first-ever "Top Gun" event didn't star Tom Cruise, but the Tuskegee Airmen, an elite company of fighter pilots during World War II.
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Questionable Things About Jimmy Carter's Presidency
Post-presidency, Jimmy Carter is known as a man with a golden heart, but it hasn't always been rosy. Here are some questionable things about his presidency.
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The Roman Emperor Whose Wife Refused To Save Him When He Was Buried Alive
You might think that once you become emperor, it would make a lot of your problems disappear, and that's true -- but only up to a point, because family.
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British Politician Sir Oswald Mosley's Disturbing Descent Into Fascism
On a personal level, Sir Oswald Mosley was never a pillar of integrity, and he slowly drifted toward fascism. Here's his disturbing transformation.
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Where Does The Myth Of Storks Delivering Babies Come From?
The idea that a long-beaked bird is the source of human newborns is a quaint story that may or may not still get traction today, but where did it originate?
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The Lethal History Of The World's Deepest Cave, Veryovkina Cave
Although scaling mountains might get more media coverage and more readily capture public attention, going deep underground has its own charms -- and dangers.
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What Is The World's Rarest Stamp?
What is the most unusual postage stamp out there? Laypeople and philatelists alike will be interested to know about the rarest stamp in existence.
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The Twisted History Of The Scientific Revolution
The Scientific Revolution was one of humanity's most formative eras, but it wasn't all roses. Here's a look at the twisted history of the Scientific Revolution.
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Meet Georgia Gilmore: The Cook Who Fed The Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s is filled with memorable names. But one name you might not have heard of is Georgia Gilmore,
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Where Did Ice Sculpting Originate?
The practice of ice-sculpting has an interesting past. Learn more about the history of the culinary version, as well as outdoor creations in colder climates.
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