Carol Burnett's Signature Ear Tug Had An Incredibly Special Hidden Meaning
Carol Burnett has been part and parcel of American comedy for decades -- through her variety show, through film and stage. But what about her signature ear tug?
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Animals Can Understand Numbers A Lot Better Than You Think
Mathematics seems like it's a skill for the most sentient of planetary beings. But, studies have shown that math is a relatively common trait among animals.
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How Yellowstone National Park Could End All Life As We Know It
Among America's national parks, none has quite the reputation for beauty and diversity that Yellowstone does. Here's how it could end all life as we know it.
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You Won't See Many Lions In Europe These Days. Here's Why
Lions aren't typically found in Europe, instead appearing more frequently in Africa. Here's why you won't find many lions in Europe these days.
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Over 400 Million Years Ago, Giant Mushrooms Covered The Earth
The Earth is full of mysteries, but scientists recently discovered that 400 million years ago, giant mushrooms covered the Earth.
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How Ancient Persians Used Trees To Execute Criminals
Ancient people were pretty creative with methods of punishment and torture. Here's how ancient Persians used trees to execute criminals
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The Historic Reason Behind The Renaming Of Mount Doane In Yellowstone
Mount Doane in Yellowstone National Park was named for Gustavus Doane, but the name was changed in 2022. Here's the reason behind the historic renaming.
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Things You Should Never Do In A National Park
Since your tax dollars pay for them and they are expressly for your enjoyment, that means you can do what you like in a national park, right? Wrong.
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The Theories On Why People In The Middle Ages Thought That Lambs Grew On Trees
Anyone up to put a pig on trial in a court of law? Medieval folks thought that made perfect sense — and some thought a certain species of lamb grew on trees.
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This Bank In Italy Holds Almost Half A Million Wheels Of Cheese
This bank in Italy holds almost half a million wheels of cheese. It's an unusual business model, but it works for everyone involved.
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Bearcats Have A Uniquely Familiar Scent
Just about everyone is familiar with the scent of popcorn. Especially the very specific popcorn scent that comes from the lobby of a movie theater.
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How The World Wildlife Fund Forced The WWE To Change Its Name
It was not, perhaps, the most highly anticipated match in history, but the legal battle between nature lovers and wrestling promoters had a fascinating outcome.
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Animal Species That Practice Same-Sex Coupling
The fact that animals engage in myriad sexual behaviors has been known for a very long time. Here are some animal species that practice same-sex coupling.
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Why Johnny Depp Won't Receive The Full $15 Million From The Amber Heard Case
The total amount awarded to Johnny Depp was $15 million, including $10 million in damages and $5 in punitive damages — however, he won't pocket $15 million.
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The Animal That Has Injured More People In Yellowstone Than Any Other
You'd be surprised to find out that out of all of the animal predators that call Yellowstone home, it's not bears visitors have to worry about -- it's bison.
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The Symbolism Behind Flowers In LGBTQ+ History
Particularly in recent history, floral imagery has taken root in several parts of LGBTQ+ history. This is the symbolism behind flowers in LGBTQ+ history.
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The 2 Billion Year Old Nuclear Reactor That Exists In Africa
When we think of nuclear reactors, we might assume they're all made by humans. But as scientists discovered in 1972, that's not necessarily the case.
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The 2003 Monkeypox Outbreak Explained
In 2003, the United States experienced an outbreak of a small-pox-like disease endemic to Africa called monkeypox. Let's take a look at what happened.
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What Scientists Believe About Dogs' Emotions
We don't really know what's going on in our dogs' hearts and minds. According to science, dogs' emotions are very real — and they're fascinating.
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The Science Behind How Monkeypox Is Transmitted
Monkeypox is a rare disease usually contained to Africa, but a new outbreak in Europe has caused concern. Cases have also begun to appear in the U.S.
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Why A Missouri Cave Stores Millions Of Pounds Of Cheese
These Missouri caves are repurposed limestone mines used by Kraft, and they're the perfect environment for storing large amounts of cheese.
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The Unusual Way Plants Communicate With Each Other
We all know that plants are living things, but it may come as a surprise that plants can actually communicate with each other in pretty unusual ways.
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Charles Darwin's Lion Theory You Don't Hear Much About
Charles Darwin has gone down in history for his insightful work regarding evolution theory. Come to find out, he had some thoughts specifically about lions.
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The Most Underrated National Parks You Should Visit At Least Once
There are more national parks than states in the U.S., but some are underrated. Here's a list of national parks you should visit at least once in your life.
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Why Veronica Lake's Signature Hairstyle Was Discouraged During WWII
In the early 1940s, Veronica Lake became a household name for her acting chops and her signature look. But a major moment in U.S. history changed everything.
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The Real Reason White Carnations Are The Official Flowers Of Mother's Day
In the 21st century in the United States, Mother's Day is a big deal -- cards, candy, phone calls. And flowers, with white carnations having pride of place.
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The Science Behind Why Animals Lick Their Newborns
If you've ever observed an animal after giving birth, you may have noticed the mother licking her young. But why do animals do this? Here's the answer.
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