Things People Do In Other Countries That Confuse Everyone
People in other countries do confusing things. It's a good thing the internet and airplanes have allowed us all to travel so much, right? ... right?
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The Legend Of The Iconic Waving Lucky Cat Explained
You are likely familiar with the iconic waving lucky cat, called Maneki-Neko in Japan where it originated. The prolific charm is surrounded by multiple legends.
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Who Are Mary Lou Retton's 4 Daughters?
Olympic Gold-Metalist Mary Lou Retton was a huge star in the 1980's. She later married and had four daughters, who all became athletes in their own right.
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Why John Le Carré Left MI6 And Became A World-Renowned Writer
John le Carré worked as a spy for Britain's MI6 for 15 years before he became a world-renowned fiction writer. Here's why he made the change.
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The Untold Truth Of Bayard Rustin
The man behind the March on Washington, Bayard Rustin, faced many challenges from his youth onward. Here's the untold truth behind a remarkable and gifted man.
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Deadliest Terrorist Attacks In History
The purpose of terrorism is right there in the name. They are designed to sow fear, and the main way they achieve that goal is through destruction and death.
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The History Of The YMCA And Basketball
It's thanks to the Young Men's Christian Association that basketball exists at all and is lauded as an essential element of sports culture.
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The Real Reason Blink-182 Once Stopped Playing Adam's Song
"Adam's Song" is one of the saddest Blink-182 songs, and at one point they even stopped playing it. Here's the story behind the temporary retirement.
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What You Need To Know About The Mysterious Bennington Triangle Disappearances
In the quiet, peaceful woods around southwestern Vermont, many believe mysterious, dark forces are responsible for some strange occurrences and disappearances.
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Browns QB Baker Mayfield Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
Mayfield was the number one pick in the NFL draft in 2018, when he signed a four year contract worth $32.68 million that came with a $21 million signing bonus.
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Every Song Janet Jackson Won A Grammy For
Janet Jackson comes from a family of popular musicians, including her late brother, Michael. She's sold numerous recordings; how about Grammy wins?
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The Untold Truth Of James Harden
James Harden has had a storied career in basketball. He's one of the league's top scorers, regularly makes it to the All-Star team, and has been the NBA's MVP.
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The Tragic Death Of Ron 'Pigpen' McKernan
Despite Pigpen's musical accomplishments with The Grateful Dead, by 1971, doctors advised him to stop touring altogether.
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This Is How Travis Scott Became Famous
Rapper Travis Scott released his first studio album in 2015 and has dabbled in other business ventures.
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The Criminal Twin Brothers Who Switched Places In Jail
In 1984, twin brothers Carey Dean Moore and David Moore were imprisoned in the same Oklahoma state penitentiary at the same time -- Carey on death row.
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The Truth About Dr. McCoy's Nickname In Star Trek
Most Trekkies also know Dr. McCoy by another name. Throughout the series' run, McCoy is called "Bones" -- a nickname that Captain Kirk first calls him
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How Many Medals Does Mary Lou Retton Have?
Mary Lou Retton began her legendary gymnastics career in 1983 and retired at just 18 years old. Here's how many Olympic medals she racked up over the years.
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What Is A Kibbutz Community?
If you look back to the early 20th century, you'll find an agricultural settlement called Degania, which paved the way for the kibbutz movement.
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Here's Why Amish Dolls Have No Faces
If you're unfamiliar with the beliefs and traditions of the Amish community, you might not understand why Amish dolls have no faces.
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First Ladies Who Were Actually Really Weird People
These first ladies were actually really weird people. Not all of them toed the line.
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True Stories Behind American Tall Tales
Everybody knows classic American tall tales about people like Paul Bunyan and Davy Crockett were exaggerated. But what's crazier is the truth behind them.
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Ancient Leaders Who Were Really Weird People
To say that some ancient leaders were really weird is probably a bit of an understatement. Being really weird was almost a prerequisite.
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World War II's Seriously Messed Up Aftermath
History textbooks paint the end of World War II as the end of the atrocities of the time, but World War II's effects were just beginning.
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Here's How Much Eddie Van Halen Was Worth When He Died
Eddie Van Halen, guitarist of legendary rock band Van Halen, passed away from cancer on October 6, 2020. At the time of his death, he had amassed millions.
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The Tragic Death Of Bobby DeBarge
Despite his overwhelming talent, Bobby DeBarge had a darker side that eventually made its way into the spotlight.
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The Most Loyal Dog Breed In The World
It's always difficult to compare good dogs, because by definition, all dogs are good dogs. Without further ado, the most loyal dog breed in the world is ...
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Grace Kelly
Hardly anyone can think of classic Hollywood without recalling actress Grace Kelly. She wasn't in very many films, but she had a huge impact.
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