Why Ukrainians Decorate Christmas Trees With Spider Webs
Cultures all around the world have unique ways of celebrating certain holidays. Here is why Ukrainians add webs and spiders to their Christmas trees each year.
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The World's First Aerial Bomb Was Dropped By A Rogue Pilot In 1911
Turning manned flight into a weapon seems, sadly, a too-common reality of modern life, but at one point, someone had to have accomplished it first.
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The Horrible Truth About Living In The Highest Town In The World
Hidden within Peru's Andes Mountains at Mount Ananea's highest peak and sitting at the foot of the permanently frozen glacier is the highest town in the world.
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The Science Behind Why The Moon Can Be Seen During The Day
The moon has beguiled humanity since the earliest days of our species, but why is it visible during the daytime? As usual, science has the answer.
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Why Do Songs In Minor Keys Sound Sad To Us?
Music is powerful stuff, whether it originates with a bird call or something created by human action, but regardless of the source, it can evoke emotion.
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Meet Nyarri Nyarri Morgan, Who Discovered Civilization Through An Atomic Bomb
Nyarri Nyarri Morgan first became aware that he shared the country with settler society when he witnessed the testing of an atomic bomb during the 1950s.
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Annie Lennox's Life And Career Through The Years
Annie Lennox has found success as both a solo artist and member of the '80s duo Eurythmics, as well as an activist. .
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Why The Railroad Killer Was Arrested And Released Nine Times In Less Than Two Years
Though many know the names of infamous serial killers Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer, fewer are aware of the evil murderer Angel Maturino Reséndiz.
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The Time A Young Rita Moreno Said No To Gene Kelly During Singin' In The Rain
Rita Moreno has worked long and hard to amass an impressive list of show business credits, from her status as an EGOT to saying "no" to Gene Kelly.
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Martin Luther King Jr And Stokely Carmichael's Relationship Explained
Stokely Carmichael was born in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad in 1941 and moved to New York at the age of 11. He was also friends with Martin Luther King Jr.
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The Chicago Man Who Faked His Death To End His Cellphone Plan
Frustrated and fed up with the poor quality of his cellphone service, one Chicago man went to great lengths to terminate his contract early.
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Honda Point Disaster: The Largest Loss Of US Navy Ships During Peacetime
The history of the U.S. Navy is filled with victory, valor, and disaster. One such disaster occurred at Honda Point, the largest loss of ships during peacetime.
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How Social Media Turned The Youngest Of The Founding Family Against Westboro Baptist
Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas, became infamous for what were seen as inflammatory, cruel public protests, especially at funerals.
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What Would Happen If Ticks Disappeared From The Planet?
If you've ever pulled a tick off of you after a long day of exploring the great outdoors, you've probably yelled, "What are you even good for!?"
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A Discovery By A Teenager Led To The Founding Of Australia's Underground City
This town has a rich legacy, and nearly everything there has been built underground. Learn more about one of the world's most unique places.
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Why A Dutch Nun Voluntarily Imprisoned Herself For 57 Years
Religious devotion of all kinds, Christian or otherwise, can lead an individual to perform extraordinary acts on the journey to selfless sanctity.
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The Disappearance Of 6-Year-Old Morgan Nick Remains Unsolved 30 Years Later
On June 9, 1995, Colleen Nick decided she and her 6-year-old daughter, Morgan, needed a "girls' night out." At the end of the night, Morgan had disappeared.
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What Is Considered Femicide And What Does It Really Mean?
There are can be many differences between the murder of a woman and the murder of a man. But what is femicide, and why is it considered separate from homicide?
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John Wayne Gacy's Crimes Helped Inspire The Creation Of Amber Alerts
The 20th century certainly had its fair share of monsters, yet few remain as loathed and as vilified in the modern age as serial killer John Wayne Gacy.
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The Disturbing Theory Behind The Police And Serial Killer Bible John
A serial killer targeted women in Glasgow, Scotland, in the 1960s. Despite intense investigation, the killer has yet to be found, and some suspect a cover-up.
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How DNA Helped Solved The 44-Year-Old Cold Case Of Cheryl Thompson
In November, 2022, a more than four-decade-old cold case was solved using modern-day DNA technology. Here's how authorities identified Cheryl Thompson's killer.
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The Twisted History Of Emperor Nero
The Roman Empire had its fair share of infamous rulers, but even among that list, some still stand out. This is the twisted history of Emperor Nero.
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These Famous People Died In 2022 And Nobody Noticed
While the world mourned several deaths in 2022, most notably Queen Elizabeth II, there were other famous names whose deaths drew considerably less attention.
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The Wildest World Cup Moments In History
Here are some of the greatest and wildest moments of the FIFA World Cup that have made the tournament one of the most popular sporting events in the world.
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Who Were The Stray Gators From Neil Young: Harvest Time?
Neil Young worked with the supporting band The Stray Gators on his fourth studio album.
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What An American Presidential Funeral Is Really Like
The U.S. military and government notably unite for a rare state event; a presidential funeral. Here is what an American presidential funeral is really like.
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Why Animals That Can Sleep Standing Up Evidently Only Dream When Lying Down
Just as with human beings, animals also dream. But a curious thing appears to happen when they sleep standing up as opposed to when lying down.
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