Why Music Theorists Say The Banjo Can Never Sound Sad
To say that a particular musical instrument belongs to only one genre defies creativity, but saying an instrument only plays one musical emotion?
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Why Author William S. Burroughs Once Sent A Letter To The Sex Pistols
Counterculture icon, author, and Beat Generation pioneer William S. Burroughs had very strong things to say to the Sex Pistols concerning Queen Elizabeth II.
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This Could Be The Reason One Of Mars' Moons Has Stripes
One of Mars' moons, Phobos, has stripes, which has always been something of a mystery to scientists. Now, astronomers think they know the reason behind it.
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Here's Why The Golden Gate Bridge Is That Color
The paint job sported by the Golden Gate Bridge is of a unique hue (it's certainly not golden) with origins stretching back to its construction.
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The Two Times The Kentucky Derby Was Postponed And Replaced By Turtle Races
The Kentucky Derby was twice postponed and replaced by an unlikely event: turtle races. Here's the story of "the slowest two minutes in sports."
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Why The Pizzagate Conspiracy Theory Just Won't Seem To Die
These days, it may seem like unfounded conspiracy theories are everywhere. Here's why the Pizzagate conspiracy theory just won't seem to die.
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The Official Turkey Pardon Ceremony Came In Part Because Of The Iran-Contra Scandal
Every year around Thanksgiving, the U.S. president partakes in the annual ceremony of pardoning a turkey. Here is its connection to the Iran-Contra scandal.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Name Has An Unlikely Political Origin
There's William Shakespeare's often-quoted, perhaps rhetorical line about "What's in a name?" but the fact is, an individual's name, and its origin, matter.
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How Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Became A Holiday Classic
Some Christmas songs date back centuries, with international roots, and others have come to prominence and acceptance within less than a century.
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A Tense Batting Practice Ended In Bo Jackson Nearly Choking The Life Out His Teammate
Sports teams are supposed to be exactly that: teams, individuals working together to be greater than the sum of their parts -- though sometimes they don't.
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What We Know About The Club Q Murder Victims
Five people died and many others were wounded when a gunman opened fire inside Club Q in Colorado Springs.
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What Qualifies Members Of The Armed Forces For A Bronze Star Medal?
Members of the Armed Forces are trained at great length, with skills to overcome fear and accomplish the mission -- sometimes beyond reasonable expectations.
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Why Reptiles Might Face Extinction Due To Climate Change
Climate change is altering the very nature of the Earth, making it unsustainable for some species to live on, including many reptiles.
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The First Commercial Dog Food Was Inspired By A Sad Scene
It seems like a no-brainer today, but there were millennia when dogs were fed whatever -- human leftovers, basically -- before commercial dog food.
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How Big Banks Provoked US Involvement In Haiti
Big banks contributed significantly to the United States' involvement in Haiti, and continue to influence U.S.-Haiti policy. Here's how.
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Inside Jerry Lee Lewis' Marriages
The rock legend played hard and lived harder. He was also married seven times in his 87 years. Several were tumultuous and darkened by crime suspicions.
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The Time A Young Sean Connery Took Down 6 Gang Members With A Bond-Like Ease
A young Sean Connery once took down six gang members who assaulted him in Edinburgh, Scotland, when he was working as a bouncer at a bar.
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A Manmade Beehive Entrance Is Helping Fight Off Deadly Parasites
The rapid dropoff in bee populations worldwide has caused significant alarm in the scientific community, both for extinction and impact on crop production.
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Why Sharks Are In Danger Of Extinction Despite Rising Sea Life Populations
Some shark species are suffering the perils of population decline and the risk of extinction. Sadly, we humans are playing a very large part in the situation.
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The Science Behind Your Fear Of Clowns
Oh, sure -- it's all fun and games, until somebody gets hit in the face with a cream pie, or the clown throwing the pie turns out to be a serial killer.
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The Unexpected Way Mickey Kuhn Might Have Been Vivien Leigh's Good Luck Charm
Mickey Kuhn, who recently passed away, starred in the two movies for which actress Vivien Leigh won her two Academy Awards, serving as her good luck charm.
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This Was North Korea's Only Death Metal Band
However, it seems like a few North Koreans might have slipped through the musical cracks of such a crushing lack of freedom.
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This Is How Long A Moment Is, According To Science
A moment can be a minute, five minutes, an hour, or more. So is it really a specific period of time, and if so, how is it defined, exactly?
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Inside Leonard Lake And Charles Ng's Horrifying Death Ranch
Leonard Lake and Charles Ng were perhaps an unlikely duo. But for a year, the pair tortured and kill 25 or more victims on this remote property.
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What We Know About Kaylee Goncalves' Final Phone Activities
Kaylee Goncalves was a University of Idaho student murdered with her three other housemates.
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What Happens To The Turkeys After Being Pardoned By The President?
Each year around the Thanksgiving holiday, the United States president pardons a turkey. In other words, the turkey is spared from becoming a meal
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Was There A Real Frances Farmer?
"Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle" is a sometimes overlooked song on Nirvana's "In Utero" album.
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