Why Apollo 9 Commander James McDivitt Said No When He Was Asked To Walk On The Moon
James McDivitt is a name that's probably not easily recognizable in the history of the U.S. manned space programs, although clearly it should be.
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Why The First Person Killed By A Car In Recorded History Was A Blow To The Science Community
According to the CDC, approximately 1.35 million people die in vehicle-related incidents per year worldwide. Here's the first person to die in such a manner.
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The Sovereign Citizen Movement Explained
Sovereign citizens are a sprawling group of conspiracy theorists with some truly strange beliefs. Here is an explanation of the sovereign citizen movement.
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Before His Time In Space, Astronaut James McDivitt Led An Illustrious Military Career
In 1959, James McDivitt graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in aeronautical engineering. However, prior to this, he was a military man.
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The Oddest Animal Group Names Explained
Any group of animals, human or nonhuman, has a name, also known as a collective known.
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Belize's Midnight Terror Cave Victims Held A Bizarre Detail In Their Teeth
Belize's Midnight Terror Cave victims held a bizarre detail in their teeth that only raised more questions about how the Mayans went about human sacrifice.
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How The Theopetra Cave Managed To Bring A 7,000-Year-Old Teenager Back To 'Life'
The remains of living creatures, sometimes dating back thousands of years, can receive remarkable restoration through modern 3D technology.
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How David Bowie Helped Shape The Image Of DC's Staple Villain
David Bowie is one of the most recognizable musicians of all time. Here's how the legendary songwriter helped shape the image of DC's staple villain.
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What Do The Number Alarms Mean For A Fire?
Numbers provide a handy way of measuring all manner of phenomena, from height to weight to length and more besides, including the severity of an emergency.
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Jennifer Bastian's Murder Was Solved By A Detective Whose Career Was Inspired By The Crime
Jennifer Bastian was 13 when she was killed. Thanks to DNA evidence, the crime was solved decades later by a detective whose career was inspired by the crime.
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Why The Mother Of One Of Jeffrey Dahmer's Victims Is Worried About This Halloween
Released on Netflix in September, "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" is the second most-viewed series on the platform ever. But not everyone is thrilled.
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What Were The Only Human Remains Recovered From The La Brea Tar Pits?
The La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles have been the subject of curious tourists as well as research scientists for decades, excavating relics of the distant past.
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The World's Cosmic Ocean Myths Explained
Because there are so many examples of primordial, cosmic ocean myths from every corner of the globe, we're going to focus on some main ones.
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How Did Nina Simone Get Her Name?
Known as the "High Priestess of Soul" Nina Simone' was a child piano prodigy who became an icon, but how did she get her name?
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The Monster Mash's Lesser-Known Sequels Are So Bad They're Good
Nothing succeeds like success (or excess, depending), so it's no surprise that a monster hit like 1962's "Monster Mash" spawned more than a few follow-ups.
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Stacey Abrams: 12 Facts About The Politician
Becoming the first Black female minority leader in Georgia's House of Representatives was one of many "firsts" for Stacey Abrams. Here is her story.
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The Real Story Behind Steely Dan's Kid Charlemagne
The real story behind Steely Dan's Kid Charlemagne has to do with an underground icon who was behind much of the LSD that shaped the '60s counterculture.
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How Are Football Goal Posts Designed To Withstand Surging Fans?
Tearing down goal posts may seem like a strange way to celebrate an important victory, but the intersection between emotions and sports is a strange thing.
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Inside The Power Struggle For Conservative Platform Parler
Kanye West, aka Ye, says he's going to buy the conservative social media platform Parler. Here's a look inside the company's ongoing power struggle.
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Why Alaska's Snow Crab Shortage Is So Scary, According To Scientists
Whether or not you are partial to a delicious plate of crab legs, you should be concerned about the sudden dramatic decline of Alaska's snow crab population.
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WWII's Violence Didn't Prevent A German And English Pilot From Becoming Lifelong Friends
World War II was one of the deadliest conflicts in recorded history, but it didn't prevent these two pilots on opposite sides from becoming friends.
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The Tragic 1919 Death Of Prince John Of The United Kingdom
The British royal monarchy has been no stranger to tragedy within the family, and the premature death of Prince John is one of those tragic stories.
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The Longest-Married American President In History
The longest-married president in U.S. history is Jimmy Carter, who has been married to Rosalynn Carter for over 75 years. This is their story.
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How An Escaped Victim Saved The Botched Investigation Of An Alleged Kansas City Serial Killer
A botched police investigation into an alleged serial killer in Kansas City was saved by an escaped victim, who provided valuable information.
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The History Of South Korea's Mandatory Conscription
South Korea requires all able-bodied male citizens to serve in the military for a minimum of 18 months.
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The Alternative To Conscription For South Korea's Conscientious Objectors Can Be Likened To Jail
As global superstars BTS begin the process of fulfilling their mandatory military service in South Korea, one might wonder what the alternative is to serving.
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Tragic Details About The House Of The Dragon Cast
"House of the Dragon" obviously pays great attention to casting and many of the actors portraying the tormented characters have firsthand experience of tragedy.
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