All Players Who Came Close To Beating Roger Maris' Home Run Record Before Aaron Judge
Aaron Judge broke Roger Maris' 61-year-old home run record in October 2022. Here are all the players who came close to beating Maris' record.
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Why There Were Four Smokestacks On The Titanic
RMS Titanic has gone down in history as an unparalleled marine disaster, in part because lifeboats were thought to clutter the decks -- looks mattered.
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Who Inherited Greta Garbo's Fortune After Her Death?
Born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson, Greta Garbo was one of the most glamorous stars of the silent movie era. Here's who inherited her fortune after her death.
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Jeffrey Dahmer's 'Haunting' Presence In The Halls Of Ohio State's Morrill Tower
Jeffrey Dahmer doesn't just live on in the popular consciousness He is also rumored to "live on" in a building at The Ohio State University.
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The Bizarre Coincidence The Number 61 Plays In Aaron Judge's Home Run Record
Aaron Judge has been approaching the record mark in baseball for some time now, and has set new levels of accomplishment, involving a repetitive 61.
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Here's What The World Would Look Like Without Rain
Rain is a vital part of what makes the world work, and Earth needs water to survive.
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There Is More To Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Goggles Than Meets The Eye
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had a brilliant pro basketball career, with athletic accomplishments that continue to boggle the mind, many performed while wearing goggles.
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Here's Who Inherited Bette Davis' Fortune After Her Death
Born Ruth Elizabeth Davis in 1908, Bette Davis was a theater actress before she moved on to Hollywood. Here's who inherited her fortune after her death.
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What We Got Wrong When Studying The Extinction Of Steller's Sea Cow
When a member of the animal kingdom goes extinct, it's not unusual for human activity to play a large part. Research shows that view is sometimes simplistic.
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What Jeffrey Epstein's Life In Jail Was Like
Jeffrey Epstein was facing a litany of felonies having to do with sex predation when he committed suicide in a jail cell. Here's what his life was like in jail.
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Most Chaotic Presidential Elections In US History
Presidential elections are rarely smooth, but the chaos of a few of them is almost too wild to believe — but they happened, and here are their chaotic facts.
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Why The Jeffrey Epstein Conspiracy Theories Haven't Gone Away
Years after Jeffrey Epstein's death, conspiracy theories about him still make rounds online.
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The Oldest Cemeteries In America
Cemeteries contain fascinating information about America's past. Read on for a peek into some of the oldest burying grounds in the nation's history.
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The Mystery Of Ted Bundy's Father Remains To This Day
There has been much speculation about who fathered Ted Bundy, paving the way for some interesting theories. Here are a few of the most prominent.
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Inside John F. Kennedy's Marriage To Jackie
The union of John and Jackie Kennedy is a fixture in American history and culture and their private life often a topic regularly dissected.
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Why Raking Leaves Is Actually Bad For The Environment
Although raking up a pile of dry, fallen leaves and jumping in them is a cherished part of childhood, the raking part might not be such a good idea.
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Why Old Wives' Tales Caution Mothers Against Giving Birth On Halloween
Given the holiday's relationship with the dead and evil in general, many tales have been told about the dangers of having a child on Halloween.
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The History Of The National Association Opposed To Woman Suffrage
The Women's Suffrage Movement won women the right to vote. But here's the story of its "anti" movement, the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage.
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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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