Just How Deep Under Water Can A Human Go?
Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly, and so do some human beings -- sometimes soaring to incredible heights, sometimes descending to extreme watery depths.
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Why Van Gogh's Sunflower Paintings Were So Important To Him
Artist Vincent van Gogh is far more acclaimed today that he was during his lifetime, with special attention paid to his series of paintings of sunflowers.
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Why Do Cats Bring Dead Animals To Their Owners?
When roaming cats return to their homes, they sometimes do so with a dead animal, which they'll proudly present to their humans. Why do they do this?
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The Bizarre Way Hazelnuts Were Once Used To Find A Spouse On Halloween
Nobody knows how many songs, poems, stories, novels, movies, what-have-you have been devoted to a simple question: How do you find your true love?
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The Master Painter Who Asked Van Gogh If He Could Have His Sunflower Painting
Vincent Van Gogh painted his "Sunflowers" series in Arles between 1888 and 1889. As the story goes, one famous artist was so moved by them, he wanted one, too.
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The Largest Defamation Verdicts In US History
For context on the nearly $1 billion ruling Wednesday against Alex Jones, here's a closer look at four of the largest defamation verdicts in U.S. history.
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The Real-Life Spider Named After One Of Hagrid's Pets From Harry Potter
Who says science and art have to be at odds? For one discovery, that certainly wasn't the case, as the two worlds collided — twice — to inspire one another.
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Why The Origin Of Hagrid's Name In Harry Potter Holds A Deeper Meaning
By now, almost every person on the planet is probably familiar with the Harry Potter series. Here's why the origin of Hagrid's name holds a deeper meaning.
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We've Been Wrong About How Snakes Eat Their Prey This Whole Time
Everybody knows how snakes eat really big prey, swallowing it whole -- they're able to basically unhinge their jaws and open really wide. Except they don't.
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The Only Animal Hagrid From Harry Potter Was Not A Fan Of
Rubeus Hagrid, the famed Hogwarts groundskeeper who introduced a young Harry Potter to the famed university of wizardry arts, is known for many things.
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The Largest Volcanic Eruption In The US Didn't Actually Kill Anyone
Mention volcano, and perhaps it evokes images of islands racked by earth tremors in the South Pacific. But North America has had its share, too.
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Redeem Team Moments That Make Us Miss Kobe Bryant Even More
No documentary can fully tell the story it seeks to explain, yet can still stir up memories of the individuals whose saga unfolds for the viewers.
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Who Were Shakespeare's Children?
William Shakespeare, the writer, continues to intrigue scholars and students alike, hundreds of years after his death -- but what about Shakespeare the man?
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Famous People Who Died On Halloween
'Tis the season to talk about ghosts, so how about looking at those who crossed over on Halloween itself? These are some famous people who died on Halloween.
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This 16-Year-Old Killer Was The Youngest Sent To Death Row Since 1973
Since the 1976 reinstatement of the death penalty in the U.S., hundreds of convicted men and women have been forced to meet their maker. Here's the youngest.
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What Evidence Gave Law Enforcement A Possible Clue About The Stockton Serial Killer?
Located 80 miles away from San Francisco, Stockton is an unassuming agricultural city. Now, there's an elusive serial killer roaming its streets.
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The Ringo Starr Music Video You Forgot Starred Carrie Fisher
It's often a joyous result when outstanding artists from different disciplines cooperate to creation a unique piece of popular entertainment -- maybe history.
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The Biggest Theories On What Made 'Alien' Holes On The Ocean Floor
The depths of the world's oceans hold many unsolved mysteries. Now, you can add one more: Who or what created the patterns of small holes on the ocean floor?
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Why The Name Of The Bonobo Ape Might Actually Be Meaningless
Shakespeare famously asked what's in a name, and while a rose by any other name might smell as sweet, the name of a species of primate is more complicated.
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Why The Broaddus Family Avoided Discussing The Watcher's Letters With Their Neighbors
Imagine buying the home of your dreams, only to then receive threatening letters claiming your family is being watched. This is the Broaddus family's story.
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Square Dancing's Roots Aren't As Wholesome As They Seem
One of the characteristics of human beings is the creation of art -- whether through something like painting, or sculpture, or music, or movement.
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The Lawsuit The Broaddus Family Filed Against The Watcher House's Previous Owners
Being stalked is one of the worst experiences a homeowner could have, as the Broaddus family knows all too well. Here's what happened with their lawsuit.
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What Was Serial Killer Charles Cullen's Time In The Military Like?
Before nurse Charles Cullen was convicted of murdering dozens of his patients, he served in the United States Navy; even then, his behavior was troubling.
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Alex Jones' $1 Billion Payout To Sandy Hook Families May Be Far More Than He Can Afford
On October 13, a jury decided in favor of the Sandy Hook families, ordering Alex Jones to pay a staggering $1 billion. But can he pay for it?
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The Time Jeffrey Dahmer Hosted A Séance For His Prom Date
When examining the lives of prolific, violent criminals, it's jarring to learn that there were mundane moments, too, like a date to the senior prom.
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What Happens To Your Body After A Jump Scare, According To Science
There are those who are quite content to live a life without dramatic ups or downs -- as little drama as possible -- and then there are fright fans.
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What Halloween Was Like In 20th Century America
No one does Halloween quite like the United States of America. Here is what Halloween was like in 20th-century America.
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