The Tampa Lighthouse That's Still Standing A Century After The 1921 Hurricane
Hurricane Ian pummeled Florida in September, 2022, threatening this Tampa lighthouse that weathered a similar destructive hurricane back in 1921.
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You'll Never Guess What The Very First Retired Professional Sports Number Was
It's a tremendous honor bestowed on outstanding members of a professional sports team: retiring an individual's number. When did the tradition start?
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How Bill Gates And Paul Allen Were Able To Work In A University Lab As High Schoolers
Bill Gates and Paul Allen famously created Microsoft. Here's how the two tech pioneers were able to work in a university lab as high schoolers.
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James Madison's 200-Year-Old Flute Now Shares A Unique Connection To Lizzo
Music is often described as the universal language, which speaks when words are insufficient. Music can span centuries, as Lizzo recently demonstrated.
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Why Jeffrey Dahmer's Picture Was Blacked Out In One Yearbook Photo
In the spring of 1978, members of the National Honors Society gathered at Revere High School in Ohio for their annual yearbook photo. Here's the story.
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Why Female Scientists Are More Successful In The Lab Than Men
In a stunning paper from Nature Neuroscience, a new set of researchers confirms what many scientists have feared for years. Let's take a look.
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Why Diana Ross Was Booed At An Ex-Supreme's Funeral
Diana Ross of The Supremes was booed at the funeral of an ex-Supreme, Florence Ballard. Here's why Ross was booed at the funeral of her ex bandmate.
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Every Element Of The British Royal Guards Uniform Explained
The British royal guards have an illustrious military history, and their uniforms having meaning beyond being merely ornamental.
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What Three Eminem Tracks Mention Jeffrey Dahmer In The Lyrics?
That Jeffrey Dahmer would come up in rap lyrics isn't all that surprising. And at least three times in his career, Eminem mentioned the killer.
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Why Didn't Jeffrey Dahmer Wear His Infamous Glasses During His Trial?
When someone goes on trial, accused of prolific and horrific, violent crime, every detail becomes the focus of intense scrutiny, including what they wear.
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Inside Liza Minnelli's Relationship With Her Mother, Judy Garland
Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli are a Hollywood mother-daughter power duo if there ever was one. Here's a look at the ups and downs of their relationship.
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What Every Member Of GWAR Looks Like In Real Life
They're a shock-rock, apocalyptic metal band, but who is behind their elaborate and world-famous costumes? Here's what every member of GWAR really looks like.
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What Happened To Melanie McGuire's Lawyer After Her Trial?
Attorney Joe Tacopina defended Melanie McGuire against charges of murdering her husband in her 2007 trial. So what happened to him afterward?
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The 17th-Century Galileo Manuscript That Basically Went From Treasure To Trash
A Galileo manuscript thought to be one of the most important pieces at the University of Michigan went from treasure to trash as it turned out to be fake.
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The Real-Life Last Of Us Brain Infection Can Actually Be Found Deep In The Jungle
For decades, science fiction writers have relied on the idea of a virus wiping out most of humanity. Here's one that's actually lurking in the jungle.
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What Lady Mary Russell Couldn't Stop Thinking About During Queen Elizabeth's Coronation
On September 26, 2022, a short, simple death notice was posted on the obituary page of the British national newspaper The Times for Lady Mary Russell.
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Lady Mary Russell's Father Held An Important Role In King George VI's Coronation
The deep roots and interconnectedness of British high society is rarely more evident than at times of transitions of power within the monarchy itself.
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Barometric Pressure In Hurricanes Explained
While lower blood pressure may be good for health, low barometric pressure over the ocean is not so good. Here's barometric pressure in hurricanes explained.
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The Scientific Reason Why Tampa Bay Is So Vulnerable To Storms
Some make light of how certain areas seem to be especially prone to dramatic weather events. In Tampa's case, geography plays a huge part in its storm risk.
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The Horrifying Case Of The Jeffrey Dahmer Victim That Police Ignored
Shockingly, one of Jeffrey Dahmer's most inhuman acts of torture and malice wouldn't have happened without help from police. Here's the story.
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Every Portrayal Of Jeffrey Dahmer Ranked Worst To Best
Jeffrey Dahmer was a notorious cannibal serial killer whose crimes have inspired several films. We ranked every portrayal of Dahmer from worst to best.
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The Major Hit The 1921 Tampa Hurricane Made To Florida's Agriculture
Hurricanes are genuinely impressive forces of nature that also leave a wake of destruction and death. A 1921 Florida storm had intense impact on agriculture.
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Why Doesn't The 1921 Tampa Bay Hurricane Have A Name?
Today, we identify and remember various significant storm activities by naming them -- Hurricane Katrina, for one -- but a 1921 hurricane lacks its own name.
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What Entertainment In The Wild West Was Really Like
The Wild West is full of lore, steeped in fact yet outlandishly overblown. Let's look at how folks in the Wild West cut loose and enjoyed their time.
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World War II European Front Timeline Explained
You might wonder why things in Europe went so very wrong so very quickly in the mid-1900s. Here's the World War II European front timeline explained.
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America's First Black Millionaires
A remarkable handful of Black Americans managed to become incredibly wealthy and successful over 100 years ago despite organized efforts to hold them down.
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The Most Gruesome Accusations Against Catherine De Medici
Catherine de Medici earned a reputation for being spiteful, manipulative, and very deadly. Here are the most gruesome accusations against Catherine de Medici.
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