How Matchsticks Were Created By Accident
Matchsticks are a common staple of our home, but they weren't actually invented on purpose. Here's how the matchsticks we use today were created by accident.
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Operation Wandering Soul: The Terrifying Ghost Tapes Of The Vietnam War
During the Vietnam War, one tactic the U.S. military tried was to turn a Vietnamese folktale into a weapon of fear, with the central theme of it being ghosts.
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The Real Reason Edward VII's Coronation Didn't Happen As Planned
Edward VII reigned for nine years after his mother, Queen Victoria, died, but while his reign was generally successful, it didn't get off to a perfect start.
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What You Should Know About The Espionage Act
Former president Donald Trump's residence was searched by the FBI investigating potential Espionage Act violations. Here's what the Espionage Act is.
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The Spanish Ghost Village That Just Reappeared After 30 Years
The town of Aceredo, Spain, was flooded in 1992 to create a reservoir. When water levels dip below average, the ghost village can be seen and visited once more.
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The Tragic Life And Death Of Charles Manson Jr.
The biological son of infamous killer Charles Manson changed his name to distance himself from Manson's horrible legacy, but his life would be mired in tragedy.
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The Unexpected Sport That Helped Robin Williams Stay Sober
Though there have been many comedians who have made us laugh over the years, there has only ever been one Robin Williams. Here's the sport that kept him sober.
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Salman Rushdie's Connection To The Tragic 1991 Murder Of A Japanese Scholar
When the leader of Iran issued a death sentence for novelist Salman Rushdie, it applied not just to the writer, but others involved with "The Satanic Verses."
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What Really Happens When A Fatwa Is Issued?
Though complicated, just like many governments and societies in the world, Islamic culture and state vary considerably in customs and belief practices.
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A Timeline Of Alex Jones' Legal Troubles
Alex Jones has attracted a growing number of lawsuits set to cost him millions. Here's what you need to know about the biggest lawsuits he's faced.
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The $3 Million Bounty On Salman Rushdie Explained
Artists create with the certain knowledge that not everyone will approve of the results. Novelist Salman Rushdie was assaulted on stage in New York State.
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The 25-Year-Old Soldier Who Became The Youngest Head Of State In The World
Following a surprise coup of Sierra Leone's president, 25-year-old soldier Valentine Strasser was made the new dictator. But that wasn't the end of the story.
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The Beatles Song You Never Realized Robin Williams Covered
Robin Williams was a profoundly talented individual, with comic performances on TV, stage, and film, as well as serious roles. And don't forget about music.
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Inside The Relationship Between Howard Cosell And Muhammad Ali
Champion boxer Muhammad Ali had a special relationship with sports broadcaster Howard Cosell. Here's what you need to know about how the two got along together,
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The Truth About Michael Jordan And Isiah Thomas' Relationship
Here's what we know about the long-running feud and contentious relationship between NBA legends Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas.
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An Indonesian Man Got Way More Than He Bargained For When A Meteorite Hit His House
People make wishes on falling stars, bits of space debris -- not stars at all -- that can liven up the night sky. But they have to land somewhere.
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The Untold Truth Of The Great Barrier Reef
A vibrant wonderland of interweaving coral reefs, technicolor fish, and warm tropical waters, the Great Barrier Reef is every traveler's dream.
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What Happened To Mike Kauffman From Sins Of The Amish?
The Amish live strictly and place God above all things. Here is what happened to Mike Kauffman, the central figure in the docuseries, "Sins of the Amish."
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What Do We Know About The Parents Of Serial Killer Andrew Cunanan?
Andrew Cunanan killed fashion icon Gianni Versace in 1997, which led to his intense media coverage. But, this is what you need to know about who raised him.
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The Grim Addiction That May Have Been Harold Shipman's Motive To Kill
It's generally accepted that one of the primary forces informing a physician's actions is "first, do no harm." That didn't seem to apply to Dr. Harold Shipman.
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The Disturbing Crime Scene Of Stacey Stanton's Murder
In 1990, North Carolina resident Stacey Stanton was found brutally murdered in her apartment. Here is more information about the crime scene of her murder.
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Inside The Mysterious 1991 Death Of Robert Maxwell
Robert Maxwell seemed to have it all -- a self-made British billionaire, a media mogul, friend and colleague of the great and powerful. Or was he?
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The Touching Reason Mister Rogers Narrated His Goldfish Feedings
Fred Rogers, creator and host of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," famously behaved very deliberately on-camera, including his interaction with his pet fish.
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Emmanuel Nwude Used A Fake Airport Plan To Make $242 Million
Scammers are becoming more clever in the way they scheme their victims. Here is how Emmanuel Nwude used a plan for a fake airport plan to steal millions.
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Strange Details About The Planet Venus
Bright and mysterious Venus was once considered a possible second Earth, but nothing could be further from the truth: Venus is more like Earth's opposite.
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Here's Who Inherited McDonald's Founder Ray Kroc's Estate After He Died
Ray Kroc was reportedly worth $600 million at the time of his death in 1984.
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Inside The Time NBA Legend Paul Pierce Was Nearly Murdered
NBA star Paul Pierce survived a violent attack in 2000 and physically rebounded quickly. But the emotional scars of the attack would prove harder to overcome.
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