Here's Why People Think The Chelsea Hotel Is Haunted
Come the spooky season around Halloween, ghost stories are told and re-told, adding to the flavor of autumn. Some places offer ghost stories all year 'round.
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What Effect Will Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi's Resignation Have On Italian Politics?
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi just resigned his post, leaving the fate of the Italian government up in the air. This is the effect of his resignation.
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The Real Reason China Once Gifted Giant Pandas To Other Countries
National symbols, especially representative animals, can be sources of pride, of identity, and even of friendship through international diplomacy.
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Hong Kong's Ocean Park Zoo Had To Say Goodbye To One Of Its Oldest Residents
Giant Pandas are considered China's national treasure, beloved around the world, and Hong Kong's Ocean Park Zoo just said goodbye to its oldest panda.
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Giant Pandas Eat A Staggering Amount Of Bamboo Each Day
The internet is full of adorable videos of pandas frolicking about, rolling and clambering and precious. So they must work up quite an appetite.
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The Controversy Over The Benin Bronzes Explained
The Benin Bronzes, stolen in a raid of Benin City in 1897, largely remain in the hands of others today, while calls for their repatriation grow ever louder.
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How Veronica Compton Went From Interviewing The Hillside Strangler To Becoming His Accomplice
Veronica Compton committed attempted murder for the Hillside Strangler.
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Chess Master Magnus Carlsen's Curious Decision Follows A Long Line Of Champions
Magnus Carlsen announced he won't be defending his title in the next World Chess Championship. He joins several others who quit while at the top of their game.
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Rosanne Cash's Take On This Classic R.E.M. Song Has Fans Pointing Out Her Error
Rosanne Cash tweeted an interesting observation about R.E.M.'s hit "Losing My Religion" — but fans were quick to point out it isn't exactly true.
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Here's What Stephen Hawking's Net Worth Was When He Died
Stephen Hawking was an unquestioned genius who made the understanding of physics something embraced by popular culture, through his books and other media.
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An Unusual Side Effect Of The Wildfires In France Caused Pearl Jam To Cancel A Show
In July 2022, places all across the globe saw temperatures creeping into the triple-digits (or if you prefer to measure temperature in Celsius, the high 30s)
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Dr. Seuss' Unique Method To Quit Smoking
Dr. Seuss' books are full of whimsy and creativity. Though the author's life was not as magical as his books, his method to quit smoking was unique.
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Why The Viral Penny Microwaving Trend Is Dangerous
While it may seem obvious to most of us that metal does not belong in the microwave, a recent viral trend has people doing just that to make them shrink.
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America's Strange Feral Parrot Colonies Explained
Colonies of wild parrots are thriving all over the country, from Miami to Chicago. Here's how these tropical invaders got a featherhold in the United States.
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How A Doctor's Prescription Led Golfer Eben Byers' Jaw To Fall Off
Here's how a doctor's prescription for arm pain led to golfer Eben Byers' jaw falling off before he died from the same newly discovered chemical element.
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The Cultural Significance Of Covering Mirrors After Death
Funerary customs differ vastly across cultures, and those differences in how different people groups bury and mourn their dead are often driven by religion.
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How Oreo Is Cashing In On The Prepper Trend
We all have those aspects of modern life that, if we think about it, we'd really rather not do without -- sunscreen. Potable water. And, yes, Oreos.
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The Tragic 1975 Murder Of Lindy Sue Biechler Explained
Numerous cold cases from the 1970s and 1980s have been solved in recent years thanks to DNA testing methods. The murder of Lindy Sue Biechler is one.
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These Ancient Greek Statues Have One Very Explicit Feature
Ancient Greek statues are often in various states of nudity, but the Hermae statues have one very explicit feature.
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The Messed Up Truth About The 1980s Music Industry
The 1980s were a wild time, and the music of the decade remains popular today. But the music industry at the time did some really messed up things.
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The Most Popular Form Of Burial Service Might Surprise You - Exclusive
In the United States, a traditional funeral is arranged by a funeral home, but is traditional burial still the most popular method?
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Does Rice Really Make Birds Explode?
There's nothing quite like a good urban myth to get the mind going, especially if it involves potential avian explosions and a state legislature.
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The Hidden Meaning Behind Neil Young's Rockin' In The Free World
Neil Young's Rockin' in the Free World is somewhat of an anthem. Here is the story of the song and the hidden meaning behind it.
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Don McLean's American Pie Was Stripped Of A 50-Year Record By An Unexpected Pop Star
For decades, the longest song to reach No 1. on the Billboard charts was Don McLean's "American Pie." Here's the pop star who took his spot.
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Garth Brooks Dubbed An Iconic Anthem One Of The Greatest Songs In Music History
Garth brooks dubbed an iconic American pop anthem one of the greatest songs in music history, which is high praise coming from such a hit maker.
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What You Need To Know About Color-Changing Sharks
The great white shark is a fixture in popular culture and entertainment, from "Jaws" to "Sharknado." We're still learning about their behaviors and biology.
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One Of The Oldest Homicide Cases In Pennsylvania Might Have Been Solved With A Coffee Cup
In July 2022, law enforcement officials in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, announced that they had cracked open a cold case murder from 1975. Here's the story.
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