The Myth Of Thor's Hammer, Mjölnir, Explained
In Norse mythology, the hammer Mjölnir is every bit as famous as Thor, the god who wields it. Here's what you need to know about Asgard's best-known object.
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Why A Rare Baby Woolly Mammoth Discovery Has Scientists Intrigued
Preserved, complete remains from ages past, whether human or some other form of animal, are a cause of excitement in the scientific community.
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Why The 'World's Happiest Animal' Is In Danger Of Going Extinct
Surely even the most stone-hearted among us needs a shot of cute now and then, the kind of thing provided by Australia's quokkas -- at least, for now.
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How Charlie Chaplin's Meeting With Gandhi Inspired His Film Career
Charlie Chaplin is one of the lauded comedic actors of all time. In his later years he came politically active and met Gandhi, who inspired this masterpiece
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What Would Happen To The Union Flag If Scotland Left The UK?
Flags often combine a number of symbols, representing a nation's multiple roots. But what if some of those roots decide to remove themselves?
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The Science Behind Why Humans Shrink As We Age
Humans grow in a number of ways throughout a lifetime -- but we also shrink, too. So why does that happen? And what causes it? The answer might surprise you.
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The Last Movie Paul Newman Filmed Before His Heartbreaking Death
Paul Newman, one of the biggest film stars of the 20th century, passed away in 2008. This was the last movie Newman starred in before his death.
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Why Martin Scorsese Had To Edit Neil Young's Nose During The Last Waltz
With all of the bells and whistles inherent in digital filmmaking, it's a breeze to alter an entire film, let alone a segment. In the 1970s? Not so much.
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The Devastating Truth About Eleanor Roosevelt's Parents
Eleanor Roosevelt is the longest-serving First Lady in the history of the United States. Here's what you need to know about her parents and how she was raised
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What Scientists Think The Universe Was Like Before The Big Bang
Scientists work to develop theories, explanations for why things are the way they are, verified by observation and data. What about things before they were?
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The Fine Arts Were An Olympic Competition For Decades Before They Were Banned
The Olympics have featured a wide variety of events throughout the years, and for decades, fine arts were among them as a distinct competition.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Quincy Jones
Here are some of the tragedies, trials, and tribulations that legendary musician, producer, and arranger Quincy Jones has faced during his lifetime.
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Eddie Murphy's Music Career Was Actually More Successful Than You Thought
While best known as a comedic actor, Eddie Murphy also dipped his toes into the world of music more than a few times throughout his performing career.
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The Science Behind When Bird Flu Can Infect Humans
Certainly there's a very long list of illnesses and other medical conditions to which human beings can fall prey. Do bird diseases pose a threat, too?
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Who Is Cassidy Hutchinson, The Former Aide To Mark Meadows?
Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to Mark Meadows, gave a scathing testimony against President Trump at the January 6 hearings. Here's who Hutchinson is.
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The Eye-Opening 2019 Discovery Of The 5-Foot-Tall Penguin
A 5-foot-tall penguin species, that lived up to 66 million years ago in New Zealand, was discovered by researchers in 2019. Here's what it looked like.
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How Many Husbands Did Betsy Ross Have?
There are those real individuals whose stories have become mythic -- Johnny Appleseed, Betsy Ross. Myths aside, they were real people, with real concerns.
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Finding The Titanic Was Cover For A Top-Secret Military Operation
We've all heard that adage, about how efficient it is to kill two birds with one stone. The same idea seems to have applied to the search for Titanic.
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The Chilling Tri-State Crematory Scandal Explained
In 2002, hundreds of decaying bodies were found on the grounds of the Tri-State Crematory in northern Georgia. Here's the story behind the gruesome scandal.
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The Women Of The French Revolution Who Had A Weirdly Morbid Pastime
History reveals that many revolutions begin with the noblest of intentions, yet somehow derail into rampant violence and utterly lawless cruelty.
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The First Widespread Theory About Jack The Ripper's Identity Explained
Journalist Leonard Matters claimed that Jack the Ripper was a doctor who wanted revenge for his son's death.
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Whatever Happened To DJ Jazzy Jeff?
If you ever wondered where DJ Jazzy Jeff's been since he and Will Smith parted ways as an official duo, then read on, as this spin master has been up to a lot.
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This Was Mary Mara's Final Movie Role Before Her Tragic Death
Mary Mara acted throughout her life; she appeared on stage, on TV, and in film. As for film, Mara's final role was in 2020, in this Shane Stanley movie.
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The Ghislaine Maxwell Prison Sentence Explained
Ghislaine Maxwell's hefty sentence comes down after a month-long trial addressing multiple charges. Here's what you need to know about Maxwell's sentence.
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Elephant Poaching Has Forced The Species To Evolve Without A Key Body Part
We might tend to think of change via evolution, increasing a creature's chances of survival, as something taking place over many, many years. Not necessarily.
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Berners Street Hoax: The Greatest Prank Of The 19th Century Explained
It wasn't too long ago that people would prank someone by ordering a pile of pizzas, unrequested. That's nothing compared to the Berners Street Hoax.
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The Story Behind The Colorado Avalanche And Detroit Red Wings' Fierce Rivalry
Hockey, perhaps more than any other sport, falls (or rises, depending on your viewpoint) into actual fights, one player or even team against another.
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