A Lost Wedding Ring And How It Was Found Wrapped Around A Carrot
A lost wedding ring was found wrapped around a carrot, and therefore rediscovered. Here's how an unlikely carrot saved a wedding ring.
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The Untold Truth Of The Onion
The Onion has delivered satire in the form of mock-traditional newspaper stories since the '90s, becoming a definitive humor site and creating a media empire.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Edgewood Experiments
From at least 1948 to 1975, the U.S. Army was involved in human experimentation involving chemical agents at Edgewood Arsenal. Here's the story.
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Did Google Create A Sentient Chatbot?
The idea of intelligent machines is something from science fiction, but one Google engineer says the company has created a sentient chatbot.
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What Would Happen If The Earth Had Another Ice Age?
Another ice age would completely alter the geography of planet Earth, and change how we live forever. Here's what would happen if Earth had another ice age.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Metallica
Metallica's members are metal royalty, but they're no strangers to suffering. Here are some of the tragedies and setbacks the band has faced over the years.
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The Catholic Church's Process For Canonizing A Saint, Explained
The Catholic Church has named more than 10,000 saints. Here is the process for canonizing a saint, explained.
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The Crisis Of Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women In America Explained
Let's take a look at the reasons for the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women that continue to impact their communities across America.
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This Was The Last Letter Added To The Alphabet
We take for granted that the alphabet has always been the same, but it's actually evolved quite a bit over the centuries. This was the last letter added.
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Why Jordan Brown Was Exonerated After Being Convicted Of Murder At Age 11
Jordan Brown was accused of murdering his pregnant stepmother at just 11 years old. Here's why he was exonerated after being convicted.
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The Untold Truth Of Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin was one of the 20th century's most famous comic icons. Here are some of the lesser-known events, tragedies, and controversies that shaped him.
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Shaquille O'Neal Wasn't The Only Star Kobe Bryant Had A Tense Relationship With
By November 2004, Shaquille O'Neal was no longer with the Los Angeles Lakers, but Kobe Bryant had a feud with another onetime Lakers teammate that lasted years.
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Beatrice Straight Won An Oscar Despite Only Being On Screen For 5 Minutes
You don't have to be on screen very long to win an Oscar. Actress Beatrice Straight once won an Oscar despite only being on screen for 5 minutes.
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Was Carlos Santana Under The Spell Of A Cult Leader For Almost A Decade?
Was Carlos Santana under the spell of a cult leader for almost a decade?
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The Truth Behind The Crocodile Immortality Myth
There's a popular myth that says crocodiles are immortal, but that's not actually true. Here's the story behind crocodile immortality.
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Why Does Krishna Have So Many Wives?
The Hindu god Krishna is revered as a protector of humanity who happens to have 16,108 wives. Here's why he has so many wives.
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What Happens If You're Exposed To Radiation?
The more one reads about radiation, the more terrifying its fierce toxicity becomes. Here is what happens when your body is exposed to radiation.
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The Story Behind How Stephen Hawking Pranked A BBC Reporter
Stephen Hawking is known as one of the world's top physicists, and he also had a sense of humor. Here's how he pranked a BBC reporter.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Travis Barker
While his music and public persona are built mostly on fun and good times, there's a tragic, painful side to the life of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.
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The Most Popular Vacation Spots For Americans The Year You Were Born
Over the years, many vacation spots have seen their popularity come and go. These are the most popular vacation spots for Americans the year you were born.
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Athletes Who Got Greedy, Then Got Kicked Off The Team
Professional athletes are often characters, and their greed can manifest in many ways. These are some athletes that got greedy and were kicked off the team.
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Why Do People Sit On Death Row For So Long?
Most death row inmates spend an average of about almost two decades awaiting their execution.
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What Hygiene In America's Wild West Was Really Like
Very few places in the Old West had indoor plumbing. So how did people get clean? Read on to find out about hygiene practices in the Wild West.
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Inside Vladimir Putin's Relationship With Nikolai Patrushev
Politics, they say, makes strange bedfellows. And opposites attract. But more often, cooperation comes from individuals who are two peas in a pod.
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How Listerine Went From The Operating Table To Dental Hygiene
There are lots of stories of objects invented for one purpose, then used differently. A popular mouthwash has its roots, not in dentistry, but surgery.
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A Foolish Decision Made By America's First Bank Robber Led To His Confession
It is rightly observed that the advancement of human knowledge relies on building upon what has been learned before. That's true of science. Also, crime.
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How Edmonia Lewis Changed The Art World Forever
Edmonia Lewis was a woman who strove against incredible odds to learn, practice, and succeed in her chosen artistic field: sculpture, in the 19th century.
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