The Most Expensive Painting Appraised On Antiques Roadshow
Diego Rivera is one of the most important Latin American painters in history. When one of his paintings appeared on "Antiques Road Show" it caused quite a stir.
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Why The Excavation Of The So-Called World's Oldest Pyramid Is So Controversial
When we think of pyramids -- the structures, not the schemes -- we often think of the works of Ancient Egypt. But there's something even older out there.
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Is The Caspian Sea Actually A Sea?
In more ways than one, the Caspian Sea is a body of water that floats between two worlds. But is it actually a sea? This question was actually settled in 2018.
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Essential Blink-182 Facts For All Fans
They're pop punk pioneers, infamous pranksters, and musicians with fascinating side projects. Read about Blink-182, the reigning punk kings of fart jokes.
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The First Color Movie Isn't Actually The Wizard Of Oz After All
Die-hard film buffs take great delight in the black-and-white productions of Hollywood's first years. Eventually, movies turned to color -- but when?
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The Truth About Affluenza Teen Ethan Couch's Parents
In 2013, Ethan Couch was driving under the influence when he caused a crash that resulted in the deaths of four pedestrians. Here's the truth about his parents.
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The Tragic 1960 Death Of Clark Gable Explained
Clark Gable was the undisputed king of Hollywood, with an Oscar-winning career stretching across decades. Although his work lives on, Gable died too soon.
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Dog Poop Was Once Used To Cure Sore Throats
Most people don't enjoy being sick. Illnesses of various kinds were more fatal in centuries past than now. If you're sick enough, maybe you'll try -- anything?
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Why Do Hockey Players Wear Shorts?
Like many human endeavors, various sports have their points of tradition -- "it's always been done that way." Sometimes it's practical; sometimes less than.
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You May Not Have Realized How Rich William The Conquerer Actually Was
As William the Conquerer's name can attest to, he was primarily known for conquering, but you may not have realized how rich William the Conquerer actually was.
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Athletes Who Went Missing And Were Never Found
Despite extensive searches, there are several athletes who disappeared and are still missing today. Hopefully, someone out there has answers.
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Research Shows Microplastic Pollution Is Worse For Humans Than You Realize
Microplastics remain one of the environment's greatest threats, and scientists are currently trying to figure out a solution to the microplastic epidemic.
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How A Special Tortoise Found On The Galapagos Islands Just Shook Up The Science World
For years, the Galápagos Islands have provided the world an opportunity to peer back through the millennia and see how and why certain animals change.
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Lobsters Have The Most Bizarre Mating Ritual
Animals across the animal kingdom have unique and (at least to us humans) pretty weird techniques when it comes to finding a mate, like the face peeing lobster.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Dwayne Johnson
Now a highly paid and incredibly prolific film star, Dwayne Johnson's path in life was rarely easy. Here is the tragic real-life story of Dwayne Johnson.
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The Reason Why International Astronauts Are Required To Learn Russian
International astronauts might hail from a variety of different countries, but they are all required to learn Russia. Here's why they must speak Russian.
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The Surprising Bill Sent To The Family Of A Titanic Musician
For those who treasure history, it is the image of eight men, dedicated to doing what they do best until their very last breath — playing music.
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The Truth About The Candy Man Killer's Childhood
On August 8, 1973, Elmer Wayne Henley called the police and stated that he had killed his friend, Dean Corll, also known as the Candy Man Killer.
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The Reason Bob Dylan Had A Pretty Tense Relationship With Andy Warhol
Bob Dylan and Andy Warhol had a tense relationship and definitely weren't friends. Here's the backstory of their uneasy relationship.
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The Untold Truth Of St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral is one of London's busiest attractions, but there's a lot of hidden history attached to it. Here are some of those lesser known stories.
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What Needs To Happen To Create A Federal Holiday
Everyone loves federal holidays, but what does it take to create one? Here's how new federal holidays are created in the US government.
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The Closest Living Relative To The Elephant Is Smaller Than You Would Think
The closest living relative to the elephant is a furry-faced, four-legged mammal that looks more like a guinea pig than it does its nearest family.
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How A 3-Year-Old Boy Used A Metal Detector To Discover A $4M Artifact
A 3-year-old boy used a metal detector to discover an artifact worth $4 million dollars. Here's how the impressive discovery happened.
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Is Human Saliva Venomous?
Human saliva is a lot of things: wet, slimy, and, many people would say, gross. But did you know human saliva could also potentially be venomous?
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Fanny: The History-Making All-Female Band You've Never Heard Of
Fanny was an all-girl rock group in the early 1970s, a time when women in rock music faced many barriers.
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What Is The Difference Between Billiards, Pocket Billiards, Pool, And Snooker?
Pool is one of those games that you only play when the opportunity strikes you. |t's also one of several games played on a table with balls and a cue.
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Was Davy Crockett An Effective Legislator?
Davy Crockett was a legendary frontiersman who later served in the U.S. House of Representatives. But was he actually an effective legislator?
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