Pez's Original Purpose Was Something Completely Different
The ubiquitous Pez dispenser serves a coupe of purposes -- helping fill a Christmas stocking or Easter basket, being collectible, and popping out sweets.
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The Truth About Travis Barker's Relationship With The Late DJ AM
Travis Barker has never been shy about collaborations with other musical artists, though perhaps none outside Blink-182 as with his friend DJ AM.
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What Happens If You Vomit In Space?
Space is a strange place and not the most hospitable to humans. Even trained astronauts suffer from motion sickness and here's what they do when they vomit.
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The Pagan Origins Of The Infamous Nazi Black Sun Symbol
The Nazi party was famously influenced by the mystical and the occult. Even the infamous Nazi Black Sun symbol has pagan origins.
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Inside Moore's Law, The Surprisingly Accurate Prediction About Tech From 1965
We've all heard about Murphy's law, about anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. What about Moore's law, regarding the growth of computing power?
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The Frog That Can Hold In Its Pee For Up To 8 Months
Humans can't hold in their urine for very long without peeing themselves, but one species of frog can hold its pee for up to eight months at a time.
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Elvis' Relationship With His Backing Band's Guitarist Was Anything But Smooth
It's one thing for a band to make it as a group, and another for a solo performer to rise to the top -- with or without those who contributed to the success.
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Humans Can Actually Get Relatively Close To The Sun
The sun keeps us warm, provides nutrients, and that all important summer tan. Scientists are now exploring closer than ever to the surface of our nearest star.
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Stephen King's Son Has A Bizarre Theory On Jaws And The Lady Of The Dunes Murder
In 1974 a woman's mutilated body was found and dubbed The Lady of the Dunes. Stephen King's son has a bizarre theory on the movie "Jaws" and the unsolved crime.
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The Real Reason The Dallas NFL Team Changed Their Name To The Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are an NFL institution, but they weren't always called the Cowboys. Here's why the team changed its name to the Dallas Cowboys.
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What Happened To Twiggy?
1960s icon Twiggy is generally considered the first supermodel. Her modeling career only lasted four years, but she's still been busy in the decades since.
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Inside The Time A MLB Pitcher Was Struck By Lightning During A Game, And Still Got The Final Out
Getting struck by lightning is pretty uncommon, but it's quite dangerous when it does occur. One MLB pitcher was actually hit by lightning mid-game.
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Three Saints So Far Were Born In The United States
If the subject of saints comes up -- official, Catholic saints -- there seems to be a majority of individuals from around the globe. What about the U.S.A.?
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What Would Happen If You Tried To Blow Bubbles In Space?
Space is a fascinating place with many strange phenomena that baffle scientists. Blowing bubbles in space may sound fun but the reality is very different.
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The Baton Rouge Killer Had A Seriously Messed Up Childhood
The Baton Rouge killer, Derrick Todd Lee, had a seriously messed up childhood that in hindsight showed signs of the violent adult he became.
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Things Found At The Bottom Of The Black Sea
Today, the Black Sea is known for being one of the best-preserved sailors' graveyards, where over 60 well-preserved shipwrecks have been discovered.
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The Untold Truth Of Matthew Shepard
Matthew Shepard is an awful case of anti-gay violence that rocked the nation. Here's the untold truth of Shepard.
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Why Nazi Germany Banned The Novel All Quiet On The Western Front
Censorship was a pillar of Nazi Germany, with the government banning many books and movies. Here's why the novel "All Quiet on the Western Front" was banned.
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Led Zeppelin's Four Symbols Had Origins In The Occult
It may come as no surprise that Led Zeppelin's four symbols had origins in the occult, but here is why the members chose each symbol.
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Inside The Gruesome European Sport That Involved Throwing Foxes
Even though many sports today have evolved over time some have faded into obscurity. Thankfully, due to its brutal nature, fox tossing was one of those.
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How Green Day Got Their Name
Green Day have been a punk-rock staple since the 1990s. Their name, however, has a rather interesting history that came from a favorite pastime of the band.
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Josephine Baker Was Married Twice Before She Was A Legal Adult
Performer Josephine Baker was married twice before she was a legal adult, but neither of those relationships would be as successful as her career.
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The Assassination Of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Explained
Like the war itself, the circumstances that made Archduke Ferdinand's death so consequential stretch back long before the assassination. Let's take a look.
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The Singin' In The Rain Scene Put Donald O'Connor In Bed For Three Days
Donald O'Connor of "Singin' in the Rain" was one of the most talented performers of his time, but one scene from the movie made him made him bedridden for days.
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The Number Of People Displaced From Their Homes Worldwide Is A Lot More Than You Think
The sight of innocent civilians fleeing battle zones in terror is, sadly, a too-common image in modern life. The fact is, it's becoming more and more common.
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What Scientists Believe About Dogs' Emotions
We don't really know what's going on in our dogs' hearts and minds. According to science, dogs' emotions are very real — and they're fascinating.
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Why Andy Warhol's Original Factory Was Referred To As The Silver Factory
Andy Warhol was one fo the most iconic artists of the 20th century, and also known for his Silver Factory hub for creatives. Here's how it got its name.
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