Helltown, Ohio Lives Up To Its Name With Its Unsettling Past
Boston Township in Ohio was referred to as Helltown after it was abandoned.
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Thomas Edison's Controversial Trick To Boost Creativity
One of the world's greatest minds, Thomas Edison, believed that what sleep actually clears your head of is great ideas. Here's how he boosted creativity.
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Itzhak Perlman: 12 Facts About The Famous Violinist
Noted violinist Itzhak Perlman has multiple awards and accolades to his name. Here are some facts about the legend.
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Why Pittsburgh's Teams All Sport The Same Black And Gold Color Scheme
What do the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Pittsburgh Pirates have in common (aside from the city they represent)?
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Who Is Nan Goldin, And Why Is She Leading The Charge Against The Sackler Family And OxyContin?
In 2017, Goldin channeled her art and activism in a different direction: the opioid epidemic. And, once again, it was personal. Here's her story.
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Before The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly, Lee Van Cleef Was A Decorated Teenager In WWII
Lee Van Cleef, who had a long and successful career in Hollywood as well as spaghetti westerns, served in the U.S. armed forces during World War II.
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The Cache Of Perfectly Preserved Artifacts Discovered In Italy's Tuscan Hills Is Thousands Of Years Old
One of the most significant archaeological finds in years was uncovered in late 2022 in the Italian region of Tuscany. Here's what they found.
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How Scientists In Scotland Made Vanilla Out Of Recycled Material
Scientists have recently figured out a way to seemingly make vanilla flavoring out of recycled material. Here's why producing artificial vanilla is important.
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The Study That Sheds Doubt On The Clovis First Theory
The Clovis First theory holds that America's first settlers took an ice-free corridor to reach the landmass. A new study sheds some doubt on this theory.
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The Advanced Tool System Some Wild Cockatoos Use When Eating
Some cockatoos have found an ingenious way to get past the tough outer layers of a fruit. Here's how they dig past the skins and seeds of their food.
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The Correct Order In Which To Watch The Halloween Franchise
The "Halloween" movie franchise can be confusing, with multiple timelines, sequels, characters, and more. Here's how to watch them.
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Researchers Have A Surprising New Theory On The Cause Of Bruce Lee's Sudden Death
Bruce Lee's death was initially ruled as brain swelling — or more formally, cerebral edema. But a new theory suggests a different cause of death.
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What Does Science Actually Say About The Mozart Effect In Babies?
We always hope that parents, first and foremost and always, want what's best for their child -- emotionally, nutritionally, educationally, and developmentally.
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How Did Dr. John Get His Name?
Malcolm John "Mac" Rebennack became known as Dr. John, an outlandish New Orleans musical icon. But how and why did he assume the Dr. John persona?
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The Truly Horrific Crime Scene Of Phoebe Handsjuk
Phoebe Handsjuk was only 24 when her bewildering death shocked Australia — the Melbourne native fell down a trash chute.
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Michael Jordan's Revenge Quest Against Chicago Bulls' Reggie Theus
Michael Jordan is known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, but when he was just a rookie, his skills were doubted by another player.
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Why Doomscrolling Is Bad For You, According To Science
No news might be good news, but recent studies indicate that that's not what drives us online: It's seeking out and consuming bad news -- doomscrolling.
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A Single Thanksgiving Game Allowed Randy Moss To Get Revenge And Become A NFL Legend
One of the key parts of Thanksgiving is sitting down to take in a football game. Here is the time Randy Moss got revenge while becoming an NFL legend.
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Why This American Tree Rarely Makes It To Maturity
There's no question but that many of Earth's forest resources have been decimated by greed over the years, but one American tree's story is more complicated.
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A Vat Of Boiling Caramel Spelled Doom For A Russian Factory Worker
A Russian factory worker in 2017 fell into a vat of boiling caramel and was boiled to death. Here's what happened, and why the incident remains a mystery.
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What Happens To Your Body When You Travel To And Live On Mars?
Space travel exhibits harmful effects on the human body, and life in anti-gravity is tough on the bones. What would happen to your body if you lived on Mars?
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The Gross Reason You're Never Really Alone If You're Sleeping On An Old Mattress
Our beds can get disgusting if they're not regularly maintained, particularly the mattresses and sheets. So what's the best way to keep clean while we sleep?
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This Could Be The Reason One Of Mars' Moons Has Stripes
One of Mars' moons, Phobos, has stripes, which has always been something of a mystery to scientists. Now, astronomers think they know the reason behind it.
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How The Conspiracy That JFK Jr. Is Still Alive Gained So Much Momentum
There are many who believe that John F. Kennedy Jr., who died in 1999, is still alive. Here is how this disproven conspiracy theory gained traction in the U.S.
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Why Music Theorists Say The Banjo Can Never Sound Sad
To say that a particular musical instrument belongs to only one genre defies creativity, but saying an instrument only plays one musical emotion?
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Why Author William S. Burroughs Once Sent A Letter To The Sex Pistols
Counterculture icon, author, and Beat Generation pioneer William S. Burroughs had very strong things to say to the Sex Pistols concerning Queen Elizabeth II.
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Here's Why The Golden Gate Bridge Is That Color
The paint job sported by the Golden Gate Bridge is of a unique hue (it's certainly not golden) with origins stretching back to its construction.
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