The Controversy Behind The Invention Of The Telephone
After the Bay of Pigs military disaster, President John Kennedy said, "Success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan." That applies to inventions, too.
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The Eerie Street In England That Has A Chilling Homebuyer Requirement
The story of the eerie street in England that has a chilling homebuyer requirement may leave you wondering whether it's actually haunted.
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The History Of Baptism In The Jordan River Explained
Baptism is a sacred Christian ritual, with the Jordan River at the center. From Jesus's baptism to millions of pilgrims today, here is the history explained.
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Why Lyndon Johnson's Air Force One Crew Installed A Fake Temperature Control
Lyndon Johnson's Air Force One crew installed a fake temperature control to fool the president into thinking it was real. Here's why they did that.
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Do Bats Ever Get Confused By Each Other's Sonar?
There are so many kinds of bats. They often navigate using echolocation -- making a noise, reading its bounce back -- so do they get in each other's way?
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The Tragic, Brutal Fate Of The Wife And Servants Of A Scythian King
Ancient cultures can be as fascinating as they were cruel, including the Scythians, whose women and servants endured tragic, brutal fates when their king died.
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Whale Sharks Have Teeth Where You Might Not Expect Them
The ocean is full of the strange, wonderful, and the downright weird. The whale shark is the largest fish in the sea and also boasts this odd place for teeth.
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The Wild Truth Behind The German U-Boat Sunk By A Toilet
Despite the best efforts of engineers, designers, and construction crews, things can go south on all kinds of vessels -- cars, spacecraft, even submarines.
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How Frank Sinatra Jr Got Kidnapped While Eating Chicken
Frank Sinatra Jr. was a singer like his father, but also the target of a kidnapping in 1963. Here's how Frank Sinatra Jr. was kidnapped while eating chicken.
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The 1980s New Wave Band You Didn't Know Featured Bill Paxton
Bill Paxton had a bright and well-respected career on the silver screen. But, before the camera took a shine to him, Paxton was making sound waves in the 1980s.
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The Controversy Behind The Man Who Helped Pioneer Unleaded Gasoline
Unleaded gasoline is just a fact of life in 21st century America, but it wasn't always so. Lead once was part and parcel of daily life, and not just gas.
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Why Frank Zappa Was Banned From SNL
Musician Frank Zappa was banned from hosting Saturday Night Life after he did a disastrous job as host. Apparently, Zappa was uncomfortable on TV.
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The Truly Horrific Crime Scene Of The Lizzie Borden Murder
Though acquitted of killing her parents, many still think Lizzie Borden butchered the couple. Regardless, the murder crime scene was truly horrific.
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How Many Times Has Paul McCartney Been Arrested?
Paul McCartney is the runaway leader in Beatle arrests, but how many times was he actually arrested?
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Why Stalin Plotted To Have John Wayne Killed
John Wayne is one of the most iconic hardmen on the silver screen. During the Cold War, that image was put to the test when Stalin tried to kill the cowboy.
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The Breakthrough Technique That Changed Animation Forever
Entertainment embraces and advances technology, whether that means a printing press or a radio receiver or making simple drawings seem to dance.
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How Dolly Parton's Words Ended Up On Whitney Houston's Gravestone
Dolly Parton wrote the song "I Will Always Love You," which Whitney Houston made famous. When she died, the name of that song ended up on Houston's gravestone.
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The Real-Life Story Behind The Corpse Hidden In A Carnival Fun House
Imagine breaking the arm off a mannequin only to realize its a dead body. Here's a real-life story behind the corpse hidden in a carnival fun house.
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The Multiverse Theory Completely Explained
The idea of multiple worlds is a trope in many movies and television shows. But, believe it or not, it is based on science and philosophy.
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Here's How Sitting Bull Got His Unique Name
Sitting Bull is rightly one of the mythic figures of 19th century American history. Beyond his involvement in military engagements is the story of his name.
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The Real Reason Airplane Windows Are Round
Airplane windows are famously round, in contrast to the shape of most other windows, but why? This is the real reason airplane windows are round.
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How To Stay Safe During A Volcanic Eruption
Volcanic eruptions can be incredibly scary for the people who live near them, but there are ways to stay safe. Here's how to stay safe during an eruption.
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The Truth About Lauren Bacall's Friendship With Katharine Hepburn
Lauren Bacall and Katherine Hepburn were two of the most popular and acclaimed actresses of Hollywood's golden age. Were they friends, or competitors?
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The Victorian Era's Obsession With The Occult Explained
Is there something out there, something beyond what we experience on this plane of existence? If so, is there a way to make contact? Some Victorians thought so.
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The Deadliest Bear Attacks In History
Death by bear attack is a very rare way to go, but it's also terrifying. These are the deadliest bear attacks in history.
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The Frightening Transformation Of Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin has been in power for nearly 19 years and has gripped Russia with an iron fist. This is the frightening transformation of Vladimir Putin.
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The Real Reason The British Empire Collapsed
Once known as "The empire on which the sun never sets," from friends and foes to conflict and currency, here are the real reasons the British Empire collapsed.
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