How Long Would It Take To Fall Through Planet Earth?
Many a child has determined to dig a really, really deep hole, as deep as they can. What if someone dug all the way through to the other side of Earth?
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Here's Why People Think John Quincy Adams Had A Pet Alligator
Anyone who becomes famous enough will eventually find their personal history is a mixture of fact, fancy, and head-shaking "Where did that come from?"
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Why Larry Bird Was The Only Player Magic Johnson Ever Feared
Though it's hoped that athletic rivalry would be based on mutual admiration and respect for each other's abilities, other emotions, like fear, sometimes enter.
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The Terrifying Story Of Mary Stauffer's 1980 Kidnapping
Mary Stauffer and her 8-year-old daughter were kidnapped in 1980 and held captive for 53 days. This is the terrifying story of their abduction.
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What Steps Does A Person Have To Take If They Want To Sue A City's Police Department?
Most police officers are highly trained, dedicated professionals who place themselves at risk for the common good. Sadly, there are some who fall short.
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The Health Scare That Had Carly Simon Invite Fans On Stage During A 1981 Performance
There are those who might envy the privileged few who command a concert stage, performing for a massive audience -- but sometimes it's truly complicated.
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The Science Behind Why Rotten Eggs Float
With some foods, it's pretty easy and obvious to determine whether or not they're still safe to eat, but eggs are self-contained and enclosed and a mystery.
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What A Victorian Ball Was Really Like
Ever wondered what went on inside Victorian ballrooms? They had a reputation for being a bit snobbish, but here's what a Victorian ball was really like.
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The Relationship Between Michael Cohen And Jerry Falwell Jr Featured In Hulu's God Forbid
It's to no one's surprise that deals are struck and arrangements are made under the table, behind closed doors, off the books, when it comes to politics.
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Pieces Of A Crashed Space Station In The 1970s Were Worth A Pretty Penny To Treasure Hunters
What goes up is quite likely to come down once again, sometimes predictably, sometimes chaotically, and sometimes profitably for a lucky few.
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Did Nazi Germany's Armored Mine-Clearing Tractor Actually Work?
Landmines are a particularly brutal weapon employed against an enemy military, and difficult to remove without injury. Hence, the Nazis' mechanized solution.
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The Violent History Of The Jolly Roger Flag Explained
There are certain symbols associated with piracy -- perhaps a parrot, or a peg leg, or a treasure chest -- but few speak as loudly as the Jolly Roger flag.
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What We Know About The Secret Stash Of Nazi Memorabilia Found In Argentina
In 2017 a secret stash of Nazi memorabilia was found in Argentina. Here's what we know about the 75 artifacts and who had them.
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Why Do Some Powerful People Have 'Fixers' And What Do They Do?
It's no surprise that the wealthy live their lives differently than the rest of society. Why do some powerful people have "fixers" and what do they do?
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Here's What Caused The Famous Golden Gate Bridge Arches To Flatten In 1987
Major modern roadways, including bridges, are designed to bear extraordinary amounts of traffic and, therefore, weight -- but even so, there are limits.
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What Is Energy Terrorism?
The word "terrorism" conjures images of many different forms of warfare. But one form of terrorism perhaps not discussed as often is energy terrorism.
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Mars Opportunity Rover's Final Words Before Scientists Lost Contact
Opportunity -- "Oppy," the Mars rover that completed its mission, and then some -- finally stopped communicating with Earth after a massive Mars dust storm.
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Who Is Subhash Kapoor, The American Antiquities Dealer Who Smuggled Looted Artifacts?
Subhash Kapoor, American and Indian artifact collector, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in India for smuggling offenses on November 1, 2022.
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The Lie You've Been Fed About Sean Connery's Name
At its very heart, the case could be made that acting is basically make-believe -- creating a character who may or may not relate to the actor in costume.
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How Eurythmics' Dave Stewart And Nelson Mandela's Unique Friendship Saved Lives
Dave Stewart and Nelson Mandela first met at the first Free Nelson Mandela concert in 1988 at Wembley Stadium in London. Here's how they saved lives.
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The Extreme Sport That Involves Surfing Down An Active Volcano
Standard, garden-variety surfing has its risks -- uncontrollable waves, oceangoing predators -- but if you want to up your game, try volcano surfing. Really.
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Decades Later, The Gulf Breeze UFO Incident Remains An Unsolved Mystery
A series of infamous UFO sightings across Florida's Gulf Breeze between 1987-1988 has sparked intense speculation and debate for decades. Here's the story.
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The Mars Opportunity Rover Functioned Over A Decade Longer Than Its Mission
Despite decades of research, space exploration is still a tricky, almost delicate proposition -- so it's that much cooler when it succeeds beyond expectations.
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How Dogs' Eyes Have Evolved To Communicate With Humans
Humans talk about non-verbal communication with each other -- how posture, facial expressions, gestures carry meaning. Dogs have been paying attention.
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Carly Simon Did Something On Saturday Night Live That Will Likely Never Be Done Again
On May 8, 1976, right in the 1st season of "Saturday Night Live," Madeline Kahn was hosting the show, and Carly Simon was scheduled as the live musical guest.
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How Much Space Debris Actually Falls Back To Earth?
You might be wondering, "Could any of space trash plummet down to Earth and bonk me on the head on my way to work?" Well, let's take a look.
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Where Do Deer Sleep In The Winter?
Come the cold winter months, some animals ride out the storms by hibernating, others by becoming dormant, and others head for warmer climates. And deer?
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