Who Invented Windshield Wipers?
You probably don't think too much about your windshield wipers, but they weren't always around. So who invented them? The answer is a bit complicated.
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How The Gilded Age Got Its Name
Gilding is a process that tries to apply a thin layer beauty onto something that's less attractive. During the Gilded Age, that was American society as a whole.
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Chilling Details About The Russo-Ukraine War
The Russo-Ukraine war began in 2014 he war initially started in 2014 and has spilled over to present day. Here are some chilling details of the past decade.
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How Pluto Got Its Name
Back in 2006, Pluto was downgraded to a "dwarf planet" by the International Astronomical Union. But how did it get its name? Let's find out.
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The Real Reason The US Celebrates Cinco De Mayo
The United States has sometimes been referred to as an amalgamation of the many and diverse cultural expressions of those who have made it their home.
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The Reason One Type Of Sea Slug Has Detachable Anatomy
Sea slugs are enigmatic creatures of the deep and still a source of scientific wonderment. In fact, one sea slug casts off a very particular body part.
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Why The Macbeth Curse At The Oscars Is Trending On Social Media
Many professions have their superstitions, but few have quite such an abundance as the theater, especially regarding the name of Shakespeare's Scottish play.
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The Truth About The Unsolved Exotic Bug Heist Totaling $50,000
The Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion was the target of an exotic bug heist totaling $50,000, and it remains unsolved. Here's the story.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Dave Grohl
A lot has gone very right in Grohl's life, but that's not the whole picture of the man. Here's a look into the occasionally tragic personal life of Dave Grohl.
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The Odd Way Duels Are Part Of Becoming An Elected Official In Kentucky
Dueling is one of those things you may think stopped happening a long time ago. However, Kentucky still cites dueling in certain oaths, and here's why.
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The Real Reason Students Put A Car On Trial In 1970
Many stunts have happened in the name of protecting the environment. One of the most bizarre was when a car was put on trial, and here's why they did it.
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What It Was Like To Go To A Vaudeville Performance
Vaudeville flourished as America's main form of popular entertainment from the 1890s to the early 1930s. Here's what it was like going to a performance.
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How Richard Nixon Became An Unwelcome April Fools' Day Joke
Some NPR listeners in 1992 were duped by an April Fools' Day joke that reportedly had listeners calling in to express their outrage. Here's the story.
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This Is How Many Grammys The Foo Fighters Have
Say what you will about the Grammys, but it's fair to say that any artists who accumulate as many as the Foo Fighters have achieved a degree of success.
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Chilling Details From The Attica Prison Riot
The Attica Prison Riot is the deadliest prison riot on history, with more than 40 people killed, including 10 hostages.
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What We Know About Russia's Annual Spring Draft
In light of Russian President Vladimir Putin's controversial 2022 invasion of Ukraine, this semi-annual spring draft has new meaning. Here's what we know.
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Times Someone In History Claimed They Were The Best, But Weren't
Everyone exaggerates their accomplishments from time to time. Here are people who claimed they were the very best at something but were really just full of it.
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Liza Minnelli's Best Movie, According To Rotten Tomatoes
Liza Minnelli was born into Hollywood and had a glittering career both on stage and screen. One of her films was so good that Rotten Tomatoes gave it 100%.
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How The 1983 Murder Of Lora Ann Huizar Was Finally Solved
On the evening of Saturday November 5, 1983, 11-year-old Lora Ann Huizar spent the night with a friend in her hometown of Fort Pierce, Florida.
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The Story Behind The Happy Days Theme Song
Here's the true story behind the theme song of the iconic 1970s and 1980s sitcom "Happy Days" and the three versions that were used on the show.
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What Was The Russian Meteor And Where Did It Come From?
On the morning of February 15, 2013, a small asteroid exploded over Russia in a blast that had approximately 500 kilotons of energy. Where did it come from?
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Where Did The Phrase Lame Duck Come From?
Most people have heard the term "lame duck" before. But how many people know what it means or where the phrase originates from? Here's what it means.
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How Wayne Newton Lost All His Money
American entertainer Wayne Newton has been entertaining people since a young age. So how did he lose all of his money? Let's take a look.
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The History Of Mother's Day In The US Is Much Different Than You'd Imagine
Mother's Day, both in America and around the world, has become a holiday in every sense of the world -- a time of remembrance and appreciation.
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How Many Grammys Does Bonnie Raitt Have?
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist extraordinaire Bonnie Raitt has achieved so much during her impressive career. But how many Grammys does she have?
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The Science Behind How Aphasia Affects Your Brain
The family of action movie stalwart Bruce Willis recently announced his retirement from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia. What does that condition entail?
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Here's Why A Medium Was Jailed Under The Witchcraft Act During WWII
Helen Duncan was the last witch in Great Britain to be imprisoned. This is the story of the medium who was jailed under the Witchcraft Act during WWII.
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