The Mysterious Origins Of The Word Booze
As long as a language is still living -- developing, adding words, in use in speech and in writing -- it will borrow words, even phrases, from other languages.
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What We Know About The Medical Mystery Known As Havana Syndrome
A new kind of "attack" on U.S. foreign Service agents has been popping up. The alleged attacks are characterized by a highly-localized sonic phenomenon.
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Was Marquis De Sade Really So Sadistic?
It's not everyone who gets their name associated with a group of behaviors, but Marquis de Sade is one whose name echoes down through the ages.
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The True Story Of The Pilot Sucked Out Of A Plane At 17,000 Feet Who Survived
When a faulty windscreen gave way 17,000 feet in the air, a pilot nearly lost his life. This is the true story of how he was sucked out of a plane but survived.
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What Is The Origin Of The Phrase Caught Red-Handed?
The term "caught red-handed" has been in common parlance for quite a while. The phrase's origins, though, may have a very bloody and nefarious history.
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Who Invented The Laser Pointer?
It was a scientific achievement for the ages, built on decades of earlier work, some of it Nobel Prize-winning; now, it's a plaything for cats.
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The Three Stooges' 7 Best And 7 Worst Movies
Known for their slapstick routines, witty jokes, and comedic timing, The Three Stooges made a prolific amount of films in their career. Some good, some bad.
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Why The Threat Of Nuclear War Has Created A Demand For Potassium Iodide
The threat of nuclear war has once again raised its head in a nervous world. Some believe they could survive a nuclear strike with the help of certain pills.
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Tragic Details Found In Robert F. Kennedy's Autopsy Report
Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1968, but theories continue to swirl around the murder. Here are tragic details found in his autopsy report.
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How Did Nazi Germany's Enigma Machine Really Work?
Besides firepower and personnel, wars are sometimes won by those behind the lines who contribute analytical and scientific skills to seemingly immense problems.
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Why Marvin Gaye Filed For Bankruptcy
Marvin Gaye's later career saw him so burdened by debt that he ended up filing for bankruptcy in the 1970s.
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What Was The Last Album XXXTentacion Recorded Before He Died?
Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, known to most as XXXTentacion, released his first song on SoundCloud in 2014. What was the last album he recorded before he died?
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Will Lemmings Really Follow Each Other To Their Deaths?
The humble lemming has become a stereotype for a creature (or person) blindly following the rest of the crowd, sometimes fatally. The truth is more complex.
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How The Murder Of Marise Chiverella Was Finally Solved
A 58-year-old cold case left a town devastated after a 9-year-old girl was found murdered. Here's how the killing of Marise Chiverella was finally solved.
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The Truth About The Meaning Behind Eric Clapton's Wonderful Tonight
The ballad seems to be a simple retelling of a scene between a couple, besides the fact that the couple was one of the most famous in rock 'n' roll history.
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Metal's Popular Subgenres Explained
Metalheads, perhaps more than any other music listeners, are used to rampant misunderstanding of their music. Here are metal's most popular subgenres.
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What Country Pays The Most For Gas?
No question but that Americans love their cars. A steep rise in gas prices reverberates throughout the country. But which country pays the most for gas?
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The Grim Truth About The Woman Who Raised Saddam Hussein
Saddam Hussein's mother is described as cold and domineering. Here is the grim truth about the woman who raised a mass-murdering dictator.
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The Pagan Origin Of The Easter Bunny Explained
There are unique ways to celebrate various holidays. For many people, Easter means an abundance of sweet treats, including chocolate, delivered by -- a rabbit?
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How The Annual Dyeing Of The Chicago River Became A St. Patrick's Day Tradition
When St. Patrick's Day rolls around each year, all things Irish are explored and celebrated, including the color green -- including Chicago dyeing its river.
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The Most Powerful Indigenous Tribes In History
Here are some of the world's most powerful tribes and the men and women that made them great.
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What Really Happened During The Longest Indigenous Revolt In History
The Maya's decades-long indigenous revolt forever affected the history of Yucatán. Here's what really happened during the longest Indigenous revolt in history.
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The Truth About Caesar And Pompey's Relationship
In the most competitive society in history, one rivalry stands out: Julius Caesar and Pompey Magnus. This is the truth about Caesar and Pompey's relationship.
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The Turbulent History Of Chechnya And Russia Explained
Russians and Chechens are commonly seen as enemies, but it appears they're working together. This is the turbulent history of Chechnya and Russia explained.
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One Of Richard Burton's Children Followed In His Famous Footsteps
Kate Burton is the daughter of Hollywood hell-raiser Richard Burton. However, Burton has made a name for herself as an award-winning actress in her own right.
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Dark Secrets Of The Flower Industry Revealed
Walk into any convenience, gas, or grocery store, and you'll be greeted by a gorgeous array of cut flowers. But this industry has some dark secrets.
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The Science Behind Why Dogs Kick When You Give Them A Good Scratch
Our dogs are always communicating with us in one form or another but it's important to look at your dog's body language to understand what they're feeling.
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