Why Larry King Filed For Bankruptcy
Larry King is one of the most legendary figures in broadcast history, but his career — like so many in broadcasting — wasn't always smooth sailing.
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What Does OK Stand For And Where Did It Originate?
Words are one thing. They're made up of letters (at least one, anyway). What about the words that are made up of the initials of other words?
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How Paul Newman Handled Being Mistaken For Marlon Brando
Paul Newman was not just a charismatic star. He was also a handsome method actor, and in that way, he had a lot in common with fellow star Marlon Brando.
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Where The Phrase Why The Long Face Might Have Originated
One of the challenges of learning a language is coming to understand, and use correctly, specific turns of phrase -- idioms, some of which are ancient.
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What Happened To The Shake Weight?
Inspired by the concept of dynamic inertia, the Shake Weight is shaped like a traditional dumbbell with weights on either end that attach to the handle.
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What Happened To Platform Shoes?
From ancient Greece to the disco floor, platform shoes have a history as big as they are. And, like their cork soles, have an amazing ability to bounce back.
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What Exactly Is A Scuttlebutt?
Today the word "scuttlebutt" is related to gossip or social information. However, the term's origin has its roots on the high seas and with thirsty sailors.
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The Science Behind Why People Hate The Sound Of Their Own Voice
You might have recently recorded what you thought was the perfect video, only to play it back and cringe at the sound of your voice. Why does this happen?
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What Is The Purpose Of A Computer Screensaver?
Computer screensavers can be mesmerizing. But while they're fun to look at, maybe inebriated in your college dorm room, screensavers are practical as well.
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Why You Should Never Microwave Disposable Hand Warmers To Reuse Them
Come the cold weather months, and there are some days there aren't enough gloves in the world to keep your fingers frost-free. Enter the disposable hand-warmer.
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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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