Shark Expert On Why Reunion Island Is A Hotbed For Shark Attacks - Exclusive
Shark attacks are rare but every year some are reported. An exclusive interview with a shark expert reveals why this island is a hotbed for shark attacks.
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How Athens Altered Its Founding Myth During Its Cultural Peak
Greek mythology helped the ancient people to understand the world. Here's how Athens altered its founding myth during its cultural peak.
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How Hurrem Sultan Went From Kidnapped Concubine To Queen Of The Ottoman Empire
Roxelana, or Hurrem Sultan, the wife of Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, had quite the meteoric rise to power. Here's her fascinating story.
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Alexander the Great is certainly a prominent figure in the history of ancient civilizations, but his father, Philip II, also has long-lasting influence.
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Mississippi's Stats On Homicides Are A Real Eye-Opener
As with the nation overall, Mississippi's homicide rates have risen over the past few years, with citizens demanding more from the state's elected officials.
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Wolfgang Petersen's "Das Boot" was highly praised by critics and was nominated at the Academy Awards.
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Grace Kelly was a Hollywood icon of the 1950s, but despite her fame, she remained a remarkably mysterious figure. Here's what you never knew about Grace Kelly.
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The spirits of dead folks were apparently quite the force in Mesopotamia. Here's what the ancient Mesopotamians believed about ghosts.
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While Elvis Presley's rendition of Big Mama Thornton's song became one of his most famous, there was one live performance of the hit that Presley regretted.
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Why Frank Sinatra Could Not Stand The Author Of The Godfather
Frank Sinatra loathed "The Godfather," and especially took issue with the author of the book the award-winning film is based on, Mario Puzo.
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Iraq's Climate Crisis Brought An Ancient 3,400-Year-Old City Back To The Surface
A Bronze-Age city from ancient Mesopotamia has resurfaced after a drought in Iraq dried up the water that hid it for thousands of years.
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Expert Reveals What You Need To Do If You're Attacked By A Shark - Exclusive
Let's face it, even the most avid surfers among us have very little chance of ever being bitten and killed by a shark. What happens if you are bitten, though?
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Inside The Tragic Love Affair Between Rex Harrison And Carole Landis
In Hollywood and elsewhere, it is just not a good idea to become romantically involved with someone who's already married, like Rex Harrison and Carole Landis.
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Gift-Giving Crows Led To A $200,000 Lawsuit
It's pretty commonly accepted that crows are above-average in intelligence. Apparently that extends not only to recognition, but something resembling gratitude.
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We take a lot of things for granted in the workspace, including Charles Darwin's unexpected invention that changed the way people work forever.
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Tragic Details About Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens was a gold medal-winning Olympic athlete, but his achievements didn't spare him from tragedy.
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Whatever Happened To The Actor Who Played Jimmy Chitwood In Hoosiers?
Maris Valainis starred as Jimmy Chitwood in "Hoosiers" and after the film came out he headed to Hollywood for acting. Here's where the jump-shot king is now.
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15 Most Deadly Roller Coaster Accidents
The odds of dying in a roller coaster accident are relatively slim, though the following stories might give you a little more pause before strapping in.
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The Unique Way Serial Killer Israel Keyes Helped His Daughter Stay Out Of The Spotlight
Israel Keyes was a serial killer from Utah said to have killed 11 people before being apprehended in 2012. Here's how he kept his daughter out of the spotlight.
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This Could Be The Motive Behind Jody Herring's Brutal Killing Spree
On August 7, 2015, Vermont woman Jody Herring brutally shot and killed four people, including a social worker, her aunt, and two cousins. What was her motive?
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The New Titles Prince William Will Take Once Charles Becomes King
Queen Elizabeth II is England's longest serving monarch. Here are the new titles in which her grandson William will assume after his father becomes king.
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Thomas Jefferson's Busy Schedule Led To Two Pioneering Innovations We Use Today
Thomas Jefferson had an impressive array of responsibilities. He was part of the Committee of Five, and he also drafted the Declaration of Independence.
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Marilyn Monroe is remembered as one of the greatest beauties to grace the silver screen. Here is the religion in which she found meaning in late in her life.
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St. Dominic's Offer To Sell Himself Into Slavery Was Further Proof Of His Beliefs
Self-sacrifice, through penance, or personal generosity, or heroic acts on behalf of others, is a common theme in the lives of saints, including St. Dominic.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John was no stranger to heartbreak, in "Grease" or in real life. Here's a look at several of the trying moments in Olivia Newton-John's life.
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Who Were Barack Obama's Parents?
Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, wrote his first memoir about his father but credits his mother for making him the person he would become.
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