The Egyptian Pantheon Of Gods Explained
Egyptian gods were worshipped for over 3,000 years, and during this time beliefs evolved. This is the Egyptian pantheon of gods explained.
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The History Of Animal-To-Human Organ Transplants Explained
When did people start trying to patch up their bodies with the body parts of animals? This is the history of animal-to-human organ transplants explained.
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The Best Covers Of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah Ranked
An abundance of cover versions made "Hallelujah" into the pop culture fixture it is today. These are the best covers of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah ranked.
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10 Things Most People Don't Know About Beijing
Beijing has surprising facts about it which aren't even shown in the world's most famous travel guides. Here are 10 things most people don't know about Beijing.
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How A Psychic Helped The Investigation Of Maria Scott's Murder
After four-and-a-half years with no developments in the case, the investigation took a turn when a psychic medium named Debbie Malone stepped in to help.
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The Mythology Behind Centaurs Explained
Centaurs show up in everything from ancient art to pop culture, and these half-man, half-horse beings have quite the story in mythology.
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How Japan Celebrates Valentines Day
Although traditionally it can be seen as a holiday exclusively for those with romantic partners, in recent years, Valentine's Day in the U.S. includes everyone.
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Here's What Happens When You Shoot A Gun Underwater
The question of whether guns can fire underwater is often asked by those unfamiliar with guns. Here's what happens when you fire a gun underwater.
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Here's What Would Happen If You Lit Fireworks In Space
Fireworks are known for being colorful, loud, and dazzling, but are what about in space? While fireworks can do work in outer space, they're not quite the same.
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The Only Animal That Went Extinct Twice
Countless animals have gone extinct over the years, but only one has gone extinct twice. The Pyrenean ibex came back from extinction, only to die out again.
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How X Came To Mean Kiss
When Robert Louis Stevenson wrote about a treasure map where X marked the spot of buried riches, that letter symbolized more than a part of language.
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The Scientific Reason Vodka Doesn't Freeze
Vodka doesn't freeze in the freezer, but why not? Here's the scientific reason vodka doesn't freeze, and why you shouldn't freeze some vodkas at all.
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The History Of Prank Calls Explained
Even in today's technologically advanced communications landscape, prank calling remains a thing. But how did it all start? And where is it going?
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The Truth About Angela Lansbury's First Film Role
Angela Lansbury's film career has won her a myriad of acting awards. Her 1944 screen debut began with one of the best psychological thrillers of all time.
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Did Valentine's Day Originate From This Ancient Pagan Festival?
Like Easter and Christmas, there may be a pagan connection to the way we celebrate Valentine's Day. Or maybe not, depending on who you ask.
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This Is The Artist Stevie Nicks Wishes She Had Collaborated With
Stevie Nicks is known as both a solo artist and for her role in Fleetwood Mac, but there was one artist she wished she had collaborated with. Here's who it is.
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Why So Many Famous Musicians Sell Their Music Catalogs
When someone writes and publishes a song, they own certain rights to it. In essence, that means that whenever the song is performed the songwriter gets paid.
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What The Last Months Of Oliver Hardy's Life Were Really Like
Oliver Hardy, of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, suffered from poor health before his death. Here's what the last months of his life were like.
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What A Kangaroo Pouch Is Really Like
Kangaroos are known for how they raise their young — in a pouch on the mother's abdomen, where the baby kangaroo, a joey, can safely grow and hide from danger.
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Here's How To Find The North Star
Everyone's heard of the North Star, but how do you actually find it? Here's what the North Star actually is, and how to identify it in the night sky.
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The First Super Bowls Had A Different Name
The Super Bowl, consistently one of America's most-watched sports events, started out with a very different name in the beginning.
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Is This Why Kat Von D Was Fired From Miami Ink?
In 2008, "Miami Ink" fans were shocked when Von D was suddenly fired from the tattoo parlor and left the show, which ended shortly thereafter.
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The Untold Truth Of Body Count
Apart from the controversy behind 1992's Cop Killer, there are several facts about Body Count that might not be too familiar to the casual listener.
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The Biggest Lake Bodom Murder Theories: What Really Happened?
In June of 1960, on the shores of a tranquil lake in Finland, three people were murdered and the case remains unsolved more than 60 years later.
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What Causes Glowing Snow In The Arctic?
Arctic researchers in the remote north have occasionally noticed a strange sight in the snows around their field stations: glowing blue lights.
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The Revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope Explained
Launched on Christmas Day 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope is the single most advanced marvel of engineering ever produced by human hands.
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The Truth About Kenny Rogers' Friendship With Reba McEntire
Country stars Kenny Rogers and Reba McEntire became friends in the 1990s after she lost her manager and several band and crew members in a plane crash.
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