Why Do Hockey Players Wear Shorts?
Like many human endeavors, various sports have their points of tradition -- "it's always been done that way." Sometimes it's practical; sometimes less than.
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You May Not Have Realized How Rich William The Conquerer Actually Was
As William the Conquerer's name can attest to, he was primarily known for conquering, but you may not have realized how rich William the Conquerer actually was.
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Research Shows Microplastic Pollution Is Worse For Humans Than You Realize
Microplastics remain one of the environment's greatest threats, and scientists are currently trying to figure out a solution to the microplastic epidemic.
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How A Special Tortoise Found On The Galapagos Islands Just Shook Up The Science World
For years, the Galápagos Islands have provided the world an opportunity to peer back through the millennia and see how and why certain animals change.
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Lobsters Have The Most Bizarre Mating Ritual
Animals across the animal kingdom have unique and (at least to us humans) pretty weird techniques when it comes to finding a mate, like the face peeing lobster.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Dwayne Johnson
Now a highly paid and incredibly prolific film star, Dwayne Johnson's path in life was rarely easy. Here is the tragic real-life story of Dwayne Johnson.
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The Reason Why International Astronauts Are Required To Learn Russian
International astronauts might hail from a variety of different countries, but they are all required to learn Russia. Here's why they must speak Russian.
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The Surprising Bill Sent To The Family Of A Titanic Musician
For those who treasure history, it is the image of eight men, dedicated to doing what they do best until their very last breath — playing music.
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The Truth About The Candy Man Killer's Childhood
On August 8, 1973, Elmer Wayne Henley called the police and stated that he had killed his friend, Dean Corll, also known as the Candy Man Killer.
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The Reason Bob Dylan Had A Pretty Tense Relationship With Andy Warhol
Bob Dylan and Andy Warhol had a tense relationship and definitely weren't friends. Here's the backstory of their uneasy relationship.
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The Untold Truth Of St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral is one of London's busiest attractions, but there's a lot of hidden history attached to it. Here are some of those lesser known stories.
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What Needs To Happen To Create A Federal Holiday
Everyone loves federal holidays, but what does it take to create one? Here's how new federal holidays are created in the US government.
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The Biggest Lars Mittank Theories: What Really Happened?
Lars Mittank stood up from his chair and shouted, "I don't want to die here. I have to get out of here." He then dropped his belongings and began running away.
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The Closest Living Relative To The Elephant Is Smaller Than You Would Think
The closest living relative to the elephant is a furry-faced, four-legged mammal that looks more like a guinea pig than it does its nearest family.
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How A 3-Year-Old Boy Used A Metal Detector To Discover A $4M Artifact
A 3-year-old boy used a metal detector to discover an artifact worth $4 million dollars. Here's how the impressive discovery happened.
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Is Human Saliva Venomous?
Human saliva is a lot of things: wet, slimy, and, many people would say, gross. But did you know human saliva could also potentially be venomous?
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Fanny: The History-Making All-Female Band You've Never Heard Of
Fanny was an all-girl rock group in the early 1970s, a time when women in rock music faced many barriers.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Presley Family
Even after Elvis Presley's untimely death in 1977, the Presleys have been through a lot. This is the tragic real-life story of the Presley family.
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Was Davy Crockett An Effective Legislator?
Davy Crockett was a legendary frontiersman who later served in the U.S. House of Representatives. But was he actually an effective legislator?
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The Untold Truth Of Creed
From their feud with Pearl Jam to their reunion done to cover another group's debt, here's the untold truth of Creed, the so-called "worst band of the '90s."
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John Cena's WWE Debut Happened At The Last Minute
John Cena is one of the WWE's most popular performers, but his wrestling debut wasn't exactly planned. Here's how Cena's debut happened at the last minute.
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The True Story Of The Unexploded Atomic Bomb The US Dropped In Canada
Years ago, after World World II had ended, the United States dropped an unexploded atomic bomb on Canada. Here's a closer look at this wild story.
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Game Of Thrones Almost Scored A Rock Legend For A Big Cameo
"Game of Thrones" is known for having plenty of celebrity cameos, but one never materialized. Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin was asked to appear, but declined.
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This Bank In Italy Holds Almost Half A Million Wheels Of Cheese
This bank in Italy holds almost half a million wheels of cheese. It's an unusual business model, but it works for everyone involved.
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The Evolutionary Reason Some Bird Eggs Are So Colorful
One of the most beautiful woodland sights is a nest full of sky blue robins' eggs peaking up out of the brown and green, and this trait is unique to birds. Why?
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The Real Reason Human Beings Aren't The Same Height All Day
Although they seem as though they are fairly steady, a comparison of photos will demonstrate how much human bodies change over time. How about over a day?
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Disturbing Details Found In Mary Lou Arruda's Autopsy
Mary Lou Arruda was 15 when she was abducted and killed. Here are the disturbing details found in her autopsy.
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