This Was The Last Letter Added To The Alphabet
We take for granted that the alphabet has always been the same, but it's actually evolved quite a bit over the centuries. This was the last letter added.
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Why Jordan Brown Was Exonerated After Being Convicted Of Murder At Age 11
Jordan Brown was accused of murdering his pregnant stepmother at just 11 years old. Here's why he was exonerated after being convicted.
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Tag Team: The Untold Truth Of The Hip Hop Duo
The multi-platinum-selling group called Tag Team is known for one of the biggest hits of the '90s, Whoomp! (There It Is).
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Shaquille O'Neal Wasn't The Only Star Kobe Bryant Had A Tense Relationship With
By November 2004, Shaquille O'Neal was no longer with the Los Angeles Lakers, but Kobe Bryant had a feud with another onetime Lakers teammate that lasted years.
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Was Carlos Santana Under The Spell Of A Cult Leader For Almost A Decade?
Was Carlos Santana under the spell of a cult leader for almost a decade?
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The Truth Behind The Crocodile Immortality Myth
There's a popular myth that says crocodiles are immortal, but that's not actually true. Here's the story behind crocodile immortality.
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What Happens If You're Exposed To Radiation?
The more one reads about radiation, the more terrifying its fierce toxicity becomes. Here is what happens when your body is exposed to radiation.
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Why Does Krishna Have So Many Wives?
The Hindu god Krishna is revered as a protector of humanity who happens to have 16,108 wives. Here's why he has so many wives.
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The Story Behind How Stephen Hawking Pranked A BBC Reporter
Stephen Hawking is known as one of the world's top physicists, and he also had a sense of humor. Here's how he pranked a BBC reporter.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Travis Barker
While his music and public persona are built mostly on fun and good times, there's a tragic, painful side to the life of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.
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Why Do People Sit On Death Row For So Long?
Most death row inmates spend an average of about almost two decades awaiting their execution.
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What Hygiene In America's Wild West Was Really Like
Very few places in the Old West had indoor plumbing. So how did people get clean? Read on to find out about hygiene practices in the Wild West.
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The Untold Truth Of Kate Bush
How did Kate Bush become such a musical icon, and why, in the 2020s, does she continue to attract legions of new fans? Here is her untold truth.
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Inside Vladimir Putin's Relationship With Nikolai Patrushev
Politics, they say, makes strange bedfellows. And opposites attract. But more often, cooperation comes from individuals who are two peas in a pod.
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How Listerine Went From The Operating Table To Dental Hygiene
There are lots of stories of objects invented for one purpose, then used differently. A popular mouthwash has its roots, not in dentistry, but surgery.
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A Foolish Decision Made By America's First Bank Robber Led To His Confession
It is rightly observed that the advancement of human knowledge relies on building upon what has been learned before. That's true of science. Also, crime.
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What Happened To The Parents Of The Previously Missing 'Baby Holly'?
The world was stunned recently with the revelation that a woman in Oklahoma is the daughter of a couple murdered in Texas more than 40 years ago.
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How Long Would It Take For Humans To Travel To Jupiter?
Human beings have long evidenced a yen for exploration. Whether climbing a hill to see what's on the other side, or crossing an ocean -- what's out there?
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It Took Longer Than It Should Have To Find Kurt Cobain's Body
Kurt Cobain, driving force behind seminal grunge band Nirvana, was a very public figure during his short life. Why did it take so long to find his dead body?
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The Eerie Joke Former NBA Executive Michael Redlick Made Before He Was Murdered
Humor can be lighthearted or dark, simple or complex. In the moment it can feel like a flash of insight, with a smile. In hindsight, it can feel morose.
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The Mysterious Cult At The Center Of The 'Baby Holly' Case
Even as investigative techniques improve, as forensic science becomes more effective, still there exist mysteries surrounding disappearances and deaths.
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What Really Happens To Your Body When You Freeze To Death
The risk of dying from extreme cold typically happens in temperatures between minus 40 and minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Here's what happens to your body.
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Things You Should Never Do In A National Park
Since your tax dollars pay for them and they are expressly for your enjoyment, that means you can do what you like in a national park, right? Wrong.
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How The Goo Goo Dolls Got Their Name
The Goo Goo Dolls are a mainstay in the pop-rock post-punk arena. But, their original name was one that was so grotesque, a nightclub wouldn't print it.
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Prince Couldn't Stand Madonna. Here's Why
Prince once dated Madonna in what might have been the musical love match of the '80s. It was not to be and the two had an acrimonious split, here's why.
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How George Harrison Helped The Beatles' Rivals Get Signed To A Record Deal
Each Beatle had a public image -- goofy Ringo, likable Paul, intellectual John, mystical George -- but it was the mystic who helped expand rock history.
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The Real Reason The Drinking Age Is 21 In The US
The old argument goes, if someone can go off to fight a war on behalf of their country at age 18, why can't they enjoy an alcoholic beverage as well?
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