Who Invented The Revolving Door?
A revolving door almost seems like an anachronism in today's world of high-tech structures. When it was invented, it was remarkably ingenious. And still is.
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The Tragic Story Behind The Viral Submerged Car On Google Maps
Google Maps can be a fun tool for exploring the world, but it can also help solve mysteries. Here's the story behind a submerged car discovered on Google Maps.
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The Surprising Reason Computers Include The Game Solitaire
Card games have been around for centuries, a way to interact with others, and a way to amuse yourself, with Solitaire. How about the digital version?
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Why St. Louis' Famed Gateway Arch Is An Optical Illusion
The Gateway Arch is St. Louis' most famous landmark, but it's actually an optical illusion with a fascinating history. Here's why it's deceptive to the eye.
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Marilyn Monroe's Highest-Rated Movie According To Rotten Tomatoes
Marilyn Monroe is an iconic Hollywood figure, who starred in several memorable films on her way to stardom. Here's her highest-rated film by Rotten Tomatoes.
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Frank Sinatra's Highest-Rated Films According To Rotten Tomatoes
Frank Sinatra is known as one of the most famous actors and singers of all time, and some of his films even earned a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Here's which ones.
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The History Of How The Classic Rob Roy Cocktail Got Its Name
There's the non-alcoholic Roy Rogers, a sort of partner to the spirits-free Shirley Temple. And then there's the Rob Roy, which most assuredly includes spirits.
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The Real Reason Billy Idol Named This Song Rebel Yell
Billy Idol is known for his spikey hair, punk attitude, and for the song "Rebel Yell." But, the song's name was inspired in an unusual place and circumstances.
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Which Team Has The Most Consecutive NCAA Tournament Appearances?
The Kansas Jayhawks have the most consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, and a long history of storied coaches and players who helped them get there.
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How The Knack Helped Weird Al Get A Record Deal
Weird Al Yankovic is famous for his song parodies, and he got his big break courtesy of a band called The Knack. Here's how they helped him get a record deal.
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The Secret History Of Women Bootleggers
While their role has been largely ignored in pop culture, the majority of bootleggers in the 1920s were women. This is the secret history of women bootleggers.
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Why Did Edward Snowden Seek Asylum In Ecuador?
Until relatively recently, it was easy to disappear -- become a new person, somewhere new, for whatever reason. Escaping the past isn't so easy anymore.
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What Did Richard Burton Really Think About Winston Churchill?
Acting isn't as easy as it looks -- depending, of course, on who's telling the story. Is it more challenging to play a character from recent history?
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The Story Behind The March Madness Theme Song, One Shining Moment
Since 1987, the end of each NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament features a montage of its best moments set to the same song, "One Shining Moment."
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Why Large Corporations Using Shell Companies Can Be Criminal
Many have been credited with the line "I've been rich, and I've been poor, and rich is better." Part of the trick of being rich is holding on to your money.
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Inside The Kidnapping Of Tanya Nicole Kach
Tanya Nicole Kach was just 14 years old when she disappeared from her hometown without a trace. Here's the inside scoop on this disturbing case.
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What Was The First NCAA Basketball Tournament Like?
When the NCAA first got started back in 1939, though, it was all a far cry from what March Madness is today. With a .ot fewer than 68 teams in contention.
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The World's Oldest Customer Complaint Is Almost 4000 Years Old
If there's one thing humans love, it's complaining. Just take a look at Yelp and you'll see customers ranting. Turns out it's been happening for millennia.
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How Ulysses S. Grant Lost All His Money
Though he isn't as famous as Washington or Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant was still a significant historical figure. Here's how he lost all his money.
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The Unusual Way Dolphins Give Birth
It's hard not to be impressed by dolphins. They're sleek, fast, intelligent oceanic mammals, impressive physically as well as intellectually.
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The Tragic Story Of Veronica Lake's Role In The Hour Before The Dawn Explained
In 1943, Lake began filming "The Hour Before The Dawn." In it, Veronica Lake plays Dora Bruckmann, a secret Nazi agent that's married to an Englishman.
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How Michael Jordan Helped His College Team Win A National Championship
How did Michael Jordan, as a college freshman, lead the North Carolina Tar Heels to a big win over the Georgetown Hoyas in the 1982 NCAA tournament?
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What Was The Biggest Upset In March Madness History?
Few things send sports fans on a roller coaster ride of emotions quite like an upset during March Madness. So what's the biggest upset in its history?
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The Conspiracy Theory That Says Marisa Tomei Won An Oscar By Mistake
Mistakes happen. Whether it's in relationships, homework, or accounting, there are bound to be flubs. It's probably worse if it's televised. If it happened.
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How Many People Did Henry Louis Wallace Really Kill?
Convicted serial killer Henry Louis Wallace was born to a single mother in Barnwell, South Carolina. So how many people did he kill? Let's find out.
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The History Of How The Classic Daiquiri Cocktail Got Its Name
Perhaps it's no surprise that the history of various cocktails are a little fuzzy, with numerous origin stories that may or may not agree with one another.
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The Biggest Theories On How The Classic Tom Collins Cocktail Got Its Name
The Tom Collins is one of the world's most popular drinks, but how did it get its name. The real origin is uncertain, but there are several theories.
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