The Science Behind Why People Hate The Sound Of Their Own Voice
You might have recently recorded what you thought was the perfect video, only to play it back and cringe at the sound of your voice. Why does this happen?
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What Is The Purpose Of A Computer Screensaver?
Computer screensavers can be mesmerizing. But while they're fun to look at, maybe inebriated in your college dorm room, screensavers are practical as well.
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Why You Should Never Microwave Disposable Hand Warmers To Reuse Them
Come the cold weather months, and there are some days there aren't enough gloves in the world to keep your fingers frost-free. Enter the disposable hand-warmer.
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The Mysterious Origins Of The Word Booze
As long as a language is still living -- developing, adding words, in use in speech and in writing -- it will borrow words, even phrases, from other languages.
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What We Know About The Medical Mystery Known As Havana Syndrome
A new kind of "attack" on U.S. foreign Service agents has been popping up. The alleged attacks are characterized by a highly-localized sonic phenomenon.
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Was Marquis De Sade Really So Sadistic?
It's not everyone who gets their name associated with a group of behaviors, but Marquis de Sade is one whose name echoes down through the ages.
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The True Story Of The Pilot Sucked Out Of A Plane At 17,000 Feet Who Survived
When a faulty windscreen gave way 17,000 feet in the air, a pilot nearly lost his life. This is the true story of how he was sucked out of a plane but survived.
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Who Invented The Laser Pointer?
It was a scientific achievement for the ages, built on decades of earlier work, some of it Nobel Prize-winning; now, it's a plaything for cats.
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Scientists Reveal What Made Freddie Mercury's Voice So Incredible
What the study found — as well as what it didn't — reveals just what makes Freddie Mercury's voice so incredible to listeners of all ages.
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The Three Stooges' 7 Best And 7 Worst Movies
Known for their slapstick routines, witty jokes, and comedic timing, The Three Stooges made a prolific amount of films in their career. Some good, some bad.
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Why The Threat Of Nuclear War Has Created A Demand For Potassium Iodide
The threat of nuclear war has once again raised its head in a nervous world. Some believe they could survive a nuclear strike with the help of certain pills.
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How Did Nazi Germany's Enigma Machine Really Work?
Besides firepower and personnel, wars are sometimes won by those behind the lines who contribute analytical and scientific skills to seemingly immense problems.
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What Was The Last Album XXXTentacion Recorded Before He Died?
Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, known to most as XXXTentacion, released his first song on SoundCloud in 2014. What was the last album he recorded before he died?
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Will Lemmings Really Follow Each Other To Their Deaths?
The humble lemming has become a stereotype for a creature (or person) blindly following the rest of the crowd, sometimes fatally. The truth is more complex.
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How The Murder Of Marise Chiverella Was Finally Solved
A 58-year-old cold case left a town devastated after a 9-year-old girl was found murdered. Here's how the killing of Marise Chiverella was finally solved.
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The Truth About The Meaning Behind Eric Clapton's Wonderful Tonight
The ballad seems to be a simple retelling of a scene between a couple, besides the fact that the couple was one of the most famous in rock 'n' roll history.
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What Country Pays The Most For Gas?
No question but that Americans love their cars. A steep rise in gas prices reverberates throughout the country. But which country pays the most for gas?
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The Pagan Origin Of The Easter Bunny Explained
There are unique ways to celebrate various holidays. For many people, Easter means an abundance of sweet treats, including chocolate, delivered by -- a rabbit?
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Elon Musk's Challenge To Vladimir Putin Explained
Trial by combat hasn't been much of a thing since the Middle Ages. Nevertheless, eccentric entrepreneur and all-around famous rich guy Elon Musk proposed it.
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How The Annual Dyeing Of The Chicago River Became A St. Patrick's Day Tradition
When St. Patrick's Day rolls around each year, all things Irish are explored and celebrated, including the color green -- including Chicago dyeing its river.
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The Tragedies And Triumphs Of Scott Hall
Wrestling superstar Scott Hall would wrestle for multiple pro wrestling companies starting in the '80s, and would rise to fame as Razor Ramone in the '90s.
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What Really Happened During The Longest Indigenous Revolt In History
The Maya's decades-long indigenous revolt forever affected the history of Yucatán. Here's what really happened during the longest Indigenous revolt in history.
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The Truth About Caesar And Pompey's Relationship
In the most competitive society in history, one rivalry stands out: Julius Caesar and Pompey Magnus. This is the truth about Caesar and Pompey's relationship.
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The Turbulent History Of Chechnya And Russia Explained
Russians and Chechens are commonly seen as enemies, but it appears they're working together. This is the turbulent history of Chechnya and Russia explained.
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One Of Richard Burton's Children Followed In His Famous Footsteps
Kate Burton is the daughter of Hollywood hell-raiser Richard Burton. However, Burton has made a name for herself as an award-winning actress in her own right.
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Does Vladimir Putin Use Food Tasters To Avoid Poisoning?
Being a national leader with global reach must have its perks. But it has its downside, too -- for instance, possible assassination, perhaps from your lunch.
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The Science Behind Why Dogs Kick When You Give Them A Good Scratch
Our dogs are always communicating with us in one form or another but it's important to look at your dog's body language to understand what they're feeling.
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