Why Did We Start Calling States Red Or Blue?
It's not unusual to associate a color with an event or a person -- orange and black for Halloween, red and green for Christmas. What about colors and politics?
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What Happened To KC Joy's Victim Maribel Ramos?
KC Joy replied to Maribel Ramos' ad looking for a roommate saying, "I am easy-going and get along with most people." Soon, Ramos disappeared.
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Being A Garbage Collector Is More Deadly Than You Thought
The job surely isn't for the faint of heart but one self-described "garbage man "shares that the career could be long-lasting — but only if his body holds up.
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What Happened To Dorothea Puente's Victim Alvaro 'Bert' Montoya?
Considering the typical profile of serial killers — white males in their 30s or 40s — there may not be a serial killer who fits it less than Dorothea Puente.
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Scientifically Proven Side Effects A Man Gets When Using Cologne
Colognes aren't magical in themselves, but under the right circumstances, a person can use them to magical effect.
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Here's Why Someone Paid $1,350 For A Single Corn Flake
The online auction site, eBay, sells almost anything. The strangest article may have been sold in 2008, when an Illinois-shaped corn flake went for $1,350.
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How Did Grandfather Clocks Get Their Name?
Timekeeping is a uniquely human activity. The advent of quartz and smart watches has changed it considerably, but there's still a place for a grandfather clock.
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Could A T. Rex Really Only See Things That Were Moving?
"Jurrasic Park" showed the T. rex as a near-blind dinosaur that could only see moving things. However, a scientific experiment has shown if this was true.
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What Happened To Nerf Blaster?
Nerf toys in their various incarnations have been part of popular culture for decades. That includes the Nerf Blaster, a revolutionary development in toy tech.
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The Science Behind Growing Seedless Watermelons
It turns out that creating a seedless watermelon is akin to creating a mule, breeding two incompatible species to produce a sterile hybrid.
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The Truth About Ginger Rogers' Real Name
Ginger Rogers is a Hollywood icon whose collaborations with Fred Astaire are the stuff of legend. But, her real name is linked to her father and kidnappings.
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The Real Reason Drive-Up ATMs Have Braille Buttons
As you pull up to a drive-thru ATM, at first glance it may be perplexing to see the buttons on the ATM have braille on them — but they're there for good reason.
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What Is Frazil Ice And Why Is It So Dangerous?
Hot weather can have its dangers -- dehydration, sun stroke. Cold weather has its threats as well -- difficult driving, trying to cope with icy conditions.
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Why A Clockwork Orange Was Banned In The UK
"A Clockwork Orange," directed by Stanley Kubrick, was one of the most violent films released in its time.But, it was banned in the U.K. by an unlikely person.
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What Does Median Lethal Dose Really Mean?
It's one of those questions people learn to ask as they mature: How much is enough? How much is too much? Food, beverages, money, sleep -- even poison.
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The Conspiracy Theory That Katy Perry Is Actually JonBenét Ramsey
The conspiracy theory that Katy Perry is actually JonBenét Ramsey is one of the most far-fetched internet hoaxes we've heard yet.
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What Happens If Chernobyl Loses Power?
Decades later, the words "Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster" strike fear and dread. That anxiety ramped up when Russia attacked the site as Ukraine was invaded.
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The Sad Truth About Joni Mitchell And Graham Nash's Relationship
The sad truth about Joni Mitchell and Graham Nash's relationship is that despite a deep love, circumstances took their toll.
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The Most Famous Ukrainian Athletes That Have Joined The Fight Against Russia
World-class athletes are often motivated, in part, by patriotism -- representing their nation to the best of their ability. It's being demonstrated in Ukraine.
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Startling Moments From The First Episode Of 'Super Pumped' That Are Actually True
For all the Hollywood advertising about how a production will tell the truth about a series of events, there can still be an occasional lapse in veracity.
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What Happened To MiniDiscs?
Mediums for recorded audio have changed a lot over the years, and each new generation tries to make up for the shortcomings of whatever came before it.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Giant Joro Spider Invasion
Marvel Cinematic Universe aside, what is it about spiders that inspires such strong emotions in humans? Especially large, colorful spiders with big webs.
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The True Story Of Willie Nelson's Album The IRS Tapes
Willie Nelson is a country music icon, but he's also had some trouble with the law. His "IRS Tapes" album is a nod to his troubles with the IRS.
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The Truth About The Famous Route Napoleon In France
Napoleon Bonaparte made one of the greatest comebacks in military history when he returned to France and became emperor. The Route Napoleon is the path he took.
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How Many Times Has Hugh Grant Been Arrested?
Hugh Grant is a Hollywood icon, though he was famously arrested for lewd behavior in the 1990s. That wasn't the only time he was arrested, however.
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Are Blueprints Actually Blue?
The pigment on blueprints is called Prussian blue and was accidentally discovered after a chemical reaction.
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What Happens To Desalinated Salt?
Humans and other creatures require water -- fresh water -- to survive. Planet Earth has lots of water, but most of it contains significant amounts of salt.
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