The Worst Animal Evolutions In History
Evolution works in interesting ways. And it often happens through natural selection, which is responsible for both impressive and terrible developments.
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The Surprising Way Michael Schumacher Made His Formula 1 Debut
No story of a driver hopping in the cockpit as a replacement driver is as unusual as the story of what led to Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher's debut.
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Here's How Bette Davis Wound Up Starring In All About Eve
The story behind Davis' career-defining part in All About Eve didn't come to her anywhere nearly as smoothly as we might imagine.
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What Really Happened To Missing Model Kara Nichols
On October 14, 2012, Paul Nichols contacted Deputy Ayyad with Colorado's El Paso County Sheriff Office's to report his 19-year-old daughter Kara was missing.
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The Truth About Judy Garland's Real Name
"Judy Garland" is just one of those names that seems destined for show-business greatness -- four syllables, easy to remember, easy to pronounce.
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What Were Ava Gardner's Final Words?
Hollywood stars often seem to live lives far removed from the fans filling the theater seats, but even Ava Gardner reached the end eventually.
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How Did December Get Its Name?
We humans like to track the passage of time. We use various timepieces as well as possibly a printed display of the year. Which brings us to December.
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What Happened To Shrinky Dinks?
There are few toys that instantly evoke an afternoon of '70s and '80s arts and crafts as much as the iconic and beloved Shrinky Dinks.
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The Untold Truth Of Vladimir Putin
With Russia regularly making news headlines, there's, unsurprisingly, a lot of focus on the country's president. This is the untold truth of Vladimir Putin.
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Are Chai And Tea The Same Thing?
Perhaps in the United States, coffee in all its various forms reigns supreme, but a huge portion of the world prefers a cup of tea, second only to water.
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Who Invented The High Heel?
Clothing, from hats to footwear and everything in between, is often a compromise between fashion and practicality. One example would be high heels.
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Why Viagra Was Invented
Viagra is one of the biggest game changers ever for men struggling in bed, but it wasn't invented to treat erectile dysfunction. Here's why Viagra was invented.
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How Marlene Dietrich Changed Her Appearance For Hollywood
Marlene Dietrich was an old school star with one of Hollywood's most iconic looks, but was it natural? Here's how she changed her appearance.
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11 Biggest Food Recalls In History
Bacteria like E.coli and salmonella lurking in contaminated food can be downright deadly, and companies have had to recall their products due to illness.
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How Many Times Has Shia Labeouf Been Arrested?
It's not really surprising when a celebrity gets into trouble with the law. It's a little more interesting when the celebrity is a former child star.
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The Science Behind X-Rays Explained
So how is it that rays pass through your body? The answer, without getting too complicated, has to do with the kind of energy X-rays are made of.
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What Happened To Easy-Bake Ovens?
The Easy-Bake Oven is still a thing, and you can purchase one to this day, although it bears little resemblance to the original machines of the 1960s.
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The Truth About Tony Curtis's Real Name
Tony Curtis is one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, but he wasn't always known by that name. He was actually born with the name Bernard Schwartz.
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How The Members Of Aerosmith Were Injured Onstage Twice In The Same City
Aerosmith are known for their legendary concerts. Some concerts got so out of hand, band members were even injured on two separate occasions in the same city.
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The True Story Of Bad Vegan's Sarma Melngailis
The story of how Sarma Melngailis went from being a successful vegan entrepreneur to a wanted fugitive is one of the most unusual tales in recent history.
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Is Putin The Richest Man In Russia?
As it turns out, there are several contenders in the running for the richest man in Russia. Who are they? Is Vladimir Putin one of them? Let's find out.
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The Strange History Of Human Exoskeletons Explained
We've all heard the advice to "work smarter, not harder." (Though sometimes it's hard to work smart.) Science is doing just that: easing physical tasks.
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Danielle Colby's Relationship With Mike Wolfe Explained
The History Channel series "American Pickers" has been an American success story, but relationships in front of and behind the camera haven't worked as well.
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What Happened To Betamax Tapes?
Here's a closer look at what happened to Betamax tapes, as well as the VCRs that supported them.
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Steven Tyler Explains The Meaning Behind Dream On
"Dream On" one of the most iconic songs by the band Aerosmith, but what does it actually mean, and what inspired it? Here's why Steven Tyler says it means.
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Can Hand Warmers Get Hot Enough To Burn You?
Hand warmers can be a life saver in the cold winter months, but they can actually do more harm than good. They do get hot enough to burn you.
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How John Wayne Changed His Appearance For Hollywood
Though John Wayne looked as natural on camera as the sand-swept desert itself, he worked hard at achieving that look over the years. Here's what he did.
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