Here's Why A Silver Medal Is Actually Worse Than A Bronze
The happiest Olympic champions are the winners who took home the gold, followed by less happy silver medalists and least happy bronze, right? Apparently not.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Greg Louganis
The 1980s were the height of his run. Louganis was one of the best divers in the world during that period. But his aquatic career started well before that.
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Here's What Would Happen If The Three Gorges Dam Broke
The whole world depends on China's Yangtze River, but many worry about the Three Gorges Dam. A collapse would kill millions and disrupt the global supply chain.
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You'll Never Be Able To Guess The Wizard Of Oz's Full Name
Along the way Baum used the series to introduce all sorts of new characters to the "Oz" canon. And he eventually revealed the Wonderful Wizard's real name.
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Hidden Details You Missed In Iron Maiden's The Writing On The Wall Video
Iron Maiden has a new song out and the video is packed full of hidden details for their fans. Let's take a look and see what Easter eggs the band left us.
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The Untold Truth Of The French Resistance
The reality of the French Resistance during World War II is a lot more nuanced than you might think. This is the untold truth of the French Resistance.
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An Elephant's Tail Looks Nothing Like You Think It Does
Elephants are more than just big bodies, floppy ears, ivory tusks, and long trunks. An elephant's tail might be the most interesting body part it possesses.
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These Four Stars On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame Were Stolen
The organization has said that once a name is installed in the Walk of Fame, it is never permanently removed -- at least, not by the organization itself.
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The Tragic Death Of Lenny Bruce
Lenny Bruce made profane observations about society and built his reputation as a counterculture comedian and satirist, and people would love or hate him.
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Olympians Who Died Too Soon
Being healthy and fit enough to quality for the Olympics doesn't guarantee a long life. Here are some Olympians who died too soon.
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Here's What Would Happen If The Moon Crashed On Earth
With the moon actually having such a big impact on life on Earth, what would happen if it got closer? Or what if it fell and crashed into our planet?
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The Wild True Story Of Con Artist Belle Gibson
The story of Australian Belle Gibson gained international attention, as she claimed alternative therapies and whole foods cured her malignant brain cancer.
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The Truth About Barry White's Rough Childhood
Barry White was born in Galveston, Texas, but it was his upbringing in the rough South Park neighborhood of Los Angeles that shaped him.
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The Tragic Death Of Angel Wallenda
The Wallenda family has and has collected multiple world records, but unfortunately, they are no stranger to tragedy.
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Here's What Happens During A Vatican Exorcism
William Friedkin, direct of the 1973 film "The Exorcist," often pondered how close he was to being 100% realistic in terms of portraying an exorcism on film.
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What Fans Don't Know About Shirley Temple
Shirley Temple is remembered as a 1930s child star, but her career was hardly over once she reached adulthood. Here's what fans don't know about Shirley Temple.
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The Real Reason Charles Manson Avoided His Execution
Despite not physically taking part in the murders, in 1971 Manson was convicted of first-degree murder for directing the killings and was sentenced to death.
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The Bizarre Reason A Virginia Man Sued Himself For $5 Million
Robert Lee Brock undertook one of the most audacious cases in American legal history when he decided to sue himself for the violation of his own civil rights.
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What You Didn't Know About Philadelphia's 1793 Yellow Fever Outbreak
Around the year 1668, a disease was introduced to the United States by way of New York City that was causing fever, liver damage, and yellowing of the skin.
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Hollywood Vs. Science: What If Mermaids Were Real?
What if mermaids were real? How close does Hollywood get to what a realistic mer-organism would be, one subject to natural selection and evolutionary forces?
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How Serial Killer Nannie Doss Was Finally Caught
Nannie Doss, who is commonly referred to as "The Giggling Granny" or "The Jolly Widow," is suspected of killing at least 10 people between 1924 and 1954.
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The Last Phone Call These Rock Stars Made Before They Died
When a celebrity dies, their last conversations often end up in the news or tabloids. Here are the last phone calls these rock stars made before they died.
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Here's How This American Toddler Just Made History
While most kids have a grasp of the colors, shapes, and the numbers 1-10 by first grade, very few have that mastered by the age 18 months, as did Kashe Quest.
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Giant Prehistoric Insects That No Longer Exist
Insects haven't always been small. Here are some of the largest extinct insects to ever fly or crawl on the planet.
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The Truth About Chevy Chase's Near-Death Experience
In 1981, a stunt sequence went sideways when the suit Chevy Chase was wearing malfunctioned, resulting in an electricity surge coursing through his body.
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This Is How Nostradamus Predicted The End Of The World
Nostradamus focused on writing almanacs and became an astrologer. His work proved so popular that powerful figures of the time hired him to "read the stars."
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Athletes To Watch During The Tokyo Paralympics
At one time, sports competitions for the disabled weren't widely practiced. That all changed after World War II, with the many injured veterans and civilians.
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