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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The Wild Life Of The Man Who Took Down Televangelist Scammers
Ole Anthony, who established the Trinity Foundation to investigate and expose televangelist fraud, died at home in Dallas, Texas on April 16. He was 82.
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The True Story Of The Women Who Voiced Axis Sally
Axis Sally was voiced by two women. Mildred Gillars and Rita Zucca were both Americans who found themselves abroad when the war started.
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Why '80s Video Vixen Marjorie Ann Orbin Is Now Serving Life In Prison
The possible connection between one of the women who appeared in Mötley Crüe's racy videos over the years and a horrifying, gruesome murder is truly shocking.
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Here's What Some People Think Happened At Montauk Air Force Station
On the easternmost tip of Long Island, lies what remains of the Montauk Air Force Station, where disturbing experiments supposedly took place. But what's true?
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The Untold Truth Of Nestorianism
The Church of the East, often associated with Nestorianism, completely contradicts the notion that Christianity was brought to Asia by force and colonialism.
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A Look Into Keith Richards' Incident At The Playboy Mansion
Richards and saxophonist Bobby Keys "played it a little far" when they stole their tour doctor's bag and snuck off to the bathroom at the Playboy Mansion.
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The Mythology Of Zeus Explained
The king of the ancient Greek gods, Zeus had an appetite for women and lived a hedonistic life. This is the mythology of Zeus explained.
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How Many Victims Did The Hi-Fi Murderers Actually Have?
Known as the Hi-Fi Murders, as many as six men mercilessly attacked several people during an electronics shop robbery in April 1974.
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The Untold Truth Of Carl Sagan
Few names are as synonymous with science communication as that of Carl Sagan. The creator of "Cosmos" and bestselling writer informed and inspired generations.
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The Mythology Of Herakles Explained
The ancient Greek demigod Herakles was a far cry from modern versions of Hercules. His life was dark, violent, and very erotic. This is Herakles explained.
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These Are The Most Notorious Female Pirates In History
Not only were quite a few women part of the pirate life, but they have some deeply fascinating stories. These are the most notorious female pirates in history.
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The Mythology Of Medusa Explained
The mythology of Medusa is actually pretty complicated, with varying backstories and different characters. This is the mythology of Medusa explained.
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The Tragic True Story Of Richard II Of England
Richard II should have been a great king, but instead he was a disaster whose legacy includes a prolonged aristocratic civil war and destabilizing policies.
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The Most Devastating Hurricanes Throughout History
Hurricanes have been in the news a lot in recent years, but there are many devastating examples throughout history.
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The Messed Up Truth About Russian Roulette
So many things are called "playing Russian roulette" that it's easy to forget how deadly the real thing is. Here's the messed up truth about Russian roulette.
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The Life And Tragic Death Of Jesse James
Everybody's heard of Jesse James—the legendary outlaw who robbed and murdered his way across the Midwest. This is the life and tragic death of Jesse James.
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The Legend Of Mermaids Explained
Many cultures have tales of women with fish tails, charming sailors with good looks or a magical singing voice. This is the legend of mermaids explained.
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The Dirtiest Players In NFL History
The NFL has lots of rules, but plenty of NFL players take those rules more as suggestions. Here are the dirtiest players in NFL history.
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False Things You've Always Believed About New York City
You've probably always believed these things about New York City, but they just aren't true. You don't really need to worry about rats and falling pennies.
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Invisible Aliens Might Exist On Earth. Here's Why
As Professor Carol Cleland points out, astrobiology can begin with home-grown alien life.
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Actual People Accused Of Being Real Halloween Monsters
Devils and werewolves, witches and warlocks, and Frankenstein's monster are the stuff of Halloween fun, but that wasn't always the case.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of UB40's Brian Travers
UB40 founder and saxophonist Brian Travers died on August 23, 2021. The loss was mourned by his bandmates, family, friends, and fans the world over.
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The Messed Up Truth About Jodi Arias
Jodi Arias' murder of Travis Alexander became one of the biggest media frenzies caused by a non-celebrity crime. This is the messed up truth about Jodi Arias.
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Things Vikings Gets Right About History
History's Vikings is a lot of dramatic fun, but the show is historically accurate in some ways. Here are some things Vikings gets right about history.
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Charles M. Schulz: The Untold Truth Of The Peanuts Creator
While Charles M. Schulz is best known for his comic strip Peanuts, tales from his life aren't as well-known. This is the untold truth of the Peanuts creator.
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The Stunning Number Of Deaths In The Branch Davidian Cult
In April 1993, FBI and ATF agents raided the compound of the Branch Davidian cult outside Waco, Texas. Here's how many people died as a result of the standoff.
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