Here's Why Benjamin Franklin Invented Swim Fins
From bifocals to lightning rods, Benjamin Franklin invented a lot of things that we still use today. He invented swim fins when he was just 11 years old.
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Why Benjamin Franklin Invented The Urinary Catheter
Benjamin Franklin is famously remembered for inventing things like bifocals and the lightning rod. But did you know he also invented a flexible catheter?
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Did Charley Pride Really Have A Secret Son?
When Charley Pride died in December 2020, there were only three children listed on his will. But Tyler Pride has filed a lawsuit demanding he be included.
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Here's What We Know About Harrison Ford's Near-Death Experience
Actor Harrison Ford has had several brushes with death during his exploits as a pilot. Something tells us he should stick to flying on screen.
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Why George Washington Never Had Kids Of His Own
George Washington was the father of a nation, and several stepchildren, grandkids, nephews, and nieces. But funnily enough, he never had children of his own.
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Marilyn Manson Turned Himself In To The Authorities. Here's Why
Marilyn Manson turned himself in to police on charges of assault, but it had nothing to do with the recent allegations of sexual assault. Here's what happened.
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DMX's Cause Of Death Has Finally Been Revealed
The details of DMX's death remained unclear when news was first released. Now we know what really caused his death. Here's what happened.
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Mickey Featherstone: The Dangerous Hitman Currently Free In Witness Protection
Mickey Featherstone was a dangerous New York City hitman. When he found himself betrayed by his own gang, he snitched on them and went into witness protection.
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The Meaning Of The Leviathan In The Bible Explained
As described in the Old Testament portion of the Bible, Leviathan is a sea creature that fears no one but is feared by all of mankind. What does it symbolize?
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The Truth About The Ironic Origins Of Gunpowder
Gunpowder transformed humans' ability to take each others' lives, but ironically, its inventors were trying to produce something that would prolong life.
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This Is The Biggest Hammerhead Shark Ever Caught On Camera
Hammerhead sharks are not typically thought of as one of the most intimidating animals, though when a famous athlete hooked a massive hammerhead, it made news.
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The Civil War Battle That Also Took Place In Yorktown
Yorktown often sparks thoughts of the Revolutionary War. But years later, the region was home to another battle during the Civil War.
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New Evidence Proves Yet Another Einstein Theory
While Einstein's contributions to modern physics cannot be understated, his theory of relativity is arguably the hardest to prove -- until now.
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Here's What We Know About Jeffrey MacDonald's Military Service
Army Captain Jeffrey MacDonald remains in prison for the murder of his wife and two daughters. What do we know about his military service?
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Elena Vavilova: The Soccer Mom Who Was A Russian Spy
While most of them want to stay out of the spotlight, Elena Vavilova shared her espionage story in the book "The Woman Who Can Keep a Secret."
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This President Was One Of The Mexican-American War's Harshest Critics
One American president made a splash on the national political stage in 1847 with his opposition to the Mexican-American War.
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The Tragic Reason A Missouri Town Was Evacuated And Then Completely Destroyed
The United States has its share of ghost towns. However, Times Beach, Missouri, is a ghost town that bears few similarities to others. This it its story.
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This Was The Most Delicate Commodity On The Silk Road
The Silk Road could have been named for any number of products or ideas traded on it, from tea to Buddhism to its most delicate commodity: glass.
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Here's What Would Happen If The Earth Wasn't Tilted
Like many of Earth's planetary functions, its tiny tilt is made possible through the participation of nearby cosmic entities.
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Report Of Chadwick Boseman's Autopsy Revealed As Hoax
The 2020 death of actor Chadwick Boseman came as a shock to most of his fans and to much of Hollywood — largely because so few knew of his colon cancer battle.
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Cocaine Cowboys: Where Are Willy And Sal Today?
They almost walked free, thanks to using their near-infinite cocaine money to bribe juries. They burned bright, before losing it all. But where are they now?
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The Meaning Of Every Slipknot Mask Explained
Slipknot are known for their mask, which are meant to be more than just creepy faces. Here's the meaning of every Slipknot mask explained.
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Here's What Would Happen If The US Ran Out Of Water
The United States often experiences drought-like conditions that cause water shortages. What would happen if the the country ran out of water?
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Athletes Who've Been Outspoken About Mental Health
Mental health issues are more common than you think. And they can affect anyone, including celebrities and athletes.
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Here's Why Ethiopia Is At War With Itself
Ethiopia is one of Africa's oldest states, with deep ties to Abrahamic religions, and the only African nation to escape European colonization, until 1935.
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The Sad Truth Behind Maria Callas' Relationships
Maria Callas, born Cecilia Sophia Anna Maria Kalogeropoulos, was quite possibly the most famous and most notorious female opera singer in the 20th century.
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The US Government's Secret Plan To Terrorize American Citizens Explained
The threat of Communism from Cuba during the Cold War was real and imminent, or, at least that's what U.S. military generals wanted the public to believe.
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