What It Was Really Like Being A Follower Of Pythagoras
There's a lot more to Pythagoras than his equation. He was also a leader of a group, who believed in reincarnation and the mystical properties of numbers.
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How Alice Cooper Got Its Band Name
Just as Mark Twain didn't start out that way (he was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens), Alice Cooper -- the band -- had a couple of different names along the way.
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This Was T.S. Eliot's Odd Obsession
By 1922, he had published The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, and his burgeoning career was deemed "worth watching" by none other than the poet Ezra Pound
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What Will Brexit Mean For Northern Ireland?
The United Kingdom's departure from the European Union -- Brexit -- means huge challenges for the UK's future relationship with the Republic of Ireland.
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The Surprising Thing David Lynch Doesn't Have His Actors Do
David Lynch is a one-of-a-kind filmmaker notorious for avoiding traditional auditions and has actors do this instead.
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The Secret Dunkin' Donuts In The Library Of Congress
Maybe as compensation for forcing the library's employees to work in this stark concrete box, it has something that none of the other LOC buildings do: Dunkin'.
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What Is The 14th Amendment?
The 14th Amendment to the US constitution is known as one of the most important documents in the history of race and the struggle for equality in the country.
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The Real Reason Ronald Reagan Loved Jelly Beans
There may be no stronger link between a president and his food than Ronald Reagan and jelly beans. Here is the real reason he ate them.
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The Tragic Story That Inspired Mowgli From The Jungle Book
Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book chronicled the life of the feral child named Mowgli. The story of the real-life Mowgli, though, didn't have a happy ending.
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The Truth About Stevie Nicks' Vocal Problems
As Fleetwood Mac fans may not know, Stevie Nicks has had vocal problems throughout her singing career.
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This Is The Only Cabinet Member To Ever Be Impeached
In 1876, Secretary of War William W. Belknap became the only U.S. Cabinet member (so far) to have ever been impeached by the House of Representatives.
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The Real Reason Dancing Was Once Illegal
In the U.S. and elsewhere, governments have repeatedly made dancing illegal, particularly contemporary dancing.
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The Disturbing Ritual Of "Necropants"
The necropants ritual was widely-believed in Iceland since at least the 11th century to bring wealth when performed.
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The Indiana Town That Had An "Anti-Hippie" Law
Indiana's LaGrange County in 1971 established an "anti-hippie" ordinance that regulated gatherings of more than 500 people and that lasted longer than 12 hours.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Biosphere 2
Biosphere 2 was billed as an "ecological laboratory and planetary commune prototype." Did it work? Not really. Here's the crazy real-life story of Biosphere 2.
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Chris Godwin's Net Worth: The Buccaneers Receiver Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
Buccaneer Chris Godwin's net worth is greater than fans may think, though he's set to earn more soon once his rookie deal expires; his net worth is $1.9M.
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Here's How Much Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen Is Actually Worth
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen may soon be worth a lot more, considering Allen's rookie contract is set to expire in 2023; his current net worth is $5 million.
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The Truth About James Taylor's Rocky First Marriage
A powder keg of drugs and depression set the stage for James Taylor's first marriage to another beloved singer-songwriter, Carly "You're So Vain" Simon.
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Buccaneers Wide Receiver Mike Evans Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
The Buccaneers' Mike Evans has a substantial net worth that will only grow after signing a $82.5 million contract in 2018; his current net worth is $25 million.
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This Is How Much Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott Is Actually Worth
Ownership brought on Sean McDermott, a first-time head coach with Super Bowl experience from his time as a defensive coordinator with the Carolina Panthers.
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The Real Reason We Associate Hearts With Love
Where did the iconic and instantly recognizable heart shape come from? How did human hearts become associated with love in the first place?
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of F. Scott And Zelda Fitzgerald
The Fitzgeralds mirror their history perfectly, from their heyday of the roaring 20s to their downfall in the Great Depression. Here is their tragic story.
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Tom Brady's Net Worth: The Buccaneers QB Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
Everyone knows Tom Brady. They may like him, many hate him, but there is no denying he's made a mark in NFL history. It also means he's ridiculously wealthy.
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Rules That Impeached Presidents Have To Follow
Impeached and convicted presidents have to accept certain laws and Constitution-ordered dictums. Here are some rules that impeached presidents have to follow.
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Inside Billionaire Sheldon Adelson's Life
Billionaire Sheldon Adelson died January 12 at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, after battling cancer for the last two years.
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What It Was Like Working At Studio 54
Studio 54 defined clubbing, disco, and celebrity in the late 70s. There were many people working behind the velvet rope, behind the bar, and behind the scenes.
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Browns QB Baker Mayfield Is Worth A Lot More Than You Think
Mayfield was the number one pick in the NFL draft in 2018, when he signed a four year contract worth $32.68 million that came with a $21 million signing bonus.
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