The Real Reason This South Pacific Tribe Worships Prince Philip
In the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu, the inhabitants believe the late Prince Philip is a "descendant of a powerful spirit that lives on their mountains."
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The Surprising Thing These Four Planets Have In Common
For thousands of years, humans had only a vague understanding of planets in the solar system, but now we know much more — including a quirk these planets share.
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Here's Why You Shouldn't Swallow Your Own Blood
Swallowing too much of your own blood can bother the stomach -- it might induce vomiting. Instead of making the situation better, this can worsen the bleeding.
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The Truth About The Rarest Blood Type In The World
There are four main blood groups — A, B, O, and AB — plus Rh factors that determine blood type. Yours is likely one of the most common — unless it's this one.
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The Real Reason The War Of 1812 Began
The War of 1812 pitted the United States against Great Britain, marking the first military conflict between the two nations since the Revolutionary War.
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The Tragic Death Of Oscar Wilde's Wife
Oscar Wilde's wife died on April 7, 1898, at the age of 40. What happened that led to her early death?
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The Sad Truth About Aileen Wuornos' Parents
Although it remains unclear why Aileen Wuornos killed seven men, it has been suggested that her difficult childhood may have been a contributing factor.
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The Untold Truth Of Forged In Fire
Despite how Forged In Fire hasn't progressed to literal gladiator battles (yet), there's still a ton of super-interesting things about it.
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Secrets Game Shows Don't Want You To Know
Game shows don't want you to know these secrets, but we're here to take you behind the flashing lights.
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Live TV Interviews That Went Hilariously Wrong
Live TV means things can go wrong in real time, and people get to enjoy the car crash from their couch.
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The Unnecessary Organ 10% Of Human Beings Have
Thanks to modern medicine, there are countless body parts we can get usually get along just fine without — but 10% of folks are born with this bonus organ:
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The War Of 1812 Resulted In A Split Between These Two States
One long-lasting effect of the War of 1812 on the new United States was the creation of a new state by turning one existing state into two.
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The Number Of Languages The Queen Speaks Is Probably Fewer Than You Think
Since she has spent most of her life meeting with various foreign heads of state and dignitaries, you'd think Queen Elizabeth would know several languages.
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Who Was The Richest Drug Lord?
There's no doubt that drug trafficking is a profitable business. In the U.S. alone, people spend over $150 billion a year in drugs — so who does it all go to?
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This Ireland Monument Is Older Than The Egyptian Pyramids
The history of Ireland goes back far further than many of us realize, as one unassuming site older than the Egyptian pyramids just north of Dublin testifies.
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Here's How Catherine Edwards' Killer Was Finally Caught
Clayton Bernard Foreman has been arrested and is facing charges for the 1995 sexual assault and murder of schoolteacher Catherine Edwards.
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The Stunning Number Of Years Charles Osborne Spent Hiccuping
Having hiccups can be annoying but, for most, the condition can go away as easily as it came — but not for Charles Osborne, who lived with them for decades.
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How Dead Bodies Actually Help Hikers At Mount Everest
Almost 300 climbers have died on Mount Everest since the first attempt to reach the peak. Of those deaths, the majority of the bodies have not been recovered.
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The Truth About Turkmenistan's 'Gates Of Hell'
The "Gates of Hell," sometimes called "Gate to Hell," "Door to Hell" — you get the idea — is a one-of-a-kind landmark pockmarking the face of Mother Earth.
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Nearly 40% Of Fans Said This Was Their Least Favorite Nirvana Album
For years, fans have debated on their favorite or least favorite Nirvana albums. Here's the album that was voted least favorite on a recent survey.
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The Bizarre History Of Ska Music
Ska dominated much of the American mainstream rock sound of the mid-to-late '90s and hasn't totally gone away since. This is the bizarre history of ska music.
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The Unlikely Friend Jesse Owens Made At The 1936 Olympics
In spite of the dehumanizing framing of the games by their host country, Owens left Germany having forged a surprising, yet meaningful friendship.
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The Untold Truth Of The Go-Go's
They're the most successful all-female rock band of all time but it took years for them to be recognized. Here's the untold truth of the Go-Go's.
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Do We Know What The Sea Peoples' Ships Looked Like?
The identity of the Sea Peoples has long been in question. Do we know what their ships looked like?
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Inside The Vanishing Of Daniel Lind Lagerlof
Lagerlof was last seen at the Tjurpannan nature reserve, where he was scouting locations for the project he died working on, "The Fjallbacka Murders."
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Basketball Stars Who Are Surprisingly Poor
Basketball stars get ridiculously rich. It's the American way. But these ballers struggled with their finances, and found themselves far from the one percent.
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The Way Robert Plant Played A Role In Rush's Return From Hiatus
When it comes to larger-than-life rock bands with huge sounds that encompass shredding guitars, and incredible vocal ranges, Led Zeppelin and Rush both fit.
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