The Untold Truth Of Ghost Hunters
Ghost Hunters was an unscripted paranormal investigation series on Syfy that saw its cast, well, hunt ghosts. This is the untold truth of Ghost Hunters​.
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How Many Different Cat Breeds Are There In The World?
Humans naturally categorize things. How many cat breeds are there in the world?
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Europe Signs On To Help Save Planet By Smashing Asteroids
One day while you're ordering your latte while swiping left on Tinder hopefuls, you'll feel the earth tremble beneath your feet as a massive asteroid collides with our planet. Now, NASA and the European Space Agency have teamed up to practice smashing these potential planet-wrecking asteroids.
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The Oldest Unsolved Murder In The World
Were restrictions on killing even more lax before written laws existed? Maybe, but without an ancient Ice-T to shed light on the subject, we can only take a stab in the dark and hope not to kill anyone in the process. With that potential alibi in mind, here's the world's oldest unsolved "murder."
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Study Shows Underwater Speakers Help Bring Dying Coral Reefs Back To Life
Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea. Scientists have found a new way to help bring them back to life -- with underwater speakers.
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The Reason Sloths Are So Slow
Sloths are the adorable embodiment of one of the seven deadly sins, suggesting that when these slow-moving cuties die they go straight to hell, giving a whole new meaning to the term 'slow burn'. We kid. Here's why sloths are so slow.
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'Starch Artist' Sculpts Mashed Potato Cybertruck At Thanksgiving
Greg Milano, a 30 year old real estate worker will never be more famous for his other accomplishments as he currently is for playing with his food. Milano took Twitter by storm over Thanksgiving weekend with his magnum opus: a Tesla Cybertruck made entirely of mashed potatoes.
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Narwhal Tusk And Fire Extinguisher Used To Disarm London Bridge Attacker
In what was shockingly not a fake headline generated for an episode of "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me," NPR had the honor of running a story this week titled "London Knife Attacker Identified, Public Lauds Narwhal Tusk Takedown."
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Lil Bub, Internet's Beloved Bug-Eyed Cat, Dead At 8
It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Lil Bub, the very good kitty who took the cultural landscape by storm with her adorable Steve Buscemi eyes and perpetually stuck out tongue.
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Infrared Images Uncover Hidden Tattoos On Egyptian Mummies
Through the use of infrared imaging, scientists have discovered previously unnoticed tattoos on seven mummies from the Deir el-Medina region of Egypt. It's a big find that's changing the way researchers view the significance of getting a sleeve done.
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The Happiest Country In The World
In a stunning upset, the U.N. has reported that, for the seventh straight year, the happiest place on Earth has an astonishingly low giant-anthropomorphic-mouse-to-human ratio. But the problem with bipedal man-rats is that you never know how many of them are in your area until it's too late.
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Farmers Test VR Headsets To Show Cows Greener Pastures
If you like animals, then you'll either udderly love or hate this story. But either way you'll have a cow. According to Forbes, Russian farmers are now testing virtual reality headsets for dairy cows to increase their milk production.
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Scientists Discover 'Monster' Black Hole In Our Galaxy So Big It Shouldn't Exist
Good news for fans of all-consuming nothingness today as scientists at the Chinese Academy of Scientists have discovered a black hole so massive that, in the grand scheme of things, it's technically right behind you.
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How Much Money Is In The US?
The US already has a national anthem, but its de facto theme music might just be the O'Jays' "For the Love of Money," a song whose intro consists of the word 'money' sung over and over. It captures the ravenous passion for cash that shapes America's character. But just how much money is in the US?
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What Life Was Really Like For Women During The Spanish Civil War
The Abraham Lincoln Brigade writes that one of the least-explored aspects of the Spanish Civil War was the "deliberate and systematic persecution of women" perpetrated by Franco's forces. What was life really like for those women?
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The Most Dangerous Snail In The World
There is a seemingly endless panoply of animals that could absolutely kill you if they felt so inclined. And in case you thought armored slugs weren't on that list, you've got another thing coming: snails can kill you. Here's the most dangerous snail in the world.
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How Long Will It Be Until Electric Cars Take Over?
Earth's non-renewable resources are getting sucked up like the last bubbles in an expired Coke can.
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The Most Expensive Diamond In The World
Diamonds are not really worth much. Yet some of these not-so-precious gems can sell for tens of millions of dollars. So before revealing the most expensive diamond in the world: What makes a clump of old carbon worth more money than most people could earn in several lifetimes?
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The Truth About The Last True Egyptian Pharaoh
"True Egyptian pharaoh? Is that like a true Scotsman?" If you take it to mean "of or relating to Egypt," then Cleopatra clearly counts as the last true pharaoh. However, if you interpret it in terms of native-born Egyptian pharaohs, then the last was actually Nectanebo II.
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Weirdest TV Crossover Episodes Of All Time
Sometimes TV writers get odd ideas about which shows should cross paths, leading to bizarre results. These are the weirdest TV crossover episodes of all time.
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The Troubled History Of Crazy Town
You might remember the rap-rock band Crazy Town thanks to their chart-topping hit single "Butterfly" and ... well, probably not all that much else. It's a shame, really, because their history is as rock 'n' roll as it gets -- and not always in a good way. This is the troubled history of Crazy Town.
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The Untold Truth Of Sally Ride
Sally Ride entered the history books on June 18, 1983 when, as part of the crew of Space Shuttle STS-7, she became the first American woman in space. Ride was celebrated as a heroine and a pioneer. But Ride was more than an impressive resume in a space suit. Here's the untold truth of Sally Ride.
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Are Sloths Dangerous To Own As Pets?
A sloth seems like a natural choice for domesticity. They're nature's sleepy-eyed hippies. They're a bag of Doritos and a stalwart refusal to do their own dishes away from being your first roommate after college. It seems like a ridiculous question to ask, but is it dangerous to own your own sloth?
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Papa John's Founder Blasts Former Company After Eating 40 Pizzas In 30 Days
More than a year after his ousting from the company, John Schnatter seemed more consumed by the thought of Papa John's reputation than his health, complaining: "I've had over 40 pizzas in the last 30 days, and it's not the same pizza. It's not the same product. It just doesn't taste as good."
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Your Dog May Be Way Older Than You Thought
Hate to poop on your dog's birthday party, but you might have gotten your best friend's age wrong for pretty much all of its life, according to ScienceAlert. Maybe your dog didn't know either, but the traditional idea of dog years is deeply flawed, and it may be older than you thought.
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How Much Does Bill Gates Read?
Bill Gates has done a lot in his life, from his Microsoft days to his current role as a philanthropist and co-founder of The Giving Pledge. What is the secret to his success? Well, if you ask Gates himself, it's simple: he reads a lot. But how many books can Gates pack in during the average year?
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