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13 Hard-Hitting Facts About American Gladiators
Before the show was a hit, audience members were made out of plywood.
Learn the 18th Century Rules of Proper Dueling
You never thought a showdown could be so full of particulars.
Why Burger King Tried to Block the Trademark For a 9th Century Manuscript
Two little letters brought these seemingly unrelated entities together.
This Kenyan Village Is Home To Only Women
The Kenyan village of Umoja has become a refuge and new start for women who have been raped or otherwise mistreated by men.
Linking Couples Via "Quantum Entanglement" in the Name of Romance
A pair of linked particles become connected so that whatever happens to one particle also happens to the other.
10 Gentlemanly Facts About the Miniature Schnauzer
The miniature schnauzer may be small in size, but that doesn’t affect its big personality.
Weaving the Finest Panama Hat in History
Simon Espinal spent eight months weaving an accessory the likes of which the world has never seen before.
An Official Wheaties Beer is Coming to Minnesota
It's not quite beer for breakfast, but it's close.
See the Northern Lights From Outer Space
You have to travel to especially high latitudes to get even an earth-bound view of the Aurora Borealis. But this latest look at the Northern Lights comes from an even more remote location: On board the International Space Station.
A Brief History of Cootie Catchers
How the fate of the fortune teller came to be.
A Brief History of 6 Useful Hand Gestures
Including why people decided the middle finger was offensive.
6 Tuition-Free Colleges
Want to avoid being saddled with huge student loan debt?
14 Unusual Facts About The Usual Suspects
The twisty criminal caper arrived in theaters 20 years ago today.
America's Shrewdest Con-Man: The "Christian Kid"
Cheating you out of your life savings? Sure. Drinking? Out of the question.
Watch: Building a Hut from Scratch
This guy built a rad hut complete with a chimney, bed, walls, the whole deal--from scratch. More like this, please.
A Brief History of Rum for National Rum Day
Let’s talk about rum—but first we need to discuss garbage.
Driving the Lower 48 States in 124 Hours
Drive the lower 48 states 4,000 times faster than real time.
15 Kurt Vonnegut Quotes About Writers and Writing
Author Kurt Vonnegut hated interviews, but when he did give them, his insights into writing were especially valuable, sage, and practical.