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When incoming freshmen head to college ready to have some fun before classes start, they often run up against a boring enemy: hours of tedious explanation of various school rules and policies. Yes, these orientation sessions may be a chore to sit throug
Ethan Trex|
The 1876 International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine, which was more commonly known as the Centennial Exposition, was held in Philadelphia in honor of the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepen
Scott Allen|
Cyrus Teed was a bit of a kook. Born in 1839, he became an eclectic physician and established a laboratory in which he carried out alchemical and electrical experiments. After one particularly notable experiment in 1869 (of which there are varying accou
Chris Higgins|
It might seem like flowers, candlelight dinners, and romantic getaways are the best ways to land a lady, but it's much easier than that. Just consider wearing a red t-shirt or tie. Female primates swoon over males in red (although I would prefer the flowe
Meghan Holohan|
You know the names of our solar system's planets, but you might not have realized that hundreds of asteroids and minor planets also revolve around the sun, and many of them are named after celebrities. Want a laugh? All six members of Monty Python have
Ethan Trex|
Remember how scared we were of satanic cults, Y2K, and nuclear war? (Okay, we're still scared of nuclear war.)
Matt Soniak|
Maeve Kannar|
Undressed turns 15 years old on July 26. In celebration, here are some future stars who popped up on the seminal show.
Kate Erbland|
Today’s comediennes stand on the shoulders of many hilarious women who came before them.
Colin Patrick|
Not everyone's munching on popcorn and candy during screenings.
Rudie Obias|
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Erin McCarthy|
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Miss Cellania|
During the 20th century, the number of towns underwater increased exponentially.
Bess Lovejoy|
Colin Patrick|
Bargain bin recording artists are people, too. In the interest of balanced reporting, I hereby submit to you the very human stories behind some of those infamous photos.
Kara Kovalchik|
You can still find an iconic drive-in if you know where to look.
Alvin Ward|
The women who gave voice to your favorite princesses, from Snow White to Merida—and where else you might have seen them.
Stacy Conradt|
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