How the "Rose Mary Stretch" Sold Watergate to the People. Nixon's secretary took the blame for the infamous erased tape, but her explanation made no sense.

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The Curious Animosity of Fred and Ethel Mertz. The supporting players of I Love Lucy never got along with each other.

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6 Times a Single Vote Really Did Change an Election. Every vote counts, since we never know when it will happen again.

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America’s Retail Apocalypse Is Really Just Beginning. The economy is recovering, but stores are not.

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24 Brutally Honest Confessions From A Dermatologist. This includes advice for preventing cancer and treating acne.

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When Was "A Long Time Ago"? Physicist Patrick Johnson created a speculative timeline from the beginning of the universe to the events of Star Wars.

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A Lavishly Illuminated Medieval Bestiary Goes Online. The Aberdeen Bestiary was written in England 800 years ago, with elaborate full-color illustrations.

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10 Fascinating Facts About Jim Henson’s Early Life. The world's premier puppeteer had many accomplishments before the Muppets.