11 of the Wildest Pre-Internet Rumors in American History
People have spread incorrect information long before the invention of the internet.
People have spread incorrect information long before the invention of the internet.
You might already know that Tina Fey and Steve Martin are in SNL’s Five-Timers Club. But what about Drew Barrymore and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson?
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We trace the history of popular dog breeds like golden retrievers, German shepherds, French bulldogs, and more.
Explorers who vanished off the face of the earth. Conquerors, composers, and scientists who expired from strange illnesses. People tantalizingly close to power who wound up dead. When it comes to these deaths, we might never know what really happened.
'Bridge to Terabithia,' Katherine Paterson’s celebrated 1977 children's book about friendship and loss was, incredibly, based on a true story.
Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" was a massive hit when it was released in 1975, and is still a hit in the internet era.
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Opening a piece of unclaimed baggage could mean finding some shoes, or it could mean finding live snakes.
From 'giggle smoke' to 'Nixon,' these marijuana nicknames deserve a resurgence.
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History's greatest hoaxes are proof that with effort and a little luck, you can fool a lot of the people, all of the time.
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Porcupines might be considered a prickly bunch, but you’ll find they're pretty docile once you get to know them.
Martian dust devils have been intriguing astronomers and climatologists for decades. Here’s some amazing trivia about these red planet whirlwinds.
Discover these lesser-known but still highly accomplished female musicians that have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, like Ma Rainey and LaVern Baker.
Manatees are aquatic animals that live in coastal waters in several places throughout the world.
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The 5-year-old who created transforming toy trucks was the youngest person to hold a patent.
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