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George Eyser: Swept the 1904 Olympics And Then Disappeared
German-American athlete George Eyser won six Olympic medals in one day, and did it all with a wooden leg. So whatever happened to him?
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Wilkins Coffee Commercials and the Muppets You Never Knew
You've heard of The Muppets. But have you heard of Wilkins and Wontkins? These two early Muppets characters featured in commercials for Wilkins Coffee in the 1950s.
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Theraphosa blondi: The Bird Eating Spider
The bird eating spider, also known as the Goliath birdeater, is the largest spider on the planet. Despite its name, however, it rarely preys on birds, preferring small rodents, amphibians, and insects instead.
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The Countess of Castiglione: Napoleonic Femme Fatale
The Countess of Castiglione would use her beauty to seduce a monarch and influence the formation of Italy. However, her true legacy was her pioneering work in photography.
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Starburst dress made from candy wrappers has the wow factor
Emily Seilhamer, a Pennsylvanian home crafter, spent 4 years creating a stunning Starburst dress from 10,000 candy wrappers.
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Wilkins Coffee Commercials and the Muppets You Never Knew
You've heard of The Muppets. But have you heard of Wilkins and Wontkins? These two early Muppets characters featured in commercials for Wilkins Coffee in the 1950s.
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What Is a Weeb or Weeaboo?
A weeb, or weeaboo, is a Japanophile: someone who appreciates and loves Japanese culture, its people and history. The previous term, "Wapanese," is now considered derogatory.
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You Need to Know about the Loudest Sound Ever
In 1883, a volcano erupted on a small island in Indonesia with such force that it tore the island in two and resulted in the Loudest Sound Ever.
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Cocaine Bear of Kentucky: When Animals Go Wild
Pablo EskoBear died after ingesting 40 kg of cocaine. He now stands as a lesson to us all in the Kentucky for Kentucky Fun Mall.
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Church of Euthanasia: How Far Would You Go to Save the Planet?
A religious organization founded in 1992, the Church of Euthanasia was known for its radical acts to save the planet by reducing the number of humans in it.
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Canned Bread – Yes, it’s a thing and been around for centuries!
Canned bread might just be the ideal canapé base for apocalypse dining. However, in New England, it's been around for centuries where it is a quintessential childhood tradition
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Motion sickness glasses could banish the travel sickness blues
Travel or motion sickness can be the scourge of a well planned family vacation. However, a French car maker has invented motion sickness glasses that could allow sufferers to pack up their motion sickness woes for good.
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Ramune, the Japanese soda invented by a Scot
Who would have thought that a drink invented by a Scot in the 19th century would become a mainstay of Japanese pop-culture.
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Starburst dress made from candy wrappers has the wow factor
Emily Seilhamer, a Pennsylvanian home crafter, spent 4 years creating a stunning Starburst dress from 10,000 candy wrappers.
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IKEA Names And The Secret Product Naming System
We have all been to IKEA and probably at some point pondered the funny sounding, elvish-like names of their furniture. However, their interesting and...
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Snowlandia, the World’s Biggest Snow Labyrinth – Become a Real Life Maze Runner
Zakopane is already a popular destination for winter sports but the town has another reason you'd want to visit, Snowlandia, the world's biggest snow labyrinth.
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Lethologica: The Word That’s on the Tip of Your Tongue
Have you ever tried to pluck a word from memory and it just doesn't come to mind? The term can often seem within our grasp but tantalisingly beyond reach. Meet lethologica.
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George Eyser: Swept the 1904 Olympics And Then Disappeared
German-American athlete George Eyser won six Olympic medals in one day, and did it all with a wooden leg. So whatever happened to him?
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Lucky Diamond Rich: The World’s Most Tattooed Person
Lucky Diamond Rich is a street artist and performer from New Zealand. He also happens to be the world's most tattooed person.
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Zunzuncito: What’s Life Like for the World’s Smallest Bird?
There are pros and cons to the small size of the zunzuncito, or bee hummingbird, the world's smallest bird.
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Satanic Leaf Tailed Gecko: Sinfully Skilled in the Art of Disguise
The satanic leaf tailed gecko, found only on the island of Madagascar, is the only flat-tailed gecko who camouflages itself by looking like a dead leaf.
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Lost Lake Oregon: The Lake That Disappears in Winter
Every winter, Lost Lake Oregon drains through a mysterious hole, the origin of which has baffled scientists for years.
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Dondurma: Turkish Ice Cream Like No Other
Dondurma is thought to have originated in Maraş, Turkey, which is why it's also called "Turkish ice cream," though it is also found in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Tongue Eating Louse: The Parasite That Undergoes Sex Change
A parasitic marine isopoda, the tongue eating louse makes its way inside the fish's mouth, where it attaches to the tongue—all while undergoing a sex change.
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Wilkins Coffee Commercials and the Muppets You Never Knew
You've heard of The Muppets. But have you heard of Wilkins and Wontkins? These two early Muppets characters featured in commercials for Wilkins Coffee in the 1950s.
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Cat Poop Coffee: The Dark Side of the Luxury Beverage
Kopi luwak, otherwise known as "cat poop coffee," is the world's most expensive coffee. But there's a dark side to the industry, which has been criticized in recent years.
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The Dead Leaf Butterfly: Creatures of Camouflage
The oakleaf or dead leaf butterfly is commonly cited as a classical example of camouflage: with its wings closed, it resembles a dry leaf, making it safe from predators.
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Theraphosa blondi: The Bird Eating Spider
The bird eating spider, also known as the Goliath birdeater, is the largest spider on the planet. Despite its name, however, it rarely preys on birds, preferring small rodents, amphibians, and insects instead.