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    Two men cool off with oversized glasses of beer while sitting outside a cafe during a heatwave in Belgium, 1971.

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    Two men cool off with oversized glasses of beer while sitting outside a cafe du…
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    When film studios refused to finance Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the project was saved by unlikely investors: British rock legends including Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Genesis…

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    When film studios refused to finance Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the proje…
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    A scrap metal dealer bought a tiny gold egg for $14,000 and nearly melted it down for a quick $500 profit. A last-minute Google search revealed that it was a lost Fabergé Imperial…

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    A scrap metal dealer bought a tiny gold egg for $14,000 and nearly melted it do…
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    Dale Earnhardt lifting the front end of his car with his foot during a NASCAR weight inspection. Dale Earnhardt built his reputation on finding every possible advantage, and few N…

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    Dale Earnhardt lifting the front end of his car with his foot during a NASCAR w…
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    Before Tim Allen became the voice of Buzz Lightyear and the star of Home Improvement, he was involved in drug trafficking. In 1978, Allen was arrested at a Michigan airport after…

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    Before Tim Allen became the voice of Buzz Lightyear and the star of Home Improv…
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    Global cancer rates among people under the age of 50. Global cancer rates among people under 50 differ significantly across regions. According to the WHO, Australia has the highes…

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    Global cancer rates among people under the age of 50. Global cancer rates among…
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    Experiencing The Odyssey exactly the way Christopher Nolan envisioned it. The Odyssey has made a massive impact at the box office, reportedly earning $300 million worldwide alread…

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    Experiencing The Odyssey exactly the way Christopher Nolan envisioned it. The O…
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    A full carton of Kim Jong Un’s alleged favorite cigarettes. North Korea’s domestically produced “7.27” cigarettes are named after July 27, 1953 — the date the country marks as the…

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    A full carton of Kim Jong Un’s alleged favorite cigarettes. North Korea’s domes…
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    During the Artemis II recovery mission, one U.S. Navy diver wore a patch that read, “Not Flat, We Checked,” adding a humorous touch to the historic operation. A U.S. Navy diver we…

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    During the Artemis II recovery mission, one U.S. Navy diver wore a patch that r…
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    Matt Damon revealed that his stunt double in The Odyssey was a woman. “My double was a woman, a female stunt performer who had the greatest arms I've ever seen. When she came into…

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    Matt Damon revealed that his stunt double in The Odyssey was a woman. “My doubl… Matt Damon revealed that his stunt double in The Odyssey was a woman. “My doubl…
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    A woman purchased a stained white bag at a federal auction for just $995, unaware that she had acquired one of the most significant space artifacts in American history. The miside…

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    A woman purchased a stained white bag at a federal auction for just $995, unawa…
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    In 1946, Soviet Marshal Georgy Zhukov reportedly asked the United States for a clear, unbranded version of Coca-Cola so he could drink it without attracting Stalin’s suspicion. Th…

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    In 1946, Soviet Marshal Georgy Zhukov reportedly asked the United States for a… In 1946, Soviet Marshal Georgy Zhukov reportedly asked the United States for a…
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    This homeowner uses a genuine surplus SR-71 Blackbird rudder as his house number sign. The piece of aviation history is anchored in hundreds of pounds of concrete to prevent it fr…

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    This homeowner uses a genuine surplus SR-71 Blackbird rudder as his house numbe…
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    Colorado mayor spotted sleeping at a homeless shelter. Aurora, Colorado, Mayor Mike Coffman gained widespread attention after revealing that he regularly spends Friday nights slee…

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    Colorado mayor spotted sleeping at a homeless shelter. Aurora, Colorado, Mayor… Colorado mayor spotted sleeping at a homeless shelter. Aurora, Colorado, Mayor…
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    Before filming American Psycho, Christian Bale reportedly met author Bret Easton Ellis while fully in character as Patrick Bateman, introducing himself as the fictional investment…

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    Before filming American Psycho, Christian Bale reportedly met author Bret Easto…
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    The Philadelphia Phillies are facing off against the New York Yankees tonight, who do you think will win?

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    The Philadelphia Phillies are facing off against the New York Yankees tonight,… The Philadelphia Phillies are facing off against the New York Yankees tonight,… The Philadelphia Phillies are facing off against the New York Yankees tonight,… The Philadelphia Phillies are facing off against the New York Yankees tonight,…
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    Spain boss Luis de la Fuente at 45 compared to 65, showing the results of years of training. Luis de la Fuente’s physical transformation has drawn almost as much attention as his…

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    Spain boss Luis de la Fuente at 45 compared to 65, showing the results of years…
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    The longest, dullest drive a Midwesterner can endure. A Midwesterner is someone who lives in or comes from the American Midwest, a region that typically includes states such as Il…

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    The longest, dullest drive a Midwesterner can endure. A Midwesterner is someone…
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    At just 20 years old, Spain’s future queen speaks eight languages and has already finished military training. Spain’s future queen is already drawing global attention at just 20 y…

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    At just 20 years old, Spain’s future queen speaks eight languages and has alrea…
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    Christopher Nolan skipped CGI and hired real giant men instead. The Odyssey delivered a massive debut, reportedly earning $264 million worldwide during its opening weekend, making…

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    Christopher Nolan skipped CGI and hired real giant men instead. The Odyssey del…
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    While studying for his U.S. citizenship exam, mathematician Kurt Gödel became convinced he had found a loophole in the U.S. Constitution that could legally allow the country to tr…

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    While studying for his U.S. citizenship exam, mathematician Kurt Gödel became c…
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    Casper, a livestock guardian dog, fought off 11 coyotes, killing eight during the attack. After disappearing for two days, he returned battered but alive. His owner believes he sp…

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    Casper, a livestock guardian dog, fought off 11 coyotes, killing eight during t…
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    Burger King paused sales of the Whopper in Argentina for one day, encouraging customers to buy Big Macs instead to support children with cancer.

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    Burger King paused sales of the Whopper in Argentina for one day, encouraging c…
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    Nearly 3,800 years ago, the ancient Babylonians carved standardized weights into the shapes of animals. This grasshopper-shaped example was used to help ensure fair and consistent…

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    Nearly 3,800 years ago, the ancient Babylonians carved standardized weights int…
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    Rosenborg is facing off against Manchester United today where fifteen-year-old forward JJ Gabriel has been named in Manchester United's senior squad for the first time

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    Rosenborg is facing off against Manchester United today where fifteen-year-old… Rosenborg is facing off against Manchester United today where fifteen-year-old… Rosenborg is facing off against Manchester United today where fifteen-year-old… Rosenborg is facing off against Manchester United today where fifteen-year-old…
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    This photograph from 1912 of a woman plugging in her electric car really shows how far we’ve come.

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    This photograph from 1912 of a woman plugging in her electric car really shows…