André the Giant, born André René Roussimoff on May 19, 1946, was a French professional wrestler and actor. Renowned for his immense size, Roussimoff suffered from acromegaly, a disorder that results in excessive growth hormone, contributing to his height of 7 feet 4 inches and weight of 520 pounds. His wrestling career began in the […]
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In 1904, the SS Nemesis sank and disappeared almost entirely. All lives on board were lost. Not too long after, the bodies of the Nemesis’s crew and debris from the lost ship began to watch up on the Australian shore. Despite this, the wreck of the Nemesis was never found, and for 120 years, the
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When people hear the word “meth,” short for methamphetamine, most think of drugs, addiction, and felony. This white odorless stimulant is similar to cocaine and is used to boost one’s energy significantly for a long period of time. However, while it can allow you to do more, it damages the central nervous system, and in
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Catherine the Great is one of the most iconic female rulers in history. Although her name is known throughout the world, most people don’t know why she is famous. Catherine the Great was one of many female empresses of Russia. During her reign she significantly expanded Russia’s borders, encouraged cultural reforms, and proved herself a
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Do you know what OK stands for? Its meanings and origins might surprise you. Let’s talk about language evolution. Technology has changed language at such a blistering pace that it’s hard to keep up for those of us who are a little older. I was introduced to ‘text abbreviations’ like LOL and BRB (laugh out
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The 70s were defined by the handful of countercultural movements. The younger generations were breaking free from the stiffer lifestyles and fashion expressions of their parents in the 50s and 60s. Hippy, punk, and disco subcultures were gaining popularity. Fashion expression became a very common way that the youth were identifying with their ideals and
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The origin of the human race is a mystery that affects every single person on the planet. After all, it’s not just the history of you or the history of me, but the history of us all. As advanced as genetics research has become, it still seems impossible to pinpoint the origin of humans down
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History is, without a doubt, weird. Not surprisingly, most of the weirdness occurs because humans are also quite strange, and we tend to engage in some bizarre, even nonsensical behaviors. Whether it’s dancing themselves into a grave or fighting a war over a wooden bucket, people have been finding ways to up the oddness of
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The Pacific Ocean has many stories of survival and loss, but few are as heartbreaking as that of Tami Oldham Ashcraft. In 1983, she and her fiancé, Richard Sharp, embarked on a journey that was supposed to be an adventure of a lifetime, sailing from Tahiti to San Diego. But their dreams came crashing down
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Ancient Egypt was is one of the oldest and most influential civilizations in human history. It was located on the banks of the Nile River in Northwest Africa. Ancient Egypt saw its fair share of war, conquers, and rulers. But it was also an age of agriculture, inventions, and art. With the boom in archaeology
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