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The Successful Posthumous Career of Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century. All signs point to the author holding the same place in the 21st century, despite the fact that he died April 11,...
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6 Literary Masterpieces Turned Into Graphic Novels
Abridging classic novels for younger readers is nothing new. But in recent years, classic literature has been graphic novel-ized, making it more accessible for readers young and old while preserving...
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Nate Silver And 9 Other Political Figures Who Don't Actually Vote
We’re not telling you not to vote. We’re just saying that these 10 people won’t be (or didn’t).When “Poblano” began publishing his 2008 presidential election predictions and analyses on Daily Kos in...
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The Secret Meaning Of The Body Movements Of Sign Language Interpreters
As New York City Mayor Bloomberg gave numerous televised addresses about the preparations the city was making for Hurricane Sandy, and then the storm’s aftermath, he was joined at the podium by a sign...
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How 11 Unknown Men Turned Their Brands Into Household Names
Vidal Sassoon passed away this year at the age of 84.He was an artist who the way women dealt with their hair, created the “bob,” and believed that women should be able to just wash their hair and...
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10 Former Pro Athletes Who Are Now Serving Time In Prison
Former Yankees’ standout pitcher Brien Taylor is widely accepted as one of the biggest disappointments in Major League Baseball history.Now, he’s known as one of the game’s most notorious...
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Hurricane Sandy Could Cause A Baby Boom In 9 Months
Last week, in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, readers @amyh914, @dauentina and @TheRealYadiM all asked if we should expect a spike in birth rates along the East Coat nine months from now — a mini-baby...
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9 Things You Didn't Know About The Beatles
While they may be one of the most well-known bands in music history, we bet there are still some things you don't know about this notorious British band. For example, do you know what inspired the song...
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6 Secrets From The Brady Vault
Here’s the story of how a show started as a typical formulaic sitcom, but grew into a syndicated monster.From the time Greg Brady got high to the reason Cindy Brady started balding, here’s a quick...
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Why Earthquakes Are So Hard To Predict
In late October, Italian courts convicted six scientists and a government official — all members of the National Commission for the Forecast and Prevention of Major Risks — of manslaughter for giving...
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The 11 Things You Might Not Know About The US Marine Corps
On November 10th, the U.S. Marine Corps celebrated its 237th birthday.“The few, the proud” who serve are not only part of one of the most effective fighting forces in history, but also one of the most...
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15 Companies That Originally Sold Something Completely Different From What...
Some companies find their niche and stick to it. Others, though, have to adapt to changing markets in order to thrive. Here’s a look at some companies that switched industries at some point in their...
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11 Bizarre Fashion And Beauty Trends From Around The World
If you just don’t get the Oliver Twist-esque street urchin look that defines hipster fashion, or the weird, two-tone hair (it’s called ombre!) that so many celebrities have, you’ll be downright...
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15 Famous People Who Used To Teach
With the first semester of the school year over half way over and Thanksgiving break looming, we know students may not be all that ecstatic about seeing their teachers – and the homework they...
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Thanksgiving Was Originally Scheduled So Stores Would Have More Time For...
Forget Thanksgiving turkey, fellowship, and football; for a lot of shoppers, Black Friday is the week’s truly notable holiday. The unofficial start of the holiday shopping season is often referred to...
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Military Inventions That We Now Use Every Day
A surprising number of military inventions have found their ways into our civilian lives.Here are just a few military-turned-everyday items.1. GPSWhen you rely on the GPS app on that Android phone to...
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6 Ways Charles Schulz Was Really Charlie Brown
While Charlie Brown and his creator, Charles Schulz, share a first name, the character was actually named after one of Schulz’s art school friends, not after himself. Despite this, the big-headed...
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6 Old Wives' Tales That Are Actually True
The holidays are here again. That means family, and family means listening to insane, ill-informed debates over every subject imaginable.But just because your relatives are old and probably a little...
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10 Famous Actors Who Started Out In Commercials
Actors’ relationships with TV jingles are sort of like that old riddle: What walks on four legs in the morning, two at noon and three at dawn? (Or maybe more like how we start in Pampers and end up in...
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Will Sitting Too Close To The TV Hurt Your Eyes?
When you were little, your mom probably told you not to sit too close to the television, lest you irreparably harm your vision. But you can file this popular warning in the myth file, right next to...
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