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The Weirdest Devices Used In A Vintage Gym

Vibrating Fat Belt gajitz.com Our understanding of how the body works is much, much more advanced than it used to be. And our exercise equipment has gotten more sophisticated and effective. At least...

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Did You Know That 93-Yr Old Chuck Yeager Is On Twitter?

The man who broke the sound barrier nearly 70 years ago is now embracing the modern age by having a Twitter account. As you’d imagine from any 93 year old, especially one with Chuck Yeager’s high level...

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56 Years Ago Today, Kennedy And Nixon Debated Foreign Policy

During the 1960 presidential election, we caught our first glimpse at the future of politics. For the first time ever, the debates were televised, exhibiting the charm of Kennedy and the banality of...

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41 Years Ago Today, Saturday Night Live Made Its Series Debut

October, 11th, 1975 was a day that would alter the complexion of late night television, paving the way for the modern sketch show. Indeed, it was the premiere of Saturday Night Live on NBC. The first...

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The Beatles Will Live Forever In A LEGO Yellow Submarine

On November 1st, the Beatles will be made into an immortal LEGO collection. All members of the Fab Four will sail the waters in their yellow submarine. The set is made up of 550 LEGO bricks, plus of...

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The Real Winnie The Pooh Was A Black Bear

abcnews.com When you think of Winnie the Pooh, you think of a yellow bear wearing a red shirt. While the cartoon character bears (har har) more of a resemblance to a brown bear, the real Winnie the...

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Six Years Later, We Remember The Chilean Mining Debacle

It seems like a long time ago now, but for 69 days in 2010, 33 miners were trapped 2,000 feet underneath the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. It would set a record for the longest amount of time...

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The Great Pyramids Have Secret Rooms, What ‘Til You See Them

Just when you thought the 4,500 year old ancient wonder had no secrets, two hidden rooms (or cavities) have been found deep within the interior of the Great Pyramid of Giza. This is part of a study...

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The History Of The White Flag Is Fascinating

sawyoo.com The universal sign of surrender has been a white flag for hundreds of years. But do you know the history of where the white flag originated from? It’s actually much, much older than you...

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Aboriginal Aussies Are World’s Oldest Civilization

The journal Nature published a new study claiming that Australian Aboriginals are the oldest civilization in existence. How old? Only 50,000+ years. Researchers snagged the DNA of 83 Aboriginals in...

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Happy Birthday To The Sydney Opera House!

On October 20th, 1973, the Sydney Opera House finally opened following 15 years of construction, arguments, conjecture, and indecision. But once it was finally completed, it became arguably the most...

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Cubs/Indians In WS Means History WILL Be Made

Either way you slice it, a team is going to win this year’s World Series who hasn’t won it in awhile. The Cleveland Indians last did it in 1948, which was 40 years after the Chicago Cubs won their last...

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TOP Secret Nazi Military Base Discovered in the Arctic

Just when you thought all Nazi discoveries were over, a secret military base has been unearthed on an arctic island belonging to Russia. The base called “Schatzgraber,” or Treasure Hunter, was...

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Billy Tipton Was Born A Woman?

From the roaring twenties all the way through to the early 1960’s, jazz was king. One group that personified the royalty of the genre was Billy Tipton and the Billy Tipton trio. But there’s a...

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Historically, These Are The Coldest Places You’ll Find On Earth

Over time, we’ve noticed seasonal weather patterns and concluded that some places are just too damn cold. Each winter, you’ll want to avoid the following destinations unless you’re extremely brave and...

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Mel Gibson’s “Hacksaw Ridge” Highlights Little Known WWII Story

Due to be released worldwide on November 4th, Mel Gibson’s film “Hacksaw Ridge” is already being met with rave reviews, with many people comparing it to his 1995 epic Braveheart. The true story behind...

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What’s the Deal With Mexican Candy Skulls?

For two days after Halloween, Mexican communities distribute candy confections in the shape of human skulls, adorned with sugary ornamentation in bright colors. It’s an interesting combination of the...

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Air Force vs Army, Commander-In-Chief Trophy Up For Grabs

Three branches of the military contend each year for bragging rights as to who will carry the Commander-in-Chief’s trophy. Air Force, Navy, and Army are the competitors, and this week will see Air...

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Daylight Savings Time Is Over, But Why?

It’s back! The biannual ‘changing of the clocks’ event we treat with disdain is here yet again, and it’s guaranteed to mess with our mind, body, and sleep schedule yet again too. But why? Can’t we just...

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This California Teen Devotes Life To Embracing WWII Vets

Today, the 11th of November, is Veterans Day. It’s a day when we remember those who served in the United States Armed Forces and honor their enormous sacrifices. For one teenager, this means even more....

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