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"The" Is the Most Common Written Word in English

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024January 27, 2025

How does a simple three-letter word wield such power in English, and why should its significance matter to you?

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Dinosaur Comes From Greek Words Meaning "Terrible Lizard"

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024January 27, 2025

Originally meaning "terrible lizard," the Greek roots of "dinosaur" reveal a surprising misconception about these ancient creatures—but why?

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There Are Golf Balls on the Moon

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024February 9, 2025

In a surprising twist of lunar exploration, golf balls found their way to the Moon's surface—but how did they get there?

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Baby Blue Whales Gain About 8 Pounds an Hour

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024January 27, 2025

You'll be amazed by baby blue whales' incredible growth rate, but what's behind this rapid development? Discover the surprising secrets.

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The Models for *American Gothic* Were the Artist's Sister and Dentist

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024January 27, 2025

Astonishingly, Grant Wood's iconic "American Gothic" features unlikely models—but why did he choose his sister and dentist for this masterpiece?

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Chameleon Tongues Are About Twice the Length of Their Bodies

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024January 27, 2025

Baffling scientists for years, chameleon tongues stretch to twice their body length, but the reason behind this incredible adaptation remains a mystery…

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There Are Vents on the Seafloor Hot Enough to Melt Lead

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024January 27, 2025

Scorching underwater vents defy expectations, harboring life in extreme conditions and holding clues to extraterrestrial possibilities—but what creates these mysterious oases?

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Lightning Can Heat the Air to 50,000°F

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024January 27, 2025

You'll be shocked to learn how lightning reaches temperatures five times hotter than the sun's surface—but what causes this extreme heat?

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There Have Been 15 Official Versions of the American Flag

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024February 9, 2025

Charting America's growth through its flags, discover the surprising evolution and hidden stories behind the 15 official versions of Old Glory.

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The Japanese Word *Tsundoku* Describes Buying Books You Never Read

ByHistory and Mystery August 14, 2024January 27, 2025

Our fascination with unread books has a name, but why do we keep buying them, and what does it reveal about

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