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How Nearest Green Taught Jack Daniel to Make Whiskey
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This enslaved man taught an orphaned Daniel the secret of making the smoothest Tennessee whiskey. In turn, Green became the company's first master distiller.
The Second Coming Has Been 'Imminent' for 2,000 Years
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Many Christians believe Jesus Christ will return to Earth to judge and rule it; they refer to it as the Second Coming. For centuries people have hoped it would happen in their lifetimes. So when - if ever - will it take place?
Think Dimetrodon Was a Dinosaur? Think Again
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Dimetrodon may look for all the world like a dinosaur, but in reality, was a member of the same clade, or group of animals, that gave rise to mammals.
13 of the World's Most Infamous Cults
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Maybe you've heard about drinking the Kool-Aid or listening to The Family Jams - but what do you really know about some of the world's most infamous cults?
Can You Name the Celebrity Just by Gazing Into Their Eyes?
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Stay focused and keep your peepers open during this quiz. You'll need them to stare longingly into the eyes of today's hottest stars! Will you be able to name them without seeing the rest of their faces?
Handel & Hendrix and Other Famous 'Next-Door Neighbors'
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HowStuffWorks looks at six writers and musicians who were unlikely neighbors.
The Stephen King's 'The Shining' Quiz
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Although it was one of his earliest books, it was also one of his most disturbing. How much do you know about Stephen King's "The Shining?"
What Is a Shaman and Can Anyone Become One?
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The practice of shamanism has mystical and spiritual connotations, but it's not tied to any specific religion or creed. So, what exactly is shamanism?
Giganotosaurus Wasn't Just a 'Jurassic World' Creation
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Constantly compared to the Tyrannosaurus rex, the Giganotosaurus was one of a handful of dinosaurs that rivaled, or possibly exceeded, the creature in size.
Is Your Hospital Diverting Ambulances Because of COVID-19?
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In the latest COVID-19 surge, many hospitals across the country are on diversion, meaning they're asking ambulances to take patients elsewhere. Here's how that could affect you.