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The Stanley Cup Trophy Has a Long and Quirky History

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First of all, who is Stanley? Also, why is this trophy so dang big?

Why Do Bubbles Pop?

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All bubbles pop - that's a fact of life. But what's the science behind the short life and inevitable pop of a bubble?

Did the Lost Continent of Lemuria Ever Exist?

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Scientists once thought it was a land bridge between Asia and Africa. Occultists saw it as a place where gigantic humans lived who were once hermaphroditic and laid eggs. Yep, it's got a colorful story.

What Is a Bear Market?

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An economist explains the difference between a true bear market and a correction, and whether a bear market always signals a recession is on the way.

Cone Snail: A Slow but Highly Venomous Predator

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Cone snails are marine animals that harpoon their prey and incapacitate them with deadly toxins. They may be beautiful, but they are highly venomous.

Take Our Head-scratching Hoax Quiz

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Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. Other times, it's just fiction. How much do you know about these horrible hoaxes?

Why Was the WWII Battle of Stalingrad So Deadly?

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The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the bloodiest in all of World War II. More Soviet troops died there than did American soldiers in the entire war. What made this battle so deadly?

The Ancient Swedish Vallhund Dog Was Almost Lost to History

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The energetic and friendly Swedish Vallhund was originally bred more than 1,000 years ago and was saved from extinction in 1942.

Can You Remove Your Personal Info From People-Finder Websites?

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Websites like Spokeo, PeopleFinder and Intelius collect reams of data on you, your relatives, court records and other personal information. But getting it removed isn't so easy.

What Is PU Leather, and Is It Better Than the Real Thing?

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Love the look of leather but want a more sustainable option? Then consider PU leather. It's 100 percent vegan, but does it hold up to genuine leather?