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The SS Edmund Fitzgerald and a Fateful Night on Lake Superior
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When the Edmund Fitzgerald set sail on its final voyage, it was one of the largest ships on North America's Great Lakes. But by the evening of November 10, 1975, it had vanished beneath the waves of Lake Superior, taking all 29 crew members with it and cementing its place in maritime history.
The New England Vampire Panic Was Very Real and Very Deadly
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In the 1890s, consumption (now called tuberculosis) was ravaging New Englanders. But what caused it? Could it be ... vampires? They exhumed the dead bodies to find out.
The Sea Snake Can Be More Venomous Than Rattlesnakes
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There are more than 50 species of snakes that live in the seas. Some are super venomous and they can zip through the water with ease.
Can You Guess the Country from 3 Images?
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Get your travel boots on and discover what the world has to offer! To start, try guessing the country from the images we give here!
9 Craziest Things Nicolas Cage Wasted His Money On
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Nicholas Cage has worked pretty steadily throughout his career, which is how he was able to accumulate so many things. Several years ago, he found himself in some pretty hot water when the taxman came knocking on the door one of his many mansions. He found out that he owed more than $6 million in [...] The post 9 Craziest Things Nicolas Cage Wasted His Money On appeared first on Goliath.
The Largest Continent Is Also the Most Populated
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If you are looking at a traditional world map, you won't get an accurate idea of the size of the seven continents; depicting a sphere onto a flat surface means that something will end up distorted. For that reason, you may not truly understand something like the size of the largest continent.
What Kind of Water Snake Do You Spy in Your Local Pond?
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Have you ever seen a snake in or near a river or pond? It was probably a water snake! These slithery swimmers are easy to spot anywhere the world gets a little wetter, particularly near freshwater.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Cocktails and Bartending
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Whether you're into craft cocktails, or just like Jack and Coke, you're sure to be stimulated by our list of facts.
How Do You Sleep When Sailing Solo for 4,000 Miles?
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Four weeks and 4,000 miles is a long time to get by on catnaps during a solo sailing race.
What's the difference between a mammoth and a mastodon?
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Mammoths and mastodons have a few significant differences. Learn more about the difference between the prehistoric animals at HowStuffWorks.