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8 'Secrets' You Didn't Know About the Secret Service
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When you think of the Secret Service, you probably think of the people in black guarding the president of the United States. But that's just a small part of the job. What else does this agency do?
A.1., the Steak Sauce Created for a King
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Originally created for England's King George IV, A.1. sauce is still beloved by connoisseurs all over the world, though it isn't just for steak anymore.
Some Nerve! Chutzpah Explained
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It takes a lot of brass to pull off chutzpah successfully. What does the word mean and what separates it from mere impudence?
Reviving the Story Behind the Greatest Art Heist Ever
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The Netflix documentary "This Is a Robbery" attempts to solve the 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist. Today, the 13 stolen pieces of artwork are worth around $500 million. Have you seen any of them?
Banned in the U.S.A: 7 Foods You Can't Eat in the United States
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These seven foods are banned in at least some, if not all, of the states in America. Have you tried any of them?
When You Have to Go But Don't Want People to Know
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Does using a bathroom other than your own freak you out? The Faux Fan drowns out the sounds your body makes when you have to, well, go, so you can poop without worrying people will hear.
7 Pieces of Art That Shook Up the World
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Can a piece of art be so significant that it changes the way the world sees art itself? Clearly, the answer is yes.
Swedes Love Candy So Much They Celebrate It Every Saturday
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The Swedish tradition called Lördagsgodis is a celebration of all things sugary - and it happens every single weekend.
'My Brother's Keeper': Cain, Abel and the World's First Sibling Rivalry
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Cain and Abel are depicted in the Bible as the first pair of brothers and also the first case of murder on Earth. But what does the story really mean?
It's Easy to Grow Edible 'Shrooms in Your Kitchen
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Amateur mycologists abound and do-it-yourself mushroom growing kits are all the worldwide rage today. Find out how you too can get started growing your own edible mushrooms.