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The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?
Muskrats Are Fat Little Rodents With a Signature Smell
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They look a lot like beavers and the two rodents have a lot in common. But muskrats are their own species with their own signature scent.
The Longest Song Ever Was Almost 6 Days Long
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Songs typically range anywhere between three to 10 minutes long, depending on the genre. However, modern mainstream music commonly sees tracks hover around three and a half minutes, with artists and producers rarely choosing to move the needle.
Project Blue Beam: A Conspiracy Theory Straight out of 'Star Trek'
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Conspiracy theories: love them or hate them, they aren't going anywhere soon. For a conspiracy theory to have real staying power, it needs both a compelling narrative, and an audience who is either unable or unwilling to practice healthy skepticism.
Turkish Coffee Is Steeped in Tradition — And Easy to Make
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Since its introduction in 15th-century Yemen, Turkish coffee has been a cultural touchstone in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and north Africa.
Why Anti-anxiety Drug Phenibut Is So Controversial
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Phenibut is sold in Russia as an anti-anxiety drug and online as a brain booster. But it's not licensed as medication in many countries because of its side effects.
Mexico's Giant Crystal Cave Is Beautiful But Deadly
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Massive gypsum crystals were discovered beneath Mexico's Sierra de Naica Mountain in very inhospitable environs - to humans anyway.
Top 5 Innovations in Home Security
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Are you interested in the innovations in home security? Check out this article and learn about 5 innovations in home security.
A Tribute to Betty White, TV Pioneer
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Betty White died at the ripe old age of 99. We look back on her life and amazing television career.
Rube Goldberg: The Man Behind the Ingenious Contraptions
Rube Goldberg, an American cartoonist, became famous for illustrating whimsical, overly complex machines designed to perform simple tasks, now known as Rube Goldberg machines.