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The Bloody Origins of the Phrase 'Caught Red-Handed'
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There are plenty of examples of people being caught red-handed in real life. But what does it really mean?
Stardust and Scandal: The Hollywood Sign Turns 100
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There is no more iconic sign in the world than the huge HoIlywood sign that stands in Griffith Park, beckoning the hopeful with dreams of stardom.
How Al Capone's Mobsters Outmuscled Chicago Milkmen
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After Prohibition, Al Capone's mob seized control of the milk market, which led to conflict between the mob and unions known as the "Chicago milk wars."
What Is a Burner Phone and Are They Really Untraceable?
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Pre-paid cell phones, aka burner phones, are a common way for people to make calls and text anonymously, but can burners really escape detection?
How to Make Hummingbird Food Safely and Responsibly
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Hummingbird feeders are a great way to help those little fliers, but to feed them responsibly, you need to keep your feeders clean and fill them correctly.
6 Facts About How Bees Learn, Think and Make Decisions
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Bees can learn, make decisions and have a sense of smell 100 times more sensitive than ours. Here are some cool facts about bees.
An Astrologer Explains the Air Signs: Gemini, Libra and Aquarius
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The astrological signs are grouped into four elements - fire, water, earth and air. So what does it mean if you're an air sign?
60 Cheeky British Slang Words and Phrases
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British slang is known to contain some of the most colorful colloquialisms in the world, so queue up as we bandy about a few cheeky ones.
Kopi Luwak: The Expensive Coffee Cruelly Made of Civet Poop
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One of the most expensive cups of coffee in the world is made from beans harvested from civet poop. Why would anybody want to drink it?
Why is Japan's Aokigahara Forest Called the 'Suicide Forest'?
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The dense Aokigahara Forest has acquired another name, the "suicide forest." Why has it acquired that reputation and what is being done about it?