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From writers and actors to physicists and athletes, these six figures in history were alive during the first World Cup in 1930.
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Groomsmen, and the "best man," served a dark purpose in ancient weddings—and tragically, sometimes still today. Here's the upsetting truth about the history of groomsmen.
Jane Alexander|
These eight countries are ones to keep an eye out for this World Cup, from Brazil to Spain.
Jenny Cohen|
Why did the chicken cross the road? The world's most famous joke dates back to the 1840s—and its deceptively simple punchline may be more clever than it first appears.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Stevie Nicks wrote Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” in just 10 minutes during the making of "Rumours." Here’s how the song became a timeless hit—and later a viral sensation.
Jenny Cohen|
What does "SOS" actually stand for? Discover the true history behind the universal distress signal, the myths surrounding it, and how it was used on the Titanic.
Matt Soniak, Nitya Rao|
Did Jim Lovell really say “Houston, we have a problem”? Not exactly. Here’s the real Apollo 13 story behind the famous misquote.
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Think you can outperform an elementary schooler? Test your memory with 100 of the best, most classic "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" trivia questions.
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