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Olympic Prizes: How did we get to the 3 medals?
Olympic athletes strive to win gold, silver and bronze medals. But there was a different prize when the games originated in Greece more than 2,700 years ago.
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If packing is stressing you out, maybe you need a spread sheet
Do you use a spreadsheet to pack for travel? Maybe you should.
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Which state has more lakes: Minnesota or Wisconsin?
Minnesota and Wisconsin are in contention. Minnesota is well known for being the 'Land of 10,000 Lakes.' Wisconsin is saying it has more.
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25 years ago this week, Woodstock '99 descended into chaos in Rome, N.Y.
In 1969, Woodstock promised “three days of peace and music.” Decades later, Woodstock '99 brought different music and a very different vibe to central New York.
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Vocal arrangements are much simpler than hits from decades past, researcher finds
A study in the journal "Scientific Reports" finds the melodies of popular songs have gotten simpler over time.
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Since the pandemic, a study shows the number of super commuters has increased
Super commuting is on the rise as some people opt to trade an extra long commute for cheaper housing, more space and even just a really good morning workout.
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Happy anniversary: The puzzle known as Rubik's Cube turns 50 this year
The combination puzzle known as Rubik's Cube has been giving people carpal tunnel for 50 years now. The cube's creator explains why he did that to us.
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Get there while you can: The Mirage in Las Vegas will be closing its doors in 1 day
After 34 years, the iconic Mirage casino and hotel on the Las Vegas strip will close Wednesday. It will reopen in 2027 as a Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas.
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Photo looks to capture the path of a bullet used in Trump assassination attempt
"New York Times" photographer Doug Mills captured an image at Saturday's Trump rally in Pennsylvania that appears to be a bullet flying past the former president's head.
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American pop culture lost a trio of important figures over the weekend
We look back at the lives of sex-advice guru Dr. Ruth, fitness icon Richard Simmons and actress Shannon Daughtery who all died over the weekend.