What do you think of when you hear the phrase “Ponzi scheme”? For most of us, especially in this day and age, the story of Bernie Madoff comes to mind. In even more contemporary times, your mind might run across a story like that of Sam Bankman-Fried, the now-disgraced founder of FTX who bilked billions
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There’s something magical about live music. It could be how the bass reverberates through your chest, the crowd’s collective energy, or the raw emotion pouring out of the performers. Some concerts, however, transcend the ordinary, etching themselves into the memories of all lucky enough to witness them. Join me as we revisit ten epic concert
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Basil in bubbles? Floating cows? These oddities can be found on what can only be described as the world’s strangest farms. Some of these places are so unusual that they are the first of their kind or highly experimental. From a plantation where the Moon calls the shots to a farm where everybody runs for
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How much do you know about trash? If you are anything like us, the answer is… not very much. You know enough to throw it away, right? We hope. And maybe you are thoughtful enough to recycle some things for the good of the planet, too. Simple stuff, really! When you get done with something,
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If you find yourself the most important person in your community, how will you let other people know you are the most important? This has been a problem for rulers throughout history. One of the methods of proclaiming your position was to wear a special item that was tied symbolically to your status. What could
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Buckle up, science enthusiasts, because the natural world isn’t holding back on the extraordinary. From critters that create shockwaves hotter than the sun to animals that live forever, these 10 incredible creatures wield real-life superpowers that could rival anything from the pages of a comic book. Related: 10 Types Of Bacteria With Real Superpowers 10
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There are literally thousands of languages spoken all over the world today—and thousands more long-dead languages that were spoken by small (or large) groups in the past and are no longer used. Communities and empires die out, languages fall out of use in favor of other more popular languages that surge ahead, and native tongues
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Thanks to the Home Alone franchise, millennials would know what is possible if a family with 11 children takes off for the Christmas holiday and a single child is left to fend for himself, all the while two dangerous criminals try to break in and steal everything they can get their hands on. Home Alone
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In October 1929, the American stock market crashed. After riding high for much of the 1920s, Wall Street took a major dip, and the economy followed. But for a little while after, Americans farmers far out west didn’t quite feel the effects of the crash. Farms had been producing profitable products for years since World
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The Star Trek franchise has entered into a Golden Age in the 2020s. The science fiction juggernaut, initially launched in 1966, now has multiple series running simultaneously. There have been eight live-action and three animated TV series to bear the name Star Trek, four of which are currently on air. While Star Trek is science
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This space rock punched Earth roughly 66 million years ago and caused the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction—otherwise known as the K-Pg event. The latter famously killed off the non-avian dinosaurs and 75% of all other species. However, not everything perished. From your morning cup of coffee to non-avian dinosaurs that actually flourished for thousands of years,
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The human brain is truly amazing, with over 100,000 neurons packed into segments the same size as a single grain of sand. While our smarts are undeniable, we’re not the only creatures with brains cleverly adapted for survival. From ultra-clever elephants to the lowly bony-eared assfish (no, really), the weird and wonderful variety of brains
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When you think of Italy, what comes to mind? The endless canals of Venice? The stunning scenery of Lake Como? Or maybe the delicious cuisine—hello, carbonara! Well, did you know that Italy is also home to some creepy ghost stories and a few rather quirky legends? From the window that demands to be kept open
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Sometimes it’s surprising to discover that an iconic TV series like The Addams Family, which has been shown so frequently in reruns over the years, actually had a very short original run, especially if it is more entertaining than some shows that have lasted a decade or longer. In the history of episodic television, there
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Triffids and Ents did not make this list, but other remarkable trees did. From a eucalyptus grove where trees have golden leaves (yes, actual gold) to a city that provided trees with their own email, here are ten mysteries, facts, and specimens that will raise your eyebrows. Related: 10 Man-Made Places Nature Decorated 10 Trees’
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Grab your popcorn and prepare to be dazzled by the glitz, the glamour, and the jaw-dropping moments of award shows. From unexpected speeches to shocking upsets, award ceremonies have long been a breeding ground for the unforgettable, the absurd, and the downright surreal. In this star-studded countdown, we’re rolling out the red carpet to revisit
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The Inca empire thrived across the Andean region of South America for centuries after first rising up at some point in the 13th century. Known to others in the centuries after that, and later encountered by European explorers first visiting South America and the New World, the Incas impressed all around them with their advanced
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We all love a good prank. Catching someone off guard, giving them a fright, or misleading them into fear or bewilderment—it all equates to good-spirited fun and entertainment unbound by the limitations of language, culture, and location. Time itself can be bent by the very same confusing look you get from playing with another’s sensibilities.
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