How Did Russia Switch Out Urine Samples for Testing in the Sochi Olympics?

International Sports Competitions, Olympics, Sports, Steroids & Performance-Enhancing Drugs, Substance Abuse /

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics was held in Russia. Several Russians won medals during this event, but most were stripped of them because they were caught using illegal performance-enhancing drugs. But did you know how they were able to go undetected until the last minute? In the Sochi Olympics, Russians covertly swapped their athletes’ urine […]

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Was Dante Alighieri Ever Pardoned for Corruption?

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Dante Alighieri is considered one of the greatest Italian poets, philosophers, and political thinkers. He is remembered for his most remarkable work, The Divine Comedy. He has inspired several personalities after his time. But did you know that the great poet was exiled from his hometown? In 1300, Dante Alighieri was exiled from Florence, being

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Who Invented the Intermittent Windshield Wiper?

Autos & Vehicles, Inventors /

Windshield wipers have both a low and a high-speed setting. On either of these two settings, the motor runs continuously. In the intermittent setting, the wipers momentarily stop in between each wipe. But did you ever wonder who invented it?  Robert Kearns, a mechanical engineer, developed the intermittent windshield wiper. Shortly after, Ford and Chrysler

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Has Switzerland Ever Been in War?

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Switzerland has been a neutral territory for more than 500 years. They’ve successfully maintained their neutrality during global conflicts and often offer humanitarian services instead. But why did they choose to become impartial despite having solid military capabilities? The earliest move to Swiss neutrality began when they fought the French in the Battle of Marignano

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When Was Orville Wright’s Last Flight?

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The Wright brothers are considered the most influential personalities in aviation history. Their creative and technological minds paved the way to revolutionize transportation everywhere. The brothers dedicated their adult lives to working towards their dream of building a flying machine. They strived hard to achieve their goal. But did you ever wonder if the brothers

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When Did Dolly Parton Write “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You”?

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Dolly Parton, the iconic country singer, songwriter, and actress who captivated the audiences of different generations, is a musical genius who has written thousands of songs throughout the years. Most of her music has been covered by newer artists and is still loved by many. But did you know that two of her most famous

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Who Invented the Pop-Up Ad?

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Pop-up ads are the pesky and sudden windows that appear on a website. They continue to be one of the most annoying and intrusive forms of online advertising. Fortunately, many immediately hated the pop-ups, leading to the creation and development of pop-up ad blockers.  Ethan Zuckerman created the pop-up ad for the former company he

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Why Did A Man From Montana Sue MTV’s Jackass?

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Jackass, MTV’s reality comedy series, came out in October 2000. While the show may not be appealing to most people, they did have a large fan base composed of kids as young as 12 and adults in their mid-30s. After several episodes, multiple feature films, and millions of dollars earned. The franchise was a roaring

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What Was the Top-Selling Song on iTunes in 2017?

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In 2017, iPhone users struggled every time they connected their mobile phone to the car as the same song automatically played as iPhone queues its songs in alphabetical order. To save many mobile phone users from this inconvenience, Samir Mezrahi released an empty song to give people time to queue their songs.  Samir Mezrahi released

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