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Remember Stella Liebeck who was burned by a hot McDonald’s coffee and was awarded $2.9 million on 1994? For a long time, she was the poster girl for ridiculous lawsuits. The case shocked the world...
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For a long time, it was believed that half of marriages in the United States eventually ended up in divorce. More recent data puts the divorce rate at around 40%. Even though fewer people may be...
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Spies have always lived among us. (There are even spies in the Bible – most famously Caleb, sent by Moses to report back surreptitiously from Canaan.) By definition, they have the ability to fly...
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History has produced so many despots and dictators over the centuries that countries that have never been ruled by one seem to be the exception. To compile a list of 34 of the most ruthless leaders...
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A prodigy is a child younger than 10 years old who shows astounding proficiency in one or more artistic or academic fields. These remarkable youngsters have inspired wonder and awe. And at certain...
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Modern heads of state don’t lead troops into battle, but there have been long periods in human history when kings, emperors, tsars, or sultans would be at or very near the battlefront, often...
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“General” is the highest rank in the Army, Marines, and the Air Force. Today, the highest rank anyone can attain in any branch of the service is general with four stars. In WWII, there were...
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Everybody knows that it’s not easy being rich and famous. Celebrity obviously has its advantages, but it has its downsides, too: Stars are often victimized by friends and family who want their...
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This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Colman Andrews. In Hollywood, it’s not uncommon for celebrities to be related to each other....
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What does a person do after holding the most powerful government office in the world? To find an answer to that question, 24/7 Tempo reviewed information on all U.S. presidents from the Miller...
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With very few exceptions, the act of assassination is political. Whether the executioner is acting alone or on behalf of a larger organization or country, the intended result is ending the target’s...
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Among the more notable exports from Ireland are literature, whiskey, Guinness stout, wool sweaters, Waterford crystal – and actors. (These are last year’s best Irish whiskeys.) To compile a list...
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It’s hard enough for celebrities to live their lives under the white-hot glare of the press, and even more difficult with the omnipresence of social media. The bill payment for fame becomes even...
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America has long had a fascination with the subculture of criminal gangs, and Mafia figures and other mobsters have long been glorified in novels and movies. In real life, though, no city and no...
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To commemorate the 50th anniversary of women flying in the U.S. Navy, a group of women made history at this year’s Super Bowl on Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, when they became...
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