Rachel Maddow's 'Deja News' podcast a boon to fans who like her historical tangents
Rachel Maddow has something special for fans who appreciate the occasional digressions into history on her weekly MSNBC show
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Thirty Years Ago, Elton John Was Forced Offstage By a Swarm of Crickets
In 1993, Elton John had to abruptly end a concert in Melbourne 30 minutes early due to an uninvited swarm of insects.
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9 Curses for Book Thieves From the Middle Ages and Beyond
In the Middle Ages, stealing a book was more like stealing someone’s car today. Now, we have car alarms; then, they had chains, chests … and curses.
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Liz Weston: You’ll probably live longer than you think
Longevity literacy is crucial in planning for your retirement, so you don’t run out of money or keep yourself on a needlessly skimpy budget
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Omega says ex-employees responsible for $3 million fake Speedmaster watch
Swiss luxury watchmaker Omega says it has been the victim of "organized criminal activity," alleging three of its former staff members admitted working with intermediaries to sell a fake Speedmaster watch for some $3.4 million dollars.
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7 of History’s Strangest Mass Hysteria Events
Whether an entire town can’t stop dancing or people suddenly start worrying about minor marks on their windshields, these seemingly unbelievable events have had some surprising (and sometimes devastating) effects.
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What to stream this week: 'Extraction 2,' Stan Lee doc, 'Star Trek' and 'The Wonder Years'
This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from John Mellencamp and Killer Mike, season two of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” arrives on Paramount+ and there's a documentary that explores Marvel comic creator Stan Lee’s life and cultural impact
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Chinese airline defends flight attendant weight restrictions after backlash
Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines has defended imposing weight requirements on flight attendants after reports of the new policy went viral on social media and sparked a public backlash.
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German shepherd wounded in Ukraine gets new start as Hungarian police dog
A German shepherd wounded during a rocket attack in northeastern Ukraine is now training with the police department in Hungary's capital
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6 Scientific Reasons You Should Be Reading More
Reading transports us to worlds we would never see, introduces us to people we would never meet, and instills emotions we might never otherwise feel. It also provides an array of health benefits.
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German shepherd injured in Ukraine gets new start with Hungarian police
A German shepherd that was injured during a rocket attack in northeastern Ukraine is now training with the police department in Hungary's capital
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Biden marks LGBTQ+ Pride Month with celebration on White House South Lawn
President Joe Biden has welcomed hundreds to the White House for a delayed Pride Month celebration
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