It's not your imagination: McDonald's french fries used to taste a whole lot better. The humble fry has been a huge draw for the company dating back to its origins. Find out how and why the multibillion-dollar fast food icon has changed the flavor of a beloved…

I have always wondered why bankers, stock brokers, salesman, corporate executives, business school students, individuals appearing for job interviews and now even journalists wear a necktie, in the heat and humidity of India.

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Hou Yifan (Chinese: 侯逸凡; pinyin: Hóu Yìfán pronunciation (help·info); born 27 February 1994) is a Chinese chess grandmaster and four-time Women's World Chess Champion. A chess prodigy, she is the youngest female player ever to qualify for the noscript of grandmaster…

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All of Nebraska was suffering, except for the southeast corner of the state. Then-Gov. Val Peterson declared it the worst disaster in the state's history.

The gaping hole is likely from an explosive combination of gas, ice, and mud—and the process might become more common as the climate changes.

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Beer was extremely popular in ancient Mesopotamia. Sipped through straws, it differed from today’s beer and was enjoyed by people from all walks of life.

The beloved chocolate candies have been to war and space and back again—and for more than 10 years the red ones went missing in action.

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Inside is a live album by American flautist and composer Paul Horn, released in 1969 by Epic Records. It was recorded inside the Taj Mahal in Agra, India on April 25, 1968 during Horn's visit to produce a documentary about Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and Transcendental…

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William Frishe Dean Sr. (August 1, 1899 – August 24, 1981) was a United States Army major general during World War II and the Korean War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions on July 20 and 21, 1950, during the Battle of Taejon in South Korea. Dean…

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Japanese video game designer, creator of the video game "Space Invaders"

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Did you know that the average American eats 18.8 pounds of onions every year? That's not a bad thing when a serving of onions has only 45... #bloomin'onion #frenchonionsoup #frenchonionsouprecipe

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Michael Gargiulo, the "Hollywood Ripper," was found guilty of killing two women, including Ashley Ellerin, Ashton Kutcher's ex-girlfriend.