A man in China admits stealing more than 140 paintings from a university he was working for and replacing them with his own forgeries.

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Karl Heinrich Marx (German: [maʁks]; 5 May 1818 – 14 March 1883) was a German philosopher, critic of political economy, economist, historian, sociologist, political theorist, journalist, and socialist revolutionary. Born in Trier, Germany, Marx studied law…

Horror author Stephen King's debut novel, Carrie, published in 1974, was rescued from the trash can by his wife Tabitha. King thought it was garbage, but it turned out to be the starting point of a prolific writing career that spawned numerous hit films.

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The Prince of Wales is the heir to Vlad the Impaler's bloodline

Horsepower (hp) is a unit of measurement of power, or the rate at which work is done, usually in reference to the output of engines or motors. There are many different standards and types of horsepower. Two common definitions used today are the mechanical…

John Candy's time at the top didn't last all that long — he unexpectedly died in 1994. His surprisingly early death was one final tragedy in a life often overshadowed with struggle and sadness. Here's a look at the sometimes difficult and challenging life…

Embracing your darker moods can actually make you feel better in the long run, psychologists find

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Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumedalcoholic drinks in the world, and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea. It is produced by the brewing and fermentation of starches, mainly derived from cereal grains—most commonly from…

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  By Sven Mikulec It seems unbelievable, but it’s been 46 years since Steven Spielberg’s...

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For a very long time, History Channel has blurred the line between information and entertainment. Two recent documentaries have exposed the network’s over-the-top sensationalism in ways that are...