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Most Common Town Names: Why Groening Chose "Springfield" For Simpsons' Home Town
Fri 25 May, 2012
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Now we know: the Simpsons' hometown name was partly inspired by Springfield, Oregon, near where creator Matt Groening grew up. Thirty-four states have a Springfield, but it's still not the most common town name.
Corporate Espionage: "Fox News Mole" Just The Latest In A Long List Of Industry Spies
Thu 24 May, 2012
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Spying isn't just between countries. Famous corporate espionage cases have pitted some of America's biggest firms against each other -- with priceless trade secrets and millions of dollars on the line.
Obsolete Words: You'll Verily Kench When You Hear Some Of Shakespeare's Insults
Wed 23 May, 2012
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Alack! Thousands of older English words have fallen out of everyday use, including some of Shakespeare's worst insults. But mooncalfs and mopes beware: some archaic words are verily due for a comeback.
Military Animals: A Look At Some Of The More Unusual Animals Of War
Tue 22 May, 2012
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It's common knowledge that birds and dogs have been harnessed for military uses, but what about sea lions, bees, and bats? Even cats, which aren't known for their obedience, have played their parts in various wars.
New Frontiers: What's In Store For The Future Of Space Exploration?
Mon 21 May, 2012
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Landing on an asteroid or reaching Mars could be the next frontier for space explorers. Asteroids could be valuable sources of minerals and water -- but the voyage to them presents daunting obstacles.
Gratuity: How To Tip Waitstaff Around The World
Fri 18 May, 2012
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A 20-percent tip might be normal in the U.S., but it's unheard of in many other places. In fact, in some countries American-style tipping of waiters, maids, and taxi drivers is considered insulting.
Haunted Hotels: The Mineola Hotel, Al Capone's Old Weekend Retreat, Up For Sale On eBay
Thu 17 May, 2012
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Ring for doom service? There are dozens of allegedly haunted hotels across the U.S., including Colorado's Stanley Hotel, the inspiration for "The Shining," and Al Capone's old weekend retreat, the Mineola Hotel in Illinois, which is up for auction on eBay.
"American" Food: The Foreign Origins Of Many U.S. Favorites
Wed 16 May, 2012
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What could be more American than a hamburger and fries? A lot, actually. Many staples of American cuisine actually originated abroad. And many "foreign" foods like Russian dressing are actually American.