Asbestos was used as fake snow in many old Hollywood movies white asbestos fibers used in movies such as the Wizard of Oz and Holiday Inn.

Australia has the world's largest herd of wild camels and lakhs of them roam in the wild. The govt is fed up with these camels, who aren't native to Australia, and has declared them to be a pest. But how did they reach the continent? And for what?

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Just hours after the worst earthquake in a generation plunged Japan into crisis, the nation's mafia sprang into action. So began the yakuza relief effort

Was Odin the original Santa Claus and other Christmas customs that came from the Vikings?

Sardines ("pilchards") are a nutrient-rich, small, oily fish widely consumed by humans and as forage fish by larger fish species, seabirds and marine mammals. Sardines are a source of omega-3 fatty acids. Sardines are often served in cans, but can also be…

first-century CE treasure scroll from the Judean desert

Why are countries still paying back debt from the wars of the last century and who has to pay the most? CNBC takes a look at who owes what to whom.

The Great Wall of China is an ancient series of walls and fortifications, totaling more than 13,000 miles in length, located in northern China. Perhaps the

English "Xmas" (or slightly variant forms) is a written abbreviation for "Christmas"

Tim Rose, the actor and puppeteer behind Admiral Ackbar and Salacious B. Crumb in

With a fortune of $600 million, Rihanna is now the richest female musician. Music aside, she's also the founder of Fenty Beauty and Fenty with LVMH.

Did NASA have to relabel the size chart for a condom-like urination contraption used in space suits because astronauts refused to choose the 'small' size?

1946 film directed by Frank Capra

Bert Hobson was banking on the tiger shark being a major money maker.

As news of the star's death is announced, here's the truth about his captivating and unique eyes.

Robert F. Kennedy said he believed a black man could become President of the United States within forty years.

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In the latest episode of PeopleTV's 'Couch Surfing,' the actor recalls going super method for a scene in 2003's 'Bad Santa.'