| People always mention 'Murphy's Law' - saying: "If anything can go wrong, it will." Along the years, this one rule has become hundreds of different rules, some humorous and some serious, about how to deal with life's little ironies. But did you know this all started with one Murphy, a man in the US air force? Learn the origin of this common phrase. |
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WATCH: What if the British Empire Suddenly Reappeared?
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Learn All About the History of the English Language
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Where Did the Language of Hebrew Come From?
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What’s the Story Behind the Weird Names of US Coins?
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15 Foreign Idioms That Sound Hilarious In English
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5 Terribly Disastrous First Contact Stories from History
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The 10 Most Powerful Regrets People Have at the End
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Classic Comedy: This 1950's Ventriloquist Was a Genius...
This ventriloquist is renowned for his speed, skill and grace. Take a look:
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22 Old Photos That Really Make History Come Alive
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18 Moments of History that Shed Light On Different Times
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When an Ancient Egyptian Tomb Was Opened, This Was Inside
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A Nostalgic Trip to the Major Events of the 30's and 40's
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How Traditional Pastrami Is Really Made
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Of the Transformative Power of Classical Music...
A fascinating TED talk by Benjamin Zander.
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It Took This Man a Year to Replicate Coca-Cola's Secrets
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You Won't Believe What This Man Builds Single Handedly
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Mirrors and reflective surfaces, in general, are way more dangerous and creepy than we think! These 11 photos are proof of just that!
14 Fascinating Facts That Will Astound You
Here are 14 fascinating facts that will expand your perspective.
16 Absolutely Unforgettable Historical Photographs
Take a peek at these unforgettable 16 photos, and see history from a brand new perspective.
The World Never Ceases to Amaze Us with Its Unusual Sights
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Show your friends that you're thinking of them today with an inspiring greeting!
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Where Did Famous Tongue-Twisters Come From?
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These Flying Shaolin Monks Are Incredible
An amazingly beautiful sight in super slow mo...
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Ukrainian-Russian War: A review of 2024's impact in the War
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These Latin Phrases Will Make You Think About Life
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The Story of the Muslim Country that Saved Jews In WWII
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The 7 Most Popular Books Ever Sold
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Fascinating History: Conspiracy of Lincoln's Assassination
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The Mandela Effect: How Collective False Memories Occur
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10 Old-Fashioned Pet Names to Try On Your Sweetheart
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10 Fascinating History Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
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Will the Alcatraz Mystery Ever Be Solved?
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Spooky! Science Can't Explain These 8 Phenomena
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40 Awesome Reasons to Get a Cat Today!
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What's the Secret of Reigniting Desire in a Relationship?
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Did You Know That Loofah Sponges Are Made of Cucumbers?
Many people are convinced that loofah sponges are made of sea animals, but this couldn't be further from the truth. Loofahs are actually grown on a farm!
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