| 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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Exploring the Fascinating History of Popcorn!
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5 Terribly Disastrous First Contact Stories from History
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The Fascinating Story of How Brazil Became a Country
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Exploring the Fascinating History of the Flying Ship
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How Islam Separated Into Sunni and Shia: The Full Story
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Rare History: Watch as Helen Keller "Speaks"!
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This Nonagenarian Gymnast Will Leave You Speechless
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This Fascinating Video Explores the Origins of Mankind
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Full Documentary: The Real Story of Thanksgiving
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Franca Viola: The Woman Who Had the Courage to Say "No"
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13 Ways the English Language Changed Completely
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Ancient Technologies That Remain a Complete Mystery
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It's Time to Learn All About Ancient Mesopotamia
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14 Famous Disappearances That Still Baffle Investigators
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What Features Are Missing From the English Language?
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Learn the Secrets of the World's Most Persuasive Speakers
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5 Ways Learning a New Language Benefits Your Brain
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10 World War I Inventions We Still Use Every Day
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10 Admirable Female Warriors Everyone Should Know About
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Gene Hackman: A Look Into the Life of a Consummate Actor
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10 Popular Foods That Were Discovered in Unusual Ways
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8 Honest-to-God Facts that Are Just too Weird to Believe
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How a Principal Inspired Students With a Dance Routine
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Do You Know What Goes Into the Average Marshmallow?
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7 Conspiracy Stories that Turned Out to be True
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Glue vs Tape: Which One is Stronger?
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The 20 Most Impressive and Random Collections People Keep
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Fascinating - Real CIA Experiments of Psychic Powers
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