What Happened To These Presidential Assassins?
Throughout the course of American history, there have been several presidential assassination attempts. We examine the assassins and what happened to them.
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Stories By Diana Bocco
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The Biggest Misconceptions About The Black Plague
The Black Plague (or the Black Death) was the name given to the bubonic plague that hit Europe in the 14th century. Here are some misconceptions about it.
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The Tragic Story Of The Reverse Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad helped slaves escape, but another network was working parallel. Here's the tragic story of the Reverse Underground Railroad.
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Brutal Facts About Amputation Throughout History
Amputations were once the catchall treatment for infection, broken bones, and dead flesh. Here are some brutal facts about amputation throughout history.
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Here's What Going To School Was Like In The U.S. In The 1800s
it wasn't until the early 19th century that an official public education system in the U.S. was finally put in place. Here's what school was like in the 1800s.
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The Weird Science Behind Ghost Hunting
Ghost hunting is not only a reality television phenomenon, but it is also something people do every day. Here is what science has found about ghost hunting.
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Medical Conditions That Your Pets Can Sense
Researchers believe animals are extremely sensitive to their owners' emotions and physical issues and are able to tell when something is wrong.
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What Dying Of Electricity Really Does To Your Body
No question but that electricity provides modern life with many, perhaps most, of its benefits, from heat to light to tech -- but there's a drawback, too.
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Inside Marco Siffredi's Bizarre Daredevil Mt. Everest Death
Climbing Mt. Everest is seen by any as the ultimate test: a test of physical strength, determination, and knowledge. Marco Siffredi took it one step further.
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Why Marie Curie's Nobel Prize Win Was So Significant
Marie Curie was a brilliant scientific pioneer, one of the most brilliant minds ever celebrated by the Nobel Prize committee -- and for very good reason.
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Where Does The Myth Of Storks Delivering Babies Come From?
The idea that a long-beaked bird is the source of human newborns is a quaint story that may or may not still get traction today, but where did it originate?
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Why The First Victim Of The Chernobyl Disaster Could Never Be Recovered
Chernobyl in modern Ukraine is remembered as the world's worst nuclear accident. Here is why the body of the first victim of the disaster was never recovered.
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The Only Times Disneyland Closed In Its Long History
Disneyland is a constant in American popular culture, a juggernaut of an amusement park that's ready and waiting in Southern California every day -- almost.
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The Tragic Story Of The 1900 English Beer Poisoning
It isn't uncommon for friends to gather at a pub to share pints of beer. However, here is the tragic story of when English beer poisoned its drinkers in 1900.
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Half Of Johann Sebastian Bach's Children Tragically Died Before Reaching Adulthood
Johann Sebastian Bach is widely acclaimed as one of the most brilliant composers who ever lived, with a rich (and large) family life as well.
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Why Alabama Public Schools Banned Yoga
Alabama public schools banned yoga in 1993, but decades later a new law reversed that ban. Here's why Alabama banned yoga in public schools in the first place.
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Here's Who Inherited Ric Ocasek's Fortune After His Death
Ric Ocasek, frontman for The Cars, died in 2019 at 75 years old. Here's who inherited his fortune after his death.
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Who Inherited Greta Garbo's Fortune After Her Death?
Born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson, Greta Garbo was one of the most glamorous stars of the silent movie era. Here's who inherited her fortune after her death.
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Here's Who Inherited Bette Davis' Fortune After Her Death
Born Ruth Elizabeth Davis in 1908, Bette Davis was a theater actress before she moved on to Hollywood. Here's who inherited her fortune after her death.
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The Famous Couple That Reportedly Haunts This Route 66 Hotel
Route 66 was important during the depression era and beyond. Though decommissioned, legend has it that this famous couple still haunts this Route 66 hotel.
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Why Nostradamus Followers Fear This Horrifying Prediction In 2023
Nostradamus, the famed ancient seer, made predictions through the year 3797, but his followers fear this horrifying prediction in 2023.
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King Tut's Body Wasn't Handled With Care, And Here's Proof
Thousands of years later, King Tut, the Boy King, continues to fascinate scientists and casual observers alike, as still more information is revealed about him.
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Meet The First Dog Ever To Climb Mount Everest
Climbing Mount Everest is no easy feat, but in 2013 a former stray named Rupee became the first dog ever to climb Mount Everest.
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How The Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick, Really Died
The so-called Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick's death was unexpected when he died at 27. Here's how he really died.
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Queen Elizabeth's State Funeral Outdid Churchill's In One Major Way
Queen Elizabeth's funeral was huge. While final numbers are still to come, it was a singular event, the first state funeral since Winston Churchill's in 1965.
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How Many Royals Are Buried At Westminster Abbey?
Westminster Abbey has historically served as a burial site for monarchs of the UK, but that has changed in recent years. These are the royals buried there.
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Princess Anne Chose A Very Different Life For Her Royal Children
Princess Anne is the daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II, but she chose a very different life for her royal children.
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