The Most Eye-Opening Stories From The Schoolhouse Blizzard Of 1888
In the 19th century, extreme weather had no warning and terrible consequences. These are the most eye-opening stories from the Schoolhouse Blizzard of 1888.
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Day Of The Dead: Your Guide To The Holiday
Hollywood has given the public fascinating, colorful takes on Mexico's Day of the Dead, but those aren't the whole story. This is your guide to Day of the Dead.
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The Most Gruesome Accusations Against Catherine De Medici
Catherine de Medici earned a reputation for being spiteful, manipulative, and very deadly. Here are the most gruesome accusations against Catherine de Medici.
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Small Details You Missed In Vincent Van Gogh's Most Famous Paintings
Vincent van Gogh made a career of producing vibrant, dappled, swirling, and primitive artwork. That said, he left plenty of intriguing details in his artwork.
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Terrifying Things Described In The Book Of Revelation
The author of the Bible's Book of Revelations had some horrific visions kicking around in their head. Here's some of the most terrifying things it contains.
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The Gruesome History Of The Puritan Massacre At Ulster
The gruesome Puritan Massacre at Ulster in 1641 set the stage for centuries of dysfunctional Anglo-Irish relations. Here's everything you need to know.
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What Mikhail Gorbachev's Soviet Union Was Really Like
While Americans and Europeans tout Mikhail Gorbachev as a hero, Russian views are less positive. This is what Mikhail Gorbachev's Soviet Union was really like.
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The Untold Truth Of Joyce Carol Oates
Prolific writer Joyce Carol Oates is both loved and hated by critics. Her work often explores themes of trauma, victimhood, and devastation.
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The Real-Life Story Of The Tham Luang Cave Rescue
The Tham Luang cave rescue of 13 young soccer players and their coach made international news. Here is the true story.
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What Really Happens During A Drought
Climate change is causing droughts to be more frequent and severe. Here's what you need to know about what really happens during a drought and why it matters.
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The Untold Truth Of Joshua From The Bible
Joshua was Moses' right-hand man, who led the Israelites into the land of Canaan after his master's death.
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A Timeline Of Alex Jones' Legal Troubles
Alex Jones has attracted a growing number of lawsuits set to cost him millions. Here's what you need to know about the biggest lawsuits he's faced.
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What Life Is Like For The Child Goddesses Of Nepal
Here's what you need to know about Nepal's centuries-old tradition of Kumari and what it's like to be one of the child goddesses today.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Nika Riots
Emperor Justinian came to power with a plan to restablish the Roman Empire. His policies and military campaigns weren't always popular.
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What Netflix's 2022 Persuasion Got Wrong
Netflix's latest contribution to Jane Austen movies, "Persuasion," has sparked a firestorm of controversy. This is what Netflix's 2022 "Persuasion" got wrong.
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The Crazy True Story Of West Point's Eggnog Riot
When you hear West Point, you think of military ethic, leadership, integrity, and character. You don't think of alcohol-fueled riots ... but one did happen.
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The Untold Truth Of Hunter Biden
The life of America's first son has included some tragedy, but even more scandal, especially in recent years. This is the untold truth of Hunter Biden.
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The Disturbing Truth About The Time Prussia Tried To Create An Army Of Giants
Here's the disturbing truth behind Frederick William I's predilection, which led to one of Germany's first attempts at eugenics: creating an army of giants.
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The Truth About The Prince Once Recruited To Be America's King
Before George Washington became the nation's first president, there was a purported plan to turn the U.S. into a monarchy. It was called the Prussian scheme.
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The Controversial History Of D.A.R.E.
The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program had many supporters, but also a questionable track record. This is the controversial history of D.A.R.E.
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The Untold Truth Of Britain's WWI Internment Camps
Did you know that Britain had internment camps during WWI? Here's a short history lesson on the British camps you might not know about. Read on for the deets.
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Japanese Americans Who Resisted Internment During WWII
Japanese Americans who resisted internment during WWII faced many challenges. Here are the stories of a few of those brave individuals.
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The Real-Life Murders That Inspired Agatha Christie's Mysteries
Agatha Christie penned over 150 short stories and 66 novels, and you may wonder how could she possibly come up with so many plots! Here's where a few came from.
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The Untold Truth Of Seventh-Day Adventists
From their longer-than-average life expectancies to their remarkable diversity, here are some fascinating untold truths about Seventh-day Adventists.
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The Dark Truth About The Iditarod
Alaska's Iditarod race has long captured the national imagination, being both romanticized and controversial. This is the dark truth about the Iditarod.
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Horrific Things You Don't Know About Airbnbs
From hidden cameras and illegal listings to drugged drinks and knifepoint sexual assaults, here are some of the worst stories of alleged Airbnb nightmares.
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The History Of The Forgotten Jeweled Skeletons
Here's the story of the mysterious and elaborately jeweled skeletons of the so-called martyrs of the Counter-Reformation and where you can find them today.
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