The Real Man Who Inspired Ebenezer Scrooge
The redemptive story of Ebenezer Scrooge learning to not be a grinch is a classic. But where did the character come from?
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Messed Up Things That May Have Happened In New Orleans History
These messed up things may have happened in New Orleans' history. We may never know.
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Bizarre Things That Happened During The Gold Rush
These bizarre things really happened during the Gold Rush. It wasn't all gilded roses.
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The Most Unfortunate Musician Replacements In Rock History
Not all bands stay together. That's when bands bring in replacement musicians. Most unfortunate musician replacements in rock history.
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The Struggle That Made Jay-Z
Jay-Z's meteoric rise to stardom didn't happen overnight. From his early years in Brooklyn to marrying Beyoncé, he went through a lot to get where he is.
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History's Most Bizarre Burials
People bury their dead differently than they used to. From vampire graves to Ferraris, here are some of history's most bizarre burials.
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The Real Reason Horses Buck (And Other Cool Horse Facts)
Why do horses buck? When did we first try to ride them? And what's up with the sugar cubes?
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Movies That Went Too Far
We've assembled a group of movies for you to wince at, all with scenes that have become unforgettable for all the wrong reasons.
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Queen Boudica: The Crazy Life And Death Of The Celtic Warrior Queen
A Celtic queen named Boudica was a badass warrior. Here is the crazy story of the life and death of the Celtic warrior queen Boudica.
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The Untold Truth Of Angel Island
From its days as a hunting ground for the local Miwok tribe, to its time as a facet of U.S. immigration history, here's the untold truth of Angel Island.
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If These Structures Ever Broke, The US Would Be In Serious Trouble
This list of things the United States really doesn't want failing or breaking or shutting down isn't likely to inspire any brand-new plots, so read on.
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The Creepiest Native American Legendary Creatures
The Native Americans had some super creepy fables to get children to behave and warn people away from cultural taboos.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Radium Girls
Radium is pretty darn cool. Unfortunately, it is also deadly — as the so-called Radium Girls would find out. This is the messed up truth about the Radium Girls.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second female Supreme Court Justice in history. Success didn't come easy. This is the tragic real-life story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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The Real Reason The United States Acquired Florida From Spain
Why would such a seemingly powerful global force as Spain hand over a significant piece of its lands, the Florida territory, to the U.S. in 1819?
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Everything We Know About The History Of The Universe
There's a lot that astronomers still don't fully understand about the history of the Universe, but telescopes like Webb can help to unravel these mysteries.
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The Oldest Finds On American Pickers
Fans of "American Pickers" know Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are all about the old stuff. Here are some of the oldest things ever found on "American Pickers."
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The Craziest Fictional Diseases From Movies And TV
In real life, symptoms of most mass illnesses tend to be rather similar. Not so in fiction. These are the craziest fictional diseases from movies and TV.
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The Crazy True Story Of The North American Fur Trade
The fur trade dates far back in North American history. This is the crazy true story of the North American fur trade.
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The Most Bizarre Freak Accidents
These are some of the most bizarre freak accidents you'll ever hear about.
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The Tragic Story Of When The British Starved Bengal
The Bengal famine of 1943 wasn't the first induced in India by the British, but it was the last. This is the tragic story of when the British starved Bengal.
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False Facts About Chewbacca You Always Thought Were True
Chewbacca is more than just Han Solo's sidekick, but we don't know all that much about the big Wookiee. Ihere are a lot of misconceptions about Chewbacca.
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The Most Dangerous Cartels To Ever Exist
The history of cartels is fraught with betrayal, splinter groups, and brutally shortened lives. Here are the most dangerous cartels to ever exist.
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Real World Things That Inspired Lord Of The Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien told his tales of elves and hobbits to both his sons. So where did all this inspiration come from? From close to home and very far away, indeed.
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Eminem's Insane Real-Life Story
Here's Eminem's insane real-life story. You don't go from public housing to top of the hip-hop world without a little work.
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The Most Brazen Propaganda Campaigns Ever
You might think you're immune to propaganda, but you probably aren't. Some misinformation campaigns didn't even bother with subtlety.
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Most Dangerous Animals In Africa
The allure of the great animals of Africa is exciting. But don't get too close, since many of these animals are quite dangerous.
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