The Crazy History Of The Equal Rights Amendment
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has the dubious honor of being the most popular amendment that's never passed.
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The Messed Up True Story Of English Occultist Aleister Crowley
Occultism was a common interest among the British upper classes at the turn of the 20th century, but Aleister Crowley was one of the most notorious.
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COINTELPRO: The True Story Of The FBI's Illegal Projects
From 1956 to 1971, the FBI spied on and sabotaged scores of activists and organizations. This is the true story of COINTELPRO.
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The Crazy True Story Of The Most Expensive Trial In American History
The McMartin Preschool trial ended up becoming the longest and most expensive trial in the history of the US.
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The Untold Truth Of The Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins might be the time-keeper for one of the world's biggest rock bands, but there are things about him that are a bit shocking.
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What Life Was Really Like In A Medieval Castle
While there is some variety across the different medieval castles still standing, there's a lot of similarities, too. Here's what life was like in a castle.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Liberace
Liberace defined glitz and glamour. However, when the stage lights dimmed and the curtain closed, Liberace was a man at war with himself. Here's his story.
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The Messed Up True Story Of "A Dingo Got My Baby"
If there's one thing pop culture has taught us, it's that Australians are exceptionally concerned about dingoes eating their babies. Here is the true story.
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How Life Would Be Different If The Great Depression Never Happened
Between 1929 and 1939, the entire industrialized world was caught in the grip of the biggest financial crisis in history -- the Great Depression. While the Great Depression was horrible for those who lived through it, the U.S. would look very different today if it hadn't happened.
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The Mysterious Organization Behind The Escape Of Nazi War Criminals
While it might seem pretty straightforward that after the end of WWII, the Nazi party needed to pay the price for their crimes, it didn't exactly work that way. Many fled Europe in the aftermath of the war and ended up in South America. How they got there is both bizarre and terrifying.
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The Tragic Truth About The Guinness Family Curse
The name Guinness is likely to conjure up images of the legendary Irish beer, but over the years, rumors emerged of a Guinness family curse.
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Tragic Stories About Pop's Biggest Stars
Some of the best performers in the world are both entertaining and filled with internal turmoil. Here are the tragic stories behind pop's biggest stars.
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The Criminal Organization Behind The American Mafia
The birth of the American Mafia started when a handful of Sicilian immigrants landed in New York in the mid-1800s to escape their crimes.
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Times Mank Lied To You
Mank tells how screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz or "Mank," wrote Citizen Kane, a thinly veiled attack on newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. As with all real-life stories turned into film, liberties had to be taken. Here are the times Mank lied to you.
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The Untold Truth Of Heaven's Gate
Heaven's Gate achieved instant notoriety in March of 1997, when the discovery of 39 bodies sparked a media frenzy. This is the untold truth of Heaven's Gate.
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The History Of The National Christmas Tree Explained
For a century, the National Christmas Tree has been an institution in the USA's holiday celebration.
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What It's Really Like Being A British Royal During The Holidays
The British royal family has their own holiday traditions, although some are very different from us. This is what it's like being a royal during the holidays.
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The Untold Truth Of Mar-A-Lago
Mar-a-Lago is President Donald Trump's primary residence, a resort club for the extremely wealthy, and an estate with more history than you might expect.
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What Stranger Things Gets Wrong And Right About The '80s
Stranger Things is, in many ways, a love letter to the 1980s, but while it's known for its attention to detail, the show gets things both right and wrong.
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Here's How The Civil War Changed Christmas For America
Here's how the Civil War changed Christmas for America.
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The Untold Truth Of Dolly Parton's Family
Dolly PParton is one of 12 children, all of whom have their own story to tell.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Arnold Schwarzenegger
A legendary actor who is now a household name, Arnold Schwarzenegger's life has been extraordinary but far from perfect. Here are a few powerful stories.
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The Wild History Of The Canadian Mounties
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are an iconic image of Canada, but what do the RCMP actually do? This is the wild history of the Canadian Mounties.
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The Untold Truth Of NOFX
NOFX has been the most unlikely success story of punk rock music. While NOFX remains under the radar for music fans, they have wild, untold history.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers have won Grammy Awards, sold nearly 50 million records, and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Here's their story.
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The Lasting Legacy Of The Orient Express
The mystique of the Orient Express has been tantalizing travelers since 1883. Read on for an enjoyable trip along the history of this magnificent train.
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Operation CHAOS: The CIA Program That Spied On Americans
In the 1960s and 197s, the CIA conducted illegal intelligence operations, collecting information on over 300,000 Americas. Here is the story of Project CHAOS.
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