The Self-Made Spy That Helped Win D-Day
Juan Pujol Garcia, a Barcelona native who was the spy that the British didn't know they needed. He didn't take "No" for an answer, and ended up saving D-Day.
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What The Royal Family Looked Like 100 Years Ago
The royal family of 100 years ago was full of scandals, tragic deaths, and a kleptomaniac. This is what the British royal family looked like 100 years ago.
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The Weirdest Things That Happened To Royals' Bodies After They Died
Whether it's a terrible accident or a misunderstanding or done with malice, there are plenty of weird things that happened to royals' bodies after they died.
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Creepy Presidential Assassin Facts
Fact: there are probably easier ways to impress Jodie Foster than shooting the president.
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The Untold Truth Of Franco Harris
Franco Harris was one of the most prolific players in Pittsburgh Steelers' history, breaking many records and scoring with monumental plays.
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This Is How Christmas Looked 100 Years Ago
While there was plenty of merrymaking to be had, not all aspects of Christmas in the 1920s were quite so festive. This is how Christmas looked 100 years ago.
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The Untold Truth Of Bing Crosby
Here's a look into the career and off-mic life of "Der Bingle," and the very voice of Christmas himself, Bing Crosby.
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The Bizarre True Story Of The Nazis' Lebensborn Babies
The Nazi's Lebensborn program was a plan designed and implemented to breed more and more children that would promote and multiply the Aryan race.
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The History Of The Maccabees Explained
Who were the Maccabees, why are so many books written about them, and how was their story so important to inspire a Jewish holiday?
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Evel Knievel
Evel Knievel's stunts brought him fame in the 1970s, but he found himself on the pop culture scrap heap. This is the tragic real-life story of Evel Knievel.
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The Most Cold-Blooded Rulers In History
For many rulers, maintaining power and keeping their head attached meant getting pretty ruthless. These are the most cold-blooded rulers in history.
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What Really Happened After Adolf Hitler Died?
Death of a national executive can create a leadership vacuum. Adolf Hitler committed suicide in April 1945 -- was there some kind of line of succession?
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How These Animals Became Status Symbols
Status symbols are usually things like flashy cars, but for some, the ultimate status symbol is a living thing. Here's how these animals became status symbols.
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'60s Rock Stars Accused Of Serious Crimes
Rock stars of the '60s weren't beyond reproach, many committing or allegedly committing crimes. Here are some '60s rock stars accused of serious crimes.
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What Happened To The Sound Of Music Cast After The Movie?
Read on to see what happened to some of your favorite actors and actresses from "The Sound of Music."
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The Most Inflammatory Donald Trump Tweets
Donald Trump was kicked off of most social media sites. He never really held his tongue. What are the most outrageous Trump tweets the internet has seen?
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Misconceptions About Popular Animals
Humans often enjoy unique animal facts, but many of these "facts" don't hold up to scrutiny. Here are some common misconceptions about popular animals.
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The Messed Up Truth About Native American Reservations
Native American reservations were built on a messed up history of colonization by an invading government, genocide, and stolen land.
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What It Was Really Like To Travel Across The US In The 1800s
But the 1800s was a time of immense progress, especially in the area of transportation. Here’s what it was really like to travel across the U.S. in the 1800s.
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The Largest Volcanic Eruption In History Explained
Only a few a "supervolcanos" exist and one clearly sits above the rest: Indonesia's Toba. This is the largest known volcanic eruption in our planet's history.
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The Untold Truth Of Ann Rule
The true crime genre thrives, and late author Ann Rule is one of the figures most responsible for that ongoing obsession. This is the untold truth of Ann Rule.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Queen Victoria
Being Queen Victoria was a pretty sweet deal, but beneath the surface you'll find calamity and controversy. Here's the messed up truth of Queen Victoria.
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World War II Stories That Sound Fake, But Aren't
World War II is full of shockingly bloody and awful things. But it's also full of things that make you go, "Wait, what? No, that's not real ... is it?"
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The Mythology Of Odin Explained
Odin was one of the central gods in Norse mythology, and he is also one of the most complex. Here is the mythology of Odin explained.
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10 Things About Embalming Your Funeral Director Won't Tell You
Many of us are clueless about what happens before a funeral. Here are 10 things about embalming that your funeral director won't tell you.
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Animals Who Can Reproduce Asexually
It's not seen all that often, but a seemingly growing list of more complex animals can also make use of asexual reproduction. Here's just a few of them.
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The Untold Truth Of George Carlin
George Carlin was a stand-up comic known for his acerbic rants on religion and American culture. Here is the untold and foul-mouthed truth of George Carlin.
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