Everything Movies Get Wrong About Being A Knight
Movies make being a knight look really cool—and present a distorted picture of historical reality. Here's everything movies get wrong about being a knight.
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Actors Who Stopped A Movie From Getting Made
Here are some times when an actor actually stopped a movie from getting made.
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This Is Where These Famous People Have Their Ashes Scattered
Celebrities die too, and often choose cremation for their remains. This is where these famous people have their ashes scattered.
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What Life Was Like For Black People During The Civil War
History forgets the role Black Americans had in their own liberation during the Civil War. This is what life was like for Black people during the Civil War.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Lewis And Clark Expedition
The real Lewis and Clark expedition was far more brutal than what you were told in school. This is the messed up truth about the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Freaky Huge Fish That Were Actually Caught
If you find a cartoonishly gargantuan mutant fish like the following ones, you might be too scared to even think about eating it.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Marilyn Monroe
Nearly 60 years after her death, Marilyn Monroe still has one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, if not the world.
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Crazy Stories Of Athletes Who Were Stripped Of Their Olympic Medals
There's a ton of crazy stories of Olympians who've had their medals taken away, and some have had victory snatched from their grasp amid shocking circumstances.
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The Long History Of Skateboarding Explained
The evolution of skateboarding has followed a nonlinear path and gone through periods of decline, but the sport (or hobby, or lifestyle) has zigzagged uphill.
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What Lifetime's Cellmate Secrets Revealed About Chris Watts
In 2018, Chris Watts made headlines when he was arrested for the murder of his young daughters and pregnant wife. Now, new information has come to light.
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What Dragons Look Like Around The World
Cultures throughout history have had myths about creatures that can be described as dragons. Here's what dragons look like around the world.
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What It Was Really Like Being A Spectator In The Colosseum
Visiting the Roman Colosseum during its heyday was an unbelievable, violent experience. Here's what it was really like being a spectator in the Colosseum.
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The Myth About Jellyfish Stings You Should Stop Believing
Getting stung by a jellyfish is not a rare occurrence but it turns out that the common wisdom we hear about how to treat it may actually make things worse.
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Why Being A Medieval Barber Was One Of The Most Disgusting Jobs In History
Today, it might be unthinkable that barbers would perform rudimentary operations on top of their more familiar duties but such was the lot of a medieval barber.
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The Controversial History Of The International Olympic Committee
Bribery, racism, and human rights abuses are just some of problems with the ICO. This is the controversial history of the International Olympic Committee.
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Sex Scandals The White House Couldn't Hide
From affairs jokes about private parts, there are no shortage of scandals that threatened to rock the White House over the last couple of centuries.
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Frederic Bourdin: The Crazy True Story Of A Serial Impostor
The story of Frédéric Bourdin and his numerous identities is almost unbelievable, right down to impersonating a missing kid and living with the family.
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False Things You Believe About Sharks
Thanks to pop culture, most people believe a pile of misconceptions about sharks. Here are some false things you might believe about sharks.
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The Evolution Of AI In Movies Explained
Netflix's "Oxygen" introduces us to some shifty new artificial intelligence MILO. Here's a brief look at how film's treatment of AI has changed over time.
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The Most Memorable Moments From Summer Olympics History
History is made at the Olympic games. Here are some of the most memorable moments from Summer Olympics history.
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Extinctions That Scientists Still Can't Explain
There are still holes in our understanding of life on Earth, and some extinctions are mysteries. These are some extinctions that scientists still can't explain.
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The Mythology Of Sea Monks Explained
In the 16th century, the legend of a mythical creature took hold. This is the mythology of sea monks explained.
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The Truth About Paul McCartney's Relationship With John Lennon
The relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, The Beatles principal songwriters, continues to capture audiences' imaginations.
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The History Of The Golem Explained
Steeped in Jewish folklore, the golem has grown into a figure of Jewish resistance and strength. The history of the golem is rich, complicated, and important.
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The Untold Truth Of The Paralympic Games
Although disabled athletes have competed against one another for hundreds of years, the official Paralympic games didn't start until the mid-20th century.
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The First Black Presidential Candidate No One Remembers
The first Black presidential candidate that almost no one remembers was George Edwin Taylor, back in 1904. Though George Edwin Taylor lost, he made his mark.
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Things You May Not Know About Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan's life story is undeniably intriguing, but there's plenty that most fans don't know. Here are some things you may not know about Jackie Chan.
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