What It Was Really Like To Captain A Ship During The Age Of Sail
The Age of Sail saw some captains who were hailed as heroes and others who were villains. Here's the reality of being an old-time sailing captain.
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Moonshiners: What Happened To The Former Cast?
"Moonshiners" followed a group of down-to-earth country folk devoted to home-brewed hard liquor. Here's a look at what happened since to this lively bunch.
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Inside Napoleon's Complicated Relationship With His Wife Josephine
Napoleon and Josephine had a passionate and tumultuous relationship, mired in scandal, affairs, and drama. Even after they divorced, they remained devoted.
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History Of Fascism Explained
From its earliest roots, fascism has a long, storied, and abhorrent history. It's not as clear-cut as you may think, and it didn't start with the Nazis, either.
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What The Final Year Of George Harrison's Life Was Really Like
George Harrison was the second member of The Beatles to die, of cancer in 2001. Here's a closer look at the last year of George Harrison's extraordinary life.
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American Presidents With Rumored Illegitimate Children
While presidents are held to the highest standards, that doesn't mean they are free from indiscretion or rumors of indiscretions.
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The Tangled Life Of Minecraft's Creator
Markus Persson is a Swedish gamer and the billionaire creator of "Minecraft," who has publicly struggled with success, his past, his demons, and controversy.
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The History Of U.S. Government Shutdowns Explained
Government shutdowns are nothing new, so let's look at why they're a thing, why they're getting more severe, and just how they've changed over the past decades.
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United States Senators Who Served In Their 90s
When most people have long retired, a select few still find the energy to serve in the U.S. Senate. Here are the U.S. Senators who kept going into their 90s.
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Everything That's Come Out About Aliens In 2023
Not since the heady days of the 1990s and "The X-Files" has the general public been so obsessed by UFO activity. Here's how E.T. grabbed the headlines in 2023.
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Fascinating Facts About Spider Webs
Spider webs, the bane of flying insects, are marvels of natural engineering. Simple yet complex, there's much more to these silken webs than meets the eye.
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The Dark Truth About La Luz Del Mundo
La Luz del Mundo was founded by Aarón Joaquín González in 1926. The church grew under the leadership of his son, but was plagued by controversy from the start.
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41 Cold Cases That Were Solved In 2023
Sometimes, a murderer can escape justice for decades. But the investigators never forget, and in 2023, now have far more advanced tools to solve cold cases.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Etta James
Etta James was an R&B legend, with legendary hits like "At Last." However, despite her talent and notoriety, her life was fraught with addiction and abuse.
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The Untold Truth Of 'The Most Dangerous Woman In The World'
Some considered North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong to be the most dangerous woman in the world. Here's the untold truth of Kim Yo-jong.
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The Untold Truth Of The 1969 Royal Family Documentary The Queen Banned
In 1969, the BBC aired an unprecedented look at the daily life of the royal family. The documentary, titled "Royal Family," was soon banned by Queen Elizabeth.
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What Would Happen If Washington D.C. Became The 51st State?
D.C. statehood has been a topic of debate in recent years, with Washingtonians pushing for representation. Here's what would happen if it became reality.
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The 14 Presidents Who Served A Second Term
The United States of America has had 46 presidents since 1789, and most of them served only one four-year term. However, a select few won multiple elections.
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The Untold Truth Of Strongman Brian Shaw
It was clear from infanthood that Brian Shaw was destined for a larger-than-life future. His talents and drive have taken him to the top, but it wasn't easy.
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What It Was Really Like To Be One Of The First Female Astronauts At NASA
NASA's first six women astronauts were part of the diverse class of '78, known as Astronaut Group 8. Here's what it was really like for them.
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12 Notable Figures Who Served On D-Day
While the majority of the combatants at D-Day were just brave, ordinary soldiers, there were also several famous people who fought right alongside them.
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Gruesome Injuries That People Didn't Know They Had
Imagine getting stabbed or shot or otherwise dangerously injured. Now imagine not realizing it until much later. That's exactly what happened to these people.
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12 Movie Theme Songs That Ruled The Pop Charts
Movie theme songs are becoming a relic of the past, but there was a time when they routinely dominated the airwaves and became pop culture touchstones.
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21 Things Only Maneskin Superfans Know About The Band
Italian Eurovision champs Måneskin have revived arena rock and hair metal for a whole new generation. Here are some things you might not know about them.
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Politician Misconduct That Was Caught On Camera
With phones and cameras everywhere, misbehavior is much harder to hide. Here are some politicians who decided to misbehave and were caught red-handed.
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From Migrant Worker To Astronaut: The True Story Of Jose Hernandez
Amazon Prime Video's biopic "A Million Miles Away" stars Michael Peña as former astronaut José Hernández. But his real story is even more incredible.
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The Untold Truth Of Firehawks
Creating and manipulating fire is commonly seen as a uniquely human skill. In Australia, firehawks have been making use of fire for far longer than us.
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