What Were Funerals Like In Colonial America?
Looking back at American colonial funerals gives insight into the society in general. Here's what it was like to witness a funeral in the American colonies.
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Famous Mobsters Who Served In The Military
Mobsters have a well-deserved reputation for brutality and criminality. But many members of the mafia have served in the military, and some with distinction.
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The Untold Truth Of NASA's First Six Female Astronauts
In 1978, NASA recruited its first female astronauts, a full 20 years after the agency was first established. The six women have many astonishing achievements.
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The Deadly Timeline Of Morocco's 2023 Earthquake Explained
The 2023 Morocco earthquake struck without warning and left utter devastation in its wake. Here's how the earthquake and its aftermath unfolded.
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The Untold Truth Of Noah From The Bible
One of the most famous stories in the Bible is that of Noah's Ark, but few know the strange details of Noah's birth, or that he wasn't just the Flood Guy.
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The Untold Truth Of Sofia Coppola's Priscilla
Sofia Coppola's is known for highlighting the female perspective in her films, and making her 2023 film "Priscilla" was no different.
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14 Of The Biggest Scandals To Hit Ivy League Schools
From the embarrassing to the horrific, here are a few of the biggest scandals to ever hit the elite universities known collectively as the Ivy League.
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Talk Show Hosts Who Are Terrible People
Talk show hosts have entertained TV and radio audiences for generations, banking on carefully managed reputations. But some are truly terrible people.
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What BTK's Life In Prison Is Really Like
The BTK serial killer began murdering in the 1970s; in 2005 Dennis Rader was convicted of the string of brutal murders. So what is prison life like for him?
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20 Of The Most Sampled Songs Of All Time
The rise of rap in the early '80s coincided with a new piece of hardware: the sampler. Here is the musical motherlode - the most sampled songs of all time.
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Families Who Fought On Both Sides Of The American Civil War
Here are some of the families whose loyalties were divided between the North and the South in the American Civil War, often with tragic results.
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The Most Popular Jobs 100 Years Ago
Some jobs seem timeless, resistant to the relentless march of technology and society. But 100 years ago, the most popular jobs were not so similar as to today.
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Musicians Who Died Of Liver Failure
The death of Smash Mouth's Steve Harwell has shone a spotlight on a condition that has claimed the lives of more than a few musicians: liver failure.
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What Being A Groupie In The 1970s Was Really Like
There are countless pictures of groupies who hung out with all the big bands of the 1970s, but the term "groupie" means different things to different people.
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The Most Terrifying Human Experiments In World History
Scientific progress can come with a heavy cost, potentially hurting a lot of people. Here are a few of the most terrifying human experiments ever conducted.
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The Deadliest Massacres In Every State
The history of America is full of violence, and every state has had its share of murder and mayhem, neither of which every truly justified.
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Spider-Man: What Happened To Every Pre-1990s Actor?
Before Spider-Man became Hollywood's web-slinging darling in the '90s, actors had been portraying him for decades. Some went on to further fame, but not all.
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The Most Startling Musician Fashion Moments In History
Musicians and fashion have always been entwined, and performers are often at the edge of fashion boundaries. But sometimes, they really turn up the shock dial.
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Everything New Uncovered About The Queen Since Her Death One Year Ago
How much did the world really know about Queen Elizabeth II? With Elizabeth's passing, some more information come out about who she really, truly was.
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The Tragic, Untold Truth Of Smash Mouth
Smash Mouth broke out with "Walkin' on the Sun," before immortalizing themselves with "All Star." Their journey was not always easy, and is full of surprises.
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12 Structures Built For The World's Fair That Still Exist
Some of the most iconic man-made structures on the planet, from Paris' Eiffel Tower to Seattle's Space Needle, were built for world's fairs.
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A Look At Dave Grohl And Paul McCartney's Epic Friendship
Dave Grohl and Paul McCartney have become really good friends over the years. In addition to their friendship, the two have performed and recorded together.
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Disturbing Details About The Boy Scouts Of America's Sexual Abuse Scandal
More than a century after it was founded, the Boy Scouts of America found itself at the center of one of the largest sex abuse scandals in American history.
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Wild True Stories Of Wine Fraud
Wine fraud is a surprisingly common racket that dates back as least as far as the ancient Roman Empire. Here are a few of history's most notorious wine scams.
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Myths People Believe About Carnivorous Plants
When it comes to carnivorous plants, fact is sometimes stranger than fiction. Here's the science behind some of the myths about these incredible species.
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Children's Entertainers Arrested For Serious Crimes
Throughout the years, various children's entertainers have been arrested for pretty serious crimes. Here are a few of the most infamous incidents.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Bettie Page
Bettie Page was one of the most popular pin-ups in the 1950s, but controversy forced her into obscurity. From start to finish, her life was full of tragedy.
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