The Only People Outside The British Royal Family Given State Funerals
Over the course of British history, a handful of public figures not of royal descent have also been given the honor of a state funeral. Here is the full list.
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World War II Allied Home Front Timeline Explained
Life on the homefront during World War II was hard, so let's take a look at what was going on in the U.S. and Britain while millions died in battle.
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The Truth About Jimmy Page's Guitar Solo In Stairway To Heaven
Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin is one of the most electrifying guitarists ever heard. Here's the truth about his guitar solo in Stairway to Heaven.
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How The Ancients Celebrated The Fall Equinox
Modern holidays often mark important dates for individual cultures, but things were different in the past. This is how the ancients celebrated the fall equinox.
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Things Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Got Wrong
Despite attempts at accuracy, in true crime shows, there are always things that get altered. These are some things Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story got wrong.
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The Mystery Of The Cleveland Torso Murderer
Shortly after the Great Depression, a serial killer dismembered and killed at least a dozen victims in Cleveland. Here is the story of the Torso Murderer.
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Joan Joyce: The Greatest American Athlete You've Never Heard Of
From time to time, athletes emerge who seem naturally endowed with the ability to play any sport with great success, but few were as successful as Joan Joyce.
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What Greta Garbo's Private Life Was Really Like
Greta Garbo mesmerized audiences with her seemingly effortless talent for on-camera acting. But her personal life was simple, reclusive, and very private.
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Roman Empire Timeline Explained
The timeline of Roman history is about as convoluted as it is long, stretching out over two millenia. This is the Roman Empire timeline explained.
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The Untold Truth Of Bill Clinton
The man formerly known as President Bill Clinton is surrounded by a basket-load of weird facts: This is the untold truth of Bill Clinton.
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Tragic Details About UB40
Behind the scenes, UB40 has been nowhere near as chill as their music might suggest they are. Here are some tragic details about UB40.
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The Weirdest Political Conspiracy Theories In 19th Century America
Although technology has contributed to the rapid circulation of conspiracy theories, they've always existed. Here are some of the earliest in U.S. history.
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The Untold Truth Of Tulsi Gabbard
Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has lived quite the life, from military service to political aspirations as president.
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The Untold Truth Of The Tampa Bay Hurricane Of 1921
Hurricanes have always been a part of life in Florida, but 1921 wasn't exactly a normal year. This is the untold truth of the Tampa Bay Hurricane of 1921.
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Tragic Details About Coolio
Coolio's 59 years on this Earth involved plenty of wins and losses, and while his hits are what people remember, he went through considerable troubles, as well.
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The Story Of The New York Building That Inspired The Eiffel Tower
The Latting Observatory was taller than anything built in New York City before 1853. But what happened to it? And why do so few people even know it existed?
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The Untold Truth Of Big Mama Thornton
Big Mama Thornton was that 1950s musician whose songs were made popular by Elvis Presley and Janis Joplin. Her success wasn't easy to come by.
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Women Elected To Office In America Before They Could Vote
Although women's right to vote would not be protected in the U.S. until 1920, that didn't stop many from running for office. Here are some of their stories.
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The Untold Truth Of Aerosmith
Few rock bands have had such high highs and low lows as Aerosmith. Their journey has been a rollercoaster filled with feuds, drugs, and backstage drama.
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Times Blonde Lied To You
"Blonde's" accuracy of Marilyn Monroe's life -- or lack thereof -- can be verified. And as it turns out, "Blonde" makes some pretty wild leaps away from fact.
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The Unsolved 2000 Disappearance Of Leah Roberts Explained
Leah Toby Roberts left her home in North Carolina on March 9, 2000, and was never seen again. Here is the unsolved disappearance of Leah Roberts explained.
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Things American Presidents Were Buried With
Whether it's what they wore, items placed in their coffins, or even the coffins themselves, here are some of the things American presidents were buried with.
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British Royal Residences You've Never Heard Of Before
British royalty certainly lives royally, but not always in palaces or castles. Here are some British royal residences you've never heard of before.
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The Untold Truth Of Marilyn Monroe
From her low-key intelligence to her illicit liaisons, Marilyn Monroe was a many-layered figure. This is the untold truth of Marilyn Monroe.
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Civil War Timeline Explained
The American Civil War was fought between the North and the South from 1861 to 1865. This is how the war started and its major turning points over four years.
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What The Golden State Killer's Life In Prison Is Really Like
The Golden State Killer was finally arrested in 2018 after nearly 40 years of avoiding prosecution for his crimes. Here's a look inside his life behind bars.
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Inside Ballvé Case, The Cadet Scandal That Led To A Coup In Argentina
Argentina's Ballvé Case was a scandal that rocked the country in the 1940s, highlighting political corruption and discrimination of the LGBTQ community.
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