Scientists Who Were Ridiculed, But Were Right
There are a whole slew of scientists and inventors who were absolutely right in what they did but were ridiculed for doing it.
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The Curious Coronation Of Charles I Explained
Charles I began bucking tradition from the very start of his reign, well before his infamous execution. This is the curious coronation of Charles I explained.
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The Untold Truth Of King George VI's Funeral
Until Queen Elizabeth II's death in 2022, a full state funeral for a monarch hadn't been seen since the death of her father, King George VI, in 1952.
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This Is How Much Sophia Loren Is Actually Worth
Sophia Loren is an award-winning actress with a career spanning more than three-quarters of a century. How did she make her millions? It was a long road.
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The Untold Truth Of Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey in London, England, is notable for its beauty and longevity, but there are plenty of facts about it that even most Anglophiles won't know.
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Who Taught Leonardo Da Vinci?
Leonardo da Vinci may seem like he was born to create masterworks and bring forth invention, but da Vinci needed a teacher, too. Here's who that person was.
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The Untold Truth Of Gwar
The band GWAR's music is often described as heavy metal, punk, or shock-rock -– but their live shows defy categorization.
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The British Royal Coat Of Arms Explained
The British royal coat of arms has lions, a unicorn, and words written in French. Here is The British royal coat of arms explained.
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What All Of Ozzy Osbourne's Former Bandmates Have Said About Him
Ozzy Osbourne has worked with countless musicians who have all helped to shape his music and legacy. Here's what they have said about him.
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Are Plants Conscious?
The idea that plants are conscious is a contentious one, but a growing pile of research suggests plants are more intelligent beings than most think.
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Inside The Tragic Life Of Tupac Shakur
Accruing a fan base like no other, Tupac Shakur made history in the music industry before he died in 1996. Here's a look at his life and legacy.
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Questionable Things About Dwight D. Eisenhower's Presidency
For as impactful a leader as Dwight D. Eisenhower was, there were certainly controversial aspects to his presidency.
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The Untold Truth Of Big Ben
In 2017, Big Ben went under its first full restoration. Here's a look at what lies behind the iconic clock tower and where it stands in London's history.
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The Untold Truth Of Bill Russell
Bill Russell, whose No. 6 jersey will be retired across the NBA, was a champion, a gold medalist and a civil rights activist. Here's what more you should know.
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Questionable Things About JFK's Presidency
Historians have typically considered the presidency of John F. Kennedy one of the better ones, but not everything about the Kennedy administration was positive.
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Alarming Details From The Michael Vick Investigation
What Michael Vick made headlines for in 2007 should not be forgotten, in large part because dogfighting is still, inexplicably, a thing. And what about Vick?
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Paradoxes That Will Blow Your Mind
From Aristotle and Zeno to Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, great minds have spent their lives researching and proving seemingly self-contradictory ideas.
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The Truth About Jane Fonda And Ted Turner's Divorce
Jane Fonda and Ted Turner married in 1991 and divorced 10 years later. Here is the truth about their divorce.
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Dark Secrets Of Dentistry Revealed
Dentistry as its own branch of medicine is a fairly recent phenomenon, and the industry itself can also go into very bizarre realms.
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The Gruesome History Of The Puritan Massacre At Ulster
The gruesome Puritan Massacre at Ulster in 1641 set the stage for centuries of dysfunctional Anglo-Irish relations. Here's everything you need to know.
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Why The Adam And Eve Story Stirs Up So Much Controversy
the seemingly basic story of the first couple of humans to exist is full of troubling questions. Here's why the Adam and Eve story stirs up so much controversy.
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The Untold Truth Of Ezekiel From The Bible
One of the three biggest prophets in the Bible is Ezekiel. But who was Ezekiel, and what can we learn from his psychedelic visions?
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Cass Elliot
Cass Elliot's life was fraught with heartbreak, the trials of being a single mother, her weight, and even a brush with the notorious Manson Family.
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What Mikhail Gorbachev's Soviet Union Was Really Like
While Americans and Europeans tout Mikhail Gorbachev as a hero, Russian views are less positive. This is what Mikhail Gorbachev's Soviet Union was really like.
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Things That Take The Longest To Decompose
When you throw something out, do you think about its afterlife? Not all garbage decomposes quickly. These are the things that take the longest to decompose.
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The True Story Of The Russian Reindeer Who Lived On A British Submarine For 6 Weeks
World War II affected much of life on Earth, some in unexpected ways, including the Russian reindeer who lived on a British submarine for six weeks. True story.
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Things You Didn't Know About George R.R. Martin
George R.R. Martin, of "A Song of Ice and Fire," is well-known, but there may still be things you don't know about him, such as how his writing career started.
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