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The community at Las Dos Erres had no warning before the military death squad arrived one night. Here are chilling details from the Dos Erres massacre.
Today, there exist in the world more than 300 different sign languages — a form of communication with an at-times contentious history dating back millennia.
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Since releasing their debut album in 1977, Foreigner has sold 80 million records. Here are some of the lesser-known stories behind one of rock's biggest bands.
At his peak, Alexander the Great's wealth was quite literally unmeasurable. Let's explore where his riches came from, and how much he may have been worth.
For many, Robert Plant is Led Zeppelin. And while the band has had its share of stories, so has the lead singer. Here is the untold truth of Robert Plant.
Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan, a scientist with a lifelong interest in robotics and artificial intelligence, may have been destined to become the world's first cyborg.
Today, 13 of Oklahoma's all-Black towns remain, and their residents continue to fight for their preservation and believe in their renewal in the 21st century.
It appears that music industry contracts are one of the worst business deals ever. Here's a list of musicians severely mistreated by their record labels.
Engineer Robert Fulton didn't invent the concept of a steamboat, but he perfected it, making the commercial use of safe, steam-driven ships finally possible.
Despite being familiar, there's a lot about the yin and yang symbol that many don't know. These are things people get wrong about the yin and yang symbol.
Millions of animals are struck by vehicles every year, but there is a clever solution. These are 12 genius animal bridges and crossings around the world.
Alaska's Iditarod race has long captured the national imagination, being both romanticized and controversial. This is the dark truth about the Iditarod.
Elvis Presley met his future bride Priscilla Presley (née Beaulieu) in 1959. Here is the real truth about Elvis Presley's relationship with Priscilla Presley.