The Indy 500's Biggest Traditions And Lore Explained
The Indy 500 is one of the most intensely watched individual events in motorsports and American sports. Here are the most notable traditions associated with it.
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The Tragic Assassination Of The Mirabal Sisters Explained
When the three Mirabal sisters stood up against a tyrant, their only mission was to make the world a better place for their children.
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Here's What Happened To The Bodies Of These Drug Lords
The wealth, notoriety, and power of drug lords mean that some unexpected things happen to their remains. Here's what happened to the bodies of these drug lords.
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Details About The Golden Age Of Rap That Didn't Happen Like You Think
The Golden Age of rap music didn't happen like you think it did. Here's the story about how rap got its start and who the major players were.
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The Untold Truth Of George Washington
While George Washington is fairly well understood, there are facts about him that help explain who he was as a person and as a leader. Here is his untold truth.
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The Most Common Ways To Die In Ancient Egypt
While it was famed for its doctors, ancient Egypt was barely above the level of present-day first aid. These are the most common ways to die In ancient Egypt.
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Tragic Details About ABBA
ABBA has avoided many of the pitfalls of fame — there are no losses to drugs, no arrests, and they've all survived the fame — but they've had their struggles.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn was a beloved Hollywood star, known just as much for her charity work as for her acting. But hers was a tragic life.
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The Untold Truth Of Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is luxury, whose handbags are instantly recognizable. From humble beginnings to its billion dollar valuation, here is the untold truth.
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The Real-Life Story Of Bridgerton's Prince Frederick Of Prussia
Prince Frederick of Prussia isn't at all like his namesake on Bridgerton. Instead, the real prince lived a life of military servitude and honor.
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The Biggest Famines In World History
Throughout history, humanity has had to contend with periods of famine and their devastating toll. Here are some recent examples of the biggest famines.
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The Peculiar Story Of The Boy Who Stole Queen Victoria's Underwear
Buckingham Palace security was lax enough that a young boy was able to sneak in, find Queen Victoria's unmentionables, and steal her underwear.
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Strange Things Found In Medieval Manuscripts
Though clergymen often worked as medieval scribes, their manuscripts were far from one-dimensional. These are some strange things found in medieval manuscripts.
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The Truth About US Presidential Frenemy, Roscoe Conkling
In the messy political scene following the Civil War, one man proved especially powerful. This is the truth about US presidential frenemy, Roscoe Conkling.
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The Deadliest Hot Air Balloon Accidents In History
Coming about as a result of bad weather, bad luck, or just plain old human error, the stories of hot air balloon accidents are a category all their own.
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Chilling Details About The Russian Nuclear Disaster You've Never Heard Of
Thirty years before the Chernobyl disaster, residents of the Soviet Union experienced a nuclear disaster that was covered up almost as quickly as it occurred.
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These Are The Countries With No Military
When a country eliminates its military there can be tangible benefits. Here are some of these nations, and how they exist with no military.
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What You Never Knew About Sean Connery
From almost playing professional football to his terrifying real-life rumble with gangsters, here's what you never knew about legendary actor Sean Connery.
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Disturbing Horror Movies That Wound Up Getting Banned
There are those scary movies that some felt were too disturbing to screen. Despite them being cult classics now, many were banned.
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Duat: The Story Of The Egyptian Underworld
For ancient Egyptians, their version of the afterlife has been evolving and cultivating since the Predynastic period from 6000 to 3150 B.C.E.
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What We Know About The UFO Encounters Reported By The Pentagon
U.S. government officials met to discuss 400 sightings of unknown aerial phenomena. Here's what we know about the UFO encounters reported by the Pentagon.
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Prisoners Who've Escaped Jail A Surprising Amount Of Times
Managing to break out of prison requires incredible luck, skill, or both. Here's a list of prisoners who've escaped jail a surprising amount of times.
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The Chilling Truth Of Pearl Bryan's Missing Head
Pearl Bryan was murdered and decapitated by the father of her unborn child in 1896.
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The Untold Truth Of Tucker Carlson
Time correspondent Charlotte Alter suggested that Tucker Carlson may be "the most powerful conservative in America." Here's the story of this Fox News fixture.
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The Biggest Musical Acts In The World That Couldn't Crack The U.S.
Some international music acts never make it on the American charts. These are the biggest musical acts in the world that couldn't crack the U.S.
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The History Of Perfume Explained
Perfumes are a beloved accessory to any night out, but their origins are different than one might expect. Here's the history of perfume, explained.
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The Terrifying Truth About These Serial Killer Families
Though the serial killer generally works in solitude, there are cases in history where siblings, cousins, or entire families worked together to kill.
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