What Life Is Like For The Child Goddesses Of Nepal
Here's what you need to know about Nepal's centuries-old tradition of Kumari and what it's like to be one of the child goddesses today.
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How Germany's Eulenburg Affair Helped Lead To WWI
The Eulenburg Affair was a domestic scandal, but it would prove to have much more international effects (worldwide ones, quite literally). Here's that story.
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Who Was The Last Recorded Sin-Eater?
Sin-eaters were hired to absorb the sins of the dead, and the last recorded sin-eater died in 1906.
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Why Environmentalists Are Making A Case For A Shorter Workweek
If you're like most people, you probably seriously look forward to long weekends. In fact, you might think it would be great if every weekend were long.
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Where Is St. Dominic Buried?
Saint Dominic died in 1221 and his tomb was improved upon over the centuries following his death. People can still visit the tomb in Italy.
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You Won't Believe How Many Accidents Involve Cars Crashing Into Buildings Every Day
Sidewalks are notorious for lulling pedestrians into a false sense of security. However, danger lurks even after pedestrians enter a building.
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How Roger E. Mosley Started Working With Tom Selleck On Magnum PI
"Magnum P.I." star Roger E. Mosley died on August 7 at the age of 83. Let's look at what Mosley really thought of working with Tom Selleck.
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The Real Person Behind Robin Williams' Character In Good Morning Vietnam
The real person behind Robin Williams' character in "Good Morning Vietnam" was veteran Adrian Cronauer, but the film was only loosely based on his experience.
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The Largest Mass Graves Ever Discovered
Although hundreds of mass graves are known, not all of them have actually been excavated. These are some of the largest mass graves ever discovered.
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An Australian's Generosity Might Change Your Mind About Giving Blood
In Australia, one man has gotten more familiar than most with the juice boxes and crackers served up at blood donation centers.
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The US Assassination Of Al-Qaeda's Leader In Kabul Was Essential As Part Of Their Military Strategy
The war in Afghanistan raged for 20 years, with the U.S. fighting terrorist forces. Here is why the assassination of al-Qaeda's leader was considered necessary.
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The Tragic 1999 Death Of John F. Kennedy Jr. Explained
But tragedy followed John F. Kennedy Jr,, starting just before his third birthday, when his father was assassinated, and ending with his early death in 1999.
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Inside The Story Of The Austro-Hungarian Double Agent Who Took Down The Empire
Some believe that largely due to Redl's influence, he ultimately brought about the downfall of the Austro-Hungarian empire.
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The Frisky Fable Of Raphael's Death
The High Renaissance painter Raphael was prolific in more ways than one.
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How Long Is The Talmud?
The central text of Judaism is, without doubt, the Talmud. Just how long is it?
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John Wilkes Booth Wasn't The Only Actor In The Family
John Wilkes Booth is probably the most well-known of the Booth clan. What many don't know is that he came from a prominent family, and had a famous sibling.
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The Sad Truth About The First Place Albert Woodfox Visited After His Prison Release
Albert Woodfox, a former inmate who spent more than four decades in solitary confinement and recently died, wanted to visit one specific place when freed.
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What Happened To Hitler's Personal Physician?
Rank has its privileges, and perhaps especially so when the life of a brutal dictator is at stake, requiring constant, personal medical supervision.
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How The Tham Luang Cave Rescue Turned Into A PR Nightmare For Elon Musk
What at first seemed like a commendable gesture on Elon Musk's part soon turned into a PR nightmare for the Tesla Motors and SpaceX executive.
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What Was Ayman Al-Zawahiri's Relationship With Osama Bin Laden?
The vast web of global terrorism got a little smaller with the death of al-Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahiri, an associate of and successor to Osama Bin Laden.
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The Complete History Of Mars Exploration Explained
Since humans have looked up to the cosmos, Mars has been an object of fascination. As technology has improved, the planet's secrets have slowly become revealed.
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The Surprisingly Long History Of Bowling Explained
Bowling, or the art of knocking down pins with a heavy ball, is one of the most cherished of American pastimes. Here's its surprisingly long history.
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What Americans Might Not Know About Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter's public image as an honest peanut farmer-turned-statesman who builds homes for the homeless ignores his many contradictions and complications.
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What The Bible Said Jonah's Life Was Like After Being Swallowed By The Whale
Even non-religious people probably know the harrowing Biblical saga of Jonah and the whale. What was his life like after being swallowed by the giant creature?
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Why Emmett Till's Accuser Claims She Is A Victim Too
An unpublished memoir from Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman at the center of the controversial 1955 Emmett Till murder case, offers crucial insight.
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Alex Jones' Infowars Pulled In A Ridiculous Amount Of Money Per Day At Its Peak
Infowars founder and media pundit Alex Jones is facing defamation trials over his comments about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012.
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This Was The IRA's Only Attack On U.S. Soil
The shooting of Irish immigrant Patrick Joseph "Cruxy" O'Connor in 1922 represents the only Irish Republican Army (IRA) attack to occur in the United States.
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