The Time Vermont Was An Independent Country
Here is the story of how Vermont, the Green Mountain State, held its head high in the original rebellion against the United States.
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Meet The Beer-Drinking Pony That Made Political History In The UK
Looking at the state of politics, it's hard not to think that human beings have made a mess and wonder if another species of animal could do a better job.
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What It Really Means To Have Stigmata
Depending on how you define miracle, supernatural occurrences are either plentiful (if you know how to look for them) or extremely rare, even nonexistent.
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This Is The Only Place In The Entire United States With A Royal Palace
The United States of America officially divorced itself from royalty in 1776, when the Declaration of Independence told King George III to take a hike.
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Meet The British Soldier Who Was Freed But Then Returned To A Prisoner Of War Camp
It would be hard to argue that warfare has ever been anything but cruel, costly, and painful. But there have been moments of honor amid the tragedy.
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What We Know About The Bodies Found In A Medieval Well In England
Back in 2004, construction workers in Norwich, England discovered 17 bodies at the bottom of an 800-year-old well. Here is what we know so far about them.
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The True Story Of What Happened The First Time The U.S. Invaded Korea
Most recognize 1950 as the year the U.S. invaded Korea to begin the Korean War. Actually, U.S. forces forged an attack on the country nearly a century prior.
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Pakistan's Indus River Plays Host To A Rare Creature You Won't Find Anywhere Else
Despite strict dolphin conservation efforts implemented in the 1970s, these rules didn't save the Indus River dolphins from their many challenges.
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Malcolm X's Final Words Before Being Murdered
Malcom X was assassinated in front of a crowd while giving a speech. These are believed to be the final words he ever spoke before his death.
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The Real Reason Mikhail Gorbachev Wound Up In A Full-Page Ad For Apple
Mikhail Gorbachev is rightly remembered as the man who brought openness and restructuring to the Soviet Union. He was not above monetizing his image.
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Mikhail Gorbachev Didn't Mince Words When It Came To His Opinion Of Donald Trump
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, had choice words when it came to his opinion of one of former President Donald Trump's policies.
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The Horrifying Way A Taco Bell Sign Killed A 49-Year-Old Woman
Diana Durr, a 49-year-old woman, died in Nebraska in 2009 in a bizarre but horrifying accident involving a Taco Bell sign and a gust of wind.
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American Kindergarten Is Older Than You Think
Increasingly, the kindergarten year is not only seen as a crucial time in a child's educational development, but is required by law. It wasn't always so.
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The Death Of Mikhail Gorbachev Explained
The world was stunned to hear that former Soviet leader, Russian president, and one of the greatest statesmen of the age, Mikhail Gorbachev, died.
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The History Of Ani, The City Of A Thousand And One Churches
The ancient city of Ani isn't often listed as one of the world's natural wonders, but it holds plenty for lovers of archaeology and the Middle Ages.
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The Truth Behind Why Some People In India Put Cow Dung On Their Walls
Different animals serve different purposes in a variety of human societies -- as pets, beasts of burden, sources of food, even objects of worship.
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How Sinbad The Dog Went From Pet To Infamous Coast Guard Mascot
Many an organization has a mascot -- businesses, sports teams, even cities. The crew of a U.S. Coast Guard cutter had a storied mascot of its own.
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The Truth Behind The Murderous Cult Brothers Justin And Glenn Taylor Helzer
In 2000, authorities were called to a property in California after neighbors reported hearing gunfire. This is the story of Justin and Glenn Taylor Helzer.
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Thomas Edison's Obsession Led To Some Quirky Nicknames For His Children
Thomas Edison was a man on the move, creating and improving numerous devices we now take for granted. He was also intensely interested in Morse Code.
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Sophia Loren's Unexpected Connection To Former Dictator Benito Mussolini
Actress Sophia Loren had an unexpected and unusual connection to Beninto Mussolini, the Italian dictator. Her sister actually married Mussolini's son.
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The Mysterious Man Of The Hole Explained
When colonizers first arrived in Brazil, there were around 2,000 distinct tribes in the area. Now, hundreds of years later, there are fewer than 700 tribes.
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Negev Desert Rocks Hold Drawings That Offer A Look At Life 6,000 Years Ago
Pre-historic art is a connection to ancient humanity, and Negev Desert rocks hold drawings that offer a look at life 6,000 years ago.
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Genghis Khan Rewarded The Man Who Almost Killed Him In The Most Unusual Way
Genghis Khan was almost killed by an opposing soldier, and ultimately rewarded him in a pretty unusual way. Here's how Khan rewarded Jebe.
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Nostradamus Supposedly Harnessed His Psychic Abilities Using A Trippy Method
Nostradamus is famous for his predictions well into the future, and supposedly he harnessed his psychic abilities using a trippy method.
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This King Tut Theory May Shed Some Light On The Cause Of His Death
King Tutankhamun has become the post-mortem ambassador into the world of Egyptology. A theory has emerged that may shed some light on the boy king's death.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth II sat on the throne from 1952 to 2022. Let's take a look at some of the worst burdens she had to shoulder over the years.
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Sylvester Stallone's Heartbreaking Decision He Was Forced To Make Before His Rocky Fame
Sylvester Stallone used to be so poor he could barely afford food, and was forced to sell his beloved childhood dog. Here's how the dog ended up in "Rocky."
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