Banks You Didn't Know Had Ties To Slavery
Banks profiting off of racist ideologies continued well after the slave trade was abolished. These are some of the banks you didn't know had ties to slavery.
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Athletes Who Predicted Their Own Deaths
Athletes are a suspicious group; when they start talking about how they're going to die, it's worth listening. Here are athletes who predicted their own deaths.
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Artists Who Were Ahead Of Their Time
When it comes to the world of art, there are plenty artists who were willing to go beyond mere trends. Here are artists who were ahead of their time.
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Animals That Went Extinct In The Last 100 Years
Extinct animals can be as fascinating and puzzling as extraterrestrials. Here are just a few of the animals believed to have gone extinct in the last century.
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The Untold Truth Of St. Lazarus
The resurrection of Lazarus--the brother of Mary and Martha of Bethany--has made the name Lazarus synonymous with a miraculous return from the dead.
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The Untold Truth Of The Bible's Saul
If all you know about King Saul is that he hated David, there's a lot more to know about Israel's first king. Here's the untold truth of the Bible's Saul.
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America's Most Ridiculous State Laws
These are the wackiest state laws ever passed in America ... and many of them still exist to this day. Watch your step!
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Airport Runways That Will Scare You Silly
The next time you visit any of these travel destinations, make sure you bring an immediately accessible change of underwear.
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The Untold Truth Of The King James Bible
Here's how the King James Bible, also referred to as the King James Version (KJV), manage to rise above the fray and become the dominant English translation.
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10 Best Nikola Tesla Inventions
The story of Tesla's inventions is as complex as he was. Sometimes, other inventors received credit for inventions and breakthroughs Tesla completed first.
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The World's Greatest Lost Cities
A city becomes lost for reasons as diverse as why a city would be built in the first place. Here is a survey of some of the world's greatest lost cities.
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The Worst Ideas In History
Every once in awhile, people have ideas that invite death and destruction, and often times, dreamed them up with good intentions.
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Things American Horror Story Gets Wrong About History
American Horror Story isn't shy about including lots of real-life horrors. But it doesn't always get that history completely accurate.
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Times People Tried To Assassinate Members Of The British Royal Family
Here's everything you need to know about the times people tried to assassinate members of the British royal family and how the royals responded.
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Was King Richard III A Monster Or Just Misunderstood?
The surviving image of Richard III is an evil hunchback who took the throne by committing murder. But was King Richard III a monster or just misunderstood?
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What Happened To The Bodies At Pearl Harbor?
The resting places of many of the 2,403 servicemen who were killed in the attacks on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 are still under the waters of the harbor.
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The Marrying Mdivanis: How One 1920s Family Finagled Their Way To Fame And Fortune
They're not well-remembered at all today, but for a while, the "Marrying Mdivanis" were world-famous. Here's how they finagled their way to fame and fortune.
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False Facts About The Secret Service You Always Thought Were True
Secret Service agents definitely look cool, but there are a whole lot of myths and misconceptions about the organization.
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The Untold Truth Of Jim Crow
Jim Crow laws became a guiding principle in the South. What were they, and how bad was life living underneath them? This is the untold truth of Jim Crow.
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Myths And Legends Based On Disturbing Truths
These myths and legends are based on disturbing truths. Here's everything you need to know about these myths and legends to keep you up at night.
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The Crazy, Real-Life Story Of Simon Wiesenthal, Nazi Hunter
After Simon Wiesenthal was liberated, he brought escaped Nazis brought to justice. This is the crazy, real-life story of Simon Wiesenthal, Nazi hunter.
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What People Really Ate In The Wild West
Day to day life on the frontier was dangerous, and when it came to mealtime a lot of settlers found the offerings a far cry from what they were used to.
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The Worst Ways Humans Have Impacted Nature
In order to mitigate or undo the damage humanity has brought upon Earth and its denizens, it's important to identify the worst ways humans have impacted nature.
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These Are The Best Places To See The Stars In North America
When we visit the pitch-black places of North America, we're pretty much going back in time. These are the best places to see the stars in North America.
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The Real Reason Catherine The Great Infected Herself With Smallpox
Smallpox. Who wants it? Catherine the Great, apparently.
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The Most Watched Live TV Events In History
The most watched live TV​ events of all time constitute the precious few moments in which humanity has come closer together than ever before.
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The Truth About The Founding Fathers You Don't Know About
While there are Founding Fathers like Washington and Benjamin Franklin, there were others. This is the truth about the Founding Fathers you don't know about.
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