The True Origin Of The Term Jaywalker
Jaywalking is one of those things that all of us may have done at one time or another. However, the history of the term has quite a countrified origin story.
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Secret Messages We Discovered Years Later
There's something magical about getting a secret message from the past, in the most unlikely place. Here are secret messages we discovered years later.
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The Real Reason Spain Sold The Philippine Islands To The United States
The era of Spanish influence was ending, the age of US imperialism was starting. This is the real reason Spain sold the Philippine Islands to the United States.
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The Deadliest Cars Ever Made
How deadly is your car? You could be driving in one of these rolling coffins without even knowing it.
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Bible Mysteries That We've Finally Solved
The Bible is full of mysterious stuff we don't know the answers to. There are a few Bible mysteries that have finally been solved.
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Most Insane Things Built With Legos
Some people take Legos really seriously, creating crazy models that require knowledge of robotics, real-life engineering, and even the ability to bend reality.
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The Disturbing History Of Gas Baths On The U.S.-Mexico Border
In 1917, El Paso officials enacted a policy of disinfection and fumigation for Mexicans. This is the disturbing history of gas baths on the U.S.-Mexico border.
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The History Of The Habsburg Chin Explained
The Habsburgs are a European royal family which, through the ages, developed particular facial features. Here is the history of the "Habsburg Chin" explained.
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The Worst Referee Calls In NFL History
NFL referees are hard-working individuals who get way more calls correct than people realize. When they do make a bad call, however, it's a doozy.
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Why You'd Never Survive Life Exploring The New World With Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus became famous for his explorations, but if you joined him, you'd never survive life exploring the New World with Christopher Columbus.
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The Mythology Of Hermes Explained
The Greek god Hermes, known to the Romans as Mercury, is almost instantly recognizable. But what does mythology actually say about Hermes?
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What Life In Alcatraz Was Really Like
Everybody knows Alcatraz is one of the most infamous prisons in history, but this island penitentiary was actually a lot different than its legend suggests.
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The Craziest American Cowboy Stories You Never Heard In History Class
There are some really great, really crazy stories about American cowboys. Here are the craziest American cowboy stories you never heard in history class.
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How Henry Box Brown Escaped Slavery And Became An Entertainer
Henry "Box" Brown has gone down as a legendary figure of the American Anti-Slavery movement — a brave and ingenious character and a powerful campaigner.
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False Facts About World War II You Always Believed
So much of what we think we know about World War II is wrong. Here are some of the biggest myths you probably believe about World War II.
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Places On Earth We Still Haven't Explored
These virgin territories are still out there to spark your imagination and wanderlust.
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Famous Works Of Art With Messed Up Backstories
The world of art is filled with messed up stories. Here are some famous works of art with messed up backstories.
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Why Journey's Steve Perry Isn't In The Spotlight Anymore
When you think Journey, you think lead singer Steve Perry, and right now he's pretty MIA, both from the band and from public life, really. But why?
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The Reason Why These Animals Went Extinct
Extinction rates have been abnormally high since around the 16th century. Here are some of the species that are gone forever, and what really happened to them.
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What Medical Treatment Was Really Like In The Wild West
In the early days of US colonization of the American west things were notoriously rough and tumble. And medical treatment was arguably even rougher.
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Worst Presidents In American History
Since George Washington left office, there have been outcries of "Worst President Ever!" The guys below were all bad in their own, special way.
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The Crazy True Story Of The 1910 Los Angeles Times Bombing
Over four years in the early 1900s, there were over 70 dynamite attacks across the US. This is the crazy true story of the 1910 Los Angeles Times bombing.
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The Deadliest Mining Disasters In History
Mines are worked by hundreds of people, and cave-ins, fires, and toxic gas are ever-present threats. Here are some of the world's worst mining disasters
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Revolutionary Inventions That Disappeared For Dumb Reasons
The world was not ready for these inventions.
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The Most Bizarre Things Found Frozen In Ice
These are some of the most bizarre things found frozen in the ice. Some of it's coming out because of climate change, but some of it we went out and found.
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The Strangest Places Man-Made Objects Have Been Found
Sometimes, objects appear in strange places no one expects to find them. Check out these weird objects that were found in pretty strange places.
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The Most Bizarre Unsolved Mysteries Of 2018 So Far
Lots of bizarre things have happened in 2018 — these are all mysteries that we still don't have answers to. Here are the unsolved mysteries of 2018.
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