The Forgotten Pennsylvania Oil Tragedy That Killed 19 People
The beginnings of the oil exploration industry in the United States was, like most new industries, a product of trial and error -- sometimes fatal error.
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How The Battle Of The Milvian Bridge Forever Changed The Roman Empire
Throughout recorded history, there are those singular events that, certainly in hindsight, take on enormous meaning for peoples and nations.
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The Forgotten History Of France's Untouchables
The history of human society is rife with tragic examples of those people considered "other" -- cast aside, forced to live separately, despised, "untouchable."
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Who Is Tetsuya Yamagami, The Man Who Assassinated Prime Minister Shinzo Abe?
Tetsuya Yamamgami shot and killed Japan's former president Shinzo Abe on July 8, 2022. Here's what we know about Yamagami, his past, and why he killed Abe.
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What Was Shinzo Abe's Net Worth When He Was Assassinated?
Former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, 67,
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World Leaders React To The Assassination Of Shinzo Abe
The assassination of Shinzo Abe, former prime minister of Japan, shocked the world to its core. Many global leaders expressed their admiration for the man.
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Queen Elizabeth II Had A Major Wardrobe Malfunction On Her Wedding Day
Queen Elizabeth II had a wardrobe malfunction on the day she wed Prince Philip. The piece in question was borrowed from her mother who had altered its function.
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The Assassination Of Japan's Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Explained
The political climate of any nation can change, the course altered by subtle or radical shifts. Perhaps most tragic is change through assassination.
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The History Of Eating Poison On Purpose Explained
The idea of eating poison in order to protect yourself from being poisoned is actually rooted in history and a Pontic king named Mithridates the Great.
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What Would Happen If A Former US President Went To Jail?
Commanders-in-chief have been accused of committing specific crimes, and things have progressed as far as impeachment on four occasions in American history.
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Chief Cruciverbalist Will Shortz Explains How Crossword Puzzles Are Made
The New York Times crossword puzzle is the most famous crossword in the U.S., and it's put together by Will Shortz. Here's how crossword puzzles are made.
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How The Confederate Constitution Was Different From The US Constitution
The Confederate Constitution was basically an amended version of the U.S. Constitution, with a few important changes. Here are the most significant differences.
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Brazil's Sateré-Mawé Tribe's Painful Tradition To Mark A Boy's Coming Of Age
Rituals to usher in adulthood vary a lot by culture, like Brazil's Sateré-Mawé tribe's tradition to mark a boy's coming of age which involves lots of pain.
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Inside John Quincy Adams' Unusual Skinny-Dipping Routine
President John Quincy Adams had an unusual skinny-dipping routine, going skinny-dipping every morning. This was Adams' skinny-dipping routine.
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Godzilla Got A Unique Honor In Japan
Godzilla, King of Monsters, otherwise known as "Gojira" in Japan, is said to be a nuclear abomination. Here's why he got a unique honor in Japan.
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Can A Sitting US President Go To Jail?
George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden all share something in common: all four have faced calls for their imprisonment. But could it happen?
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Where Does The Term Prime Minister Come From?
Though there are often similarities, nations will each have a unique form of government and leadership. One title many nations share is that of prime minister.
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These Long-Lost Adolf Eichmann Tapes Uncovered Some Disturbing Details
Part of the excitement of the study of history are those moments when new evidence emerges to either confirm or deny previously held assumptions.
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The Part Of World War II's Bangka Island Massacre That Remained Hidden For Decades
For decades, a key part of the story of a massacre that took place during Word War II on the island of Bangka was kept hidden from the public. What happened?
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The Surprising Reason Germany Banned Sausage During WW1
Civilians in the countries affected by World War I made many changes to their everyday lives. In Germany, they were not allowed to eat sausages for this reason.
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Why Thomas Jefferson Once Requested A Dead Moose Be Sent To Him
It's said you never ask a rancher how many cattle they have. The general idea did not seem to apply between nations around the American Revolution.
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Whatever Happened To William Shatner's Kids?
William Shatner is famous for his roles on Star Trek and in subsequent films and TV shows, but he also had three daughters. Here's what happened to his kids.
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The Dunce Cap Once Had An Unexpected Meaning
The dunce cap is considered a universal symbol of shame and stupidity, but it wasn't always that way. The dunce cap once had a pretty unexpected meaning.
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The Myth Of The Valkyrie Explained
The valkyrie has appeared in many forms across ancient mythology, often depicted as a formidable group of Viking warriors. Here's its story.
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The Mountain Meadows Massacre Explained
The history of religion in the United States has its shining moments of kindness, but there are also those moments of extreme violence being perpetrated.
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The Untold Story Of The Cryptoqueen
Few things about Ruja Ignatova's life are known for certain. But one thing we know is Ignatova is responsible for the biggest cryptocurrency fraud in history.
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Who Are Adolf Eichmann's Children?
Adolf Eichmann was convicted and hanged for his part in the murder of Jews in Nazi Germany. Yet he also had a family and four children.
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