The True Story Behind The Execution Of Over 3 Dozen Native Americans In Minnesota
It was famously observed by General William Sherman that war is hell. For the defeated, the aftermath of war can also be a time of injustice and cruelty.
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The NYPD Origins Of The New York Yankees Logo
Any corporate marketing executive will tell you: Logos are utterly crucial to the success of a brand, whether its food, clothing, or a sports team.
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The Truth About The Prince Once Recruited To Be America's King
Before George Washington became the nation's first president, there was a purported plan to turn the U.S. into a monarchy. It was called the Prussian scheme.
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Winston Churchill's Unexpected Connection To The First Use Of OMG
Abbreviated phrases or sentences, wee images to indicate something emotional -- all the stuff of modern digital communication, but not necessarily new.
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Jim Thorpe Is Finally Getting The Recognition He Deserves 110 Years Later
Jim Thorpe is widely considered the finest, most broadly gifted athlete of the 20th century. Finally, his two 1912 Olympic gold medals are being restored.
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Why The Burning Of The HMS Gaspee Was A Defining Moment Of The American Revolution
The build-up to the Revolutionary War had been going on for a decade before actual combat broke out. Here's how the burning of the HMS Gaspee played a role.
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Woodstock 1969 Came Very Close To A Horrifying Mass Electrocution
Woodstock in 1969 is known as the musical event of the century, but it almost turned into a mass electrocution. Here's how Woodstock almost turned deadly.
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The Controversial History Of D.A.R.E.
The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program had many supporters, but also a questionable track record. This is the controversial history of D.A.R.E.
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Fritz Kolbe: The German Diplomat Who Spied For The Allies In WWII
In Nazi Germany, there were some who tried to stand up to Adolf Hitler. This is the story of Fritz Kolbe, the German diplomat who spied for the Allies in WWII.
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The Tragic 1943 Death Of George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver was a monumental intellect, not only in terms of agriculture and botany, but also as a well-respected painter during his life.
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How Much Was Ivana Trump Worth When She Died?
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former president Donald Trump, died at the age of 73. She worked hand-in-hand with her husband in their business ventures.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Ivana Trump
On July 14, 2022, it was announced that Ivana Trump, the ex-wife of former United States President Donald Trump, died at the age of 73. Here's the story.
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The Real Reason Woody Guthrie Wrote This Land Is Your Land
Woody Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land" is a staple song in patriotic school performances, but its original lyrics were critical of some aspects of the U.S.
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Secret Van Gogh Painting Shakes Up The Art World
Vincent Van Gogh's catalog is still increasing to this day thanks to a recent discovery of a hidden Van Gogh self-portrait.
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Inside The Preventable 1975 Banqiao Dam Failure In China
In 1975, Typhoon Nina rolled into mainland China, bringing with it huge amounts of rain. Here's the story of the preventable 1975 Banqiao dam failure.
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The Phrase Meeting A Deadline Has A Much More Violent Origin Than You Thought
Deadlines — as we know them now — are part of daily life for most people, but the word originated from a gruesome practice during the American Civil War.
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Behind The Lindsey Buckingham Song That Expressed His Anger Toward Stevie Nicks
Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way" sounds upbeat, but its lyrics came from a place of anger toward Stevie Nicks, and she took offense to one line in particular.
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Why Science Says Taking A Selfie Is More Likely To Result In Death Than A Shark Attack
Taking a selfie is as common and mundane as it gets, but data shows selfie-taking has resulted in more deaths than shark attacks, skydiving, or bungee jumping.
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Larry Flynt's Unexpected Connection To President Jimmy Carter's Sister
Larry Flynt is known for being a publisher at the helm of magazines like Hustler, and for peddling smut. He also had an unexpected connection to Jimmy Carter.
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Japanese Americans Who Resisted Internment During WWII
Japanese Americans who resisted internment during WWII faced many challenges. Here are the stories of a few of those brave individuals.
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What Really Happens If You Kill A Bald Eagle?
Bald eagles are the U.S. national bird and were once near to extinction due to environmental factors. Laws put in place to protect the birds still exist.
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Lyncoya: The Tragic Story Of Andrew Jackson's Adopted Creek Son
Former U.S. president Andrew Jackson adopted a Native American child, the historical truth of which is largely a mystery. Here is the tragic story of Lyncoya.
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What Happened To The Police Officers Who Assaulted Rodney King?
For many Americans, one of the most memorable events of the 1990s was the 1991 assault of Rodney King. What happened to the police officers that attacked him?
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Some Divorces In The Middle Ages Were Handled In An Unusually Violent Way
Many marriages begin with hope, with joy, with commitment -- and many come to an end in court. The Middle Ages handled such cases a little differently.
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1950s Retail Stores At Disneyland Were A Lot Different Than They Are Today
Disneyland looks a lot different today than it did in 1950, partly due to the retail stores available in the park. These were some of the stores back then.
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What Was Sara Weaver's Life Like After The Ruby Ridge Standoff?
During the siege, 16-year-old Sara Weaver stood within feet of her mother as she was struck by a sniper's bullet. Here's her life after the Ruby Ridge standoff.
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The Civil War's Most Notorious Female Spies
When the Civil War broke out, secret agents were important to both the Union and the Confederacy. Interestingly, a good number of them were women.
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