Robert Fulton: The Man Who Changed America Forever With A Steamboat
Engineer Robert Fulton didn't invent the concept of a steamboat, but he perfected it, making the commercial use of safe, steam-driven ships finally possible.
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Things People Get Wrong About The Yin And Yang Symbol
Despite being familiar, there's a lot about the yin and yang symbol that many don't know. These are things people get wrong about the yin and yang symbol.
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Why An Agatha Christie Mystery Might Have Inspired A Real-Life Murderer
Some people will hold that life does indeed imitate art. They usually aren't talking about crime, however -- certainly not about Agatha Christie. Right?
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The Tragic 1885 Death Of Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant is widely credited with bringing victory to the Union during the American Civil War, as well as serving two terms as president.
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Spider Webs Once Had An Important Medical Purpose
Spider webs might not seem very useful to us humans, but they were actually highly important for dressing wounds during the period of the ancient Romans.
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20th Century Comedian Monty Banks Was Forced To Leave The UK For A Sad Reason
Monty Banks, a famous 20th century comedian and silent film actor, was forced to leave the UK for a sad reason. Here's why Banks had to leave.
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How Stephen Hawking's Death Was One Big Coincidence
Stephen Hawking was one of the greatest scientific minds the world has ever known, and his death was part of a number of interesting coincidences.
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How Long Cowboys Legend Roger Staubach Really Served In Vietnam
Roger Staubach is probably most readily remembered as a successful and effective member of the Dallas Cowboys football team. Less known is his military service.
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The Truth About Elvis Presley's Relationship With Priscilla Presley
Elvis Presley met his future bride Priscilla Presley (née Beaulieu) in 1959. Here is the real truth about Elvis Presley's relationship with Priscilla Presley.
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Chinnamasta Is A Hindu Goddess Known For This Distinct Feature
There are many gods and goddesses throughout world religions. Chinnamasta is a Hindu goddess with a very specific depiction that may leave the viewer perturbed.
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The Reason Why One Novel Famously Does Not Contain The Letter E
There's a fair chance you've heard of "The Great Gatsby." But what about the 1939 novel "Gadsby," which does not contain a single letter "e" in its many pages?
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The Extreme Measures The Mongol Army Had To Take To Stay Alive
Sometimes greatness just happens, but most often, it requires hard work, planning, and sacrifice -- sometimes in extreme measures, for years at a time.
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Inside The Time Two Solomon Islanders Saved John F. Kennedy
John Kennedy was instrumental in saving the lives of his crew when their patrol boat was sunk during World War II. Helping him were two men from the region.
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The Reason We Say Dog Days Of Summer
Why exactly do we call the period from early July and early September the "dog days" anyway? It turns out it is not because dogs love them.
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How Mahalia Jackson Became The Voice Of The Civil Rights Movement
It's a long list -- artists who got their start singing gospel music. Toward the top is a woman who was also instrumental in the civil rights movement.
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Disturbing Details About Sherry Shriner's Alien-Reptile Cult Teachings
Sherry Shriner's beliefs might sound extreme, but she used to teach them to her huge cult following, built entirely on YouTube, radio shows, and websites.
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How Did The Modern Korean Alphabet Originate?
Korean is not only phonetic but also has one of the easiest-to-learn alphabets in the world (at least, according to some speakers). So how did it originate?
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BB King Revealed The One Musician Who Gave Him 'The Cold Sweats'
B.B King revealed the one musician who gave him 'the cold sweats' when he heard the amazing tone coming from the player's guitar.
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The Real Reason Anne Frank Addressed Her Diary Entries To 'Kitty'
Anne Frank became famous through her diary, which she wrote while hiding from the Nazis. Here's why she addressed her diary entries to "Kitty."
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One Unusual 18th Century Punishment For Getting Caught With A Hangover Involved A Barrel
Those who were intoxicated or hungover were made to wear the Drunkard's Cloak, which was made out of a barrel.
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What Was Colonel Tom Parker's Net Worth When He Died?
In much the same way that people made far more money selling equipment to miners than miners did mining, so it often is with managers of popular performers.
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Here's What Jails Were Like In The Old West
Wherever society creates governance, there will be those individuals who live their lives in opposition, against whom society must protect itself.
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The Truth About Where William Shakespeare Is Buried
William Shakespeare is perhaps more talked about than actually studied or even performed, but that doesn't detract from his importance to English literature.
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Why Is Father's Day In June?
For many, Father's Day seems as old as time -- or at least as old as Mother's Day. But the real story behind the holiday is a lot more recent than you think.
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President Calvin Coolidge Had An Unusual Woodland Pet
It's not at all unusual for the First Family to bring pets with them when they move into the White House. Other times, pets arrive later, as gifts.
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The Truth About Donald Trump's Tenure As A Football Owner In The USFL
No question -- professional American football is big business at every level. No wonder, then, that people thought they could prosper starting a new league.
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Why This Area Just Outside Of Denver Is Radioactive
Rocky Flats, Colorado, was a hotbed of nuclear mismanagement that has left a lasting legacy for its residents and former employees. Here's the story.
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