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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Government Protests In Sri Lanka Explained
Sri Lanka has exploded into the headlines, as civic unrest manifested itself in opposition to the ruling family, inflamed by skyrocketing inflation.
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Who Is Gotabaya Rajapaksa, The Ousted President Of Sri Lanka?
What is now the nation of Sri Lanka has over 2,500 years of recorded history, but few of those years are as turbulent as recent events that are unfolding.
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The Real-Life Murders That Inspired Agatha Christie's Mysteries
Agatha Christie penned over 150 short stories and 66 novels, and you may wonder how could she possibly come up with so many plots! Here's where a few came from.
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The Most Spectacular Shipwreck Treasures Ever Found
The lure of sunken treasure has been part of human nature as long as ships have plied the seas. Here are the most spectacular shipwreck treasures ever found.
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Here's How Ancient Goths Are Connected To Modern-Day Goths
How is it possible that goth is both a person in black makeup listening to Bauhaus and the Germanic tribes who attacked Rome? Let's find out.
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The Size Of These Hammerhead Sharks Will Keep You From The Water
Hammerhead sharks may look like the stuff of nightmares but they are relatively harmless. However, they can get grow to enormous lengths and become very scary.
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The Truth About The Man Who Commissioned A Park Of Monsters
Tucked away in the Italian town of Bomarzo is an overgrown garden on monstrous delights with an unusual story.
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The True Story Of The 1998 US Capitol Shooting
And a few years before 9/11, a security lapse at the Capitol took place when a man made his way past security checkpoints and shot and killed two people.
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The History Of Cartography In Ancient China Explained
From China came some of the oldest and most advanced ancient maps. From legend to modernity, here is the history of cartography in ancient China explained.
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Robots Have Been Used For Longer Than You Might Think
Robots: not just for sci-fi anymore. Whether a self-driving car, a 3D printer, or a vacuum cleaner, robotics are part of modern life -- and ancient as well.
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The Chilling Death Of Cindy James Is Still A Mystery
On June 8, 1989, a woman's body was found outside an abandoned home in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Here's the chilling death of Cindy James.
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A Big Secret Lies Behind Lincoln's Head On Mount Rushmore
A secret room lies behind Lincoln's head on Mount Rushmore called the Hall of Records, an unfinished chamber intended to house historically important records.
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Which 5 Cities Are Located On 2 Continents?
It seems that cities and towns, big and small, have at least one claim to unique fame, but not many can boast of boundaries spanning continents. Plural.
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The Strange Life And Death Of Taira No Masakado
Tairo no Masakado had a strange life, but an even stranger death. Here's who he was and what happened to him after he died.
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So Far, Only 5 Popes Have Resigned In The Last 1000 Years
When Pope Benedict XVI stepped down in 2013, it was the resignation heard 'round the world, at least in part because papal resignations are rare.
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Inside The Time A Civil War Soldier Accidentally Tasted A Human Brain
There were all kinds of atrocities that occurred during the Civil War. Once, a Civil War soldier accidentally and disgustingly ate human brains.
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The Worst Crimes Ever Committed By Kim Jong-Un
Many mysteries surround the leader of North Korea, though his notoriety is hard to dispute. These are the worst crimes ever committed by Kim Jong-un.
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How A Single Comment Ended The Friendship Between Babe Ruth And Lou Gehrig
Sometimes standout athletes working in the same endeavor become intense rivals; other times, teammates really do bond into lasting friendships.
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How One Camel Caused A Ruthless 40-Year Long War
One camel caused a ruthless 40-year-long war in the 5th century, when the camel was killed. Here's how the camel's death led to the conflict.
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What Really Led To Frida Kahlo's Affair With Leon Trotsky
Frida Kahlo is one of Mexico's most famous painters, and she once developed a romance with Communist leader Leon Trotsky. This is what led to the affair.
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Inside Ancient China's Mourning Rituals For The Early Death Of Children
Various civilizations practice unique ceremonies and customs when it comes to the dead; the age of the deceased has sometimes made a difference as well.
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Here's Who Inherited Howard Hughes' Fortune After His Death
Howard Hughes was a celebrity back in the 1930s -- wealthy, industrialist, film mogul. He became mysterious and withdrawn -- and his will was a mystery, too.
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Chilling Details About The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Four minutes after midnight on the morning of March 24, 1989, an oil tanker, the Exxon Valdez, ran aground off the coast of Alaska, and the ocean bled.
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