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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Paul McCartney's Failed Animated Concert Film That Featured A Pipe-Smoking Mouse
Paul McCartney is famous for being one of the members of The Beatles, but he also tried to create an animated concert film about mice that didn't do so well.
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How Germany Experienced 2 Uprisings Within Days Of Each Other
In the years between World War I and World War II, Germany, the losing side in both conflicts, suffered tremendous economic and political instability.
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How To Become A Hells Angel
Hells Angels are probably the most infamous motorcycle club in the world, but becoming a member takes serious dedication. Here's how to become a Hells Angel.
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The History Of Wearing Corsets And Their Troubling Side Effects
Fashions come and fashions go, and then they come 'round again, if you wait long enough -- the clothing of the past takes on a new sheen, like corsets.
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The Three Different Medal Of Honor Designs Explained
History is full of accounts of unusual bravery and dedication in times of war -- service well and truly above what is expected of military personnel.
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Mysteries That Still Remain About John Wayne Gacy
It was March 13, 1980, when John Wayne Gacy was convicted of 33 murders. But some mysteries still surround this infamous serial killer. Here are some.
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What Are The Death Penalty Laws In South Korea?
The evolution of death penalty laws in South Korea, as in many countries, has been contentious. These are the death penalty laws in South Korea.
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Joan Rivers Contemplated Suicide For A Heartbreaking Reason
Joan Rivers is now considered one of the most beloved comedians in the TV kingdom of late-night. But she, too, dealt with some dark times in her life.
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