Who Was John Kendrick, The Explorer Who Predated Lewis And Clark?
The age of exploration involved countless brave souls who traversed the high seas, seeking far-off lands for wealth. One such person was John Kendrick.
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The Real Reason Pennsylvania Was Created
Pennsylvania is steeped in the history of the nation that became the United States. How did this state get its start?
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The 'Unscheduled' 1937 Balloon Ascent Of Adventurous Photographer Al Mingalone
Photojournalist Al Mingalone was known for performing stunts to achieve the perfect footage of his subject. Here is the time he took a wild balloon adventure.
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What It Was Really Like To Live Under Apartheid
Apartheid mandated race classifications, and created race-based laws that governed where people could live, work, learn and worship.
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The Strange Truth About The Bermuda Triangle
Is the Bermuda Triangle a ship-sucking vortex that science can't explain? Or just a regular patch of ocean with a name that sells books and newspapers?
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What Pre-American Puerto Rico Was Really Like
Puerto Rico looks like a tropical paradise, but its pre-American history is full of violence, pirates, and even some undead creatures (sort of).
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What It's Really Like To Be A Sherpa On Mt. Everest
Sherpas have been helping foreigners up and down Mt. Everest, but what is it really like to be a Sherpa on that massive mountain?
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee
On January 16, 2022, Charles McGee died in his sleep at the age of 102. In World War II, McGee trained to fly as one of the Tuskegee Airmen.
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The Truth About The Cursed Isola Della Gaiola
In the last 200 years, the reputation of Isola della Gaiola, off Italy's coast, has gone from paradise to cursed after several tragedies.
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The Truth Of Claude Monet's Ultraviolet Eye
Claude Monet's paintings portray the beautiful scenery of France, and while sometimes blurry, many of them make you feel as if you are in a dream.
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The Mystery Of The Heirloom Seal Of The Realm
The Heirloom Seal of the Realm was crafted for use by China's first emperor following one of ancient China's most famous and mythologized periods.
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The Tragic Death Of The Tallest Man In The US, Igor Vovkovinskiy
Originally from Ukraine, Igor Vovkovinskiy, who was the tallest man in the United States, died in Minnesota on August 20, 2021, at 38 years old.
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The Real Reason Old Churches Have Stained Glass
No matter your opinion on Christianity, it's hard to deny the architectural and artistic beauty of old cathedrals. Here's why old churches have stained glass.
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What Life Was Like For Trappers In The Wild West
How was the life of the average trapper in the Wild West? In a word, short.
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Did The Viking Settlement At Norumbega Actually Exist?
One of the most legendary of these supposed Viking settlements in North America is called Norumbega. But did it actually exist? Let's take a look.
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The Vatican Is Home To This One Of A Kind ATM
The Vatican has at least one ATM, but what you may not know is that the Vatican's are unique to all of the world's other ATMs in one specific way.
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The Butter River Fire: Wisconsin's Dairy Disaster
Although petroleum spills are the oil spills that come to mind most readily, spills involving vegetable oils or animal fats have similarly disastrous effects.
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Things That Were Somehow Once Illegal
It's really amazing how many odd things were ruled illegal over the years.
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Here's How Much Postal Workers Really Get Paid
Neither rain, nor snow, nor gloom of night, stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds ...but how much do they get paid?
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False Facts About Booze That Everyone Believes
Alcohol is pretty awesome, but there's a ton of boozy misconceptions and myths out there, so let's clear the air so we can get on with the drinking.
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The Tragic History Of Las Vegas
From the mob to the atomic bomb, here’s the tragic history of Las Vegas.
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The Origin Of The University Of Kansas Jayhawk Explained
The University of Kansas Jayhawk is more than just a cartoonish character based on a mythical bird.
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How The Ideas Of Original Intent And Original Meaning Impact The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has left many wondering how it could have happened. Originalism might be the key to how we got here today.
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The True Story Of The Hermetic Order Of The Golden Dawn
In London in 1887, there began the formation of a secret society, known as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.
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The Worst Years In History According To Experts
The worst years in human history include 1314, 1492, and 1919. Volcanic eruptions and mass genocide are the makings for these exceptionally bad years.
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The Most Notorious Highwaymen In History
The armed robber of the roads, the highwayman historically struck unsuspecting travelers, stripped them of their possessions, and then disappeared in the night.
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