The Surprising Thing Johnny Appleseed's Apples Were Really Used For
John Chapman, later known as Johnny Appleseed, is a folk hero whose tree-planting exploits are taught to schoolchildren all across the country.
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The Untold Truth About The Lincoln Highway
Most Americans are familiar with our interstate highway system, but most don't know there was a transcontinental highway before it: the Lincoln Highway.
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Here's Why Hitler Was Rejected From Art School
Rejected from school and unable to pay rent, Hitler landed in a homeless shelter and was eventually reduced to doing what all failed artists do: making kitsch.
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The Surprising Reason Joseph Pulitzer Shot Someone
In January 1870, Pulitzer was elected as a representative of St. Louis' Fifth District. In this role, he had the chance to vote in favor of the 15th Amendment,
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This Is The Largest Unoccupied Building In The World
Around the world, massive constructions become ghostly shells that never recover. Here's the biggest unoccupied building in the world.
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A Look Back At The Life Of Emilie Schindler, The Wife Of Oskar Schindler
Many know Oskar Schindler's story and his famous list, but here's the story of his wife Emilie Schindler, whose efforts during WWII shouldn't be overlooked.
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The Bridge Over I-90 In Washington That Prevents Roadkill
There's a bridge over I-90 in Washington that prevents roadkill. Here's what it looks like, and how it actually prevents animal deaths.
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The Untold Truth Of The Architect Behind The 1893 World's Fair
Daniel Burnham was the architect of the 1863 World's Fair. A relatively unknown figure in most circles, his life had some surprising twists and turns.
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What Really Happened With That Huge Earthquake In Haiti?
The 2010 Haiti earthquake left over a million people without homes, hundreds of thousands of people died, and several hundreds of thousands were injured.
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What It Was Like To Celebrate New Year's Eve 100 Years Ago
New Year's Eve is full of traditions that people from centuries ago followed, with some still followed today. Here are traditions from the 1920s.
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The Real-Life Stories Of Native American Warrior Women
The Native American warrior women led their tribes into battle, negotiated peace with the United States, served as diplomats, and more.
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What Happened To British Union Of Fascists Leader Oswald Mosley After WWII?
Oswald Mosley is not as famous outside his native Britain as other 20th-century European fascists who made it into power.
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What Twitter's First Employees Are Doing 15 Years Later
Fifteen years since its early days as a casual microblogging site, Twitter has grown to a powerful global force. But where are its founding employees now?
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Japan's Reaction To The Allies' Invasion Of Normandy
D-Day is one of the most famous invasions in history, but how did Japan, on the other side of the world, react to the Allies' successful beach landing?
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The Crazy History Of The Equal Rights Amendment
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has the dubious honor of being the most popular amendment that's never passed.
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Things The Da Vinci Code Gets Right About Religion
Author Dan Brown has claimed that he drew up fact for his best-seller The Da Vinci Code. And, the book occasionally gets things about religion right.
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The Most Unique Festivals Around The World
From Mexico's Night of the Radishes to Thailand's monkey banquet and Florida's Underwater Music Festival, here are some of the world's most unique festivals.
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Ancient Medicine That Did More Harm Than Good
People have been getting ill since the dawn of human history. Some cures have lived on for centuries, while others killed those they were supposed to cure.
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Messed Up True Stories From The Cecil Hotel
The Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles has since its opening a long and sordid past that includes suicides, murders, and serial killers.
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The Most Disturbing Part Of Pompeii's Destruction Isn't What You Think
While Pompeii's destruction was awful and tragic, the lack of warning wasn't the worst part.
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12 Best Leonardo Da Vinci Inventions
Leonardo da Vinci invented many creations that were ahead of their time. Here are a few of the best concepts and inventions from the Italian genius.
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The Untold Truth Of Samson And Delilah
There's more to the biblical story than betrayal and a haircut. Here's what really happened with Samson and Delilah.
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The Real Reason Diamonds Are So Expensive
Per the International Gem Society, only in the last century have diamonds been pedestaled as the epitome of luxury.
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These Are The Saddest Phrases In The English Language
Come along on a linguistic adventure through the origins of the saddest phrases in the English language.
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What It Was Really Like Being An Old-Timey Chimney Sweep
The life of an old-timey chimney sweep was far from easy. With apprenticeships starting at a young age, the profession involved heights and risks.
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How Much Money Did Richard Branson Earn During The Pandemic?
Many of the richest people in the world became richer thanks to COVID-19. Here's how Much Money Richard Branson earned during the pandemic.
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The Worst Election Day In United States History Was 100 Years Ago
One of the most horrific and brutal outcomes of the KKK's efforts of voter intimidation and suppression occurred in 1920 in Ocoee, Florida.
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