Every Time Russia And The United States Were Friends, Explained
The story of Russo-American relations is a largely unknown chapter of American history. Here is every time Russia and the United States were friends, explained.
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Times Lip Readers Revealed Huge Royal Secrets
When royals are talking, the cameras are rolling, and the lip readers? They're ready and waiting to catch some juicy gossip or big secret.
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Why Tattoos Are Illegal In South Korea
In South Korea, tattoos are illegal, although that hasn't stopped a budding industry from growing underground in empty office spaces across the country.
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Egypt's Oldest Pyramid Is Not The Pyramid Of Giza
While the Great Pyramids of Giza are an architectural wonder, none are the oldest Egyptian pyramid in existence. The story behind it all might surprise you.
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The Untold Truth Of The Seven Princes Of Hell
The seven princes of hell are an intimidating bunch. Here's the untold truth of these demonic creatures.
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The Real Reason Pants Were Objectionable In The Roman Empire
There have been some strange fashion faux pas in history. Wearing trousers in ancient Rome was seen as a serious breach of the fashion code and here's why.
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How A Chinese Warrior Used Juggling As An Intimidation Tactic
A Chinese warrior once nearly single-handedly won a battle by juggling. Here's how Xiong Yiliao of Shinan used juggling to defeat the entire Song army.
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The True Story Of How Soldiers On Horseback Outwitted A Fleet Of Ships At Sea
Military history is filled with stories of soldiers, their leaders, and even civilians overcoming long odds and snagging a victory over their adversaries.
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Here's What It Really Means To Commit A War Crime
The concept of war crimes is relatively new in human history, originating in the 19th century. Here's what it really means to commit a war crime.
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The Real Meaning Behind The Dallas Cowboys Logo
The Dallas Cowboys joined the NFL in 1960 under the majority ownership of Clint Murchison Jr., a man who hailed from a wealthy Texas oil family.
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Mark Twain Truly Hated The Writings Of A Celebrated English Author
Mark Twain wasn't a huge fan of some other famous authors, including Jane Austen and James Feninmore Cooper. Here's why he hated the writings of Austen.
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The Mystery Of Hattie McDaniel's Missing Oscar Explained
Hattie McDaniel broke race barriers with her best supporting actress win for "Gone with the Wind." You'd think that her Oscar would be treasured.
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What Living In New York City 100 Years Ago Was Really Like
A century ago, New York City was, like now, a buzzing mass of extremes and contradictions. Here is what living in New York City 100 years ago was really like.
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14 Popular Products That Came From Military Research
Military research has given us products and processes that improve our standard of living. Let's take a look at some of them, from the quirky to the useful.
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The Worst Royal Wedding Nights In History
Here's what you need to know about the worst royal wedding nights in history, ranging from lackluster to downright awful.
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The Pagan Origins Of The Infamous Nazi Black Sun Symbol
The Nazi party was famously influenced by the mystical and the occult. Even the infamous Nazi Black Sun symbol has pagan origins.
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Elvis' Relationship With His Backing Band's Guitarist Was Anything But Smooth
It's one thing for a band to make it as a group, and another for a solo performer to rise to the top -- with or without those who contributed to the success.
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Three Saints So Far Were Born In The United States
If the subject of saints comes up -- official, Catholic saints -- there seems to be a majority of individuals from around the globe. What about the U.S.A.?
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The Baton Rouge Killer Had A Seriously Messed Up Childhood
The Baton Rouge killer, Derrick Todd Lee, had a seriously messed up childhood that in hindsight showed signs of the violent adult he became.
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Things Found At The Bottom Of The Black Sea
Today, the Black Sea is known for being one of the best-preserved sailors' graveyards, where over 60 well-preserved shipwrecks have been discovered.
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Why Nazi Germany Banned The Novel All Quiet On The Western Front
Censorship was a pillar of Nazi Germany, with the government banning many books and movies. Here's why the novel "All Quiet on the Western Front" was banned.
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Led Zeppelin's Four Symbols Had Origins In The Occult
It may come as no surprise that Led Zeppelin's four symbols had origins in the occult, but here is why the members chose each symbol.
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Inside The Gruesome European Sport That Involved Throwing Foxes
Even though many sports today have evolved over time some have faded into obscurity. Thankfully, due to its brutal nature, fox tossing was one of those.
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The Assassination Of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Explained
Like the war itself, the circumstances that made Archduke Ferdinand's death so consequential stretch back long before the assassination. Let's take a look.
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How Elvis' Stage Fright Changed The History Of Dance
Numerous performers have used what might be seen as a physical drawback to their advantage -- Humphrey Bogart's lisp. Curly Howard's gait. Elvis's dance moves.
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The One Reason Putin Is Not A Fan Of NATO
Beginning in February 2022, the war between Russia and Ukraine took over headlines across the world. Here's the one reason Vladimir Putin is not a fan of NATO.
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The Truth About The Indy 500's Wild Snake Pit
If you hear a mention of the Indy 500, there's a good chance you'll be thinking of the race, but there's also a longtime tradition called the Snake Pit.
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