Why There Are No Vineyards On Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard is a popular vacation island off the coast of Massachusetts, but it's actually a misnomer. There are no vineyards on Martha's Vineyard.
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Popular Rock Songs You Didn't Know Were Inspired By The Bible
Rock lyricists have scoured the Bible to find some of their most iconic verses and stories. Here's what you need to know about rock songs inspired by the Bible.
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How Mary McLeod Bethune Changed History
Mary McLeod Bethune was the child of parents who had been enslaved. She walked miles to get the basics of an education. She created opportunities for others.
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What Really Happened At Queen Elizabeth II's First Ever Royal Jubilee?
British monarchs celebrate jubilees -- significant milestones of years on the throne. As the longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II has noted several.
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Here's Why Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Is So Significant
Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II continues to reign, with decades on the throne. She's celebrated numerous anniversaries; why is this year's unique?
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The Dark Origins Of The Grim Reaper
No two people share the same life experiences. But there's one thing that ties everyone and everything together, though, and that's death.
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The World's Worst Industrial Disaster In History
As human beings engage the natural world -- through manufacturing, especially -- devastating tragedies have sometimes resulted in the deaths of thousands.
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Queen Elizabeth's Family Tree Explained
Elizabeth II has been queen for the duration of most living memories, and that's an impressive legacy. She's also an integral part of a shockingly huge family.
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Things Found At The Bottom Of The Baltic Sea
Shipwrecks hold a certain morbid fascination for many people -- what happened, and why, and how many, and when? The bottom of the Baltic Sea holds its share.
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A Cambridge University Dog Had To Be Classified As A Cat Because Of A Strange Rule
There are some weird rules in academic institutions. One loophole allowed a master at a Cambridge University college to classify his dog as a large cat.
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Who Won The First Indy 500?
The person who won the very first Indy 500 was a fairly well-known driver and an innovator in the early days of auto racing.
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What East Germany Was Like Before The Fall Of The Iron Curtain
The division of Germany into East and West after the conclusion of World War II quickly became a study in contrasts -- in politics, economics, and government.
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The Strange History Of The Martial Art Bartitsu
Bartitsu combines elements of boxing, kicks from savate, grappling and throws from jiu-jitsu, and was a style practiced by Sherlock Holmes.
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The Untold Truth Of Joe Biden
Joe Biden's political career started early and lasted long — he was the longest-serving senator in Delaware! Here's the untold truth of his life.
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Things About The Mayan Empire That Still Can't Be Explained
Scientists are frequently surprised by new evidence about the ancient Mayans. These are some things about the Mayan empire that still can't be explained.
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The Car Salesman Who Didn't Escape JFK's Assassination Unscathed
The murder of John F. Kennedy was the most high-profile killing in the 20th century. But, during the incident, multiple people were also injured or killed.
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The Wild History Of The Baby Jumping Festival
There are some weird festivities out there. One of the more anxiety-inducing festivals occurs in Spain in which men dressed as devils leap over babies.
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The US Admits The Horrifying Truth About Indian Boarding Schools
The system of Indian Boarding Schools inflicted on the minor children of Native American tribes is a travesty in the history of the United States.
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The Truth About A Risque Bathroom In The Vatican
The Vatican is known for being proper, but there's actually a bathroom there you might not expect. Here's the truth about the Vatican's risque bathroom.
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Bob Lanier Had The Largest Shoe Size In NBA History Before Shaq
It pretty much goes without saying that professional basketball players tend to be statuesque individuals. Their shoe sizes are nothing to sneeze at, either.
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The Unexpected Religious Origin Of Celebrating A Jubilee
We tend to toss around words like "jubilee" and "jubilation" fairly loosely, but the history and concept behind them stretches back thousands of years.
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Tragedies That Changed Aviation Forever
While plane travel is one of the safest ways to get somewhere, accidents still happen and aren't any less tragic. However, many have changed the way we now fly.
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These Were The Last Survivors Of Major Historical Events
Books teach us about history, but those who experienced major historical happenings offered so much more. These were the last survivors of some of those events.
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The Macabre Truth About Books Bound In Human Skin
Within this world, there is one object that seems to hold particular interest: books bound in human skin. Here's the macabre truth about this practice.
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This Is The Oldest Known Mummy In The World
Think of mummies, and maybe you conjure up images of Boris Karloff in 1932, or Brendan Fraser in 1999 -- both involving Egypt, sort of. What about Portugal?
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An Accident Led To The Famed Chinese Theatre Cement Footprints
The first footprint at the Chinese Theatre was accidentally placed by a silent film actress.
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The True Story Of How A Passenger Made An Emergency Landing With No Flying Experience
Passengers never want to be in the position of having to land an aircraft, but it's not unheard of. Here's t how a passenger once made an emergency landing.
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