The Untold Truth Of George Washington
While George Washington is fairly well understood, there are facts about him that help explain who he was as a person and as a leader. Here is his untold truth.
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The Most Common Ways To Die In Ancient Egypt
While it was famed for its doctors, ancient Egypt was barely above the level of present-day first aid. These are the most common ways to die In ancient Egypt.
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The Youth Hostel That Was Once A Nazi Castle
Nazi Germany looted the countries they conquered, laying claim to and confiscating works of art and other objects of value. They also grabbed properties.
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The Former President Of Cyprus Had His Grave Robbed A Year After His Death
Nearly a year after his death, the body of former Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos was stolen from his grave. It was only the beginning of the story.
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How 'Balloon Man' Earned His Unusual Nickname
The history of medicine is filled with many oddities. One such, very painful, oddity occurred in the late 19th century under the monicker "Balloon Man."
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The Biggest Theories Why Figure Skaters Are Banned From Performing Backflips
One aspect of the winter Olympics is the idea of control: basically, skiers and sledders and skaters are dangerously slip-siding away over snow and ice.
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Which British Monarchs Have Celebrated A Golden Jubilee?
"Uneasy is the head that wears a crown," wrote Shakespeare. He might have added that longevity is not a given for those who grace the throne of England.
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SpaceX's Flight Attendant Debate Is Overshadowing Allegations Against Elon Musk
A contract flight attendant on a SpaceX corporate jet has made accusations, through a friend, of unwanted sexual advances by billionaire Elon Musk.
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Babe Ruth Once Punched An Umpire In The Middle Of A No-Hitter
A baseball umpire's job is frequently thankless, and it has ever been so. Fans disagree regularly with calls. Even the game's greatest players did, too.
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Why Did Beethoven Go Deaf?
Ludwig van Beethoven is still celebrated as a composer, hundreds of years after his death. He's also remembered as an artist afflicted with hearing loss.
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What To Do If You're Bitten By A King Cobra Snake
The natural world is a fascinating, almost magical place, filled with colors and behaviors that delight and astonish. Unless, of course, they try to kill you.
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The Myth You Need To Stop Believing About Fidel Castro And Baseball
There is a long-standing myth about Cuban dictator Fidel Castro nearly making it into Major League Baseball in the United States.
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How Martin Luther King's Assassination Led Elvis To Record This Song
Elvis Presley forged a career that continues to attract fans decades after his death at 42. Sometimes mocked, he also demonstrated a depth to his music.
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Nero's Mistress May Have Lived In This Pristinely Preserved Villa Buried By Vesuvius
An archaeological site near Pompeii known as Villa Poppaea could have ties to the second wife of the infamous Roman ruler Nero. But is this actually the case?
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How Genghis Khan's Best Friend Became His Mortal Enemy
Some friendships form in childhood or youth and remain vibrant forever. Other times, friends turn on each other. Who better knows your strengths and weaknesses?
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How Martin Luther King's Assassination Led To The Creation Of This Neil Diamond Song
The song "Dry Your Eyes," written by Neil Diamond and Robbie Robertson of The Band, was about the tragic assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
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The Unique System Indigenous Australians Use For Navigations
Indigenous Australians used epic songs as a means of navigation. But the unique system also holds their rich history and explanations for the world around them.
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Requirements To Be A Supreme Court Justice Are Surprisingly Low
Surprisingly, there are no actual requirements to being a Supreme Court Justice in the United States, except that you must have a background in law.
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The Biggest Famines In World History
Throughout history, humanity has had to contend with periods of famine and their devastating toll. Here are some recent examples of the biggest famines.
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The Story Behind A Famed J. Robert Oppenheimer Quote
World War II's Manhattan Project, under the direction of J. Robert Oppenheimer, literally changed the world forever. What were Oppenheimer's thoughts?
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The Complicated Relationship Of Ezra Pound And Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway and Ezra Pound were to literary giants, and they were actually close friends. This is the complicated relationship of Hemingway and Pound.
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The Peculiar Story Of The Boy Who Stole Queen Victoria's Underwear
Buckingham Palace security was lax enough that a young boy was able to sneak in, find Queen Victoria's unmentionables, and steal her underwear.
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Neil Armstrong's Death May Have Been A Horrible Mistake
Neil Armstrong is perhaps the world's most famous astronaut, and he died after heart complications. Many believe that his death was a mistake by the hospital.
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Strange Things Found In Medieval Manuscripts
Though clergymen often worked as medieval scribes, their manuscripts were far from one-dimensional. These are some strange things found in medieval manuscripts.
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The Truth About US Presidential Frenemy, Roscoe Conkling
In the messy political scene following the Civil War, one man proved especially powerful. This is the truth about US presidential frenemy, Roscoe Conkling.
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The Deadliest Hot Air Balloon Accidents In History
Coming about as a result of bad weather, bad luck, or just plain old human error, the stories of hot air balloon accidents are a category all their own.
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Chilling Details About The Russian Nuclear Disaster You've Never Heard Of
Thirty years before the Chernobyl disaster, residents of the Soviet Union experienced a nuclear disaster that was covered up almost as quickly as it occurred.
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