Why Buckingham Palace's Legendary Renovator Was Fired
Buckingham Palace is the famous residence of the British Royal Family, and was extensively renovated in the 19th century. Here's why the renovator was fired.
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The Real Reason Time Seems To Move Faster As You Age
Time can sometimes feel like it's moving faster or slower depending on the circumstance, and that's especially true of time "moving quicker" as you age.
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What Was The Largest Contiguous Land Empire In World History?
Even though a number of empires have flourished and fallen over the course of human history, only one of them had the largest contiguous empire to date.
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Washington Post's First City Editor Defended A Lincoln Assassination Conspirator
One of the foundations of the United States justice system is the presumption of innocence -- that the accused is entitled to a fair trial, with counsel.
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How Robert Liston Killed Three People While Performing Surgery
Robert Liston might be best known for his scientific contributions to the advances of medicine, but he's also known for a devastating surgical accident.
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Early Chinese Sunglasses Were Not Used To Protect Against The Sun
Sunglasses are typically used these days to protect our eyes from the sun, but early Chinese sunglasses were used for another purpose in courtrooms.
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One Dog's Bathroom Break Awarded Her A WWII Medal
A dog named Juliana earned a medal in World War II after urinating on an explosive device that fell through her family's home, and neutralizing it.
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HG Wells' Parody Of His Literary Friend Led To A Lifelong Feud
When we think of the language arts of the early 20th century, especially in England, we probably think of erudition, manners, elegance. Surely not a feud.
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Why A Japanese Imperial Army Soldier Didn't Know WWII Was Over For 30 Years
A Japanese soldier in WWII didn't realize the war was over for 30 years, and remained hiding out in the jungle until he was eventually found.
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This Is Likely The Last Sense You Lose When You Die
Much is unknown about death, and the process of dying, but we do suspect that we know the order in which our senses are lost. Hearing is the last sense to go.
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Before Thomas Dewey Ran For President, He Locked Up Mobster 'Lucky' Luciano
Many in American history made their reputation by going after the bad guys -- Eliot Ness, Wyatt Earp, Frank Hamer. Add a lawyer to the list: Thomas Dewey.
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The Messed Up History Of Diabetes
Diabetes has been around for thousands of years, and people have been diagnosing it for nearly as long. Here's the messed up history of this disease.
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The Biggest Government Secrets That Were Accidentally Made Public
Not all government disclosures are intentional. Here are some of the biggest government secrets that were accidentally made public.
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The Unexpected Truth About Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Name
Ruth Bader Ginsburg started using her middle name after entering kindergarten.
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Things You Get Wrong About The Last Supper
It's easy to debate the historicity of Jesus and the veracity of accounts concerning the Last Supper. These are some things you get wrong about the Last Supper.
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The Untold Truth Of The Salem Witch Trials
In 1692, the Puritan village of Salem, Massachusetts, was hit by a wave of zealous religious paranoia. This is the untold truth of the Salem witch trials.
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The Dark Side Of The American Suburb
The suburbs are often seen as safe, quiet places to raise families, but that isn't always true. There is also a dark side to the American suburb.
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The King James Bible And The Ethiopian Bible: What's The Difference?
The Bible has had many versions over the years. The oldest version is the Ethiopian and the most ubiquitous is the King James version and here's how they differ
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What Was The Play Abraham Lincoln Was Watching When He Was Assassinated?
Perhaps most people know that President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated while watching a stage production. But which play -- and what kind of play -- was it?
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The Wild Real-Life Story Of George IV
King George IV lived a life of excess, a far cry from how he was brought up under the eye of mad King George III. Here is his wild real-life story.
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How Abraham Lincoln Narrowly Avoided Death Before His Assassination
Abraham Lincoln was famously assassinated at a theater, but he actually had a brush with death prior to that during the Civil War, when a bullet nearly hit him.
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The Most Accurate Movies And Miniseries About American Presidents
Some movies that dramatize history get important parts of the U.S. presidency right. Here are the most accurate movies and miniseries about American presidents.
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Jack The Ripper's Infamous Nickname Came From An Utterly Dark Letter
Theories about regarding the Whitechapel murders in 1888 London. "Jack the Ripper" was the named used by newspapers, coming from someone claiming credit.
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The Truth About The World's Biggest Quran
The Quran is the Islamic holy book and the most popular book in human history. The artistry of the text is often overlooked, and so too are its varying sizes.
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These Were The Last Debutantes Presented To The Queen
The last debutantes curtseyed before the Queen in 1958. Here are some of their fascinating stories as the last participants in a 2-century-old tradition.
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Khonsu: The Legend Of The Ancient Egyptian Moon God Explained
Like many ancient cultures, the Ancient Egyptians had an expansive pantheon of gods, and one of the most interesting among them is Khonsu, the god of the moon.
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Why People Think Nostradamus Predicted The Rise Of Hitler
Nostradamus is well-known for having scribed a long list of prophecies. But, many of his prophecies are up to interpretation -- including one about Hitler.
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