15 Things You Might Not Know About The Kentucky Derby
You don't have to be a horse person to love the Kentucky Derby. Here are a few things you might not know about this century and a half-old American tradition.
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Do Any Original Manuscripts Of The Bible Still Exist?
Like the children's party game of Telephone, the books of the Bible have been copied and re-copied over centuries. Do the originals still exist anywhere?
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Here's How Many Nuclear Weapons The United States Owns
Nuclear weapons are among the most dangerous weapons in the world, and played a huge role in the Cold War. Here's how many nuclear weapons the U.S. has.
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Has A Supreme Court Draft Ever Been Leaked Before?
A rare U.S. Supreme Court draft was leaked ahead of a possible landmark decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. But has a similar draft ever been leaked before?
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The Sad Truth About Franklin And Eleanor Roosevelt's Marriage
While Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt were married for 40 years and had a strong partnership in political matters, their marriage was anything but.
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These Were What Handshakes Meant In Ancient Civilizations
Since the coronavirus pandemic handshakes have been on shaky ground. But, the greeting has been around since antiquity with various meanings behind them.
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The Unexpectedly Simple Reason For The British Royal Guard's Red Uniform
The British royal guard is famous for wearing red, but there's actually a simple and practical reason behind this. Red was cheapest and most available dye.
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The Scythians Had A Horrifying Tradition With Their Prisoners Of War
Sacrifice may seem a little outdated these days, but it has been a big part of human history that is tied to religions from around the world.
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Where Did The British Royal Family Live Before Buckingham Palace?
We all know Buckingham Palace as the main residence of the Royal Family, but it wasn't always that way. This is the palace that once served as their home.
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How Many Wives Did King David Have?
King David, a key figure in a number of religious texts, might be a familiar name for many -- less so than his many wives. So what's the story behind it all?
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Disturbing Details About Haile Selassie's Tragic Assassination
Ethiopian Emporer Haile Selassie was a progressive leader with a royal bloodline. Here are the tragic Disturbing details about his assassination.
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Here's How Many Goalies Have Scored In NHL History
There's something almost poetic about a goalie getting the opportunity to score. Here's how many have been able to do so over the course of NHL history.
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The Anti-War Movement That Went On To Inspire Mother's Day
Julia Ward Howe promoted Mothers' Peace Day in the 1870s to encourage people, especially mothers, to fight for peace.
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What It Was Really Like When The Eiffel Tower Opened In 1889
The 1889 Exposition Universelle introduced the Eiffel Tower, France's iconic national monument. Here's what it was like after the Eiffel Tower opened in 1889.
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The Worst Examples Of Environmental Racism In History
Systemic inequalities mean not everyone in the world feels the effects of climate change equally. Here are the worst examples of environmental racism in history
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The Panic Of 1837: The Great Depression You Didn't Learn About In School
While the Great Depression is most famous, the economy was in flux and took major hits plenty of other times in history. Here's the story of the Panic of 1837.
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Barack Obama's Connection With Weather Underground Almost Derailed His Presidential Run
Barack Obama's connection with the leftist activist group, Weather Underground, almost derailed his presidential run.
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The Mongol Empire And Its Impact On The Silk Road
The Silk Road is the most famous trade route in history, dating back centuries. When the Mongols secured control over it, the outcome was both good and bad.
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How Aristocrats Found Spouses In Regency England
Finding a spouse is difficult no matter what era you live in, but for the aristocrats of Regency England, it had profound effects on their family and future.
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Why Did Peter The Great Create A Beard Tax?
Peter the Great is one of Russia's most enigmatic rulers. One of the more bizarre rules he put in place was a tax on beards and here is the reason why.
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Scientology's Project Rehabilitation Forces Explained
Scientology is a religion that gets met with a lot of side-eye due to allegations told by former members, including this terrible truth about a prison camp.
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How A Brigade Of Slugs Saved Lives In WWI
During WWI, when mustard gas was used as a powerful weapon, here's how a brigade of slugs saved lives.
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What Living At Buckingham Palace Is Really Like
Buckingham Palace is a home, in that plenty of staff live there, as do many royals, at least part-time. Here’s what it’s like living in Buckingham Palace.
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Elon Musk's Long History Of Criticizing Twitter
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made international headlines following his $44 billion purchase of the social media platform Twitter.
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The Time The CIA Overthrew The Government In Guatemala
The CIA has a much maligned reputation and has been associated with a stream of scandals. This is the time the CIA overthrew the government in Guatemala.
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Here's Who Inherited Shoeless Joe Jackson's Money After He Died
It's widely believed that sports have an innate redemptive quality to them -- fair play, teamwork, personal best -- whether track, football, or baseball.
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How The Vedas And The Mahabharata Influence Modern Weapons
As humans engage in speculation about the distant past, there are bound to be dots connected to modern times -- perhaps even to modern technology.
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