The Untold Truth Of America's WWI German POW Camps
After the U.S. entered WWI, German citizens and civilians in the states, along with soldiers, were detained in POW camps in Georgia and Utah.
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Lies The 2024 Shogun Series Told You About History
The FX series "Shogun" is based on real people and historical events, but it's not always accurate. Here are some of the lies it told you about history.
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The Grim Crime Abraham Lincoln Pardoned Joe Biden's Ancestor For
Abraham Lincoln pardoned Joe Biden's ancestor for a grim crime in 1864. A claim of self-defense played a role motivating factor for the pardon.
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The Most Popular Jobs During WWII
It took millions of combatants to fight World War II -- and millions of civilians to keep them all fed, clothed, armed, connected, and entertained.
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The Four Most Disturbing Demons In The Bible
The word "demon" has a long history, and many demons in the Bible are never explicitally called such or even named. Here are four of the most disturbing.
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What Happened To Osama Bin Laden's Body?
Osama Bin Laden, leader of the terrorist network Al Qaeda, was killed by American soldiers during the May 2, 2011 raid. Here's what happened to his body.
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The Bible Rule Almost Everyone's Clothes Break
There's one particular rule in the Bible's third book, Leviticus, that almost everyone's clothes break. Here's what it is - and how it came to be.
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The Worst Generals Of The American Revolution
America's independence was hard-fought, with heroes like George Washington coming to the forefront. But there were just as many generals who were failures.
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The Stories Of Celebrities Who Almost Died During 9/11
A pop icon, two Oscar-nominated actors, and an Olympic champion were among those saved from the devastation of 9/11 by small twists of fate.
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What Happened To Fidel Castro's Body?
Cuba's Communist leader Fidel Castro was a huge figure from a small nation. The revolutionary died in 2016 at 90 years old. Here's what happened to his body.
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Rules The Royal Family Bodyguards Have To Follow
Protecting some of the U.K.'s most valuable human assets, royal bodyguards have a thankless yet vital job. These are the many rules they need to abide by.
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The Most Disastrous Criminal Trials In U.S. History
Every year in the U.S., thousands of criminal cases end in unremarkable trials. A few, though, lead to courtroom debacles and even bloodshed.
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The Grim Final Words Of Aaron Bushnell, The Airman Who Self-Immolated
At 25 years old, Aaron Bushnell, a U.S. Air Force serviceman, self-immolated in protest of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. These were his final words.
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An 'Insect Apocalypse' Is Happening In 2024. Here's What You Need To Know
You heard right: 2024 is the year of an "insect apocalypse" - but not in the way you might think. Here's what's happening, and why you shouldn't be scared.
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What It Was Like Inside The World Trade Center When 9/11 Happened
For the survivors of the attacks on the World Trade Center, their experience evacuated the towers are harrowing and tragic.
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What If The Titanic Never Sank?
The Titanic sunk in April 1912, and its wreckage remains at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. But what if it never sank? Here's how things would be different.
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The 10 Worst Generals Of World War I
WWI was a catastrophe on all fronts, not least of which included the actions of the military men in charge, whose screwups led to the death of thousands.
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The Disturbing History Of India's Bone-Filled Roopkund Lake
India's bone-filled Roopkund Lake has a long and disturbing history that is still debated to this day. Here's everything we know about it so far.
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The Most Dangerous Members Of The Hells Angels
The Hells Angels are not known for being a friendly and cuddly bunch. But even among them, there are some members who rank more dangerous than the rest.
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The Surprisingly Overlooked Detail About Edgar Allan Poe's Writing
Edgar Allan Poe is known as one of the most important authors of horror fiction in history, but there's a surprisingly overlooked detail about his writing.
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These Were The United States' Plans If Japan Hadn't Surrendered In WWII
In August 1945, after atomic strikes and facing huge losses, Japan surrendered, ending WWII. But what if they had kept fighting? The U.S. had plans for that.
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The Real Reason Phil Collins Quit Genesis
Musician Phil Collins quit Genesis in 1995 after 25 years in the band. But what was his real reason for leaving? To find the answer, we have to go back in time.
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The Lethal Byford Dolphin Accident Of 1983 Explained
Industrial accidents are sadly commonplace, but few are as horrific as the one that killed five men on the Byford Dolphin oil rig in 1983. Here's what happened.
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Whatever Happened To The Jonestown Massacre Survivors?
More than 900 people died in a mass suicide in 1978 on the orders of Jonestown leader Jim Jones. But some escaped. Here's what happened to the survivors.
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Strange Details About Dating In The Past
If you think dating is strange now, consider yourself lucky -- at least it (usually) no longer involves grabbing a Ouija board and dodging the police.
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What Hitler's Meeting With Former President Hoover Was Really Like
After his time in office, former president Herbert Hoover met with Adolf Hitler while traveling Europe. Here's what we know about the meeting.
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The Untold Truth Of JFK's Three Grandchildren
JFK's three grandkids have been in the spotlight because of their Kennedy pedigree, but there's still a lot to learn about the three siblings.
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