California Park Ranger Just Retired And Broke This Startling Record
It's often an auspicious day when someone retires, especially if they represent some serious history. That's certainly true for Betty Reid Soskin.
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The Dark Meaning Behind The Phrase The Proof Is In The Pudding
"The proof is in the pudding" is a common phrase, but where does it actually come from. It turns out, it refers to a definition of "proof" not often used today.
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Who Invented The First Football Helmet?
There are numerous athletic competitions that involve risk to life and limb, football among them. Helmets help, but believe it or not, it wasn't always so.
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The Truth About The Time Buckingham Palace Was Bombed
During World War II's Battle of Britain, Nazi Germany attempted to destroy England through a campaign of air strikes, many against civilian populations.
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The Railroad 'Hobo Code' Explained
The railroad 'hobo code' was a form of communication that many experiencing homelessness in the early 20th century used. Here is the hobo code, explained.
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The Surprising History Of Camels In North America
Unless we're talking about a zoo of some sort, most people don't identify the history of camels with North America. And that is where most people are wrong.
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This Was Martin Luther King Jr.'s Last Request Before He Died
Martin Luther King Jr. was infamously assassinated at a hotel in Memphis, but had one final request. This was King's last request before he died.
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The History Behind The Stolen Caravaggio's Nativity With St. Francis And St. Lawrence
In 1969 Renaissance painter Caravaggio's "Nativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence" was stolen from a chapel. Here is the history behind the stolen painting.
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The History Of The Drink Coaster
The ubiquitous drinks coaster sits humbly at your local bar waiting to hold your drink. Yet, the history of this little friend has to do with bugs and ads.
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Milton Hershey's Interesting Connection To The Titanic
Milton Hershey, inventor of Hershey's Chocolate, was almost a passenger on the Titanic but instead departed Europe earlier, thereby avoiding a tragic fate.
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Why Most Of Russia's Oligarchs Aren't Speaking Out Against Vladimir Putin
Global sanctions against Russia for the Russo-Ukraine war are largely targeting Russia's oligarchs, but not many are speaking out against the war. Here's why.
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What Happened To The Car JFK Was Assassinated In?
The car John F. Kennedy was shot in wasn't retired after his assassination and was used by other presidents.
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History Of The World's Most Macabre Catholic Relics Explained
Church leaders kept copious records over time, especially when it comes to relics. This is the history of the world's most macabre Catholic relics explained.
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Amelia Earhart's Clothing Line You've Probably Never Heard Of
Amelia Earhart is a mythic figure in American history, an aviatrix of extraordinary courage, commitment, and ability. Oh, and she also designed clothes.
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How Alice Coachman Became The First Black Woman To Make Olympic Track And Field History
It seems unthinkable today, but there was a time when Black women weren't allowed to represent the U.S. at the Olympics. Alice Coachman changed that.
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How Junko Tabei Became The First Woman To Make Mountain Climbing History
Asked why they were going to try to climb Mount Everest, more than one alpinist has replied, "Because it's there." Junko Tabei might have said that, too.
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The Real Reason Boys Wore Dresses In Victorian Times
Gender roles are a hot topic today with many parents opting out of gender-specific clothing. But, 130 years ago, boys and girls wore dresses for this reason.
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What Is A Filtration Camp?
Every war is an exercise in brutality. Some acts are more overt than others. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a case in point, with war waged against civilians.
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The True Story Of An American Gambler That Unlocked The Secret To Winning At The Racetrack
By the mid-2010s, an American businessman and his partners had done the impossible: they'd figured out how to beat horse betting. Here's the story.
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Here's How You Went To The Bathroom In Medieval Castles
There's an old rhyme about how in days of old, when knights were bold, and toilets were not invented. But they must have used something, right?
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How New Presidents Move Into The White House So Quickly
The White House is a symbol, a base of operations, a public gathering space, but it's also a home to the first family, and to the families who have come before.
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The History Of The TV Remote
They were dark, dark days, full of strife and incalculable labor. We're talking about the years before the invention of The Clicker: the TV remote control.
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How Ferrari Became A Car Manufacturer
Numerous models and brands of automobiles have become standouts over the years -- Rolls-Royce, DeLorean, the Model T. But few spark a response like a Ferrari.
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The New York Slave Rebellions You Never Learned About In School
Slavery has a long history in America, and its hard for teachers to cover everything. These are the New York slave rebellions you never learned about in school.
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The Mystery Of Six Chinese Sailors Aboard The Titanic
Six Chinese sailors were among those who survived the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.
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The Real Reason The Oval Office Is Oval
The Oval Office in the West Wing of the White House is where the U.S. president gets work done. But, the history of this egg-shaped room may be surprising.
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How Margaret Thatcher May Have Inadvertently Launched Star Wars Day
"May the fourth be with you" is a common saying when May 4 comes around on the calendar. However, the origins of this phrase are rooted in a political victory.
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