The History Behind Saying Hut In Football
For a sport as old as it is, American-style football still has its mysteries. Helmets make sense; the shape of the ball, maybe not. And saying "hut"?
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How The Resolute Desk Got Its Name
Besides the obvious perks and challenges of the American presidency, those who hold the office find themselves surrounded by items of historical importance.
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How A Backyard Drinking Game Stole Ratings From The Super Bowl
Cornhole is considered a fun and casual backyard game, but it actually managed to steal some ratings from the Super Bowl. Here's how that happened.
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The Historical Reason A Baker's Dozen Is 13
While a dozen typically refers to 12 of an item, a baker's dozen is understood to mean 13. So where does the extra item come from?
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The Conspiracy Theory That Might Explain The Oak Island Mystery
Whether you're looking for the Lost Dutchman Mine, the city of El Dorado, or hidden Nazi gold, a good treasure hunt mystery is bound to be intriguing.
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Is It True That An Apple Fell On Isaac Newton's Head?
Much of what you think you know about history is based on misunderstandings, incomplete records, wishful thinking, or outright lies made up out of whole cloth.
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Why Senator Gaylord Nelson Founded Earth Day
Earth Day is marked annually, a time for citizens to work together to help heal the planet. It arose from the vision of a U.S. senator from Wisconsin.
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This Is The First President To Work In The Oval Office
Everyone is familiar with the Oval Office in the White House, where the President of the United States works, but who was the first president to use it?
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How A Hollywood Movie Helped To Save The Apollo 13 Crew
Lives hang in the balance. An unforeseen accident has created an emergency situation during a mission to the moon. And a movie might have provided the solution.
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The Brooks Brothers Riot Of 2000 Explained
No question: A lot is at stake in a presidential election. Much of the electorate is deeply, perhaps even passionately, invested in the outcome.
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What Prince Philip's Final Year Alive Was Really Like
HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh rarely made any appearances in the last years of his life. Here's what Prince Philip's final year alive was really like.
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Here's What Happened To King George III And Queen Charlotte's 15 Children
King George III and Queen Charlotte had 15 children. So what happened to all those kids? Some died young, some became kings, and all had very interesting lives.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Lava Lake Murders
The Lava Lake murders left three men dead, and even though police thought they knew who killed them, the killings became an unsolved mystery.
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The Mystery Of Charles Darwin's Stolen Notebooks
Theft might look like a jolly good time in a caper movie, but the real-world effects of stolen items -- especially of historical value -- is no laughing matter.
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How Evelene Spencer Weaponized Fish During WWI
Some forms of seafood are presently considered expensive delicacies -- lobster, for instance. There was a time when families were encouraged to eat more fish.
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The Messed Up Truth Of 2012's Benghazi Attack
Four Americans died in the 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya. Subsequent investigations have been inconclusive but have driven a rift in American politics.
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The Tragic Story Of The Duffy's Cut Railroad Workers Massacre
Building the railroads was a daunting, time- and resource-consuming business in 19th century America. Fortunes were made as lives were lost.
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The History Of Rick Astley's Rickroll
Rick Astley is best known for his song "Never Gonna Give You Up," popularized by the recent rickroll fad. This is the history of the rickroll.
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The Surprising Origin Of Wedding Objections
Wedding ceremonies, no matter where they take place, tend to be filled with traditional rituals. Some customs date back millennia; others are more recent.
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The Secret History Behind A Very Visible Tower In The Middle Of London
A 600-foot tower can hardly be kept a secret, but its purposes can. Here's the secret history behind a very visible tower in the middle of London.
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Possible Names Prince Charles Could Use As King
What's in a name? Quite a bit, actually, especially in a family name. The symbolic stakes are even higher for members of the British royal family.
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A History Of The Search For Water On Other Planets
Life on Earth is dependent on water, so scientists look for water on other planets for possible life elsewhere. Here is the history of that search.
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Why The History Of Urinals Is So Cloudy
Humanity is a diverse bunch, from geography to religion to hair color. There are a few things we all do in common, and expelling waste is one.
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Who Was The Shortest U.S. President?
U.S. presidents might holding a commanding political position, but some were rather short in stature. James Madison was the shortest U.S. president.
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This Was The First Wedding At The White House
The White House has hosted quite a few weddings and receptions, but this was the first wedding held at the Executive Mansion.
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How Knitting Was Used By Spies During WWI And WWII
Knitting might sound like a relatively innocuous activity, but it was instrumental for spies during WWI and WWII. Here's how knitting was used by spies.
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The Truth About Deadly Victorian Wallpaper
Some people might suggest that no price is too high to pay for true beauty, whether personal or environmental. But what if the price of beauty is death?
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