The Odd Way Duels Are Part Of Becoming An Elected Official In Kentucky
Dueling is one of those things you may think stopped happening a long time ago. However, Kentucky still cites dueling in certain oaths, and here's why.
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What It Was Like To Go To A Vaudeville Performance
Vaudeville flourished as America's main form of popular entertainment from the 1890s to the early 1930s. Here's what it was like going to a performance.
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How Richard Nixon Became An Unwelcome April Fools' Day Joke
Some NPR listeners in 1992 were duped by an April Fools' Day joke that reportedly had listeners calling in to express their outrage. Here's the story.
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Chilling Details From The Attica Prison Riot
The Attica Prison Riot is the deadliest prison riot on history, with more than 40 people killed, including 10 hostages.
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Times Someone In History Claimed They Were The Best, But Weren't
Everyone exaggerates their accomplishments from time to time. Here are people who claimed they were the very best at something but were really just full of it.
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The History Of Mother's Day In The US Is Much Different Than You'd Imagine
Mother's Day, both in America and around the world, has become a holiday in every sense of the world -- a time of remembrance and appreciation.
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Here's Why A Medium Was Jailed Under The Witchcraft Act During WWII
Helen Duncan was the last witch in Great Britain to be imprisoned. This is the story of the medium who was jailed under the Witchcraft Act during WWII.
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The Biggest Unsolved Mysteries Of The 1990s
Let's have a look at some of the biggest cases of the '90s that remain unsolved even decades later. Who knows - maybe someone out there has the key.
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The Greatest Inventors Alive Today
It can sometimes seem like the glory days of invention are behind us, but people haven't stopped inventing things. These are the greatest inventors alive today.
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The Truth Of Mikhail Gorbachev's Nobel Peace Prize
Mikhail Gorbachev received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990, though with praise also came criticism. This is the truth of Mikhail Gorbachev's Nobel Peace Prize.
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What We Know About Abraham Lincoln's Famous Top Hat
President Abraham Lincoln stands out in American history for so many reasons -- some noble, some tragic, some simply distinctive, like his headgear.
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How Mothers Were Celebrated In Ancient Greece And Rome
Today, Mother's Day is celebrated in more than 50 countries, but mothers have long been revered. Here's how moms were celebrated in ancient Greece and Rome.
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The Surprising Origin Of The Magic 8 Ball
Many among us have consulted the Magic 8 Ball for answers to our most random questions. Here is the surprising origin of the classic toy.
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Where Does The Term Freshmen Come From?
Becoming a freshman is a chance to start again, a chance to reinvent yourself, and begin a new journey. But, the term has been around longer than high schools.
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Do Whales Really Have Regional Accents?
Whales are enigmatic giants of the sea. But, they may have more in common with humans than previously thought in the way that they communicate with each other.
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Here's Who Inherited Mark Twain's Money After He Died
Mark Twain -- Samuel Clemens -- was famous for his wit, his novels decrying social injustice, and poor money management. What about his estate when he died?
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The Real Reason People In Bermuda Fly Kites On Good Friday
Kites seem to have a place of honor in numerous cultures around the world. One kite festival in particular takes place in Bermuda on Good Friday.
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Inside Taylor Hawkins' Relationship With Queen Drummer Roger Taylor
True artists will readily admit that they draw from those who have preceded them. Taylor Hawkins was possibly Roger Taylor's biggest fan. Ever.
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The Biggest Theories About The Origins Of April Fools' Day
Let's be clear: This article is not a prank befitting the day it's examining. Seriously, folks: Where did the April Fools' Day tomfoolery and shenanigans begin?
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What Is Chernobyl's Red Forest?
The Red Forest is one of the most radioactive places in Chernobyl.
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The Origin Of Ukraine's Intricately Decorated Easter Eggs
Symbols of spring abound -- flowers blooming, birds singing. So much of it involves vibrant, eye-catching color, like psanky eggs from Ukraine.
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The Mythology Of Bellerophon Explained
Bellerophon made the unforgivable mistake of crossing a line, which made him an ever-lasting example of what not to do in the classical world. Here's his story.
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The History Of The Most Feared All-Female Gang In London
Old school criminal enterprises were usually run by men, but not always. Here is the history of the most feared all-female gang in London.
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The True Origins Of The Phrase Turn A Blind Eye
Idioms enter language in many times and many different ways. Historical context can be important -- the when and why of a phrase that's been handed on.
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Here's Who Inherited Thomas Jefferson's Money After He Died
Then as now, a lavish lifestyle might be an indicator of great financial success. Then as now, it also might hide enormous amounts of indebtedness.
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The Surprising Effect WWII Had On Sliced Bread
Sliced bread is a staple of many American households, but there was once a ban on sliced bread during World War II, supposedly to help the war effort.
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Here's Who Inherited Benjamin Franklin's Money After He Died
Comedian W.C. Fields supposedly said, "Where there's a will, prosperity is just around the corner." Ben Franklin's will created some significant piles of cash.
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