Who Started The KGB?
When it comes to the secret police and foreign intelligence, nothing quite compares to the KGB. But who started it? Let's take a look back in history.
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Here's What We Know About The First Molotov Cocktails
Molotov cocktails seem to be a part of various conflicts around the world. Here's what we know about the first Molotov cocktails.
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The Truth About The Man Who Invented TikTok
While TikTok has become a notorious and omnipresent social media behemoth, little is known about Zhang Yiming, the man who created it.
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How Vladimir Putin Responded To 9/11
Given the state of the U.S.-Putin relationship in the late 2010s and early 2020s, it may be surprising that things were different early in Putin's presidency.
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Great People Of History Who Died On The Toilet
Here are some of the figures of history who met nature's cruelest end. Don't titter too loudly — you never know if the same fate may befall you.
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What Are The 8 Categories That Will Not Air From The 2022 Academy Awards?
Fans of long Oscar broadcasts were dismayed to learn that the 2022 Academy Awards would not present all its competitive categories live on air.
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Where The Phrase Happy As A Clam Came From
Some people just have a friendly, happy sort of aura about them. They're quick to make a joke, relentlessly upbeat, and often described as happy as a clam.
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The Worst Things About Being A Member Of The First Family
While there are obvious perks to living in the White House, there are also huge downsides. These are the worst things about being a member of the First Family.
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What Happened To Etch A Sketch?
The iconic drawing toy Etch A Sketch was first released in 1960 and has sold more than 1 million units.
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The Most Prolific Con Artists In History
There's an old saying that crime doesn't pay, but history is filled with ridiculously adept con artists who proved time and time again that sometimes, it does.
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The Real Reason We Don't Eat Horse Meat
Food means different things to different cultures. Some foods are only part of special feasts and celebrations; other foods are shunned all year long.
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How The Microwave Was An Accidental Invention
Microwave ovens are literally everywhere, from the countertop of most homes to the convenience store down the block. But who first stumbled on the technology?
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Does Thinking Too Much Really Exhaust You?
We've all been there, as students or employees: figuratively chained to a desk, engaging our brains but not moving much, and when we're done, we're exhausted.
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What Is A Sky Burial?
Methods, rituals, and traditions for dealing with the dead vary from culture to time, era to era. The people of Tibet have their own traditional rituals.
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What We Know About Ketanji Brown Jackson
President Joe Biden made history once again with his nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. She is the first Black woman to be so nominated.
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Inside Vladimir Putin And George W. Bush's Relationship
Leaders of nations are in a class by themselves, with unique responsibilities and challenges most of us don't face. Do they bond with one another in some way?
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How Vladimir Putin Escaped Multiple Assassination Attempts
With great power comes great responsibility, as well as great numbers of people who disagree with you, sometimes to the point of violence -- sometimes fatally.
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What Happened To Polly Pocket?
Polly Pocket was first released in 1989 and was one of the most coveted toys for girls in the early '90s.
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What Happened To Boris Yeltsin?
Boris Yeltsin was an unlikely candidate to reach the pinnacle of the Russian political system. Here is what happened to Yeltsin after the collapse of the USSR.
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Every EGOT Winner In History
Winning an EGOT means having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony. Quite a feat that only a small group have achieved. Here's all the winners.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Series The Good Lord Bird?
Hollywood has adapted numerous novels for the screen. Some of those books were historical in nature -- pieces of fact. How about The Good Lord Bird?
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What Do 10-4 And Other Radio Codes Mean?
If you've ever seen a movie about war, police, or pilots, you've probably noticed it's a little hard to understand them. What do the radio codes mean?
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What Happened To Slap Bracelets?
After a wave of popularity, seemingly with a flick of the wrist, snap bracelets simply snapped out of existence. What really happened to them?
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What Happened To The Valley Girl Accent?
The 1980s left us with plenty of enduring cultural touchstones, including an entire subculture frozen in time — the Valley girl.
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Why The US Military Built A Fake Town During WWII
During WWII the U.S. undertook a massive operation in the Pacific Northwest to build a fake town. The reasons for this may be less obvious than you think.
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How Vladimir Putin Felt About Edward Snowden
Depending on your point of view, Edward Snowden, who exposed U.S. government surveillance of its citizens, is a hero or a traitor. And Putin's thoughts?
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What We Know About The Ukrainian Ghost Of Kyiv
An underdog nation engaged in a David-vs-Goliath contest needs heroes to inspire and encourage its citizens. The "Ghost of Kyiev" fits the bill.
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