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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What Was The Result Of Joe Biden's Latest Meeting With Vladimir Putin?
World leaders spoke forcefully when Russia invaded Ukraine. Certainly some talked among themselves, but has President Biden spoken with Putin?
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How Did June Get Its Name?
June is a popular wedding month, and the history of its name is a clue as to why. With ancient gods thrown into the mix, June has a cool origin story
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Who Invented Vaccines?
In 2020, the world was made acutely aware of the importance of vaccines when the novel coronavirus emerged as a public health threat. But who invented them?
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Inside Russia's Relationship With The UK
Despite being on opposite sides of the European continent, relations between Russia and the U.K. date back to 1553. Here's what their relationship is like.
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How Did Boris Yeltsin Help Vladimir Putin Become President?
It is due in large part to Vladimir Putin's predecessor, Boris Yeltsin, that Putin was able to take center stage.
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The Mystery Of Vladimir Putin's Mother Explained
Could Vladimir Putin, a man so intent on maintaining his rule over the Russian people, have lied about his own family history in order to do so?
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How Many Homes Does Vladimir Putin Own?
Everybody's got to be someplace. The places, of course, mean different things to different people, and national leaders have specific requirements.
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What Ever Happened To The Indian Dynasty, Pushyabhuti?
The downfall of the Pushyabhuti dynasty began, like many mysteries, with a murder. The Pushyabhuti, also called the Vardhana dynasty, ruled in northern India.
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Who Was Vladimir Putin's Mentor?
People may or may not have a talent for their chosen profession, but even the talented need guidance from someone with experience in their field.
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The Most Surprising Discoveries In Greenland
Greenland is a land steeped in mystery. Here are some of the more surprising or interesting things that have been found in Greenland in the last century.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Matchstick Women
A job as a matchstick woman sounds harmless enough, but by the time many of them learned that what they were doing was deadly, it was too late.
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Common Misconceptions About The Victorian Era
There's a fascination with the Victorian era, but not every belief about that period is true. These are some common misconceptions about the Victorian era.
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Vladimir Putin Received Controversial Praise From Donald Trump
Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine and received controversial praise from Donald Trump. Here's what the former U.S. president said.
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The Truth About Vladimir Putin's Nobel Prize Nomination
There are often disagreements regarding awards -- who received what, and why, and was it truly merited? That applies to nominations as well.
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What We Know About Russia Taking Chernobyl
On February 24, 2022, Russian forces seized the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, the site of a massive 1986 nuclear disaster.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Has A Message For Citizens Of Russia
In the early stages of Russia's invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took to television to deliver an emotional message to the citizens of Russia.
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Who Is The President Of Ukraine?
Ukraine is a country that has found itself in the headlines as of late, and often accompanying these stories is the name of the nation's president.
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