The Unsolved Mystery Of Who Killed Josephine Backshall
Josephine Backshall disappeared in 1974 and was never seen again, after going to meet a photographer for a modeling job. The case remains unsolved.
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Where Were Bonnie And Clyde Buried?
Bonnie and Clyde are perhaps the most famous crime duo in history, but they're not actually buried together. Here's why the lovers are buried separately.
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Princess Diana's Famous Taj Mahal Photo Almost Didn't Happen. Here's Why
The exhibition "Princess Diana: Accredited Access" opened in January 2022. Approximately 140 images of Diana with their stories feature at the show.
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Most Important Battles Of World War I
World War I was one of the largest and deadliest conflicts in human history. Battles were hard fought, setting the stage for Allied victory.
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This Is How Cuba Got Its Name
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, but few actually know how it got its name. The name "Cuba" might date back to the indigenous Taíno people.
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Why Henry Kissinger's Nobel Peace Prize Was So Controversial
U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973, but the decision was controversial because he played a major role in the Vietnam War.
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This Is What It Means If You See A Red Porch Light
When the calendar page flips to February each year, you may start to see red lights shining on your neighbors' porches.
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This Is How Denmark Got Its Name
The name of Denmark might sound like it comes from the Danes who live there, but it might actually be rooted in the 10th century, and in a stone monument.
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The Tragic Truth About The The Permian Mass Extinction
Here's what happened during the Permian Mass Extinction, and why, while it was pretty freaking cataclysmic, life still bounced back like a champ.
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The Hubble Telescope's Greatest Discoveries
The Hubble Telescope has sent terabytes of data back to NASA, and interpreting the things it's seen way out in space has yielded some incredible discoveries.
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The Story Behind James Taylor And Carole King's Carolina In My Mind
Legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor plays "Carolina in My Mind" with longtime performance partner Carole King nearly every time they perform.
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How Jimmy Carter Dedicated His Life To Habitat For Humanity
Jimmy Carter has been involved in much more than politics. One thing he's been particularly dedicated to is working with Habitat for Humanity.
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The Outrageous Number Of Deaths Genghis Khan Is Responsible For
Genghis Kahn is known as one of the most powerful and brutal warlords of all time, but how many people did he actually kill? This is his staggering death toll.
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What Being A Passenger On The Northern Pacific Railway Was Really Like
The Northern Pacific Railway connected the Great Lakes to the Pacific Ocean and promised adventure, opportunity and excitement along the way.
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The Secret Service Used This Code Name To Refer To Jimmy Carter
The Secret Service develops code names for every U.S. president and their family members. Here's how the Secret Service chose Jimmy Carter's code name.
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Most Important Battles Of World War II
World War II was the largest, deadliest, and most widespread armed conflict in human history. Here are some of its most important battles.
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The Truth About Buck Barrow, Clyde Barrow's Older Brother
Bonnie and Clyde -- names firmly fixed in American pop culture and history of crime. Also part of the mix? Clyde's big brother, Marvin -- aka Buck.
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The Surprising Number Of Pets Abraham Lincoln Had
President Abraham Lincoln was a man known for his boundless compassion and empathy. No surprise, perhaps, that those qualities extended beyond human beings.
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What Really Happened During The 1973 Oil Crisis?
What exactly caused the First Oil Crisis and how did it have such an expansive impact? Here's what really happened during the 1973 oil crisis.
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These Were The Biggest Scientific Breakthroughs Of 1922
A hundred years ago, scientists were chasing inventive ideas in all sorts of fields. Here are just a few scientific advancements that came out of the year 1922.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee
On January 16, 2022, Charles McGee died in his sleep at the age of 102. In World War II, McGee trained to fly as one of the Tuskegee Airmen.
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This Is How Mexico Got Its Name
The story is told that the city of Portland, Oregon, was so named because of a coin toss. (The other option was Boston." Where does the name Mexico originate?
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The Most Important Solo Acts In Rock History
These solo acts are legendary and synonymous with rock 'n' roll. Their influence can be felt in other genres and the generations that followed.
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This Is How Norway Got Its Name
Norway sits in the Scandinavian region of Northern Europe. It's known for its towering fjords, the Northern Lights, oil production, and Viking folklore.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find Sappho's Lost Poems
It's one of the great mysteries of world civilization. A brilliant, universally respected poet produces a large body of work -- and somehow, it disappeared.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Lost Peking Man Fossils
The tragic costs of warfare include the loss of lives, both military and civilian, young and old. Property of all kinds is also lost -- buildings, artifacts.
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This Was The Last English King To Die In Battle
Good leaders often pride themselves on not asking their subordinates to do anything they themselves wouldn't do. Like, a king leading his forces into battle.
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