What Aztec Mythology Really Says About The Agave Plant
Aztecs, like many early civilizations, used stories to understand the world around them. Here is what Aztec mythology really says about the agave plant.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Mythical Sarcophagus Of Menkaure
For centuries, Egyptologists have sought out the artifacts within the Great Pyramids. One of these was the sarcophagus of the Pharaoh Menkaure.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Stolen Treasures Of The Royal Casket
The Royal Casket that contained valuable Polish relics was lost during World War II.
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Henry VIII's Family Tree Explained
Henry VIII may be infamous for his wives, but his relatives included other nobles with interesting stories and claims to the throne.
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How Many Victims Did The Tehran Desert Vampire Really Have?
The Tehran Desert Vampire was hanged for the killings of at least 20 people. However, the unofficial count of his victims could be much higher.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Lost Treasure Of Shipwrecked Flor De La Mar
The treasure of the Flor de la Mar, which was shipwrecked in the 16th century, has been lost for centuries. Here's the story behind the immense treasure.
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Maya Angelou Just Made American History
Maya Angelou broke through innumerable barriers with her art and her voice, illuminating the experience of Black women. She has made history again.
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Famous Movies That Are Lost To History
Four out of every five movies from the first three decades of filmmaking are lost, with no complete copy surviving. These films will likely never be found.
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What The American Road Trip Was Like 100 Years Ago
For the road trippers of the 1920s, their journeys were not about convenience but untamed adventure. Here's what the American road trip was like 100 years ago.
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The Real Reason We Haven't Yet Found The Lost City Of Paititi
According to Incan legend, deep in the rainforest lays a great lost city known as Paititi. Like any good lost city, it's said to be home to untold riches.
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Why Lucille Ball And Desi Arnaz's Marriage Was Groundbreaking
The marriage of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz was historic for many reasons, including their age difference and the groundbreaking interracial TV relationship.
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How Pig To Human Heart Transplants Work
For the first time, in early 2022 a pig's heart was transplanted into a human. Here is how How pig to human heart transplants work.
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The Long History Of Vaccine Mandates In America Explained
U.S. vaccine mandates have been fraught with controversies throughout history. Here is the complex and convoluted history of American vaccine mandates.
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The Story Behind James Taylor And Carole King's 'You've Got A Friend'
"You've Got a Friend" was written by Carole King and James Taylor released a cover version in 1971.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Robert Durst's Mother
Robert Durst's mother, Bernice Herstein, died in 1950 when she was 32 years old.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find George Mallory's Lost Camera
George Mallory attempted to climb Everest in 1921, but perished along with his camera. The camera, which may contain visual proof, was never found.
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The Most Powerful And Fantastical Fictional Weapons In History
Any ambitious megalomaniac needs the right tools to conquer the universe -- tools such as the most powerful and fantastical fictional weapons in history.
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They Mysterious Death Of Aileen Conway Explained
Shortly after a burning car was found near Lawton, Oklahoma, the body of a female driver was removed from the wreckage and identified as Aileen Conway.
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How Queen Elizabeth Really Felt About Princess Margaret's Husband
Princess Margaret's marriage to Antony Armstrong-Jones was controversial in the British Royal Family. Here's how Queen Elizabeth II really felt.
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The Real Reason You're Forbidden To Go To Parts Of The Cyprus Buffer Zone
Since 1974 parts of Cyprus have been closed to the public. Here is the real reason you're forbidden to go to parts of the Cyprus Buffer Zone.
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The Real Reason You're Forbidden To Go Into The Lascaux Cave
Visitors are forbidden from entering Lascaux Cave, due to the historically-significant cave paintings inside that date back tens of thousands of years.
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The Mysterious Death Of Debbie Wolfe Explained
In late 1985, local nurse Debbie Wolfe went missing. Later, her body was found and authorities ruled her death accidental, but her family thinks otherwise.
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The Messed Up Truth About Richard Ramirez's Fangirls
Serial killer Richard Ramirez's 1989 trial was infamous for the plethora of fangirls who showed up to his hearings and offered their support.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Sinead O'Connor's Son
No parent wants to face the death of their child. Tragically, singer-songwriter Sinead O'Connor has had to do exactly that with the death of her son, Shane.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Lost Second Temple Menorah
Indiana Jones isn't the only one looking for lost artifacts. One missing item of significant religious importance is the menorah of the Second Temple.
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The Tragic Death Of Nat King Cole Explained
Nat King Cole's star rose from his days as pianist in a jazz trio to the heights of success as a solo recording artist. Tragically, Cole died far too soon.
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The Tragic Murder Of Daniel Pearl Explained
Journalists -- noncombatant observers -- are too often casualties of the conflicts they seek to cover. That was the case of Daniel Pearl in 2002.
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