Most Dangerous College Campuses In America
The U.S. is rife with college campuses -- not to mention the crimes that take place on said campuses. These are the most dangerous college campuses in America.
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The Biggest Events To Happen In 1883 America
While every year in American history has noteworthy events, some years are more memorable than others. These are the biggest events to happen in 1883 America.
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This Is How The Tampa Bay Rays Got Their Name
The Tampa Bay Rays didn't always have that name. Formerly the Devil Rays, the Tamps baseball team has recently reinvented itself (and not just in name).
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This Is How The Atlanta Braves Got Their Name
The Atlanta Braves are one of the oldest teams in baseball, and the team name can be traced back to a 19th-century political organization in New York.
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This Is How The Texas Rangers Got Their Name
The Texas Rangers name is rooted in the history of the state of Texas, and one of its most time-honored institutions. Here's how the Rangers got their name.
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Tragic History Of The Chicago Bears
Here are some of the more tragic details from the Chicago Bears' 100-plus-year history.
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This Is How The St. Louis Cardinals Got Their Name
The story of the St. Louis Cardinals getting their name begins prior to the turn of the 20th century. Like many teams, fan input led to the team name.
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How Many Victims Did 'The Trash Bag Killer' Patrick Kearney Really Have?
One of three freeway killers in the 1970s was "The Trash Bag Killer." He earned this nickname due to his chosen method of disposing corpses in trash bags.
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20 Things Turning 100 In 2022
The world has come a long way in just 100 years, so let's take a look at some of the things that will be celebrating their 100th birthday in 2022.
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This Is How The Cincinnati Reds Got Their Name
Performers will utilize a name change at the drop of a hat (or a manager's suggestion). What about athletes? Specifically, what about teams?
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Everyday Hand Gestures That Are Offensive In Other Countries
Whether you're communicating "rock on!" or "Go away," hand gestures can deliver a message. But the gesture's message varies, depending on geography.
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This Is How The Arizona Diamondbacks Got Their Name
The Arizona Diamondbacks, commonly called the D-backs, have been a Major League Baseball team for well over two decades. The team calls Phoenix its home.
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This Is How The Colorado Rockies Got Their Name
Before the Rockies, there were several baseball teams in Denver, Colorado, before the city was granted an expansion major league team in the early 1990s.
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This Is How The Toronto Blue Jays Got Their Name
The Toronto Blue Jays were an expansion team that first came into existence in 1977. However, like most expansion teams, they floundered early on.
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This Is How The Baltimore Orioles Got Their Name
The Orioles are a Major League Baseball team based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Like a lot of sports teams, it didn't start nor originate out of that city.
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The Mysterious Death Of Alicia Showalter Reynolds Explained
On March 2, 1996, Alicia Showalter Reynolds left her Baltimore home to go shopping with her mother in Charlottesville, Virginia. She never made it.
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Does Jesus' Crown Of Thorns Still Exist Today?
Relics -- physical representations of faith -- have a mixed history. Provenance is often impossible to prove. That's true of Jesus' crown of thorns.
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What's The Difference Between Japanese Temples And Shrines?
Sometimes, while going to and fro, Japanese people will pause to stop by one of Japan's 160,000 combined shrines (Shinto) or temples (Buddhist).
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This Is How The Chicago White Sox Got Their Name
White Sox is most certainly a fitting name for a Major League Baseball team. However, the popular Chicago baseball team actually wears black socks.
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Every Major Death In December 2021 Explained
Here are all the biggest names from around the globe—musicians, actors, athletes, broadcasters, filmmakers, writers, and visionaries—who died in December 2021.
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Nine Historical Events That Happened On New Years Eve
Often, the new year isn't revolutionary, but sometimes, it's rung in with tremendous change. These are nine historical events that happened on New Years Eve.
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The Truth About Queen Elizabeth And Princess Margaret's Relationship
Queen Elizabeth and her younger sister, Princess Margaret, were very close growing up. Despite the tension and drama of royal life, the sisters remained close.
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This Is How The San Diego Padres Got Their Name
The San Diego Padres have a history steeped in California's Spanish missions, and their name is rooted in that tradition. Here's how the Padres got their name.
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This Is How The New York Yankees Got Their Name
The Yankees are one of the most well-known teams in all of sports. They are worth billions, and people all over the world know who they are.
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This Is The Assassination Of King Umberto Of Italy Explained
King Umberto of Italy was assassinated in 1900, though it wasn't as surprising as it might sound. This is what led to King Umberto's assassination.
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Zen Buddhism: The History And Practices Explained
It's been hundreds of years since Buddhism spread from India to the entirety of Asia. Over the centuries, its core beliefs intermingled with multiple cultures.
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Whatever Happened To The 1988 Jamaican Bobsled Team?
A bobsled team from Jamaica qualified for the Winter Olympic Games in 1988. The team consisted of Devon Harris, Dudley Stokes, Michael White, and Nelson Stokes.
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