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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What Are The Mystical Akashic Records?
Imagine that every thought, every experience, every moment of every person's life — all knowledge of all humans who've ever existed, and will exist — exists.
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This Is How Italy Got Its Name
The origin of the name "Italy" actually dates back to the Ancient Greeks, and even to the writings of Aristotle. Here's how Italy got its name.
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This Is How Canada Got Its Name
There are many theories surrounding how Canada got its name. It's most likely rooted in the language of First Nations people, or Spanish explorers.
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The Real Reasons Your Ancestors May Have Changed Their Names
Life often means change. The lives of immigrants reflect that boldly, particularly when it came to their names as they entered a new country, for a new life.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find Michelangelo's Stolen Mask Of A Faun
Michelangelo's "Mask of a Faun" dates back to the 16th century, and moved between different museums for hundreds of years before being stolen by Nazis.
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This Mountain In The Middle East Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places On Earth
Best known as the second-highest mountain peak in the world, this place holds another distinction: It's one of the most dangerous mountains on Earth.
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The Tragic Truth About The Cretaceous Mass Extinction
There really was no safe place to hide from the Chicxulub impactor. Here's the awful, awful truth about the mass extinction event at the end of the Cretaceous.
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The Mystery Behind Genghis Khan's Burial
Mongolian Emperor Genghis Khan died in 1227, and to this day, his tomb has never been found.
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The Most Devastating Earthquakes Of All Time
Even when an earthquake isn't topping the Richter scale, it can still do an incredible amount of damage. These are the most devastating earthquakes of all time.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Lost Raphael Painting 'Portrait Of A Young Man'
Raphael's "Portrait of a Young Man" was stolen in Poland during World War II and has never been seen since.
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Chuck Taylors Are Over 100 Years Old. Here's What You Should Know
Chuck Taylors were first manufactured in 1917 and remain popular to this day.
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The Incredible True Story Of Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez
While the name of Roy Benavidez is probably one you haven't heard of, it is a name you should know. His story makes all those war films look pale in comparison.
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Anne Frank Cold Case Investigation Reveals New Betrayal Suspect
If Otto Frank was aware of who betrayed him, he never spoke about it. A recent discovery, though, may finally have answered the question.
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Whatever Happened To Telephone Operators?
Telephone operators were once a staple of society in the early 20th century, but they have since declined. Here's what happened to telephone operators.
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