Where The Phrase 'Cat's Out Of The Bag' Came From
Anybody who's ever owned a cat knows that felines love a good box. Does that attraction extend to bags? Is that why we talk about letting cats out of bags?
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This Is How Mafioso Giuseppe 'Pino' Greco Really Died
Some people know the name Giuseppe "Pino" Greco. For those who don't, he was one of the Sicilian mob's most vicious killers, slaying around 300 individuals.
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This Is How The Pittsburgh Pirates Got Their Name
The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of the oldest franchises in baseball, and got their name after signing a controversial contract with a top player.
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The History Of Auld Lang Syne Explained
Every year, during the first few minutes or so of the New Year, the song "Auld Lang Syne" is traditionally sung in a lot of countries. Here's the history.
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What Nobody Told You About History Channel's Mountain Men
If you're looking to get lost in North America's untamed wilderness without leaving your living room, you'll want to watch History Channel's "Mountain Men."
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What Is A Snow Moon? We Explain
Tribes had various names for the different full moons based on when they appeared in the year. One such moon, the "snow moon," is expected in February.
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Where The Phrase 'Spill The Beans' Comes From
The phrase "spill the beans" has become part of our everyday vernacular, but its roots date back thousands of years. Here's where "spill the beans" comes from.
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This Is How The LA Dodgers Got Their Name
The LA Dodgers were originally based in Brooklyn, and the story of the "Dodgers" name is rooted in Brooklyn life. Here's how the team got its name.
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Nostradamus Had Some Bleak Predictions For 2022
For centuries, Nostradamus' quatrains — poems of four stanzas — have been analyzed and debated Here are some of his bleak predictions for 2022.
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What Happened To The Real-Life Diseases That Killed You In Oregon Trail?
There were plenty of ways to die in the classic "Oregon Trail" video game, including snakebites, broken limbs, accidental gunshots, and disease.
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This Is What It Means If You See A Purple Porch Light
Purple porch lights signify domestic violence awareness as well as support for victims of domestic abuse.
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What Hygiene In America Was Like 100 Years Ago
Americans take their hygiene very seriously these days, but it wasn't always like that. This is what hygiene in America was like 100 years ago.
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What It Was Like To Celebrate New Year's Eve 100 Years Ago
New Year's Eve is full of traditions that people from centuries ago followed, with some still followed today. Here are traditions from the 1920s.
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What Happened To Richard Nixon's Children?
What happened to Patricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, the two daughters of the infamous former American head of state Richard Nixon? Let's find out!
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The Mysterious Death Of Pope John Paul I
Catholics and non-Catholics admire Pope John Paul II, but most haven't heard of his predecessor, John Paul I. This is the mysterious death of Pope John Paul I.
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The Theory About 1995 That Changes Everything
Award-winning journalist W. Joseph Campbell, claims that the '90s hold great significance for society. Campbell picks out one year for special attention — 1995.
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The Strange Task Taken On By One Of Queen Elizabeth's Servants
One of Queen Elizabeth's servants, nicknamed "Cinders" (after Cinderella), has the strange job of breaking in the queen's loafer shoes.
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What Steve McQueen's On-Set Behavior Was Really Like
Steve McQueen's on-set behavior reveals a very different — and much less admirable — side to his personality than we see in his movies. Let's take a look.
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This Is How The New York Mets Got Their Name
The Mets are one of New York City's two baseball teams, but where did the name come from? Here's how the historic franchise first got its name.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of Cynthia Anderson's Disappearance
Cynthia Anderson went to work as a legal secretary for a law firm one morning 40 years ago. Witnesses saw her in the office, but by noon, she was missing.
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The Real Reason Queen Elizabeth Owns All Of The Dolphins And Swans In England
Why does Queen Elizabeth own all of the dolphins and swans in England? It might sound strange, but if we look back into history, we can find the answer.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of Jeannette DePalma's Death
On August 7, 1972, a 16-year-old teenager named Jeannette DePalma went missing. The mystery of her disappearance would turn gruesome just a few weeks later.
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The Untold Truth Of Abraham From The Bible
Abraham first appears in the Book of Genesis in the Hebrew Bible and lived a nomadic life after leaving his birthplace of Ur, Mesopotamia. Here's his story.
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Why This Ancient Roman Object Still Remains A Mystery
The Roman dodecahedron dates back over 1,800 years, and remains a mystery even today. People are still speculating about what the object was used for.
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Why Queen Elizabeth Always Signs Her Name As 'Elizabeth R'
Queen Elizabeth II was born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. So why does she always sign her name as "Elizabeth R"? Let's take a look and find out.
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Henry Ford's Family Tree Explained
Ford Motors is currently the fifth most successful family run corporation in the world. Roots run deep for Henry Ford, an American farm boy turned businessman.
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The Reincarnation Mystery Of The Pollock Sisters Explained
Oddly, John believed that his wife would give birth to twins. John was right and on October 4, 1958, the Pollocks welcomed twins, Gillian and Jennifer.
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