How Much Popular Items Cost 100 Years Ago Vs. Today
Doesn't it seem like prices are always going up? If that's what you think, then you're not alone. Here is how much popular items cost 100 years ago vs. today.
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The Mythology Behind The Libra Constellation Explained
Libra, the seventh sign of the zodiac and the constellation between Scorpius and Virgo, is either represented by a woman holding a traditional balance scale.
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The Fascinating Way Ancient Romans Used The Bathroom
Roman bathrooms tended to have a very unusual distinction: the individual toilets were often very close together. But that's not all that was distinctive.
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This Is Where The First Thanksgiving Might Have Taken Place
As it turns out, the Massachusetts Pilgrims and their neighbors might not have been the first to celebrate Thanksgiving in what is now the United States.
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Why They Don't Advertise Cigarettes On TV Anymore
Here's why cigarettes are no longer promoted via television and radio advertisements in the United States.
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The Beverly Hills Supper Club Disaster Explained
The Beverly Hills Supper Club fire is considered one of the worst disasters in Kentucky's history and remains the third-deadliest nightclub fire in the U.S.
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The Untold Truth Of The Gospel Of Luke
The Gospel of Luke, or the Gospel According to Luke, is a famous teaching that originates from the New Testament in the Bible.
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What Is Yule And How Is It Celebrated?
When asked to describe Yule most people will likely say that it is another name for either Christmas, the holiday season as a whole, or a luscious holiday cake.
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What It Was Really Like To Travel Across The US In The 1800s
But the 1800s was a time of immense progress, especially in the area of transportation. Here’s what it was really like to travel across the U.S. in the 1800s.
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How The Nazi Ideology Ruined And Reshaped Christmas
The Nazis who had a major problem with Christmas but banning it altogether just wasn't going to work. Here's how the Nazi ideology ruined and reshaped Christmas
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The Largest Volcanic Eruption In History Explained
Only a few a "supervolcanos" exist and one clearly sits above the rest: Indonesia's Toba. This is the largest known volcanic eruption in our planet's history.
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Popular Food Fads From The 20th Century
As we munch on our organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, sustainably sourced snacks, let's look back at some of the food trends that came and went during the 1900s.
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Other Winter Holidays To Celebrate If Christmas Isn't Your Thing
Let's talk about some other winter festivals that might be the perfect cause for celebration in lieu of (or alongside) Christmas.
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Elvis Presley FBI Files Explained
Over the course of his tenure, FBI founding director J. Edgar Hoover amassed information on any number of public figures, including The King -- Elvis Presley.
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This Was The First President To Be Born In The United States
The United States rose from former English colonies; the first presidents were once English citizens. The first born a U.S. citizen to be elected president?
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Things About Venus That Remain A Mystery
Between manned flights, high-powered telescopes, and far-reaching space probes, we've learned a lot about our solar system, with one exception: Venus.
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Why Ancient Romans Used Crucifixion As Punishment
Humanity has worked overtime to develop ever more heinous ways to punish those perceived as criminals. One of the worst was the Roman practice of crucifixion.
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The Mystery Behind The Missing McStay Family Explained
The McStay family disappeared in 2010, and their remains were found almost four years later. Here's the most likely explanation behind the mystery.
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What The Wine Made By Ancient Romans Really Tasted Like
"Use a little wine, for thy stomach's sake," says the First Epistle to Timothy in the New Testament. The citizens of Ancient Rome would have agreed.
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The Most Popular Alcohol In America 50 Years Ago
Alcohol-based drinks are as subject to fad and fashion as anything else. Think Martinis in the 1930s. The 1970s had their special concoctions, too.
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Why People Think Meghan Markle Is Related To Serial Killer H.H. Holmes
Every family has its untidy secrets. The British Royal Family already has its share. But did Meghan Markle bring a new level of embarrassing ancestry with her?
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The Real Reason The Anasazi Civilization Disappeared
Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall -- Egypt, Greece, Rome. The Americas were the site of civilizations as well, including the Aztecs and the mysterious Anasazi.
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The Origins Of Ancient Norse Mythology Explained
The MCU has made extensive use of (and adapted) aspects of Norse mythology. As for the mythology itself, it has deep roots in Scandinavian culture and history.
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The Real Reason Rhode Island Was Founded
The real reason we have Rhode Island is because Roger Williams got cancelled. Here was the crazy idea that got him booted from Massachusetts.
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Why Andrew Jackson Had A 1,400 Pound Block Of Cheese In The White House
Fans of The West Wing may think Andrew Jackson was a cheese-loving altruist, but here's the real reason he had a 1,400 block of cheese in the White House.
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The Truth About The Real Philosopher's Stone
The Philosopher's Stone (or Sorcerer's Stone, in the U.S.) was an important plot point in the Harry Potter saga. Was there any truth behind it?
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What It Was Really Like The Day Kobe Bryant Died
On January 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant and his daughter died in a helicopter crash. Fans, family, and colleagues mourned their loss.
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