The Abraham Lincoln Theory That Would Change Everything
There are those who would tell you, quite sincerely, that Elvis and Michael Jackson faked their deaths and are still alive. Abraham Lincoln to the list.
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What Really Happened After Alexander The Great Died?
Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall, and Alexander the Great's kingdom was no exception. What happened to what was then the world's greatest empire when he died?
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The Untold Truth Of Birthstones
Birthstones are a pretty easy entry point into jewelry, but things in the birthstone world can get complicated fast. This is the untold truth of birthstones.
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Why Americans Say Merry Christmas
A difference between the American English and British English comes in how we wish each other well during the nativity season.
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The Strange Meal Wealthy People Ate During Medieval Times
The medieval period in Europe was a weird time: animals were put on trial, wars were fought by literal children, and soccer was played by kicking a bladder.
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The Story Behind The 1355 Riot Between Oxford Students And Townspeople
Confrontations and rivalries between college students and locals is something that anyone who has lived on or near a campus knows a lot about.
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What Really Happened After Joan Of Arc Died?
Joan of Arc -- saint, martyr, icon -- helped restore France's king to his throne. What happened in the aftermath of her captivity, trial, and execution?
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The Strange Truth About Ectoplasm Explained
In the Victorian era, ectoplasm was believed to be a stringy, slimy, white plasma that was vomited out by mediums when they made contact with the spirit world.
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World War II Stories That Sound Fake, But Aren't
World War II is full of shockingly bloody and awful things. But it's also full of things that make you go, "Wait, what? No, that's not real ... is it?"
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The Disturbing Truth About Mental Illness In Medieval Times
The disturbing truth about mental illness in medieval times is that the condition was blamed on demonic possession or witchcraft.
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This Is Who'll Be King After Queen Elizabeth Dies
In the United States, leadership is elected by the citizenry. In a monarchy, the transition of power -- after a death, or a resignation -- is also legislated.
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Why You Don't Really See Milkmen Anymore
Along with baseball and apple pie, there's perhaps nothing more American than the milkman. So why don't you really see milkmen anymore?
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How George Washington And Napoleon Bonaparte Were Related
It's a small world, after all. How small? Come to find out there's an actual familial connection between George Washington and Napoleon Bonaparte.
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The Untold Story Of The Delano Grape Strike
From simple beginnings, the Delano Grape strike grew to encompass an effort for fair, safe working conditions for farm laborers throughout the United States.
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The Story Behind Pablo Escobar's Smiling Mugshot
It was May 1976 and Pablo Escobar had just been caught while transporting cocaine when that infamous mugshot now known around the world was taken.
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The Mystery Behind Bugsy Siegel's Death
Perhaps no one is really surprised when a prominent mob figure like Bugsy Siegel is murdered. Is it any less surprising when the killer isn't found?
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What Happens To Your Ashes If There's No One To Claim Them?
Roughly 15,000 sets of human remains in the U.S. are unclaimed per yer. Here is what happens to your ashes if there's no one to claim them.
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Why The Dighton Rock Has Been A Mystery For Years
Somewhere outside of Berkley, Massachusetts lies a 40-ton boulder that wouldn't seem remarkable at a glance but actually holds a centuries-old mystery.
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The Untold History Of Ugly Laws
Ugly laws were a set of laws that made being disabled, mentally ill, or houseless punishable by fines or jail time. Here is the untold truth of ugly laws.
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This Is Einstein's Estimated IQ
Everybody just assumes that Albert Einstein was smart. Really, really, really smart. But did anybody ever actually measure Einstein's intelligence?
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The Truth About Medieval Witches
Witches have a long history, and they are still a mysterious part of many cultures and lore. Here is the truth about medieval witches.
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Here's What You Get When You Win The Nobel Prize
The various Nobel Prizes are intended to honor extraordinary achievement in human endeavor. A medal is involved, of course -- are there other benefits?
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The Truth About Sanya, Tokyo's Lost District
A tragedy of modern life is the situation of people who are homeless -- essentially who have disappeared, been forgotten. That's an entire district in Tokyo.
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What Christmas During World War II Was Really Like
During the war years, families at home and away all found ways to at least recognize the holiday and remember those that were so very far away, or gone forever.
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Here's Who Inherited Hugh Hefner's Money After He Died
Hugh Hefner died in 2017 at the age of 91 and left his fortune to his four children.
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The Biggest Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Malcolm X's Assassination
Decades later, truth is finally beginning to emerge about the assassination of Malcolm X. That doesn't mean there aren't still theories about the murder too.
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Disturbing Details Found In Malcolm X's Autopsy Report
Activist and civil rights leader Malcolm X died 56 years ago on February 21, 1965, at the age of 39. He was giving a speech when he was boldly assassinated.
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