Early Chinese Sunglasses Were Not Used To Protect Against The Sun
Sunglasses are typically used these days to protect our eyes from the sun, but early Chinese sunglasses were used for another purpose in courtrooms.
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One Dog's Bathroom Break Awarded Her A WWII Medal
A dog named Juliana earned a medal in World War II after urinating on an explosive device that fell through her family's home, and neutralizing it.
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HG Wells' Parody Of His Literary Friend Led To A Lifelong Feud
When we think of the language arts of the early 20th century, especially in England, we probably think of erudition, manners, elegance. Surely not a feud.
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Why A Japanese Imperial Army Soldier Didn't Know WWII Was Over For 30 Years
A Japanese soldier in WWII didn't realize the war was over for 30 years, and remained hiding out in the jungle until he was eventually found.
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Before Thomas Dewey Ran For President, He Locked Up Mobster 'Lucky' Luciano
Many in American history made their reputation by going after the bad guys -- Eliot Ness, Wyatt Earp, Frank Hamer. Add a lawyer to the list: Thomas Dewey.
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The Messed Up History Of Diabetes
Diabetes has been around for thousands of years, and people have been diagnosing it for nearly as long. Here's the messed up history of this disease.
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The Biggest Government Secrets That Were Accidentally Made Public
Not all government disclosures are intentional. Here are some of the biggest government secrets that were accidentally made public.
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The Unexpected Truth About Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Name
Ruth Bader Ginsburg started using her middle name after entering kindergarten.
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The Untold Truth Of The Salem Witch Trials
In 1692, the Puritan village of Salem, Massachusetts, was hit by a wave of zealous religious paranoia. This is the untold truth of the Salem witch trials.
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The King James Bible And The Ethiopian Bible: What's The Difference?
The Bible has had many versions over the years. The oldest version is the Ethiopian and the most ubiquitous is the King James version and here's how they differ
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The Truth About The World's Biggest Quran
The Quran is the Islamic holy book and the most popular book in human history. The artistry of the text is often overlooked, and so too are its varying sizes.
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How Abraham Lincoln Narrowly Avoided Death Before His Assassination
Abraham Lincoln was famously assassinated at a theater, but he actually had a brush with death prior to that during the Civil War, when a bullet nearly hit him.
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The Most Accurate Movies And Miniseries About American Presidents
Some movies that dramatize history get important parts of the U.S. presidency right. Here are the most accurate movies and miniseries about American presidents.
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Thomas Hagan: What Happened To The Man Who Killed Malcolm X?
The February 21, 1965, death of Black revolutionary and civil rights leader Malcolm X was a devastating blow to the movement for racial equality in the U.S.
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The Untold Truth Of Heaven's Gate
Heaven's Gate achieved instant notoriety in March of 1997, when the discovery of 39 bodies sparked a media frenzy. This is the untold truth of Heaven's Gate.
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Khonsu: The Legend Of The Ancient Egyptian Moon God Explained
Like many ancient cultures, the Ancient Egyptians had an expansive pantheon of gods, and one of the most interesting among them is Khonsu, the god of the moon.
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Ukraine President Zelenskyy's Original Staff Weren't Exactly Qualified For The Job
Ukraine's president Zelenskyy was famous as the star of his own TV show. When he became president, he appointed many TV friends to political positions.
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The Meaning Of The Cockatrice In The Bible Explained
The Bible has some really weird stuff in it, including the cockatrice — a creature born from the egg of a rooster. So how did it wind up in the Bible?
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These Were The Last Words Ted Bundy Ever Spoke
In the early morning hours of January 24, 1989, hundreds of people gathered outside the Florida State Prison to rejoice at Ted Bundy's execution.
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This Historic New Orleans Landmark May Have A Disturbing History Of Slavery
A bar in New Orleans named "Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop" was allegedly once a fake blacksmith shop that served as a cover for illegal save trading.
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Why Greenland's Vikings Disappeared
Norse Vikings explored and colonized many countries in North America, including Greenland, but they disappeared without leaving evidence as to why.
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Before Making Predictions, Nostradamus Wrote A Cookbook
Nostradamus is famous for a great many predictions through the ages But, a little known fact is that he was also a keen cook, and even wrote a book about it.
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The Truth About Stephen Hawking's Ex-Wife, Jane
Many of the brilliant and influential people in the world are terrible spouses. Unfortunately, this seems to have included the late physicist Stephen Hawking.
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Nero Didn't Really Fiddle While Rome Burned. Here's Why
Roman emperor Nero is famously said to have fiddled while Rome burned around him, but did he really fiddle? Given the timeline of events, probably not.
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What The Royal Family Looked Like 150 Years Ago
150 years ago, in the early-to-mid 1870s, photos of the British royals were everywhere. Here's what the British royal family looked like around 150 years ago.
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Here's What Being A Modern-Day Debutante Entails
Debutantes balls still take place and look both very different and surprisingly similar to fictional ones. Here's what it's like being a modern-day debutante.
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Adolf Hitler's Wedding Officiant Never Even Met Him Before
Wartime brings its unique pressures and stresses on everyone, from civilians at home to national leadership. Even mundane acts can become difficult.
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