Here's What It's Like To Be An Amish Teen During Rumspringa
Rumspringa is a practice where Amish teens socialize amongst themselves and, for many, experience something of the outside world. Here's what it's like.
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Creation Myths From World Religions Explained
The creation myths of the world's religions provide a valuable touchstone that helps countless people get through their lives on earth. Here's some of them.
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This Was The Very First President To Ever Live In The White House
George Washington was the first president of the United States, but he did not live in the White House.
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Why Radioactive Face Cream Was Once A Beauty Practice
Radium was once a common ingredient in many cosmetics, such as lipsticks, face creams, and toothpaste.
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The Reason Some People Thought The World Was Going To End In 1982
People have been announcing the imminent end of the world seemingly for as long as the world has been around, and yet the Earth continues to turn.
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Grizzly Bears Lived In The White House. Here's Why
The year was 1807 when Thomas Jefferson, then the third president of the United States, received a bizarre gift: a pair of grizzly bear cubs.
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How The Leader Of Scientology, David Miscavige, Rose To Power
David Miscavige is the leader of the Church of Scientology and rose to the position after being hand-picked for several high-ranking positions over the years.
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The Truth About The Nun Who Joined The FBI
An FBI agent showed up for career day at the school where she was teaching. Then-Sister Joanne liked what she heard and asked the agent if they were hiring.
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The Surprising Time The US Tried To Invade New Zealand
New Zealand, a nation of about 5 million people, is one of those countries that has never once given the United States the slightest bit of consternation.
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How William Penn Played A Role In Pennsylvania's First Witch Hunt
Quakers like Penn were known for the belief in ideals like pacifism, spiritual equality, and later for their part in abolitionist and women's rights movements.
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A Look At The Intense Beauty Regimens Of The Mayans
History has always been filled with bizarre beauty practices and the Mayans also went to great lengths to achieve what they believed to be perfection.
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The Surprising Thing Johnny Appleseed's Apples Were Really Used For
John Chapman, later known as Johnny Appleseed, is a folk hero whose tree-planting exploits are taught to schoolchildren all across the country.
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The Real Reason Joseph Pulitzer Communicated In A Secret Code
Joseph Pulitzer, one of America's leading newspaper editors and publishers, faced stiff competition in the world of reporting during the 1870s and 1880s.
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The Surprising Distance Rene Descartes' Corpse Has Traveled
For a man who valued numbers, even mathematician and philosopher Rene Descartes might have marveled over the mileage that his body traveled after death.
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The Truth About Edgar Allan Poe's Struggles With Alcohol Addiction
Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most influential and well-respected writers in American history, yet the author fought a long-term battle with alcoholism.
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How Ancient Romans Used Urine For Tanning Leather
Human waste was used daily for a variety of reasons, and urine though was especially valued. To the Ancient Romans, urine was liquid gold.
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How Rice Once Led To A War
A starving person will do anything for food, so it's no surprise that widespread famine will fester into war and violence as the desperate fight for food.
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The Real Reason Walt Disney Kidnapped Richard Nixon
Come to find out Disney accomplished what should have been the crime of the century: He kidnapped the vice president of the United States and got away with it.
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The Truth About President Grover Cleveland's Time As An Executioner
New Jersey's Grover Cleveland is most well-known for being the only president to serve non-consecutive terms, but he also holds another record.
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The Truth About The 12-Year-Old Who Took Part In The Civil War
Among the many volunteers who were ready to give their lives to the army was John Clem, an Ohio native who first tried to join at the age of just 9 years old.
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The Reason Why John Adams And Ben Franklin Once Shared A Bed
Benjamin Franklin and John Adams are among the most well-known figures in American politics. Here's the reason why they once shared a bed.
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You'd Probably Never Guess What The Best-Selling Book In The World Is
When it comes to the best-selling book of this or any other year since we've been keeping track, it's actually a rather difficult thing to nail down for sure.
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Who Was Huldah The Prophetess In The Bible?
In the Bible, many prophets, or in this particular case, a prophetess played a role in spreading God's word and being a messenger.
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How The Original NES Almost Never Made It To The US
The NES very nearly didn't happen. In fact, the only reason the NES happened is because of grit mixed with ingenious design and marketing.
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Why Guillotine Operators Were Once Considered Celebrities
As it sometimes took several attempts to behead someone with a sword, the French guillotine was created in 1789 by Dr. Joseph Ignace Guillotin.
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How Tragedy Led To Samuel Morse Inventing The Telegraph
Famed inventor Samuel Morse started out as a painter, but a personal tragedy drove him to create one of the most revolutionary communication devices of his day.
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The Surprising Connection Between Thomas Jefferson's Wife And Sally Hemings
Born in 1743, Thomas Jefferson was known for his many accomplishments. Here's the surprising connection between his wife and mistress.
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