The True Origins Of The Term Honeymoon
Modern honeymoons are post-nuptial romantic escapes so the newlyweds can decompress and celebrate surviving their wedding. So where did the word come from?
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How Earth Day Led To The Establishment Of A Government Agency
In hindsight, history can look like a sequence of absolutely logical events, one after another. Few could have predicted the impact of one U.S. senator in 1970.
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California Park Ranger Just Retired And Broke This Startling Record
It's often an auspicious day when someone retires, especially if they represent some serious history. That's certainly true for Betty Reid Soskin.
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The Dark Meaning Behind The Phrase The Proof Is In The Pudding
"The proof is in the pudding" is a common phrase, but where does it actually come from. It turns out, it refers to a definition of "proof" not often used today.
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Who Invented The First Football Helmet?
There are numerous athletic competitions that involve risk to life and limb, football among them. Helmets help, but believe it or not, it wasn't always so.
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The Railroad 'Hobo Code' Explained
The railroad 'hobo code' was a form of communication that many experiencing homelessness in the early 20th century used. Here is the hobo code, explained.
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The History Of The Drink Coaster
The ubiquitous drinks coaster sits humbly at your local bar waiting to hold your drink. Yet, the history of this little friend has to do with bugs and ads.
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Milton Hershey's Interesting Connection To The Titanic
Milton Hershey, inventor of Hershey's Chocolate, was almost a passenger on the Titanic but instead departed Europe earlier, thereby avoiding a tragic fate.
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Why Most Of Russia's Oligarchs Aren't Speaking Out Against Vladimir Putin
Global sanctions against Russia for the Russo-Ukraine war are largely targeting Russia's oligarchs, but not many are speaking out against the war. Here's why.
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What Happened To The Car JFK Was Assassinated In?
The car John F. Kennedy was shot in wasn't retired after his assassination and was used by other presidents.
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The Mythology Of Ares Explained
The son of Zeus and Hera, Ares was the ancient Greek god of war. He was also the father of the Amazons. This is the mythology of Ares explained.
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The Mythology Of Thor Explained
If all you know about the Norse god Thor comes from Marvel, you might be surprised at some of the myths about him. Discover the real mythology of Thor.
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Unexplained Mass Disappearances
These mass disappearance are still unexplained, all these years later.
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The Terrifying Story Of Edward Paisnel, The 'Beast Of Jersey'
While some communities have been terrorized by serial killers, Jersey, located in the Channel Islands, was terrorized by a serial rapist.
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What Life Was Like For Women In Ancient Japan
When you hear stories of ancient Japan, you will normally hear stories about samurais, ninjas, and emperors. Women in ancient Japan are rarely heard from.
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What Would Be On The Shelves Of An Old West General Store?
The General Store was exactly that: general. You might find onions and oysters next to coal oil and dynamite.
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Where Were John Lennon's Ashes Scattered?
After his passing, Yoko Ono is reported to have had her husband John Lennon's body cremated. But where are his ashes scattered?
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History Of The World's Most Macabre Catholic Relics Explained
Church leaders kept copious records over time, especially when it comes to relics. This is the history of the world's most macabre Catholic relics explained.
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Amelia Earhart's Clothing Line You've Probably Never Heard Of
Amelia Earhart is a mythic figure in American history, an aviatrix of extraordinary courage, commitment, and ability. Oh, and she also designed clothes.
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How Alice Coachman Became The First Black Woman To Make Olympic Track And Field History
It seems unthinkable today, but there was a time when Black women weren't allowed to represent the U.S. at the Olympics. Alice Coachman changed that.
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The Real Reason Boys Wore Dresses In Victorian Times
Gender roles are a hot topic today with many parents opting out of gender-specific clothing. But, 130 years ago, boys and girls wore dresses for this reason.
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What Is A Filtration Camp?
Every war is an exercise in brutality. Some acts are more overt than others. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a case in point, with war waged against civilians.
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The True Story Of An American Gambler That Unlocked The Secret To Winning At The Racetrack
By the mid-2010s, an American businessman and his partners had done the impossible: they'd figured out how to beat horse betting. Here's the story.
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How New Presidents Move Into The White House So Quickly
The White House is a symbol, a base of operations, a public gathering space, but it's also a home to the first family, and to the families who have come before.
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The History Of The TV Remote
They were dark, dark days, full of strife and incalculable labor. We're talking about the years before the invention of The Clicker: the TV remote control.
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The New York Slave Rebellions You Never Learned About In School
Slavery has a long history in America, and its hard for teachers to cover everything. These are the New York slave rebellions you never learned about in school.
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The Mystery Of Six Chinese Sailors Aboard The Titanic
Six Chinese sailors were among those who survived the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.
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