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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The Truth About Jehovah's Witnesses
Christianity has been around for 2,000 years, and in that time, the religion has split into some 45,000 different denominations.
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What You Should Know About Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh, the guerilla leader and future president of North Vietnam, was born Nguyen Sinh Cung on May 19, 1890.
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The Unexpected Grave At The Top Of A Ski Slope
Many people have a favorite place where they want their ashes scattered after they die. For film critic Archer Winsten, that place was Hunter Mountain.
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How Genghis Khan Was Even More Evil Than You Think
Genghis Khan would eventually become known as one of the bloodiest warriors of all time and the first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire.
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The Surprising Reason Joseph Pulitzer Shot Someone
In January 1870, Pulitzer was elected as a representative of St. Louis' Fifth District. In this role, he had the chance to vote in favor of the 15th Amendment,
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Why Abraham Lincoln Couldn't Stand Thomas Jefferson
Over the centuries of American history, there have certainly been presidents who secretly or not-so-secretly disliked each other.
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The Archangel Gabriel: The Untold Truth
It's possible that the best known of all the angels is the archangel Gabriel, but he only pops up twice in the Hebrew Bible and twice in the New Testament.
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Why Beer Was The Reason The Pilgrims Landed On Cape Cod
Unfortunately for the Pilgrims, a beer shortage set into motion a series of events that ended with over half of the passengers on the Mayflower dying.
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The Mythology Of Hela Explained
In Norse mythology, Hela is honored both as Loki's daughter and as a goddess of death in her own right. Here's the mythology of Hela explained.
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This May Be How Butch Cassidy Got His Nickname
Notorious outlaw Robert Leroy Parker changed his names a few times before settling on Butch Cassidy.
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How Cherries Are Tied To President Zachary Taylor's Death
President Zachary Taylor was in office for only 16 months before his unexpected death.
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The Truth About The Kid Who Invented The Snowmobile
Having taken to mechanics at an early age, 15-year-old Bombardier created a primitive snowmobile by attaching an engine-powered propeller to two wooden sleds.
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The Worst Massacre Of Native Americans In US History Explained
The Bear River Massacre in 1863 was without equal in American history, leaving over 200 Shoshone Indians dead.
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The Reason Victor Gruen Regretted Inventing Shopping Malls
As you stand on the sidelines cheering on the death of the mall, though, you might be surprised by who's joining you there: the ghost of Victor Gruen,
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How Benedict Arnold Ended Up Buried Next To A Fish Tank
America has had few traitors as well known as General Benedict Arnold, whose actions were so despised that he was considered the embodiment of betrayal.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Princess Diana
Her marriage to Prince Charles was just one of the many problems Princess Diana had to cope with. This is the tragic real-life story of Princess Diana.
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