Was Julius Caesar Really Born By Cesarean Section?
Julius Caesar is widely credited for having given birth to the term cesarean section. However, digging into historic literature may reveal a different story.
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What Is The Origin Of The Phrase Smart Alec?
Common turns of phrase will often have deep historical roots that might have been forgotten with the passage of time. Consider the phrase "smart alec."
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What We Know About Vladimir Putin's Elite Bodyguards
With great power -- like the presidency of Russia -- comes not only great responsibility, but also great need for bodyguards -- lots and lots of bodyguards.
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These Artificial Sweeteners Were Made By Accident
Throughout history, there have been plenty of accidental inventions, from microwaves to X-rays to the Slinky. These artificial sweeteners were made by accident.
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Being A Garbage Collector Is More Deadly Than You Thought
The job surely isn't for the faint of heart but one self-described "garbage man "shares that the career could be long-lasting — but only if his body holds up.
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How Did Grandfather Clocks Get Their Name?
Timekeeping is a uniquely human activity. The advent of quartz and smart watches has changed it considerably, but there's still a place for a grandfather clock.
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The Real Reason Drive-Up ATMs Have Braille Buttons
As you pull up to a drive-thru ATM, at first glance it may be perplexing to see the buttons on the ATM have braille on them — but they're there for good reason.
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What Happened To MiniDiscs?
Mediums for recorded audio have changed a lot over the years, and each new generation tries to make up for the shortcomings of whatever came before it.
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The Truth About The Famous Route Napoleon In France
Napoleon Bonaparte made one of the greatest comebacks in military history when he returned to France and became emperor. The Route Napoleon is the path he took.
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Are Blueprints Actually Blue?
The pigment on blueprints is called Prussian blue and was accidentally discovered after a chemical reaction.
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Inside The Discovery Of The Endurance Shipwreck
In 2022, another expedition — this one coming 106 years after Endurance was lost — was successful in locating the famous ship.
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The Truth About Jeff Bezos' Relationship With Mackenzie Scott
Jeff Bezos' divorce with wife Mackenzie Scott was highly public, as was his affair with Lauren Sanchez. Here's the story behind his divorce.
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Who Was The Sideburn Named After?
It's kind of odd, the way hair can be such a focus of fashion and personal statement. For centuries, that has included facial hair -- pro and con.
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What Happened To Bop-It?
The challenge of the interactive toy, Bop-it, has kept kids busy and entertained for decades. Here's what happened to Bop-it over the years.
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What Happened To Swatch Watches?
Fads come and fads go, whether in entertainment or media or fashion -- especially fashion. One of the 1980s' hot accessories was the Swatch Watch.
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When Was The Typewriter Invented?
Typewriters were instrumental in how the modern-day computer keyboard came to look. But, it took a while to get there as the typewriter underwent many upgrades.
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Tragic Details About Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright is likely America's best-known architect, but he didn't start out that way. These are tragic details about Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Was This The First Banned Book In The U.S.?
For centuries, books have been an honored and valuable means of communicating and preserving information. There are people who take issue with content.
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Do You Call It Kitty-Corner, Katty-Corner, Or Kattywumpus?
First, let's make clear what we're talking about here. It's the word to describe two things that are opposite each other on a diagonal.
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What Happened To Tickle Me Elmo Dolls?
There were many toys around to tickle the fancy of '90s children, but arguably, there was only one toy they could tickle back - the Tickle Me Elmo doll.
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Why We Celebrate George Washington's Birthday On A Different Day Every Year
Who doesn't love a three-day weekend? A holiday is a holiday, and often with history behind it. So it is with honoring George Washington's birthday.
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What Happened To The Sega Saturn?
Today, Sega works with Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo rather than competing with them. But it was once a major player in the video game industry's "console wars."
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Can Too Much Caffeine Kill You?
About 90% of Americans consume some kind of caffeine every day. But can too much of the stimulant kill you?
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Who Invented The Dishwasher?
Anyone who has lived without a dishwasher knows how tedious it can be to scrub dishes by hand night after night — but one woman's idea changed things.
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Buddy Holly And The Crickets' History With The Ed Sullivan Show
Pioneering rock band Buddy Holly and the Crickets' had a contentious history with the host of "The Ed Sullivan Show."
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What Really Happened To Maximillian I Of Mexico?
Another chapter in European political manipulation in Mexico closed with the execution of Emperor Maximilian I on June 19, 1867. Or did it after all?
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The Truth About Derinkuyu, An Ancient Underground City
Underground cities fascinate and can teach us about ancient humanity. Here is the truth about Derinkuyu, an ancient underground city discovered in Turkey.
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