The Truth About This Breathtaking Underground Salt Cathedral
When a mining operation is exhausted, usually the underground passageways are sealed off for safety. In Colombia, a salt mine is now a place of prayer.
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The History Of The Baltic Way They Didn't Teach You In School
The largest peaceful protest ever led to the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union. This is the history of the Baltic Way they didn't teach you in school.
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The Assassination Attempt Of Shirley Temple Explained
Shirley Temple lived a long and impressive life, however, she was once in very grave danger when she was just 10 years old.
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The Truth About Vladimir Putin's Daughters
Russia's a land of magic, and by far the largest landmass in the world. But within that giant land mass there exists the story of Vladimir Putin's daughters.
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Why Did Ukraine Used To Be Called The Ukraine?
One of the better bits of recent social awareness is that people have the right to choose how they'll be addressed. True for individuals, as well as nations.
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The Untold Truth Of Absalom
The Bible isn't a book; it's a collection of books, of many types of literature -- poetry, history. One of the stories told is of King David's son, Absalom.
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The History Of Elizabeth Taylor's Yellow Wedding Dress Explained
Wedding ceremonies are often filled with traditional gestures, symbols, words, even music. The clothing tends to be part of the ritual, too.
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How Vladimir Putin Went From Poor Kid To President
This is how Vladimir Putin went from poor kid to president, first going to law school then the KGB before finally making it to the Kremlin.
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Why Is Prescription Abbreviated With An Rx?
You may have noticed that pill bottles, prescription pads, and in some cases, the pharmacies themselves, have a symbol that is immediately recognizable.
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The Fascinating Story Of 19th Century Paleontologist Mary Anning
Mary Anning, who devoted most of her life to uncovering and preparing fossils, found some of the most astounding ancient creatures ever revealed in Britain.
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What It Was Really Like Being A Follower Of Pythagoras
There's a lot more to Pythagoras than his equation. He was also a leader of a group, who believed in reincarnation and the mystical properties of numbers.
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The True Story Of Olivia Newton-John's Nazi-Fighting Family
While Olivia Newton-John may be a famous pop star, her family's claim to fame is steeped in World War II history.
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What It Was Really Like Being In The Wars Of The Roses
The Wars of the Roses were a three-decades-long fight between branches of one family (Yorks, Lancasters, and Tudors) over who should sit on England's throne.
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Respected Artists Who Were Actually Terrible People
While not all artists are paragons of virtue, some go way beyond that. These respected artists were really, really terrible people.
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What History Didn't Tell You About Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
Elizabeth Hamilton was tied to the history of New York, had a role in the American Revolution, and spent decades securing her husband's legacy.
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The Hacker Who Single-Handedly Took Down The North Korean Internet
North Korea tried to hack an American hacker, but he got the last laugh when he single-handedly took down the North Korean internet.
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What Really Happened During The Great Moon Hoax?
While the internet allows us to spread misinformation quickly, hoaxes are nothing new -- especially when it comes to the moon.
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Why You Should Think About Death Five Times A Day
It isn't that Bhutanese people don't have fears or feel sad when a relative dies, but instead they choose to face that fear and accept the fact.
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How School Was Invented
Education has always existed as a means of passing down cultural values and practices, but schools first existed when civilization did.
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Here's How Many Victims Were Recovered From 9/11
More than twenty years since the attack on NYC's twin towers, remains are still being identified.
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The Tragic Untold Story Of The 19th Century Armenian Genocide
Hundreds of thousands of people lost their lives, and the number of forced conversions was also very high, although this offered no guarantee of protection.
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False Facts About JFK You Always Thought Were True
There are plenty of myths and urban legends about JFK most of us take for granted, which are not true at all.
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The Most Incredible Things Discovered In Caves
It's impossible to see a cave and not wonder what's inside. Here are the most incredible finds in the history of caving.
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Ancient Bridges Still In Use Today
When you think about bridges, you probably think about those technological wonders of the modern age. But the ancients built technological wonders, too.
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False Things You've Always Believed About The King Arthur Legend
Here are some of the false things you've always believed about the King Arthur legend.
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Here's What It Was Like For Prisoners In Ancient Greece
For the ancient Greeks, prison wasn't used as a long-term solution for dealing with convicted criminals. What other kind of punishment could they expect?
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Ranking The Best Superpowers Of All Time
Not all superpowers are a gift, obviously. However, the vast majority are the stuff that kids have dreams about. Here are the best superpowers of all time.
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