The Real Reason The Amish Are Never Baptized Before Adulthood
In the Amish religion, the typical time to get baptized is between the ages of 18 and 22 when they can make their own decision to fully commit to the church.
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The 12 Days Of Christmas Explained
The English Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" originated in France and was published in 1780 without any music. So what does it mean?
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This President Had The First-Ever Photographed Inauguration
Today, the Chief Official White House Photographer is a senior position in the White House, one appointed by the president. But it was once very different.
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How This 19th Century Con Artist Sold A Nonexistent Country
Nothing in the world of contemporary cons can reach the scope, ambition, and sheer audacity of Gregor MacGregor, who sold a nonexistent country.
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How The Dust Bowl Disaster Could've Been Avoided
The Great Depression represented a then-unthinkable level of poverty. Its causes are debated, but the end result was millions of people losing their jobs.
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How The Vatican's Secret Passageway Helped Save Popes' Lives
Vatican City has often been a target of invaders, and more than one pope has escaped invading forces through its centuries-old secret tunnels.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Explorer John Smith
Throughout his life, John Smith emphasized the value of hard work. He was a pioneer on several counts and sought to lead by example.
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The Dark Side Of Gladiator Culture
Roman life was not always filled with riches, particularly for the gladiators, who practiced violent hand-to-hand combat for entertainment.
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This Is What Happened To Virginia's Robert E. Lee Statue After Its Removal
Wednesday, September 8, 2021, marked an important turn in Richmond's history as the state of Virginia removed the long-standing statue of General Robert E. Lee.
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Here's What The Bible Really Says About Divorce
While breaking a marriage contract is a simple matter of doing some legal paperwork that undoes some earlier paperwork, the Bible has something to say about it.
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Inside The North Korean Prison Case Of Otto Warmbier
The horrors that were inflicted on Otto Warmbier cannot be overstated, even as it's likely that the full extent of what was done to him will never be known.
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The Truth About The Women Romantically Involved With Stalin
Joseph Stalin was known for being the dictator of the Soviet Union from 1929 to 1953, transforming the country into a military superpower.
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The Titanic's First Class Passengers Were More Likely To Survive. Here's Why
The tragic sinking of the British RMS Titanic cost more than 1,500 lives. The doomed liner, which was boldly and naively deemed to be unsinkable, sank in 1912.
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What Experts Think Elite Egyptians Once Did To Lower Class Mummies
When you think of ancient Egypt, certain images come to mind: pyramids, the Sphinx, and mummies. These linen-wrapped human and animal corpses were preserved.
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All About Anne Frank's Less Popular Second Diary
Unbeknownst to many, Anne Frank's diary has two versions. The first is the original and the second she rewrote and edited for future publication.
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The History Of Babylon Explained
Of the cities in Mesopotamia, none is more famous than Babylon. Yet the reasons for its fame are more biblical than historical.
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The Real Reason This Chinese Tea Is More Valuable Than Gold
Some of the rarer, finer tea leaves are highly sought after and valuable, especially since tea-drinking culture has been around for over a thousand years.
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The Dark Truth About The LuLaRoe Marketing Cult
Founded in 2012 by DeAnne Brady Stidham, LuLaRoe is classified as a multilevel marketing company and has generated billions of dollars in revenue.
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Here's What We Know About The Newly Identified 9/11 Victims
Just ahead of the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, New York City officials have identified new victims nearly 20 years to the day of the devastation.
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Things People Get Wrong About Jesus
Even though billions of people profess faith in him, there are quite a few misconceptions about Jesus Christ. These are the things people get wrong about Jesus.
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The Tragic Life And Mysterious Death Of Whistleblower Karen Silkwood
Karen Silkwood's untimely death at the age of 28 has all the hallmarks of a tragic accident, but it's not unlikely that she was murdered to keep her silent.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
Nicolas Maduro considers himself the president of Venezuela, yet the U.S. and more than 50 other nations refuse to recognize him as such.
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The Real Reason Galileo Galilei's Daughters Became Nuns
The father of modern science, Galileo Galilei, fathered two daughters who became nuns, and the irony of it is not lost on history.
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The Truth About The Deadly Dreamworld River Rapids Disaster
A fun day turned to tragedy on October 25, 2016, as Kate Goodchild, Luke Dorsett, Roozbeh Araghi, and Cindy Low died on the Thunder River Rapids Ride.
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How Many People Are Actually Citizens Of Vatican City?
Getting permission to live in the Vatican is almost impossible. It is a privilege given to the clergy and the Swiss Guards responsible for the pope's security.
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The Beast Of Bastille: The Truth About The Serial Killer
True crime dramas and documentaries might have a reputation as being sensationalistic, but here's the thing: at the heart of them all are true stories.
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The Truth About Liberty Ships Of World War II
With U.S. shipyards entered into the equation, a cheaper merchant vessel could be churned out in enough numbers that the Germans couldn't sink enough of them.
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