This Is How Australia Got Its Name
When the Dutch first discovered the continent we now call Australia, they referred to it as New Holland, but this is how Australia got its name.
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Trove Of Fossil Feathers Belonged To 'Tiny Polar Dinosaurs'
It all began in 1961. Well technically, it began in prehistoric Australia 118 million years ago. That's the age of Victoria, Australia's Koonwarra Fossil Bed, which construction workers discovered in 1961. And they found 'tiny polar dinosaurs.'
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Why Some Shepherds In Nativity Scenes Have Misshapen Throats
Christmas is when we just want everything to be made right. Christian Nativity scenes, a most sacred part of the religion's Christmas tradition, are especially not something to muck up. Yet many older Nativity scenes depict shepherds with grotesque throat bulges. Here's why.
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Why This State Is Working On Changing Its Name
The idea that a state could change its name sounds somewhat fantastical. But for one of the fifty, it's on the table.
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Ancient Roman Inventions That Changed Everything
There's no question that the ancient Romans contributed some of their own inventions in this, that, and the other thing. So let's start with the other thing.
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10 Ways Halloween Is Celebrated Around The World
Halloween is an excuse to eat a ton of candy and to dress up like anyone or anything you want. But Halloween isn't celebrated exactly the same in all parts of the world. Some places have Halloween, others have competing festivals. Here are Halloween celebrations around the world.
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The Deadliest Religious Conflicts In History Explained
Religious conflict is a defining feature of today's world, often with devastating effect. Here are some of the deadliest conflicts in history.
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The Untold Truth Of The Book Of Genesis
The biblical book of Genesis starts with the creation of everything, and is the result of multiple authors. This is the untold truth of the Book of Genesis.
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The Story Of The Chew Valley Hoard Discovery
On a damp August day in 2019, two metal-detector enthusiasts were training a small group of friends in the Chew Valley, near Somerset, when they got a beep.
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The Horrible Truth Behind The Chinese Death Cage
As the oldest living civilization still in existence, China perfected the art of torture in order to terrorize its citizens into compliance.
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The Truth About Princess Diana's Relationship With Luciano Pavarotti
Princess Diana and Luciano Pavarotti aren't usually associated in our minds, but the two actually had a deep friendship. Here's how they met.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Amber Room
The opulent space consisted of several panels made with 6 tons of amber, gold-leaf walls, mosaics, and mirrors and was created for the first king of Prussia.
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The Story Behind Carole King's (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
Carole King's (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman was a huge hit for both King and Aretha Franklin. Here's the story behind the song.
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How Discovered Treasure Changed What We Know About The Battle Of Bosworth
A boar-shaped badge found near the site of the Battle of Bosworth, part of the famous War of the Roses, changed how we previously thought about the event.
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What Happened To Emmett Till's Killers?
Before he left, Mamie gave him a ring that belonged to his father, Louis Till. It would be the last time she would see her 14-year-old son.
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The Truth Behind Ryan Reynolds' Appearance On Antiques Roadshow
"Antiques Roadshow" is famous for giving everyday people a chance to make a fortune off of seemingly ordinary items. Why did Ryan Reynolds make an appearance?
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False Things You've Always Believed About The Taj Mahal
A building with such a great story doesn't need embellishments from disinformation. here are some false things you probably always believed about the Taj Mahal.
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What Really Happened During The 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War?
Less than one year after the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War started in 2020, Armenia filed a lawsuit against Azerbaijan. Here's what really happened.
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What Happened To Anne Frank's Best Friend Hannah Goslar?
The diary kept by Anne Frank as she and her family hid from the Nazis is a crucial historical document. Adding to the story is her friend Hannah Goslar.
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Unique Funeral Customs From Around The World
In other parts of the world, you'll find significant differences when it comes to how family and friends are laid to rest than just burial or cremation.
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The Magazine Hugh Hefner Worked For Before Playboy
History is full of the stories of individuals who started one career path, only to choose another, with great success. Where did Hugh Hefner of Playboy start?
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Bonnie Parker Was Married, But It Wasn't To Clyde Barrow
Bonnie and Clyde are two of the most famous star-crossed criminal lovers in history. But, Bonnie had a previous husband who she never divorced.
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Greatest Singer-Guitarist Duos In Rock History
In the best bands, the writing skills and onstage chemistry of the singer and guitarist speaks for itself. Here are some of the greatest duos in rock history.
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How King Andrew III's Death Ended A Dynasty
Few people know about the most exotic and longest-lived dynasties in European history: the House of Árpád, kings of Hungary from about 900 to 1301.
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The Surprising Reason Clyde Barrow Lost Two Of His Toes
Bonnie and Clyde -- Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow -- seem to have loved each other deeply. They had things in common -- including both of them limping.
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How Genghis Khan Felt About Religion
Genghis Khan is regarded as one of the most ruthless leaders in history. Given the reputation of the Great Khan, his views on religion may come as a surprise.
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Why Hugh Hefner Once Invited A Group Of Sociologists To The Playboy Mansion
Hugh Hefner's Playboy Magazine was often touted as breaking barriers regarding human sexuality and free speech. He invited sociologists to check things out.
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