Peking To Paris: The Crazy True Story Of The 1907 Motor Race
Had a French newspaper never poked fun at race car drivers for going around in circles, the 1907 Peking to Paris Race may never have existed.
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How Henry Box Brown Escaped Slavery And Became An Entertainer
Henry "Box" Brown has gone down as a legendary figure of the American Anti-Slavery movement — a brave and ingenious character and a powerful campaigner.
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The Truth About The Olympic Corrections Center Jailbreak
Countless media has centered around the ingenuity and daring attitude required to attempt to break out of jail, but real-life attempts are not always so clever.
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The Bob Marley Conspiracy Theory That Would Prove He Was Murdered By The CIA
Bob Marley may not have invented reggae, but he certainly helped bring it out of the ghettos of Kingston, Jamaica, and into more mainstream popularity.
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The Bizarre Story Of The MLB Player Who Hit A Fan With Two Foul Balls
On August 17, 1957, the Philadelphia Phillies played a day-time baseball game against the then-New York Giants that would go down in history for a weird reason.
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This Was The Problem With Charles VI Of France's Reign
Here's the main reason why Charles VI's reign was such a problematic one in medieval France.
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The Staggering Number Of People Who Died In The Heavens Gate Cult
The mass suicide committed by members of the Heaven's Gate cult over the course of three days was one of the largest in American history.
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Inside The Soviet Union's Failed Flying Tanks
War is a bad idea, but it sometimes leads to good ideas that end up benefiting humanity. The Soviet Union's idea to make flying tanks was not one of the latter.
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The Sad Truth About The Libby Prison Jailbreak
Not every prison break ends in success, and many escapees are sent back to face additional punishment for their escape attempts.
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The Truth About Abigail's Unhappy Marriage In The Bible
Abigail is considered one of the seven female prophets in the Hebrew Bible, and she is the only woman in the book described as beautiful and intelligent.
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Why Some Believe Joan Of Arc Was A Witch
Joan of Arc - or Jeanne d'Arc - is one of the most prominent figures in French history. Why did some people believe she was a witch?
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The Big Lie About George Washington You Learned In History Class
George Washington occupies a unique place in American history, serving as a real historical figure and being something of a national hero.
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History Shows These Are The Diseases Most Preventable By Vaccinations
A huge chunk of medical advances — up there with surgical procedures, diagnostic tools, and disease therapy — is disease prevention and antibiotics.
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The Mythology Of Demeter Explained
The mother of Persephone and the origin of the Eleusinian Mysteries, Demeter was a revered Greek goddess. This is the mythology of Demeter explained.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Reformation
The Reformation was the split of the Western Church into Protestantism and Roman Catholicism. Lots of messed up things happened during this period.
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The Victorian Era Fashion Trend That Killed Thousands
For some fashion-forward women, sacrificing a little bit of comfort is a small price to pay to look good while wearing the latest trends.
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The Surprising Truth About Axis Soldiers During World War II
World War II saw unprecedented levels of destruction, where civilians across Europe, Asia, and the Pacific were forced to face the consequences of total war.
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The Mythology Of Hermes Explained
The Greek god Hermes, known to the Romans as Mercury, is almost instantly recognizable. But what does mythology actually say about Hermes?
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The Mythology Of Athena Explained
As the goddess of both wisdom and war, Athena was one of the most important deities in ancient Greek mythology.
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The Truth About Cain And Abel's Feud In The Bible
Rivalry is common among siblings, and they typically make for funny stories as children grow up into adults. But some can turn deadly.
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What You Might Not Know About China's Execution Vans Still Used Today
China's government has faced harsh criticism over rumors of unfair prosecutorial procedures and a brutal punishment system, including various executions.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of The Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts
Charlie Watts, the unassuming drummer who never missed a beat in 58 years playing with the Rolling Stones, has died, according to his spokesperson.
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What Life Would Be Like If Dinosaurs Never Went Extinct
Despite roaming the Earth over 50 million years ago, dinosaurs have captured the minds of children and adults alike in the centuries since.
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The Problem With Roman Emperor Nero's Rulership
The history of Ancient Rome is filled with the names of men who murdered, partied, and used their positions to inflict as much mayhem as possible.
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What You Might Not Know About Jim Jones' Wife
Jim Jones built a successful church that turned into the worst cult disaster in history, but he didn't do it alone. His wife Marceline played an important role.
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Here's What The Bible Really Says About Immigration
Immigration continues to be a hot-button political topic, and some Christians possess anti-immigrant views. So what does the Bible say about the issue?
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The Mythology Of Hephaestus Explained
God of fire, of craft, and of the forge, Hephaestus crafted many important objects. But he was also kicked out of Olympus, and mocked by his fellow gods.
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