The Most Memorable Moments From Summer Olympics History
History is made at the Olympic games. Here are some of the most memorable moments from Summer Olympics history.
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Extinctions That Scientists Still Can't Explain
There are still holes in our understanding of life on Earth, and some extinctions are mysteries. These are some extinctions that scientists still can't explain.
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This Is What The Battle Of The Alamo Was Really About
By any standards, the Battle of the Alamo wasn't even the biggest fight during the Texas Revolution, but it lead directly to the end of the entire conflict.
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Why The 1996 Women's Basketball Team's Gold Medal Was So Important
For 24 years the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been one of the primary outlets for women in what was previously a male-dominated sport.
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Inside The Track And Field Controversy Of The 1908 Olympics
In the first Olympics, the world learned that some countries don't follow the same rules as others for every sport, and so a 1908 race enraged many people.
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Whatever Happened To US Track And Field Star Jackie Joyner-Kersee?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee was named by Sports Illustrated as "Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century" — on the cover of the magazine's September 1987 issue!
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The Untold Truth Of The First Woman Elected To Congress
Jeannette Rankin was elected to Congress in 1916, years before most American women could vote. Here's the untold truth of the first woman elected to Congress.
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The Mythology Of Sea Monks Explained
In the 16th century, the legend of a mythical creature took hold. This is the mythology of sea monks explained.
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The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Meeting The Pope
Meeting the pope is a big deal, and there is a list of do's and don'ts of etiquette. However, despite the rules, people still make mistakes.
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Olympic Records That Were Held For The Shortest And Longest Time
Some Olympic records have lasted decades, others for just a few seconds. Here are some of the Olympic records that were held for the shortest and longest time.
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Here's What Would Happen If The Hoover Dam Broke
After its completion in 1936, the Hoover Dam has been among the largest and most important hydroelectric plants in the world. But what would happen if it broke?
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The History Of The Golem Explained
Steeped in Jewish folklore, the golem has grown into a figure of Jewish resistance and strength. The history of the golem is rich, complicated, and important.
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The Untold Truth Of The Paralympic Games
Although disabled athletes have competed against one another for hundreds of years, the official Paralympic games didn't start until the mid-20th century.
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Terrifying Swamp Monsters From Around The World
Swamps are terrifying. For millennia, we've been telling tales of the monsters that live in the swamps. Here are terrifying swamp monsters from around the world
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What Vampires Look Like In Different Cultures
Blood-sucking entities that rise from the dead to prey on humans appear in legends all over the world. Here's what vampires look like in different cultures.
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Messed Up Things That Happened After The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
BP's Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster in 2010 has had far-reaching effects beyond the immediate disaster.
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The Weird History Of The Garden Cemetery Movement
During the Victorian era, overcrowded graveyards and changing attitudes about death brought about the rise of garden cemeteries. This is their weird history.
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The Crazy Story Of Why The FBI Went Searching For Lost Treasure
The legend of the Dents Run gold has persisted into the present day with modern seekers. Here's why the FBI got involved in the hunt for lost Civil War treasure
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The Reason Why These Animals Went Extinct
Extinction rates have been abnormally high since around the 16th century. Here are some of the species that are gone forever, and what really happened to them.
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Who Is Hosting The 2024 Olympics?
Whenever the Olympic Games are held, millions of people stay glued to their televisions to support their country's athletes. Who hosts in 2024?
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Stowaways Whose Stories Didn't End In Disaster
From ship stowaways to the rare airplane hitchhiker and even dirigible travelers, check out these fantastic stories of stowaways who somehow avoided tragedy.
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Rules Employees Of The British Royal Family Have To Follow
The British royal family has servants to do everything. However, working for the royals comes with very specific rules.
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The Deadliest Bridge Disasters In History
From railway bridges collapsing to pedestrian being thrown to watery deaths, these are the deadliest bridge disasters in history.
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The Crazy History Of Water Wars
Sometimes water conflicts are manufactured by people, and other times they are exacerbated by people. This is the crazy history of water wars.
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The Stories Behind Some Of The World's Most Famous Diaries
To truly appreciate the world's most famous diaries, you need to understand them in context. Here's the stories behind some of the world's most famous journals.
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What The World's First Atomic Bomb Looked Like
The first atomic bomb was detonated in July 1945. Called "Gadget," it ushered in a new atomic age, and the fear that we'd all blow ourselves to smithereens.
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Why George Washington Never Had Kids Of His Own
George Washington was the father of a nation, and several stepchildren, grandkids, nephews, and nieces. But funnily enough, he never had children of his own.
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