The Unsolved Mystery Of The Ancient Egyptian Benben Stone
The mythological Benben Stone originates in the Egyptian Book of the Dead, a cheat sheet of spells and rites for the dead to use to navigate the afterlife.
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The Mystery Behind Antoine De Saint-Exupéry's Disappearance Explained
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was an author and aviator best known for his whimsical, world-famous children's book "The Little Prince," which still graces bedtimes.
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What You Didn't Know About The First Documented Labor Strike
Labor strikes are part of American history, but here's what you didn't know about the first documented labor strike.
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Popular Food Fads From The 1800s
We've had dubious diets and buzzy snacks for centuries now. To prove it, here's a rundown of some popular food fads from the 1800s.
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The Self-Made Spy That Helped Win D-Day
Juan Pujol Garcia, a Barcelona native who was the spy that the British didn't know they needed. He didn't take "No" for an answer, and ended up saving D-Day.
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The Odd Mystery Behind Charles C. Morgan's Death
Charles C. Morgan was found dead in the desert about 40 miles west of Tucson, Arizona, in 1977. Today, the case remains a mystery to family and investigators.
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The Roman Goddess Who Inspired Minerva McGonagall
Many of the characters, spells, and magical creatures in Harry Potter are inspired by old myths and folktales, and McGonagall is no exception.
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This Was The First Woman To Attend The Citadel
The first woman joined the freshman class at the all-male Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, in August 1995, after a hard-won legal battle.
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This Is How Merriam-Webster Chooses Its Word Of The Year
Sometimes one word can capture the significance of a national moment, feeling, or a cultural shift. Here's how Merriam-Webster selects its Word of the Year.
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How The Shape Of Georgia Was Decided
The neatly-defined borders of Georgia might look beyond refute on a colorful map, but they were hotly contested in the infancy of the United States.
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The Real Reason You See Luminarias On Christmas Eve
Lights are an integral part of many winter holiday celebrations, pushing back against the darkness of the long nights. Lights also have religious significance.
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What Really Happened After Mao Zedong Died?
There was no clear successor to Mao Zedong in the period immediately following his death, and it seemed like power would be vested in the "Gang of Four."
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The Reason NORAD Tracks Santa Explained
Think of it as your tax dollar, hard at work on your behalf. In this case, it's the military keeping tabs on Santa's annual flight. When did that effort start?
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Did Saint Nicholas Really Exist?
Some people don't believe that a man in a red suit named Saint Nicholas makes it around the world in one night to deliver presents by Christmas morning.
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Bill Clinton's IQ Might Surprise You
Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, has been a prominent figure in both modern history and popular culture. But do you know what his IQ is?
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What The Royal Family Looked Like 100 Years Ago
The royal family of 100 years ago was full of scandals, tragic deaths, and a kleptomaniac. This is what the British royal family looked like 100 years ago.
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The History Of Secret Santa Gift Exchanges Explained
Those who celebrate Christmas are surely familiar with the concept of the secret Santa. Here's a look at the fascinating history of the secret Santa tradition.
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Creepy Presidential Assassin Facts
Fact: there are probably easier ways to impress Jodie Foster than shooting the president.
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Here's Why Blue And White Are The Colors Of Hanukkah
Blue and white have come to represent Hanukkah, which lasts eight days and nights sometime between late November to mid-December, depending on the year.
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Famous Serial Killers Who Were Cancers
Those born under the zodiac sign of Cancer are said to share personality traits. Do those traits -- especially the negative -- transfer into deadly behavior?
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Here's Why Red And Green Are The Colors Of Christmas
If you asked nearly anybody about Christmas colors, they'd undoubtedly say "green and red." But how did those two colors become so synonymous with the holiday?
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The Mythology Behind The Orion Constellation Explained
The Orion constellation is one of the most recognizable star groupings in the night sky. Here is the mythology behind the Orion constellation, explained.
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What Really Happened After Robert Kennedy Died?
At nearly 1 a.m. on June 5, 1968, while passing through the kitchen area of the Ambassador Hotel, shots rang out, and Robert Kennedy was killed.
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The Origin Behind The Phrase 'Read The Riot Act'
At some point in your life may you may have been threatened with being "read the riot act." Here's the origin behind the phrase.
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The First American President To Be Assassinated
The United States of America was not even a century old when an assassin struck, murdering the chief executive at the beginning of his second term of office.
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The History Of Ugly Christmas Sweaters Explained
Christmas is a time of symbolism -- trees, lights, Santa, even specific food choices. There are also those wearing certifiably ugly Christmas sweaters. Why?
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This Is How Christmas Looked 100 Years Ago
While there was plenty of merrymaking to be had, not all aspects of Christmas in the 1920s were quite so festive. This is how Christmas looked 100 years ago.
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