The Truth About A Cursed Dresser That Is Now Stored In A Museum
At first glance, the Empire-style mahogany chest that now resides at the Kentucky Historical Society appears to be your run-of-the-mill antique.
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Did El Dorado Really Exist?
Stories of a legendary city of gold prompted explorers to seek out the rumored South American city, but did El Dorado really exist?
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This Is Why The New Year Starts On January 1
In ancient Rome, calendars initially looked very different from today. The New Year began on the vernal equinox — the first day of spring — but later changed.
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The Real Reason We Make So Much Noise At Midnight On New Year's Eve
Different cultures have different customs for welcoming a New Year. Maybe it involves special foods, or songs. Many, it seems, like to use noise. Why?
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The Origin Behind The Word 'Tomfoolery'
"Tomfoolery" is a bit silly, but harmless, maybe a bit embarrassing (both to the watcher and the doer), but isn't mean-spirited. What is the origin of the term?
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The Real Reason A New Year's Eve Midnight Kiss Became A Tradition
A kiss has come to be expected at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. Here is the real reason a New Year's Eve midnight kiss became a tradition.
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The Craziest Creatures Described In The Bible
Many people are familiar with the more popular Bible animals. But there are lots of other weird ones that you might not have covered in Sunday School.
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The Mythology Behind The Aquarius Constellation Explained
The myth behind the Aquarius constellation explains how the Earth gets rain, and the mortal who became the god behind it is immortalized in the night sky.
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The To Kill A Mockingbird Theory That Would Change Everything
The novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" has been lavishly celebrated since its publication more than 50 years ago. To this day there are rumors about its authorship.
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Did The Holy Grail Really Exist?
Whether you encountered it with Indiana Jones or during a literature class, the Holy Grail is an object that captures the imagination. But did it really exist?
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What Did Temples Look Like For Believers Of Norse Mythology?
People readily recognize names like Odin and Thor from Norse mythology. The characters are rooted in actual religious beliefs that included places of worship.
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The Real Historical Figure Who Inspired Salazar Slytherin In Harry Potter
In Harry Potter, House Slytherin was founded by the wizard Salazar Slytherin, who believed that only pure-blood witches and wizards should attend Hogwarts.
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The History Of Latte Art Explained
Maybe you're like untold numbers of others -- relax in a quiet coffee shop, a cup of espresso. There's a design from the milk atop your drink. How?
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The Relationship Between The Cherokee Tribe And Owls
The relationship between the Cherokee tribe and owls is related to their beliefs in owls connection to the spirit world.
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How Historically Accurate Is Braveheart?
Hollywood has been known to play fast and loose with the facts, never letting actual history get in the way of telling a good story. How about Braveheart?
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The Truth About The Great Mosque Of Samarra
Covering an area of around 38,000 square meters, the Great Mosque was not bettered by any other until its destruction at the hands of invading Mongols in 1278.
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The Secret History Of The First Dollar Ever Made
The U.S. dollar is one of the most recognizable currencies in the world, but it has humble beginnings. Here's the secret history of the first dollar.
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This Is How Normal People Were Buried In Ancient Egypt
Lower-class people in ancient Egypt were buried in a simpler manner compared to the elites.
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The Truth About Cleopatra, Mark Antony, And Julius Caesar's Love Triangle
The course of true love rarely runs smooth. Throw a couple of empires into the mix and you have a twisting, turning narrative that lives through the ages.
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The Biggest Theories About The Wall Street Bombing Of 1920
It isn't talked about much, 101 years later, but America suffered a devastating terrorist attack on Wall Street in 1920. Or was it? It's still unsolved.
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The Mystery Behind The Aluminum Wedge Of Aiud
Along the Mures River in Aiud, Romania, some 47 years ago, a crew of workers found an object so strange, some claim it is literally out of this world.
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The Mythology Of Pandora Explained
The story of Pandora opening her box of evils is a metaphor for much of humanity. Here is her actual mythology explained.
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Inside Prince Philip's Relationship With Princess Diana
Politics make strange bedfellows, and so do marriages -- especially political marriages into royal families. Diana and her father-in-law bonded -- at first.
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Why Rehoboam Was Considered A Harsh Leader, According To The Bible
Solomon's son, King Rehoboam, took the throne at the age of 41, and he is regarded by the Bible as a heavy-handed ruler who caused hardship to his people.
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Why WWII's Fu-Go Balloon Bombs Are Still Dangerous Today
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Some of those measures are more effective than others. Consider Japan's use of "balloon bombs" during World War II.
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What It Was Really Like Picking Cotton In America
Cotton is prevalent in modern lives, but it has a dark history in the U.S. Here's how what it was really like picking cotton in America.
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The Truth About Who Actually Invented The Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell didn't really invent the telephone. Or did he? We take a look into the history behind how the phone came to be and see if he stole it.
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