The Tragic Death Of Leland And Jane Stanford's Son
In 1868, Leland and Jane Stanford welcomed their only child into the world. Though he would die before age 16, he nevertheless had a huge impact on the world.
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Thomas Edison Didn't Actually Invent The Lightbulb. Here's Why
Born in Ohio on February 11, 1847, Thomas Edison acquired over 1,000 patents, including for the light bulb, phonograph, and the first motion picture cameras.
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The Truth About Jekyll And Hyde's Connection To Jack The Ripper
Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a story inspired by a nightmare in just three days. "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" was released in January 1886.
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How Charles Dickens Really Felt About His Kids
Charles Dickens relationships with his ten children were complex. He was doting and patient in their childhoods but increasingly distant as they got older.
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The Part Of Ukraine's Military Uniform That Makes No Sense
A photograph of female Ukrainian soldiers rehearsing for an upcoming parade has caused nationwide controversy and outrage.
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The Tragic Death Of Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr became a successful attorney. He became vice-president in 1800, but would enter history as one of the most controversial political names in the U.S.
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The Truth About Anne Frank's Father Otto
Anne Frank's diary wouldn't have been made public if it weren't for her father Otto. Of everyone who hid alongside Anne, her father was the only one to survive.
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The Tragic Death Of Lord Byron
While Byron represented the dark, brooding, romantic figure of that era, he was also a real-life hero, and his tragic death was in the service of freedom.
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The Truth About The Greatest Train Heist In History
A group described as "six masked men" held up a Union Pacific Flyer train. Two men threatened Engineer W.H. Jones with guns and demanded he stop the train.
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The Surprising Place Alcatraz Prison Guards Lived
Since it's located on an island, Alcatraz employees couldn't simply go home after a hard day's work. So, where did the prison guards and other employees live?
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Leonardo Da Vinci's DNA Search Has Just Led To Interesting Results
About 500 years after Leonardo da Vinci's death, researchers have produced a new genealogical DNA report on him that spans 21 generations.
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Here's How Many Victims Jerry Brudos Actually Had
Jerry Brudos was a serial killer with a distinct fetish for women's high-heeled shoes. This is how many victims he had (and how many deaths he is suspected of).
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The Humble Beginning Of Yuri Gagarin, The First Man In Space
From a humble beginning in Russia, Yuri Gagarin became the first person to travel in space, eight years before the moon landing.
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The Dark Secret About Fidel Castro The US Government Tried To Hide
The government of the United States ultimately took matters to an extreme when it tasked the CIA with assassinating the revolutionary Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
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The Real Reason The US Flag Has Been Redesigned Several Times
The many design changes of the U.S. flag have been responses to new states joining the union, as opposed to responses to criticisms of the flag's suitability.
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Do Witch-Hunters Still Exist Today?
Witch-hunting stories have inspired countless books and movies. Although they seem to belong to the past, witch-hunting is still a reality in many countries.
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Here's Why Two Declaration Of Independence Signers Landed In Prison
Two signers of the Declaration of Independence, James Wilson and Robert Morris, both of Pennsylvania, would go on to spend time in prison as a result of debt.
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Why You Might Want To Prepare For The US Power Grid Going Down
There are always the threats of storms and cyberattacks that can jeopardize any power grid, and the average American household is likely unprepared.
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Olympic Records That Will Probably Never Be Broken
There are a handful of Olympic records that are just so dominant, so incredible, there's every possibility they will never be surpassed.
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Why People Believe A Seance Led To Stanford University's Creation
Stanford University, founded by industrialist Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane, is often ranked high among the world's foremost learning institutions.
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The Real Reason Abraham Lincoln Wore A Top Hat
One famous figure associated with the top hat was President Abraham Lincoln, often seen sporting the fashion accessory throughout his years in office.
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This Was The Youngest First Lady In US Presidential History
Born in Buffalo, New York, Frances married President Grover Cleveland when she was 21 and was even the first bride to be married there.
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Teddy Roosevelt Invented This Football Rule To Stop People From Dying
In 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt came up with a much-needed football rule to address the increasing number of deaths on the field.
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These Three Dictators Were Nominated For The Nobel Peace Prize
The story of the Nobel Peace Prize reads even more strangely when you take into account some of the figures who have previously been nominated for the award.
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How Much Grave Robbers Really Got Paid
There was a time in European and American history when the bodies of the deceased were every bit as valuable, if not more, than whatever they were buried with.
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The Real Reason Your Walls Might Be Full Of Razor Blades
By 1903 Gillette and his company started selling what were called system razors -- aka safety razors. The device was a handle that held a disposable blade.
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The Truth About Medieval Knights' Grueling Training
When you think about the Middle Ages, perhaps a knight comes to mind -- gallant and chivalrous heroes riding steeds, with metal protecting their bodies.
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