The Real Reason Spider-Man Visited The Pope
Unless you're at a particularly interesting costume party, it's unlikely you'd see Spider-Man and the pope anywhere near one another, but it happened this year.
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The Most Dangerous American States
Danger is an inextricable fact of life. Here are the most dangerous American states in various categories.
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The Truth About The Invention Of The First ATM
You may pass by an ATM on a regular basis without giving it much thought, but how did this machine come to be, anyway?
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Other Days That Could Become National Holidays
As it currently stands, there are 11 federal holidays in observance on most years. What other days could become a federal holiday?
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The Crazy True Story Of Nancy Astor, The First Woman In The UK Parliament
Nancy Astor wasn't your typical political heroine. Colorful, opinionated, but also racist and politically uninformed, here's the true story of Nancy Astor.
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The Controversial History Of The United Daughters Of The Confederacy
The United Daughters of the Confederacy is just one of the Lost Cause groups, and one which has played a big part in keeping all of those old ideas alive.
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Blink-182's Mark Hoppus Shares A Scary Diagnosis
Singer and bass guitarist Mark Hoppus of the band Blink-182 announced that he has cancer. The 49-year-old confirmed his diagnosis on his Twitter account.
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How A Trip To Barbados Changed George Washington's Life
Catching a serious disease isn't usually the path to political success and military glory but George Washington may have won the war thanks to a family trip.
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The True Story Of How Two Fishing Boat Crews Escaped From Real-Life Pirates
Piracy has been a profession for as long as humanity has had maritime trade but Egyptian fishermen recently made the news when they decided to fight back.
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How Frances Perkins Changed Society After Witnessing Multiple Deaths
When Frances Perkins saw the women of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory jumping from a burning building, she made it her mission to improve worker safety laws.
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The Truth About George Washington's Single Mom
Not a lot of information is available regarding Mary Washington, and most stories simply rely on George Washington's descriptions of her. So who was she really?
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Why We Don't Know Much About George Washington's Religious Beliefs
George Washington was known to go to church, according to History, although he'd sometimes miss it for weeks at a time, and would often leave early.
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John McAfee's Sudden Death Explained
John McAfee, the innovator behind McAfee Antivirus software, died in prison in Barcelona, Spain, on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, of an apparent suicide.
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What Was John McAfee's Net Worth At The Time Of His Death?
Upon his death on June 23, McAfee creator John McAfee had a surprising net worth. Find out how much money he had when he died.
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The Tragic True Story Of TWA Flight 800
The world was left reeling after an airplane exploded minutes after it left JFK Airport on July 17, 1996. This is the tragic true story of TWA Flight 800.
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Why Benjamin Franklin Invented The Urinary Catheter
Benjamin Franklin is famously remembered for inventing things like bifocals and the lightning rod. But did you know he also invented a flexible catheter?
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Details You Should Know About Sojourner Truth
Despite being constantly sold and purchased by different white families, Sojourner Truth's road to freedom was just ahead, and her story is one of bravery.
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The Messed Up Truth About The 4th Of July
Every year, people get together and celebrate American independence. But here's the thing: the truth of the 4th of July is actually pretty messed up.
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How Historic Pandemics Changed The Course Of History
Pandemics are global crises that have enormous short- and long-term consequences. Here's how historic pandemics changed the course of history.
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What Happened To Michael Dukakis?
Michael Dukakis' life is so much more than a year spent campaigning to be president and a tank photo. This is the story of what happened to Michael Dukakis.
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Did Amelia Earhart Have Any Kids?
Amelia Earhart was a busy woman — breaking record after record and shattering barriers. So did she ever have time to start a family before her disappearance?
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The Real Reason Benjamin Franklin Invented The Odometer
Like Benjamin Franklin's catheter design, the odometer he created was intended to address a very specific issue he had witnessed first-hand.
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The Most Famous Dogs In History
From the famously loyal to the famously brave, history is full of contributions from man's best friend. These are the most famous dogs in history.
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History's Most Corrupt Athletes
Physical talent doesn't automatically mean solid ethics. Just take a look at this list of history's most corrupt athletes.
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The Truth About The Invention Of The Computer Mouse
Where would humanity be, in this brave new world of Internet-connected absolutely everything, without the humble computer mouse? Thank Douglas Englebart.
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Holes That Have Taken The Most Human Lives
Holes like caves, wells, sinkholes and pits can turn into death traps, with adventure turning into tragedy. Or, some holes have a more nefarious history.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Death Of Abraham Lincoln's Dog
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, had a deep love for animals. When his wife, Mary, was asked about his hobbies, she replied, "cats."
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