How Many Victims Were There In The Tulsa Race Massacre?
Once upon a time, Tulsa's Greenwood District was home to much of the state's Black population, as well as Black Wall Street. Until a massacre changed it all.
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The One Hair Color Vikings Most Commonly Had
The word "Viking" might commonly bring to mind images of warriors with flaxen blond hair, but scientific research has shown that was likely not the case.
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Grace Kelly's Marriage Was More Complicated Than You Thought
Grace Kelly became the Princess of Monaco, but was married life truly that luxurious? Here's why Grace Kelly's marriage was more complicated than you thought.
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Did Julius Caesar Really Burn The Library Of Alexandria?
The Library of Alexandria was a vast collection of knowledge never before assembled in recorded history. But is the story of its famous destroyer even true?
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How Many Victims Did 'Gorilla Man' Earle Nelson Have?
Known as the "Gorilla Man," Earle Nelson was a prolific serial killer and rapist born in 1897. He's considered the first 20th-century sex serial killer.
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This Is What Really Happened To Florida During The French And Indian War
The French and Indian war was fought between France and Britain, but Spain hopped in later. This is what happened to Spanish Florida after the war.
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The 100 Hour War Explained
Also known as the Football War, the 100 Hour War broke out on July 14, 1969, when El Salvador invaded Honduras by air and land.
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How Many Books Did The Library Of Alexandria Have?
The Library of Alexandria is considered one of the most remarkable creations of the ancient world. This is how many books it housed in its vast collection.
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The Tragic Death Of Charles Darwin's Toddler Son
While death is rarely predictable, the loss of Charles Darwin's 18-month-old toddler son, Charles Waring, is notable for its tragic timing.
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A Look At Jackie Kennedy And David Ormsby-Gore's Secret Relationship
Imagine your love letters going up for auction some day. That's what happened to Jackie Kennedy, revealing a surprisingly deep connection with a family friend.
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Elmer Wayne Henley: The Truth About The Person Who Killed The Candy Man
On August 8, 1973, Elmer Wayne Henley contacted the Pasadena Police Department to report he committed a murder. That was the beginning of the Candy Man saga.
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Why Robert E. Lee Couldn't Scare Off Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee are often remembered as generals who each threw thousands of men at the other during the Civil War until a victor emerged.
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What Really Happened To The Sun-Worshipping Cocovore Cult
For 17 years a German cult-leader-hopeful named August Englehardt lived on the South Pacific island of Kabakon in what is now Papua New Guinea.
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Did Secretariat Ever Lose A Race?
Secretariat was probably the most-famous horse to ever race, taking racing's Triple Crown in 1973. Talented as he was, did the famous horse ever lose a race?
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The Surprising Thing Once Discovered In The Black Hills
In western South Dakota lie the Black Hills, a mountain range covering an 8,400-square-mile area, where something was discovered that forever changed America.
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Here's What May Have Helped Turn The Tide In The Battle Of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun in World War I was among the most devastating engagements of that war, a protracted and bloody conflict that lasted almost all of 1916.
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Scariest Places People Got Stuck In Real Life
Being stuck, losing the freedom to remove yourself from a place, can be terrifying. Here are some of the scariest places people got stuck in real life.
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The Tragic Story Of The Kirk-Holden War
In 1870, one southern governor tried to fight back against the violence of the KKK. What ensued is known as the Kirk-Holden War.
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The Untold Truth Of The Rainbow Maniac
Between 2007 and 2009, a murderer stalked the LGBT+ community of São Paulo, Brazil. Despite a suspect and arrest, the killer still remains at large and unknown.
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Stories From History That Sound Fake But Are Completely Real
The truth is stranger than fiction. Here are some stories from history that sound fake but are completely real.
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Here's Why This Chemistry Pioneer Was Beheaded
French nobleman Antoine Laurent Lavoisier's work in chemistry has memorialized him as a pioneer that helped revolutionize the field.
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Robert Wilson: The Truth About The Man Suspected Of Killing The Boston Strangler
Many notorious killers have met their end at the hands of other murderers and didn't even get to live out their sentences — including Albert DeSalvo.
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How Many Victims Did Bobby Joe Long Really Have?
Bobby Joe Long was a serial killer who preyed on young women in the Tampa Bay area of Florida in 1984. In just eight months, he killed this many women:
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The Truth About Serial Killer Bobby Joe Long's Death
Bobby Joe Long was one of Florida's most notorious serial killers, responsible for murdering 10 women. This is the reason why his execution was so unusual.
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What Really Sparked The Tulsa Race Massacre?
The riots of the Tulsa Race Massacre in 1921 left somewhere between 75-300 people dead, and thousands of Black-owned homes and businesses destroyed.
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This Piece Of Evidence Was Overlooked In The Green River Killer Case
Gary Ridgeway, known as the Green River Killer, literally got away with murder for nearly twenty years. Could a piece of evidence have stopped him earlier?
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What It Was Like Serving On A Ted Bundy Jury
Here's what it was it like to serve on a jury for the trial of one of America's most notorious serial killers - Ted Bundy - and to convict him for his crimes.
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