The Wild True Story Of The Man Who Tried To Protect People From Gravity
American businessman Roger Babson was on a mission to save people from what he considered to be out greatest enemy: gravity.
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What You Should Know About The Royal Pets
For the British Royal Family, it's all about the dogs. Other animals have entered castle grounds, but it's canines that are the essential royal companions.
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The Aftermath Of The Great Depression Is More Messed Up Than You Know
International trends, federal laws, local ordinances, and prejudices all steered response to the depression, and its aftermath is still in effect right now.
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Here's Where We Got The Word 'Genocide'
While mass killings based on religious, social, or ethnic basis have happened throughout history, there wasn't actually a word for 'genocide; until 1944.
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Here's How The Dead Sea Scrolls Were Discovered
The Dead Sea scrolls were discovered over 70 years ago in the Qumran Caves in a series of events that sound like they're straight out of an Indiana Jones movie.
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Inside The Amazing Artistry Of 3D Tattoos
We now have the tools to bring to life some of the most lucid, unbelievable products of human imagination and craft: the mind-blowing artistry of 3D tattoos.
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A Look At John Wesley Hardin's Face-Off With Wild Bill Hickok
The two gunslingers found much to relate to in one another when they crossed paths in 1871 and were thrust into a face-off, albeit one that never turned deadly.
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Mozart Died Penniless. Here's Why
But even the world's greatest artistic geniuses — like Mozart — are not exempt from money troubles.
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What Really Happens When A Presidential Pet Dies
Unfortunately, all living things eventually die, and presidents must sometimes, like the rest of us, mourn and lay to rest a beloved pet.
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Visiting Dracula's Castle? You Can Get A Weird Freebie
Fans of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel "Dracula" will now have a chance to get a super weird freebie when they visit Bran Castle.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Renaissance
the Renaissance is known as the period when Europe emerged from the Middle Ages and rediscovered science, art, and literature. But not all was enlightenment.
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The 2,000-Year-Old Skin Cream Discovered In An Ancient Roman Temple
A tin pot of skin cream from about 2,000 years ago was found in what was once the London province of Britannia, in the small riverside town of Londinesi.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Cold War
Fears of a nuclear apocalypse and of falling behind led governments to some weird ideas during the Cold War. Here are some messed up things that happened.
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Artists Who Were Ahead Of Their Time
When it comes to the world of art, there are plenty artists who were willing to go beyond mere trends. Here are artists who were ahead of their time.
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Famous Historical Families That Died Out
Some important historical figures have no direct descendants carrying their name. Here are some surprising famous historical families that died out.
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Rules Hells Angels Have To Follow
The infamous Hells Angels biker gang has been given a lot of bad labels over the years. But as a membership organization, they have strict rules to follow.
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How Many Victims Did Carl Panzram Actually Have?
Executed in 1930, Carl Panzram is one of the most prolific criminals to have walked the Earth, having served time in prison for murder, theft, rape, and arson.
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Did The Olympics Make Jesse Owens Rich?
Out of all the pioneering African American athletes who made a name for themselves, track and field star Jesse Owens is arguably among the most iconic.
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Lesser-Known Heroines Of The American Revolution
Women aided in the American Revolution by spying, fighting in battles, and more. Here are several lesser-known heroines of the American Revolution.
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The Shady Things Hetty Green Did To Get An Inheritance
Dubbed the 'Witch of Wall Street,' Hetty Green was born in 1834 to a wealthy Massachusetts family who made their fortune via whaling and shipping.
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Messed Up Things That Happened After The September 11th Attacks
The terror attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the hijacking of United Flight 93, on September 11, 2001, were the deadliest in U.S. history.
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What Really Caused The French And Indian War?
Great Britain and France both wanted control over North America, and conflicts over territory fueled the start of the French and Indian War.
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A Look At Russell Bufalino And Frank Sheeran's Relationship
There's no evidence to back up his stories, but Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran claims to have been a hitman for crime boss Russell Bufalino.
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How Joseph Bell Was Involved In The Jack The Ripper Case
Dr. Joseph Bell, inspiration for legendary literary detective Sherlock Holmes, may have investigated the Jack the Ripper case — and discovered the killer.
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Whatever Happened To Convicted Killer Wayne Williams?
Convicted killer Wayne Williams is serving a life sentence for two of the "Atlanta Child Murders," but recent DNA developments could shake things up.
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The Most Unusual Reasons North Korea Has Kidnapped People
North Korea's campaign against the South has, in part, taken the form of systematic abductions. This is how and why the insular state takes its captives:
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The Famous Socialite Winston Churchill May Have Had An Affair With
In 2018, two researchers claimed that they had evidence that British Prime Minister Winston Churchill carried on an extramarital affair with a friend.
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