The Motivation Behind The BTK Killer's Murders
Bind. Torture. Kill. That was the goal of Dennis Rader, who gave himself the nickname "BTK" — but he claims his motivation came from something called Factor X.
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The War Of 1812 Resulted In A Split Between These Two States
One long-lasting effect of the War of 1812 on the new United States was the creation of a new state by turning one existing state into two.
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The Number Of Languages The Queen Speaks Is Probably Fewer Than You Think
Since she has spent most of her life meeting with various foreign heads of state and dignitaries, you'd think Queen Elizabeth would know several languages.
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Who Was The Richest Drug Lord?
There's no doubt that drug trafficking is a profitable business. In the U.S. alone, people spend over $150 billion a year in drugs — so who does it all go to?
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The Real Reason Denmark Owns Greenland
How did Greenland, so close to North America and populated primarily by Inuit, end up under Danish rule? Here's the real reason Denmark owns Greenland.
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This Is How Many Lives The Zodiac Killer Has Claimed To Have Taken
The murder spree of the Bay Area's self-dubbed Zodiac Killer is one of the most notorious in American history - but what was the killer's true death toll?
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This Ireland Monument Is Older Than The Egyptian Pyramids
The history of Ireland goes back far further than many of us realize, as one unassuming site older than the Egyptian pyramids just north of Dublin testifies.
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The Tragic History Of The Anheuser-Busch Dynasty
Beyond the famous beer, generations of the Anheuser-Busch families have endured personal troubles. Read on for the tragic history of the Anheuser-Busch dynasty.
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Do We Know What The Sea Peoples' Ships Looked Like?
The identity of the Sea Peoples has long been in question. Do we know what their ships looked like?
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Inside The Vanishing Of Daniel Lind Lagerlof
Lagerlof was last seen at the Tjurpannan nature reserve, where he was scouting locations for the project he died working on, "The Fjallbacka Murders."
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The Tragic Death Of Sally Ride
Despite her fame as the first American woman in space, Sally Ride kept two secrets until her death — her sexuality and her battle with a serious illness.
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What Happened To Greg Witman's Parents, Sue And Ron?
Despite being convicted (and later released for time served) in the death of his brother, Greg, Zach Witman's parents have always maintained his innocence.
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Why The Spanish Sent Soldiers After The Lewis And Clark Expedition
When Lewis and Clark famously went searching for a route to the Pacific in the American northwest, Spain sent soldiers to try and stop them. Here's why.
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Here's What Happened When Barack Obama Broke Royal Protocol With The Queen
U.S. Presidents have been known to make royal gaffes when meeting Queen Elizabeth — even the cool and collected President Barack Obama broke from protocol.
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What You Didn't Know About Hetty Green's Marriage
Hetty Green, also known as the "Witch of Wall Street," was a successful businesswoman born to a well-established Massachusetts family in 1834.
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The Tragedy Of Sisyphus In Greek Mythology Explained
While the image of Sisyphus rolling his boulder up the hill only for it to roll back down again is well known, other facets of his life remain obscure.
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The Role This Woman Played In The Conquest Of Tenochtitlan
She's derided as a traitor even to this day, but the truth about Malinche, the woman who translated for conquistador Hernan Cortes, is more complex than that.
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The True Details About Queen Elizabeth And Winston Churchill's Relationship
The former Prime Minister's daughter said that he looked forward to his Tuesday afternoon meetings with his sovereign, and wrote of his admiration for her.
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Why The Battle Of Bunker Hill Name Is Misleading
French fries aren't from France, red pandas are closer to raccoons, and cat burglars aren't stealing your feline. Even the Battle of Bunker Hill name is wrong.
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This Was The Last Stagecoach Robbery In The Wild West
The last stage robbery in the Old West resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man, and introduced the first time a palm print became evidence in a U.S. court.
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The Trick Ed Kemper Used To Make His Victims Feel Safe
At 6'9" tall, serial killer Ed Kemper was hardly inconspicuous — which may be why he devised a clever trick to make unsuspecting women drop their guard.
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The Stunning Number Of Wives King Herod Had
By the end of his life, Nativity baddie King Herod had apparently adopted the motto of "Marry every woman, have all the kids, betray, and kill them all."
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The Odd Reason The War Of Jenkins' Ear Started
In perhaps one of the weirdest stories in military history, the War of Jenkins' Ear reportedly kicked off because of an odd attack on an English captain.
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The Surprising Way Ed Kemper Confessed
After killing his final two victims — including his mother — Ed Kemper may have gotten away with his crimes. Instead, he made a highly unusually decision.
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What Happens When No One Claims A Dead Body?
There will always be unclaimed bodies, no matter how perfect the system may be. This is what happens when no one claims a dead body.
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Here's What Happened After The Mexican-American War Ended
The end of the Mexican-American War greatly expanded the United States' territories, but that wasn't the only big change it brought about.
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This Item Was Key To American Victory In The Battle Of New Orleans
While it took place after a peace treaty ended the War of 1821, the Battle of New Orleans was a severe defeat for the British at the hands of Andrew Jackson.
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