The Stunning Number Of Corgis The Queen Has Owned In Her Life
While dogs might be man's best friend, it is Pembroke Welsh Corgis that became Queen Elizabeth II's pet of choice. The love affair began on her 18th birthday.
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What You Should Know About Tenochtitlan's Main Temple
Mexico City's Templo Mayor is its ceremonial and cultural heart — still partially standing centuries later. Its history is both blood-soaked and fascinating.
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Why The French And Indian War's Name Is Misleading
The French and Indian War started in 1754, and in North America, set the stage for the American Revolution in which the United States became independent.
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The Truth About Rodney Alcala's Time In The Military
Signs of the Rodney Alcala's descent into becoming a brutal serial killer started as early as the early 1960s while Alcala was enlisted in the U.S. Army.
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How A Silly Blunder Led To John Wesley Hardin's Final Capture
John Wesley Hardin was known for his lightning reflexes. But they faltered when he needed them. He landed behind bars, bringing his life on the run to an end.
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A Look At Winston Churchill's Troubles With Money
Sir Winston Churchill is best known for his leadership during WWII, but the former prime minister apparently wasn't as good when it came to managing finances.
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The Shady Truth About Mozart's Father
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is not only one of the most famous classical music composers of all time, he is also well-known for having been a child prodigy.
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What You Should Know About The Tea Involved In The Boston Tea Party
The story goes that in 1773, patriots, disguised as Native Americans, boarded ships in Boston Harbor and dumped tea overboard in protest of English taxation.
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The Battle Of Waterloo Finally Explained
The final downfall of Napoleon Bonaparte came on June 18, 1815, near a small Belgian village called Waterloo. Here's the Battle of Waterloo finally explained.
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The Odd Form Of Ammunition The Patriots Resorted To In The Battle Of Bunker Hill
For whatever reason -- Colonel Prescott's troops were working the dark and mistook one hill for another, perhaps -- he fortified Breed's Hill, not Bunker Hill.
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This Is The Difference Between A Coffin And A Casket
While both are used for housing a body for a viewing or burial, there is a difference between a coffin and a casket, and it all comes down to the shape.
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What Really Happened To The Hula Valley?
In the 1950s, Palestinians living in the Hula Valley were displaced and the wetlands were drained. But it was a complete disaster and has since been reversed.
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The Most Dangerous Queens Throughout History
Quite a few queens have ruled through history, and some of them were not to be crossed. Here are some of the most dangerous queens throughout history.
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The Fake Heiress Who Conned America's Banks In The 1800s
Elizabeth "Betty" Bigley was a con woman who managed to steal millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims in both the U.S. and Canada.
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This City Was Captured For Over A Year During The War Of 1812
The War of 1812 was a turning point in U.S. history for a variety of reasons, and this large city once surrendered to British and First Nation forces.
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The Earth's Most Dangerous Mountains To Climb
Thousands of climbers and adventure enthusiasts attempt summits to these treacherous peaks every year, despite risky and dangerous conditions.
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True Stories Of The First Railroad Accidents Everyone Forgot
Fine-tuning the railroad system has been a true trial-and-error process, with lots of messy accidents along the way, including ones that everyone has forgotten.
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The Story Of The Only Governor To Be Assassinated
William Goebel is the only governor to have ever been assassinated, and possibly served the shortest term a governor has ever served in the United States.
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Lesser Known Heroes Of World War II
An huge amount of people were involved in World War II but we usually only hear about a few names. Here are some of the lesser known heroes of World War II.
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The Most Dangerous Kings Throughout History
Power, wealth, and lack of normal consequences is a dangerous combination. Here are some of the most dangerous kings throughout history.
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The True Details About Queen Elizabeth And Richard Nixon's Relationship
She has reigned during the administrations of 14 U.S. presidents, starting with Harry S. Truman and going all the way through Joseph Biden.
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The Tragic Death Of Four Of Beethoven's Siblings
Beethoven's childhood was, overall, plagued with hardships, including a harsh father and the loss of several siblings.
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What You Didn't Know About The Largest Dead Sea Scroll
The Dead Sea Scrolls date back to about 200 BCE, when the Jewish Kingdom of Judah had been transfigured into the Roman province of Judea.
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Everything We Know About Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee So Far
In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate an unprecedented 70 years of ruling. Here's everything we know about Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee so far.
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A Look At Alexander Hamilton's Unstable Childhood
While history remembers Alexander Hamilton as a great man, he's even more impressive considering the hardships he faced growing up.
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The Most Expensive Divorces In History
When billionaires are involved, the amounts of money changing hands in a divorce can be absolutely incredible. Here are the most expensive divorces in history.
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Rodney Alcala: How Many Victims Did The Serial Killer Have?
A serial killer who appeared on The Dating Game shouldn't have been hard to find, yet Rodney Alcala evaded capture for years, possibly killing up to 140 women.
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