This Is How Andrew Cunanan Died
The murder of Italian designer Gianni Versace by Andrew Cunanan set off one of the biggest and most intense manhunts of the '90s.
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Why The Boston Tea Party Really Happened
The December 1773 protest now known as the Boston Tea Party was one of many examples of the American colonists rebelling against British rule.
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Here's Why Alexander Hamilton And Aaron Burr Really Dueled
The clash between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr ran deeper than conflicting political ideologies, though. Hamilton seemed to genuinely loathe Burr.
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This Was The Downfall Of Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo
During the 1980s, the Guadalajara cartel was in its heyday, and one founding members and leaders was Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo.
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Here's How Much The Royal Family's Master Of The Household Makes
Some Royal Household positions pay extremely well. Others, not so much. So where does the Queen's "Master of the Household" rank? You might be surprised.
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The Tragic Death Of Oscar Wilde
After his conviction for "gross indecency," Wilde suffered another devastating loss. His wife, Constance, left him; he never saw his beloved children again.
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The Truth About JFK's Swedish Mistress
Many have heard the rumors about JFK's alleged extramarital affairs over the years, but a new crop of letters from an alleged mistress is raising eyebrows.
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Why Some People Believed The Black Death Was A Divine Punishment
With some believing it was God's punishment, the Black Death arrived in Europe in 1347 and killed between 25 and 50 million people in just five years.
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The Queen Didn't Go To School. Here's Why
Like many royals, Queen Elizabeth II, then just Princess Elizabeth, learned her ABCs and 123s at home.
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This Is How The Green River Killer Avoided The Death Penalty
Despite being one of America's most prolific serial killers, Green River Killer Gary Ridgway escaped being sentenced to death. Here's how he did it.
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What Was The Boston Massacre And Why Did It Happen?
The Boston Massacre was a key moment preceding the Revolutionary War, a microcosm of simmering tensions between the colonists and their British enforcers.
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These Were The Benefits Of Prohibition
Prohibition was a nearly 14-year period (January 17, 1920-December 5, 1933) when the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol was forbidden in the US.
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Details You Didn't Know About The Indo-Pakistan War
Among the many tensions between India and Pakistan was the liberation of Bangladesh, which led to their biggest conflict, the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.
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Here's How Physicians Treated The Black Death
An essential figure in the fight against the Black Death was the plague doctor, but not for obvious reasons. Physicians then had few tools to combat illness.
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The Untold Truth Of Balmoral Castle
Balmoral has a rich history with some interesting stories involving its royal occupants, past and present. This is the untold truth of Balmoral Castle.
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Here's What It Was Really Like For Prisoners In The Bastille
Being a prisoner in the Bastille could be surprising even for the people being sent there. Here's what it was really like for prisoners in the Bastille.
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The Real Reason Denmark Sold The Virgin Islands To The United States
This is the real reason why St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John -- the U.S. Virgin Islands -- belong to the United States and not Denmark.
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A Look At Frida Kahlo And Diego Rivera's Troubled Relationship
One of the art world's most fiery romances began when 15-year old Frida Kahlo met 36-year-old Diego Rivera. Their relationship changed Mexican art forever.
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How Much Money Was The Tea In The Boston Tea Party Worth?
In 1773, colonists in Boston, Massachusetts protested Great Britain's imposition of taxation by dumping 342 chests of tea into the waters of Boston Harbor.
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The Real Reason The US Annexed Texas
Texas became its own republic after it was acquired during the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. It's fight for independence was full of politics and battles.
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The Weird Reason Ice Cream Sundaes Got Started
What could be more innocent than the perennial summertime treat, the ice cream sundae? It turns out that all that delicious sweetness has a slightly shady past.
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The 1897 Chicago Sausage Vat Murder Explained
The notorious Chicago sausage vat murder briefly turned the meat-loving city of Chicago against sausage — this is the story of the trial of Adolph Luetgert.
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What You Never Knew About John Bobbitt's Ex-Wife Dottie Brewer
The tale of John Wayne Bobbitt led the pack of sleazy tabloid stories in the 1990s - but his story didn't end there. Turns out, someone even married him again.
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You Probably Didn't Know The Queen Was Once In The British Army
Many will be surprised to learn of one particular role Queen Elizabeth II used to perform: As a princess, she was a member of the British Army.
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A Look At Pablo Escobar's Luxury Prison
After being targeted by the Colombian and United States governments, Pablo Escobar surrendered in 1991 and agreed to five years in a luxury prison.
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What Really Happened If You Were Caught Drinking Alcohol During Prohibition
What happened to average consumers who were somehow able to keep drinking despite Prohibition? Were they punished if they were caught drinking alcohol?
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The Red, Steaming Lake That Mummifies The Dead
How did the Ancient Egyptians figure out their highly complex embalming and mummification technique to begin with? Most likely, Mother Nature was the teacher.
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