The Morbid Reason The Royal Family Always Packs An All-Black Outfit When Traveling
One example of an unusual royal rule is that members of the royal family are required to bring a spare set of black clothing whenever they go on a trip.
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What Really Happened During The 1929 Stock Market Crash
One of the worst parts about the Stock Market Crash of 1929 was that society went from years of optimism and prosperity to disaster in the blink of an eye.
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Who Is The Archbishop Of Canterbury, Justin Welby?
While the Archbishop of Canterbury's name, Justin Welby, might not resonate with everyone outside the United Kingdom, his position certainly does.
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Why The Royal Vault Won't Be Prince Philip's Final Resting Place
Following a church service, Prince Philip will be interred, but it will only be a temporary resting place for the duke.
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The Truth About Prince Philip's Unusual Coffin
The prince didn't want to "lie in state" (be on display for the public), and wanted the entire affair to be of "minimal fuss." He also selected a unique coffin.
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What The Union Jack Flag Really Means
The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is a combination of three flags and one of the most iconic in the world.
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Who Will Inherit Prince Philip's Sizable Estate?
Following the death of Prince Philip, royalty watchers around the world have been asking what exactly his personal estate entails, and who might inherit it.
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Details You Missed In Prince Philip's Coat Of Arms
Some English traditions hold fast. Some are the product of artistry, and subject to aesthetic interpretation. Such is the case with coats of arms.
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The Surprising Truth About The Land Rover Hearse That Will Carry Prince Philip
The prince chose an electric car -- a Land Rover -- to convey his body during his funeral, which doubles up as a gesture of respect to his military service.
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These Are The Longest Living British Royals Ever
When Prince Philip died on April 9, he was the third longest-lived British royal in history, but other royals have achieved similar longevity.
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Here's What The Flag Over Prince Philip's Coffin Really Means
Prince Philip, the companion of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, will be laid to rest on Saturday, April 17.
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The True Story Of The Fire That Destroyed The Library Of Congress
The Library of Congress has been threatened by numerous obstacles over 200 years. This is the true story of the fire that destroyed the Library of Congress.
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Here's How Serial Killer Dorothea Puente Was Finally Caught
Dorothea Puente was a convicted serial killer suspected of murdering nine people during the 1980s in Sacramento, California.
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The Rules Of A British Royal Funeral Explained
Everything that takes place within the British monarchy is tightly controlled and done according to strict rules, including royal funerals.
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What It Was Like To Be A POW In The American Revolution
12,000 Americans POWs died in the Revolutionary War. Both sides had more prisoners than they had resources for, and the outcome quickly became bleak for POWs.
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The Surprising Thing Andy Warhol Added To Some Of His Paintings
Warhol's work has long sparked controversy in the art world. Some of his most famous art made use of popular iconography such as brand logos and famous faces.
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The Truth About Blackbeard's Gruesome Death
The most notorious pirate of all time would have to be Edward Teach -- Blackbeard, a formidable foe who suffered a grim and protracted death in battle.
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The Untold Truth Of The Origins Of The Yiddish Language
Yiddish is a thousand-year old tongue that is emblematic of the Jewish diaspora that has persisted not only over the language's life, but before its existence.
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The Surprising Thing Once Used As An Ancient Dental Tool
Just about any place in the world is more fun than sitting in the dentist's chair. It may or may not be of consolation to know that it used to be so much worse.
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How A Tree Nearly Resulted In A Second Korean War
A tree almost restarted the Korean war and caused tensions between the two Koreas and the United States to come to a head -- over a tree, and an axe murder.
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26% Of People Wish They Lived Through This Major Event In US History
Grunge asked what major event in US history Americans were wishing they had been around to witness. (Spoiler: The 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic did not chart.)
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The Wild True Story Of World War II's Third, Unused A-Bomb
In the aftermath of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the United States didn't drop its third bomb. That bomb's "demon core" would have its revenge on the scientists.
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The Tragic Story Of Prince Philip's Mother
Prince Philip's mother married Prince Andrew in 1903 and after the couple had their five children, life would drastically change for the English princess.
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The Truth About Prince Philip's Military Career
Years before Prince Philip died, he expressed his desire that it would feature reference to his military service.
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Archaeologists Unearth Lost Golden City In Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a lost city that was abandoned by its pharaoh. They're hoping to find clues as to why.
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Here's How Prince Philip And Queen Elizabeth II Were Related
Queen Elizabeth II and her late husband Prince Philip met when they were very young. Oddly enough, they are both related to England's Queen Victoria.
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The Stunning Reason Prince Philip's Sisters Didn't Come To His Wedding
There were a few very notable people missing from the guestlist when Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II wed.
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