The Truth About Oneida, An 1800's 'Free Love' Utopian Community
Founded in 1841 by lawyer-turned-seminary student John Humphrey Noyes, Oneida, the "free love" community, lasted until 1879, at most numbering 300 people.
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How The Mellon Family Really Got So Rich
The Mellons are known as one of the top 30 richest families in the United States and can boast a combined net worth of around $11.5 billion.
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The Time Canada Was Raided By An Irish Secret Society
Canada was at one point held hostage by an Irish secret society called the Fenians hell-bent on taking Canada as revenge on the British.
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Details You Should Know About The Popemobile
If you see Pope Francis during one of his many public appearances, there's a good chance you'll see him riding in what's come to be known as the Popemobile.
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The Truth About Serial Killer Rosemary West's Childhood
Rosemary West was born in England in 1953 under difficult circumstances, and her brutal childhood helped turn her into a serial killer.
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Night Soil Men: Victorian England's Cesspit-Cleaning Professionals
Ranking up there with professional rat catchers, a night soil man did exactly what you might imagine: shovel waste out of cesspits in the middle of the night.
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The Messed Up Truth About The History Of Diving Horses
People paid to watch someone push (or ride) a horse off a platform as high as 60 feet to plunge into a pool of water only 10 feet deep. That was the show.
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This Was The Most Powerful First Lady In American History
Historians have debated the nature of Edith Wilson's role in the White House. However, it's clear that she was the most powerful First Lady in American history.
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What Actually Happened To Titanic Survivor Madeleine Astor
The Astors booked First Class passage to New York on the new vessel, the RMS Titanic, in the spring of 1912. Neither seemed concerned when the ship hit ice.
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The Skull That Altered Antarctica's History
Antarctica is one of Earth's lasting mysteries, and a skull found in the South Shetland Islands alters our perception of the continent.
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The Most Powerful Criminal In History
It's a little weird that you can just Google known criminal organizations and up pops a list of "top 5" crime syndicates on Fortune, like Oscars favorites.
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How A Mistake Led To The Formation Of The Salton Sea
Ever make a mistake, try to make the best of it, and just hope no one notices? That's kind of the story of the Salton Sea, a former expanse of man-made lake.
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The Truth About Sister Norma Pimentel's Relationship With The Pope
Sister Norma Pimentel was selected as one of The 100 Most Influential People of 2020 by Time, which referred to her as "the Pope's favorite nun."
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The Earthquake That Nearly Destroyed The Winchester Mystery House
The Winchester Mystery House is every bit as mysterious as the name suggests, and it was almost destroyed by a natural disaster.
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The Truth About What Happened To The Titanic Orphans
The two young Titanic survivors spoke only French, and even when authorities were able to find a translator, the boys just answered "Oui" to everything.
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Which Pope Had The Shortest Reign Of All Time?
When the job is just too much to delegate, popes can -- and have -- stepped down. Perhaps the most famous (and certainly most recent) example is Benedict XVI.
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The Story Behind The Wall Street Bombing Of 1920
Before September 11, 2001, the worst attack in New York City was the bombing of Wall Street in 1920. But this bombing quickly faded out of people's memory.
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How Pontiac's War Led To The American Revolution
Several Native American leaders aligned themselves with the French during the Seven Years War, including Pontiac, an Ottawa chief. The war continued until 1763.
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You Probably Didn't Know There Is A Grasshopper Trapped In A Van Gogh Painting
Van Gogh never sealed himself into a painting. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for a grasshopper that somehow embedded itself into one of his works.
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How Much Does The Pope Emeritus Get Paid?
The Vatican didn't have answers to many of the questions they now faced with a pontiff who wanted to step down instead of ending his life still in the papacy.
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The Truth About Victorian-Era Hygiene
Personal hygiene wasn't quite at the point where any random citizen could stroll down to the local Walmart, grab a pack of soap, and head home to their shower.
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The First Dead Sea Scrolls Discovery In Over 50 Years
The Dead Sea Scrolls are some of the oldest texts in the world. The fragments of ancient writings have informed research into religion, history, and languages.
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The Truth About The Made Up American Holiday, St. Urho's Day
If March 16th comes and goes without you realizing it's a holiday, you're not alone. But to the Finns in Minnesota, it's better known as St. Urho's Day.
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Survey Reveals The Historical Figure People Would Most Want To Swap Lives With
While daydreams often feature everyday experiences, some explore uncharted territory: superpowers, moving to paradise, and exchanging lives with someone else.
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This Is The Most Powerful King To Have Ever Lived
The most powerful king to have ever lived is someone you probably haven't even heard of, who ruled an empire you also probably haven't heard of. Here's why.
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The Story Behind The Largest Bioterrorist Attack In U.S. History
In 1984, a cult preaching free love and meditation carried out a bioterrorism attack. Here's the story behind the largest bioterrorist attack in U.S. history.
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The True Story Of The Woman Who Betrayed Fellow Jews During WW2
Stella Goldschlag would become infamous for betraying her fellow Jews to the Nazis and condemning hundreds to death, but it's not as straightforward as that.
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