The Truth About Blackbeard's Pirate Mentor
Benjamin Hornigold got his start as a privateer and pirate before taking a particular liking to another pirate named Blackbeard.
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Will The Leaning Tower Of Pisa Ever Fall Over?
Despite engineering projects to keep it upright, the Leaning Tower of Pisa has been slowly falling for hundreds of years.
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The History Of The Budweiser Clydesdales Explained
August Busch Jr. bought the Budweiser Clydesdales in 1933 and have since become one of the most recognizable mascots in history.
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What It Was Really Like Gambling In The Wild West
During the 1800s, gambling in the Wild West was quite different from today, with both rudimentary set-ups and luxury alike. Many games were similar to today's.
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The Messed Up History Of Yellow Journalism
"Yellow journalism," a sensationalistic type of journalism, emerged mainly because two newspaper publishers in New York City were competing for circulation.
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The Sad Death Of Nostradamus
Some scholars and historians highly regard his prophecies, while others say the vagueness of his writings did not truly predict anything and deem him a quack.
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The Real Reason There's A Push To Put Harriet Tubman On The $20 Bill
The change proposed in 2016 under President Obama "floundered" once Donald Trump took office, as officials repeatedly found excuses to maintain the status quo.
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What It Was Really Like To Break The Sound Barrier
At the end of WWarII, a team working with the U.S. Air Force shattered the odds and the sound barrier and was achieved by test pilot Chuck Yeager.
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The Real Reason It Took 200 Years To Finish The Leaning Tower Of Pisa
Originally built just to be a bell tower, the tower's very apparent lean has made it one of the most well-known structural oddities in the entire world.
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The Real Reason Disneyland Is Making Major Changes To The Jungle Cruise
Disney recently announced that one of its most popular rides, The Jungle Cruise, was to get an overhaul and an updated theme.
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The True Story Of Albert Cashier, A Transgender Civil War Hero
Cashier's fellow soldiers did not know that he was born Jennie Hodgers in a small fishing village 40 miles north of Dublin, Ireland, on Christmas Day 1843.
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The English Roots Of The Boy Scouts Of America
Boys of all ages can learn valuable life lessons through teamwork and hands-on hobbies. As American it seems, the Boy Scouts' roots do not lie in the U.S.
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Who Were The Luddites Really Fighting Against?
The original Luddites weren't necessarily against new technology as their protests were really about something else.
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The Real Reason Henry VIII Couldn't Get A Divorce
Henry VIII is probably the most famous king of England, thanks in large part to his wives. This is the real reason Henry VIII couldn't get a divorce.
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History Channel's New Competition Series Reunites These Familiar Faces
Tim Allen and Richard Karn of Home Improvement reunite for History Channel's new competition series Assembly Required, bringing back memories of "Tool Time."
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The Truth Behind The Great Stink Of London
When it comes to a disgusting time in history, London summer of 1858 is a serious contender. That's when something called "the Great Stink" enveloped the city.
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The Truth Behind The World's First Ferris Wheel
The Ferris Wheel became the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition's big attraction, with the ability to hold over 2,000 people per ride.
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The Messed Up History Of The Lost Cause Of The Confederacy
Lost Cause believers will tell you the Civil War was fought over states' rights, but that may not necessarily be the case.
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How Napoleon Turned The Paris Catacombs Into A Tourist Attraction
Wanting to create a legacy, Napoleon opened the Paris Catacombs, tunnels containing millions of human bones, to attract tourists.
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The Real Reason The Roman Colosseum Was Built
Today, the Roman Colosseum is one of Italy's most popular attractions, and it was built to help Rome recover from a cruel emperor.
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Why Big Ben Almost Didn't Exist
Construction of the clock tower in London was completed in 1859, but the iconic structure and Big Ben almost didn't exist at all.
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What It Was Really Like To Watch The First Space Launches
The space race was as exciting for everyday people as it was for scientists. Here's What it was really like to watch the first space launches.
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What Life Was Really Like In An Early European Royal Court
The royal palace was the place to be. But was royal court living really as glamorous and luxurious as it appears? This is what life was really like.
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The Truth About The Last Communist Leader Of Romania
The revolt against Nicolae Ceausescu's regime began in mid-December 1989 and ended with the Communist leader's execution.
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The Gruesome Murder That Took Place In The Paris Catacombs
The Paris Catacombs are an underground, 186-mile-long labyrinth replete with the bones of 6 million dead and also the scene of an 1800s murder.
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What It Was Really Like As A Medic In World War II
World War II medic was a grisly job that many were ill-equipped to do... but they did it anyway. Here's what it was really like as a medic in World War II.
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Larry King's Last Social Media Posts Will Bring You To Tears
Glancing through Larry King's last few social media posts, he was still interested in sharing a bit of his life here and there to his legions of fans.
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