The True Story Of The Potato Famine
Few famines have wreaked havoc to a nation like the Irish Potato Famine in the middle of the 19th century.
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The Most Bizarre Unsolved Mysteries Of The Wild West
Lost treasures. Unsolved murders. Disappearances. These stories continue to intrigue lovers of the Old West. Despite today's technology, many still remain open.
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Famous People Who Survived The Holocaust
Survivors the Holocaust include some very famous people who grew up in the most unimaginable horror and went on to change the world in their own ways.
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What It Was Really Like Sailing With Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan is known for the Strait of Magellan and leading the first circumnavigation of the globe. But the voyage itself was anything but uneventful.
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The Crazy True Story Of The 1869 Expedition Of The Grand Canyon
In 1869, ten explorers began to boat down the Colorado River, and not all of them came home. This is the crazy true story of the 1869 Grand Canyon expedition.
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The Untold Story Of The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus
The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus was one of the first of its kind. This is the untold story of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus.
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The Person Who Parkinson's Disease Is Named After
Exactly who was Parkinson, and why is that name attached to what the Parkinson's Foundation calls a "neurodegenerative disorder"?
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Cynthia Ann Parker Didn't Want To Be 'Rescued' From The Comanche
One ultimately tragic, story of a captive on the American Frontier was that of Cynthia Ann Parker, a white Texan woman who spent years with the Comanche.
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Robinhood: The Messed Up Truth About The Brokerage App
Launched in 2013, the commission-free stock trading app Robinhood has billed itself as the everyman's way to take part in the stock market.
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What Was It Really Like Pioneering The Oregon Trail?
Between 1840 and 1860, up to 400,000 people traveled the over 2,000-mile path of the Oregon Trail, encountering sickness, death, exhaustion and other hardships.
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Great Smog Of London: The Tragedy That Killed Thousands
In 1952, the Great Smog of London descended upon the city, and the pollution lingered for days. Thousands were killed in the tragic event.
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The Fence That Tamed The West
The American Old West was an unruly place. People from all over the world moved into unsettled parts of the country, building homes and establishing towns.
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Here's Why The Black Prince's Ruby Is Believed To Be Cursed
Even if you're familiar with England's crown jewels, you might be surprised to hear that a few are rumored to be cursed. For instance, the Black Prince's Ruby.
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The Truth About Life In Old West Railroad Towns
Many men and women were lured west for the chances of a better life, and numerous Old West railroad towns began popping up as a result.
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Presidents That Had Cats In The White House
Dogs may get the most attention among presidential pets, but cats have also placed prominently in the hearts of those who occupy the White House.
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Reddit's Shake-Up Of The Stock Market Explained
It boils down to a group of independent investors on Reddit deciding to rescue video game retailer GameStop by buying its stock.
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What It Was Like To Be A Worker On The Transcontinental Railroad
Who built the Transcontinental Railroad? The story of what it was like to be a worker on the Transcontinental Railroad is both dramatic and historic.
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St Anthony's Fire: The Tragic Illness That Plagued History
Throughout history are instances of an illness that brought mass hallucinations. It was widely known as St. Anthony's Fire, and it had a very earthly origin.
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The Untold Truth Of The Women Who Ruled Ancient Egypt
There were a fair number of women who ruled over ancient Egypt, as women were pretty liberated. Here's the untold truth of the women who ruled ancient Egypt.
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The Dramatic History Of Cliffhanger Endings
We've all experienced them -- figuratively -- and they're one of the most popular and effective plot devices used in storytelling in any medium: cliffhangers.
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The Most Infamous Murders Of The Victorian Era
While Jack the Ripper might be the most infamous of the Victorian era's murderers, he wasn't the only one. The era was full of dastardly men and women.
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Famous People Princess Diana Couldn't Stand
Princess Diana was known to be quite personable, but that doesn't mean she liked everybody. Here are a few famous people Princess Diana couldn't stand.
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Firefighters Rescuing A 'Hurt Goose' Got A Training Exercise Instead
It all started when a concerned family called the Monroe Township fire department. The family reported an injured duck or goose floating on the river.
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The Crazy True Story Of The Burning Of Parliament
The city of London has probably suffered more from fire than most places on Earth. Most notable is the burning of Parliament in 1834.
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The Tragic True Story Of The CIA's Fake Vaccination Campaign
Even though the CIA plan didn't work as intended, it was effective enough to lead to a distrust of healthcare workers working to administer polio vaccines.
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What It Was Really Like As A Worker In The Industrial Revolution
While there are laws to protect employees from certain conditions today, the industrial era was like a lawless world.
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The Bizarre True Story Of The Year Of The Four Emperors
The Year of the Four Emperors actually lasted for about 18 months, beginning in June of 68 CE, with the suicide of Emperor Nero, until December of 69 CE.
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