The Molly Maguires: The Secret Society's History Explained
In the 1870s, a shadowy group of Irish immigrants in northeastern Pennsylvania working in the coal mines assassinated 24 foremen and supervisors
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Inside The Assassination Attempt Against Teddy Roosevelt
On October 14, 1912, a 36-year-old bar owner from New York City tried to assassinate Progressive Party candidate Teddy Roosevelt.
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The Messed Up Truth About 19th Century Murderess Mary Ann Cotton
Mary Ann Cotton is one of the earliest confirmed female serial killers in recorded memory, suspected of some 21 murders through arsenic poisoning.
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The Terrible True Story Of The Burning Of The Reichstag
The Reichstag fire in 1933 was a key event in the Nazis' rise to power. This is the terrible true story of the burning of the Reichstag.
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What It Was Really Like As A Medic In The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War has become known for the brutal battles fought, with thousands of U.S. soldiers' lives lost. Medics worked alongside troops, saving lives.
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The Notorious Serial Killer With Ties To The 1893 World's Fair
The 1893 World's Fair attracted countless visitors from all over the world, and it may have even helped a serial killer find victims.
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The Most Horrific Wrongful Convictions In U.S. History
It's estimated that thousands of Americans are in jail for crimes they didn't commit. Here are some of the most horrific wrongful convictions in U.S. history.
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This Geode Has A Sesame Street Lookalike That Has The Internet Talking
Being a Sesame Street celebrity doppelganger will not only draw lots of attention, but also a lot of money. The gemstone is now valued at over $10,000.
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The Tragic History Of Black January
Known as Black January, Soviet troops occupied Baku and violently suppressed the independence movement in early 1990.
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These Were The Biggest Flops In Broadway History
Just like the movies and television, Broadway has housed some massive, ridiculous, money-hemorrhaging flops.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Dennis Nilsen
Dennis Andrew Nilsen is remembered as one of the United Kingdom's most prolific serial killers, having killed at least 12 people during the 1970s and 1980s.
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The Real Reason For Bonnie And Clyde's Crime Rampage
Bonnie and Clyde's relationship began in 1930, and they spent the next four years on a crime rampage that ended in their deaths.
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The Wild True Story Of The 6666 Ranch
The 6666 Ranch, which is now for sale, dates back to 1870 when Samuel Burk Burnett bought 100 cattle branded with four sixes.
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The Truth About George W. Bush's Military Career
It wasn't Bush's enlistment that would later be called into question during his successful presidential campaigns, so much as the lucky circumstances around it
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Why The French City Of Verdun Is Littered With Explosives
The unexploded bombs and live artillery shells that still litter the French city of Verdun and the surrounding area remain dangerous, more than a century later.
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The Truth About The Unusual Tradition Of Pantsdrunk
Pantsdrunk is a simple and popular practice, especially during the pandemic, that involves being at home, underwear, and alcohol.
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Creepy Things That Were Considered Normal 1,000 Years Ago
1,000 years ago, creepy things people did were considered just another day at the castle. Here are creepy things that were considered normal 1,000 years ago.
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Here's Why Amish Dolls Have No Faces
If you're unfamiliar with the beliefs and traditions of the Amish community, you might not understand why Amish dolls have no faces.
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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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