The Dark Truth Behind The Time Princess Beatrice Dated A Convict
Princess Beatrice, the daughter of Prince Andrew, created a bit of a stir several years ago when the man she chose to date didn't quite meet royal standards.
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How The King's Speech Ignored King George VI's True Story
As the immortalized speeches of Winston Churchill were yet to come, in 1939 it fell upon King George VI to overcome his stutter and address the public.
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Is Attica Prison Still Used Today?
In the late 1920s, New York had an overcrowding problem in its prisons, so the Attica Correctional Facility was built and opened in 1931.
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This Is How Many Attica Inmates Died During The 1971 Riot
The Attica Prison riot of 1971 is considered one of the most catastrophic episodes in New York's history. Dozens died and confusion reigned for several days.
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The Tragic Story Of The Huascaran Avalanche In Peru
Besides its magnificent beauty, Mount Huascaran is also the cause of one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in Peru's history.
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Rulers Who Relied On Astrology To Make Decisions
You might think Mercury in retrograde isn't a big deal. Your nation's leader might think otherwise. Here are rulers who relied on astrology to make decisions.
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Here's What You Should Do If You Win The Lottery
Winning the lottery means you're set for life, right? Uh, not so much. Here's how NOT to lose it all after you win big. You can thank us (with cash) later.
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How A Broke Businessman Took The Monte Carlo Casino For Millions Using Math
A century and a half ago, one man took his gambling prowess to Europe's biggest and grandest casino: the one at Monte Carlo.
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The Meaning Of The Number 3 In The Bible Explained
The number three appears throughout the Bible a total of 467 times and is often used syntactically. So why is it so prominent?
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The Truth About W.E.B. Du Bois' Financial Problems Late In Life
The intellectual great and author W.E.B. Du Bois was a prominent Black American figure during the early 19th century and was a co-founder of the NAACP.
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The Spiritual Meaning Behind The Three Wise Men's Gifts To Jesus
According to Christmas carols and Nativity scenes, when baby Jesus was born, Three Kings were led by a bright star to find his location and pay him homage.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Banana Wars
The year 1898 marked the beginning of a campaign by three American fruit companies to secure land in Central and South America, in countries already weak.
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The Shakespeare Conspiracy That Would Change Everything
Theories positing that someone other than William Shakespeare wrote his famous plays have been around for centuries, and continue to circulate even today.
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This Is How Herbert Mullin Was Finally Caught
A serial killer who murdered because he believed he could prevent earthquakes? Yep, Herbert Mullin was unique. So how was he able to get away with 13 murders?
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The Deadliest Earthquake In History That No One Talks About
In 1556, the Chinese province of Shaanxi was struck by an earthquake that killed hundreds of thousands of people and remains the deadliest in history.
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What God Really Looks Like In The Bible
The website Christianity.com reports that the most fundamental issue in pinning down exactly what God looks like is this: God does not have a specific form.
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The Truth About Lord Byron's Marriage
Lord Byron: prolific, brilliant Romantic poet or narcissistic, probable sex addict? As the saying goes (a sentiment his wife possibly shared), why not both?
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Who Wrote The Bible?
The Bible is not one book, but rather a library, representing history, poetry, law, and more. There are 66 books in the Protestant Bible and 73 in the Catholic.
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Here's How Many Times Rosa Parks Went To Jail
Rosa Parks was arrested on December 1, 1955, after refusing to give her seat on a bus to a white man. Was that the only time she was put behind bars?
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The Messed Up Truth Of Rats In New York City
Legend says there is a rat for every New Yorker — more than 8 million! While that's likely not true, the city is taking steps to fight the ever-present threat.
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The Untold Truth Of Baptism
On the surface of it, baptism may seem like a simple enough ceremony, but there's more to it than you might think. Here's the untold truth of baptism.
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False Things About Thanksgiving Everyone Believes
Thanksgiving seems straightforward, but how much of the original Thanksgiving story is really true? Here are false things everyone believes about Thanksgiving.
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The Eiffel Tower Was Constructed Much Faster Than You'd Guess
Paris' famous Eiffel Tower, an ostentatious and stunning sight that no visitor can ever resist photographing, wasn't under construction very long at all.
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These Are The Three People Who Were Barred From Serving In The US Government
There have only been 21 impeachments in history, but only three people were ever banned from serving in the US government.
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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 US Government's Secret Plan To Experiment On American Citizens Explained
Critics say when a team at the University of Cincinnati exposed at least 88 patients to radiation, they were doing it to help the U.S. government.
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Here's What The Bible Says About Gambling
What does the Bible actually say about gambling? Surprisingly little, as it turns out.
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