The Heroic Story Of The Island That Inspired The American Revolution
In the 1700s, the people of Corsica mounted an independence struggle against European powers in defense of their constitution, the oldest in the modern world.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Champ Biden
The beloved German Shepherd of President Joe Biden, Champ, died Saturday.
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The Messed Up History Of Thanksgiving
A closer look at the the Pilgrims' situation in Plymouth and their relationship with the Native tribes reveals a much darker side to the modern American holiday
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The Wild True Story Of 'Crane Lady'
In 1985, a crane fell on Brigitte Gerney, crushing her legs. But she managed to recover and walk again, all the while keeping a positive attitude toward life.
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The Vital Attack Alexander Hamilton Led In The Battle Of Yorktown
Founding Father Alexander Hamilton played a key role in the decisive battle of the American Revolution. Here's what he did.
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A Look At Madam C.J. Walker's Childhood
The woman who became Madam C.J. Walker experimented with homemade remedies and store-bought formulas before creating her own recipe that came to her in a dream.
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How Angkor Wat Was Really Built
The sprawling temple complex of Angkor Wat was built in just 37 years by the ancient Khmer in modern-day Cambodia. Here's how it was really built.
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What You Didn't Know About Joseph Bell And Florence Nightingale's Friendship
Dr. Joseph Bell also aided the police with his observational skills. Dr. Bell and Nightingale became friends when he spearheaded a lecture series for nurses.
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The Wild True Story Of Satan's Storm
In 1960, the good God-fearing people of Kopperl, Texas, thought that Armageddon had finally come. The heat burst went down in history as Satan's Storm.
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The Life And Death Of Harry Houdini
Harry Houdini was one of the most recognized magicians, escape artists, and stage performers of all time. Here's a guide to the life and death of Harry Houdini.
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The Legend Of The Sphinx Explained
The sphinx never really existed, but it's probably one of the most mystifying creatures ever imagined. Here's the legend of the sphinx.
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The Odd Reason John Wesley Hardin May Have Killed A Man
John Wesley Hardin was a guy who solved problems with a gun — including killing at least one man for doing something ordinary many people have no control over.
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The Bizarre Ancient Rituals Involving The Nile River
Egyptians would occasionally build mud sculptures of their god Osiris studded with barley seeds on the banks. That's not the weirdest thing they did, however.
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Here's How Neanderthals Handled Funeral Arrangements
According to new evidence, Neanderthals cared enough to bury their dead. What's more, it looks like they even adorned the bodies and graves with flowers.
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Why Thurgood Marshall Wasn't A Huge Fan Of Martin Luther King Jr.
By becoming the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall made history on August 30, 1967. He had been nominated by President Lyndon Johnson.
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The Mystery Of Marjorie Wilson's Disappearance
Marjorie Flewellin Wilson, a petite 66-year-old, went missing from a parking lot over 40 years ago, and the case has never been solved.
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This Was Serial Killer Richard Chase's Motive
Richard Chase earned the nickname "The Vampire of Sacramento because he drank the blood of his 6 victims. But why would anyone do something so horrific?
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The Reason The Freeway Phantom Has Been Hard To Catch
The deaths of six young girls have gone unsolved for fifty years. Why has it been so hard for authorities to catch the Freeway Phantom and bring them justice?
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Here's How Serial Killer Jerry Brudos Was Caught
Despite a years-long string of murders and assaults, "Shoe Fetish Slayer" Jerry Brudos was not caught until a college co-ed reached out to police with a lead.
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The Truth About Marco Polo's First Solo Expeditions
Marco Polo's first solo missions were under the auspices of Mongolian emperor Kublai Khan. Here's how those first expeditions on his own went for him.
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These Are The Requirements To Become A Freemason
How would you characterize your repute? Good? Excellent, you may be on your way to becoming a Freemason. Here are the next steps to join the mysterious group.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Marco Polo
The name Marco Polo has remained famous for centuries and inspired generations of subsequent explorers. This is the crazy real-life story of Marco Polo.
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How Todd Kohlhepp's Arrest Closed Two Unsolved Cases
In November 2016, law enforcement thought they were in the process of solving a missing persons case — but that was only the start of the Todd Kohlhepp case.
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Here's What Might've Happened If Operation Unthinkable Took Place
England's Winston Churchill wished for a reignition of conflict in Europe with the ultimate aim of liberating these war-torn countries from the Soviet Union.
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How This Girl Scout Murderer Was Finally Caught
DNA genealogy is now being used to crack numerous cold cases — including the 1963 murder of 16-year-old Margaret "Peggy" Beck, found dead at a Girl Scouts camp.
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The Two Fires That Devastated The 1893 World's Fair
The 1893 Chicago World's Fair event debuted several innovations -- Cracker Jack popcorn, for one. All of it was threatened -- not once, but twice -- by fire.
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The Real Reason Charles Darwin Didn't Become A Medical Doctor
Darwin admitted that he wasn't an exceptional student: "... I was considered ... by my father as a very ordinary boy, rather below the common intelligence..."
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