How The Fountain Of Youth Myth Was Born
It's said that Ponce de Leon found himself in Florida, where he fruitlessly searched for the Fountain of Youth before being mortally wounded by a native arrow.
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Famous Historical Families That Died Out
Some important historical figures have no direct descendants carrying their name. Here are some surprising famous historical families that died out.
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What You Didn't Know About The Pet Mozart Had
It's fitting that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the greatest composers of all time, would have a bird -- specifically, a starling -- as a pet.
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Why Death Masks Were Important To Ancient Egyptians
Atop the remains were often masks that covered the faces of the dead, a practice seen from the Middle Kingdom all the way until the 1st century CE in Egypt.
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This Former President Actually Misplaced Nuclear Launch Codes
The duties of the president carry varying degrees of importance, but none is more important than the care of the codes to launch a nuclear missile strike.
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Here's What It Was Like For Prisoners In Ancient Rome
Prison is a living hell, but in many cases it was much worse in the distant past. Here's what it was like for prisoners in ancient Rome.
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What You Should Know About The Second Industrial Revolution
The changes that came with the Second Industrial Revolution radically altered the daily life of working people, and not always for the better.
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Marco Polo Claimed To Hear This During His Travels
Marco Polo claimed to hear strange voices during his journey through Asia. Whose voices were these, what effect did they have on other travelers?
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These Two Buildings From The 1893 World's Fair Are Still In Use
Despite its focus on the future, many of the fair's buildings didn't last much past the end of the event, as they were designed to be temporary. But not all.
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Why The Chicago Seven Was Originally The Chicago Eight
In March 1969, a Chicago grand jury indicted eight men for conspiracy of crossing state lines to incite a riot at the Democratic National Convention.
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Why Anne Frank's Diary Wasn't Published At First
After the war, friends and relatives called Anne's diary "an important human document" and encouraged her father, Otto Frank, to submit it for publication.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Burke And Hare, Body Snatchers Turned Murderers
Around 1828, William Burke and William Hare would work together to become the world's most famous body snatchers and two of Scotland's most notorious killers.
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Messed Up Things You Didn't Know About The Spartans
The Ancient Greek city-state Sparta was a society of the toughest soldiers in the known world. To be so focused, the Spartans had some pretty crazy traditions.
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What Happened To The Stonewall Inn?
The name Stonewall is a reminder of the struggles queer ancestors went through in their fight for basic human rights and tolerance in American society.
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What You Didn't Know About Charles Dickens' Affair
Charles Dickens pursued the dream woman he'd met in his youth for decades until they met again in person — a reunion that didn't go as Dickens anticipated.
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The Tragic Death Of Ponce De León
You might remember studying Juan Ponce de León in grammar school -- he's the one who explored Mexico and Florida in the 16th century for Spain.
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How Many Members Of The Chicago Seven Were Actually Found Guilty?
In the weeks surrounding the August 1968 Democratic National Convention, Chicago, Illinois, became the epicenter of several contentious demonstrations.
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A Look At The Legend Of The Cherokee Rose
17,000 Cherokee were forced to make the long walk west following the Indian Removal Act of 1830 — an arduous journey that called for strength and inspiration.
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The Least Popular Member Of The Beatles Might Surprise You
Looper polled readers and one in three respondents whose the same person as their least favorite member of the legendary rock band.
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How Many Victims Were There In The Tulsa Race Massacre?
Once upon a time, Tulsa's Greenwood District was home to much of the state's Black population, as well as Black Wall Street. Until a massacre changed it all.
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The One Hair Color Vikings Most Commonly Had
The word "Viking" might commonly bring to mind images of warriors with flaxen blond hair, but scientific research has shown that was likely not the case.
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Grace Kelly's Marriage Was More Complicated Than You Thought
Grace Kelly became the Princess of Monaco, but was married life truly that luxurious? Here's why Grace Kelly's marriage was more complicated than you thought.
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Did Julius Caesar Really Burn The Library Of Alexandria?
The Library of Alexandria was a vast collection of knowledge never before assembled in recorded history. But is the story of its famous destroyer even true?
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This Is What Really Happened To Florida During The French And Indian War
The French and Indian war was fought between France and Britain, but Spain hopped in later. This is what happened to Spanish Florida after the war.
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How Many Books Did The Library Of Alexandria Have?
The Library of Alexandria is considered one of the most remarkable creations of the ancient world. This is how many books it housed in its vast collection.
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Elmer Wayne Henley: The Truth About The Person Who Killed The Candy Man
On August 8, 1973, Elmer Wayne Henley contacted the Pasadena Police Department to report he committed a murder. That was the beginning of the Candy Man saga.
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Why Robert E. Lee Couldn't Scare Off Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee are often remembered as generals who each threw thousands of men at the other during the Civil War until a victor emerged.
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