The Shocking Deathbed Confession Of Jane Roe
In the nearly 50 years since a 7-2 vote to legalize abortion in the U.S. came from an all-male panel of justices, the decision has remained a divisive one.
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The Incredible Danger U.S. Marshals In The Wild West Faced
The image of a U.S. marshal in the Old West conjures up romantic visions of tough, no-nonsense men keeping law and order, but the job was incredibly dangerous
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A Look At The Navajo Nation's Connection To Uranium
There was a hidden human cost to the advances of the nuclear age — and (surprise!) it was borne mostly by the poor and people of color, particularly the Navajo.
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What Was The Sydney Slaughterhouse?
Sometimes you set out to build a state-of-the-art hospital, and you get stuck with a blood-soaked mess with a nickname borrowed from the meatpacking industry.
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What Serial Killer Wayne Williams' Childhood Was Really Like
Killer Wayne Williams spent his early years in Atlanta's Dixie Hills, an area that later became a hunting ground for the unsuspecting children of Atlanta.
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A Look At Lewis And Clark's Surprising Arsenal
In 1804, Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark set off from St. Louis on an epic journey to the distant Pacific Northwest of America.
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Here's What We Know About Queen Elizabeth's Relationship With Donald Trump
The queen stayed "diplomatically mum" about what she thinks of the 45th president of the United States, who is the 12th sitting president she's met since 1951.
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How George Washington Really Felt About The Boston Tea Party
What did George Washington himself make of the Boston Tea Party? As a result of his own philosophical beliefs, he didn't condone the destruction of the tea.
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Why There Was A Fight Over John Wesley Hardin's Remains
Notorious outlaw John Wesley Hardin took his final breath in El Paso's Acme Saloon, but some didn't want him to rest in peace (or at least not in El Paso).
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The Mysterious Death Of Meriwether Lewis
Meriwether Lewis is best known as half of the historical exploration duo Lewis and Clark. Fewer people know that Lewis died under very suspicious circumstances.
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The American General Who Was Captured By North Koreans In The Korean War
While enlisted men and officers are often captured while wars rage, it is almost unheard of for such a high-ranking officer to become a prisoner of war.
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This Was The Secret To Jesse Owens' Speed
How did Jesse Owens become one of the greatest speedsters to ever compete? It was partly due to a very specific (and unusual) technique.
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Who Won The Battle Of Bunker Hill?
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place after the battles at Lexington and Concord as the colonial rebels wanted to keep British troops contained in Boston.
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Boston Strangler: The Truth About Albert DeSalvo's Childhood
Albert DeSalvo was known by many names — the Measuring Man, the Green Man, and the Boston Strangler. How did he become a serial killer? It started in childhood.
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What You Didn't Know About The Second Boston Tea Party
The first Boston Tea Party sent a message to The Crown that at least some Americans were up to here with British interference in their laws and their commerce.
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Competitive Walking Was Once The Biggest Sport In The World
Walking: That thing that nobody does enough of in the sedentary throes of modernity's chair-bound lifestyles. Fortunately, there's a solution — walk, you fools!
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What Vikings In 800 AD Really Ate
Although there isn't much written documentation about their eating habits, some believe the Viking diet was in fact richer than the average English peasant's.
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What You Should Know About Tenochtitlan's Main Temple
Mexico City's Templo Mayor is its ceremonial and cultural heart — still partially standing centuries later. Its history is both blood-soaked and fascinating.
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Why The French And Indian War's Name Is Misleading
The French and Indian War started in 1754, and in North America, set the stage for the American Revolution in which the United States became independent.
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The Truth About Rodney Alcala's Time In The Military
Signs of the Rodney Alcala's descent into becoming a brutal serial killer started as early as the early 1960s while Alcala was enlisted in the U.S. Army.
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How A Silly Blunder Led To John Wesley Hardin's Final Capture
John Wesley Hardin was known for his lightning reflexes. But they faltered when he needed them. He landed behind bars, bringing his life on the run to an end.
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A Look At Winston Churchill's Troubles With Money
Sir Winston Churchill is best known for his leadership during WWII, but the former prime minister apparently wasn't as good when it came to managing finances.
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What You Should Know About The Tea Involved In The Boston Tea Party
The story goes that in 1773, patriots, disguised as Native Americans, boarded ships in Boston Harbor and dumped tea overboard in protest of English taxation.
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The Battle Of Waterloo Finally Explained
The final downfall of Napoleon Bonaparte came on June 18, 1815, near a small Belgian village called Waterloo. Here's the Battle of Waterloo finally explained.
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The Odd Form Of Ammunition The Patriots Resorted To In The Battle Of Bunker Hill
For whatever reason -- Colonel Prescott's troops were working the dark and mistook one hill for another, perhaps -- he fortified Breed's Hill, not Bunker Hill.
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This Is The Difference Between A Coffin And A Casket
While both are used for housing a body for a viewing or burial, there is a difference between a coffin and a casket, and it all comes down to the shape.
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This City Was Captured For Over A Year During The War Of 1812
The War of 1812 was a turning point in U.S. history for a variety of reasons, and this large city once surrendered to British and First Nation forces.
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