The Shortest Tenured Speakers Of The House In US History
In October 2023 House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the job after only nine months. These are the shortest tenured Speakers of the House in US history.
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How Britain Became The Center Of The World
Greenwich, a small area in London, sets the standard for the measurement of time around the world. Here's how Britain became the figurative center of the world.
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What It Was Really Like To Captain A Ship During The Age Of Sail
The Age of Sail saw some captains who were hailed as heroes and others who were villains. Here's the reality of being an old-time sailing captain.
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The 2 States With The Most Banned Books
Book banning has made an unexpected comeback, and the two states with the most banned books have collectively banned more than 1,300 titles.
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One Of The Biggest Mistakes In Cartography History Involves California
One of the biggest mistakes in cartography history involves California, where early explorers thought the area was an island and mapped it as such.
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Inside Napoleon's Complicated Relationship With His Wife Josephine
Napoleon and Josephine had a passionate and tumultuous relationship, mired in scandal, affairs, and drama. Even after they divorced, they remained devoted.
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The Unexpected 'Sky Grief' Caused By Too Much Artificial Light
With so much artificial light illuminating the lives of humanity around the world every night, some are calling "sky grief" the unexpected effect.
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The Real Reason Switzerland Has So Many Secret Bunkers
Hundreds of thousands of secret bunkers are scattered all across Switzerland. To find out the reason for theire existence, we have to go back decades.
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History Of Fascism Explained
From its earliest roots, fascism has a long, storied, and abhorrent history. It's not as clear-cut as you may think, and it didn't start with the Nazis, either.
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American Presidents With Rumored Illegitimate Children
While presidents are held to the highest standards, that doesn't mean they are free from indiscretion or rumors of indiscretions.
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Why The '90s Clear Phones Became So Popular
Remember the clear phones from the 1990s? They were pretty popular for a while along with other clear tech - so what happened? Here's the story.
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How The Assassination Of 2 Colleagues Catapulted Dianne Feinstein's Career
Diane Feinstein was thinking of leaving politics, but the assassination of two of her colleagues in San Francisco ended up catapulting her political career.
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The History Of U.S. Government Shutdowns Explained
Government shutdowns are nothing new, so let's look at why they're a thing, why they're getting more severe, and just how they've changed over the past decades.
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The Horrific 2005 Murder Of Beauty Queen Nona Dirksmeyer
The horrific 2005 murder of beauty queen Nona Dirksmeyer has never been solved, though one suspect who was acquitted has a history of attacking women.
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What Is Muscular Christianity And What Do Followers Believe?
There are many approaches to Christianity, including the idea of Muscular Christianity that came about in the 19th century. Here's what followers believe.
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The Real Reason Many Gravestones Face East
Some ancient cultures buried their dead facing east, and though the reason behind the tradition has changed, many gravestones still face east today.
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How Many Senators Have Died While In Office?
It might not happen as often anymore, but United States senators sometimes die while in office. Here's how many have died in total as of 2023.
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US Senator Dianne Feinstein Dead At 90
California's longest-standing senator and one of the longest-standing women in U.S. congressional history, Dianne Feinstein, has died at age 90.
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How George Washington Picked The White House's Location
The White House is the iconic residence of the president of the United States. Here's how the first head of state, George Washington, picked its location.
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The 14 Presidents Who Served A Second Term
The United States of America has had 46 presidents since 1789, and most of them served only one four-year term. However, a select few won multiple elections.
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The Controversial Reason Myanmar Changed Its Name (& Why Some Still Call It Burma)
The Southeast Asian country known as Myanmar changed its name in 1989 after the Junta regime came to power. However, some still call it Burma. Here's why.
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Who Is Mount Rushmore Named After?
Native American's had their own name for Mount Rushmore that translated to "Six Grandfathers." Here's how the rock formation got its current name.
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What Is The JFK Magic Bullet Theory?
After the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, theories swirled around the details of his death. Here's the magic bullet theory.
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12 Notable Figures Who Served On D-Day
While the majority of the combatants at D-Day were just brave, ordinary soldiers, there were also several famous people who fought right alongside them.
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The Real Story Behind The First Washington Monument
Most people are likely familiar with D.C.'s Washington Monument, but there is an earlier version. Here's the real story behind the first Washington monument.
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Why Do So Many People In The Book Of Genesis Have Long Lifespans?
In the Book of Genesis, several people are described as living to nearly 1,000 years old. Here's why so many Biblical characters had such long lifespans.
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Why Columbus Day And Indigenous Peoples' Day Are The Same Day
Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day commemorate a so-called conqueror and those he conquered, respectively. Here's why they're celebrated the same day.
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