The Time France's Entire Wine Industry Was Nearly Destroyed
The French wine industry enjoys a global reputation of excellence. But over a century ago, it almost collapsed for good, until a New World transplant saved it.
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The Legend Of Prester John, King In The East, Explained
The legend of Prester John, king in the east, is one that instilled hope in early Christians and helped drive the Crusades, but it's likely the man was a myth.
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The Most Famous Ninjas In History
Ninjas are one of Japan's most recognizable icons, famed for stealth, cunning, and lethality. A number of ninjas gained fame all of their own, too.
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Which Members Of The Manson Family Are Still In Prison?
The cult formed under Charles Manson shocked the nation with their brutal murders in the 1960s. Here's which members of the Manson Family are still in prison.
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How India's Golden Temple Feeds 100,000 People A Day
India's Golden Temple in the city of Amritsar in Punjab, India feeds an astounding 100,000 people a day. Here's how it accomplishes this feat.
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The Real Canterbury Tales: What A Medieval Pilgrimage Was Like
Geoffrey Chaucer gave medieval pilgrimages a touch of the romantic in "The Canterbury Tales." But in reality, such pilgrimages were not always as fun.
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Why The Pentagon Is Shaped Like A Pentagon
The Pentagon building is unique in its design and massive size. Its five-sided shape was originally born of necessity. Here's why.
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Why Hardly Anyone Lives On Dubai's Man-Made Islands
Dubai is know for its opulence and feats of engineering. But hardly anyone lives on its man-made islands that were created for the ultra wealthy. Here's why.
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The History Of Drugs In The White House
The discovery of a small amount of cocaine in the West Wing in July 2023 is less shocking when you consider the long history of drugs in the White House.
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The Meaning Behind The 7 Chakras In Hinduism
The concept of chakras is an important tenet of Hinduism. Here's a rundown of the seven main chakras of the human body and their role in our wellbeing.
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World War II Subs That Went Missing And Were Never Found
The open ocean is risky just floating on it, but deliberately sinking below the waves is even worse. Add a World War, and it's no wonder these subs were lost.
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Wild Historical Stories That Involve Cannabis
The use of the cannabis plant, whether for hemp or marijuana, dates back thousands of years. Unsurprisingly, its history is littered with wild stories.
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What Happened To J. Robert Oppenheimer's Children?
J. Robert Oppenheimer, also known as "the father of the atomic bomb," had two children with his wife Katherine "Kitty" Oppenheimer. Here's their story.
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12 Terrifying Ancient Demons In Roman-Egyptian Folklore
In ancient Egypt, demons were thought to have an big influence on day-to-day life. Here are some of the most frightening demons and monsters in ancient Egypt.
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The Dark Reason Early 20th-Century Dance Marathons Were So Popular
In the early 20th century, dance marathons were popular events - people would watch couples dance for as long as months. But there's a dark reason why.
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The British Woman Who Sold Time For More Than 40 Years
Ruth Belville continued her family's unique tradition of selling the correct time to clients all over London for more than 40 years.
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Inside New Zealand's Quest To Exterminate All Rats
New Zealand is currently on a mission to exterminate its entire population of rats. Some think it's cruel, others think it's necessary. Here's why.
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The Real Reason Harry Truman Turned On Oppenheimer After WWII
After World War II, President Harry Truman turned on J. Robert Oppenheimer, who oversaw the creation of the atomic bomb. Here's what happened.
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This Victorian Shoe Trend Was Hazardous To One's Health
A Victorian-era shoe trend turned out to be so hazardous to one's health that it was potentially fatal.
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How The Illuminati Founder Leveraged Freemasonry To Start His Secret Society
German philosopher and professor Adam Weishaupt founded the Illuminati in 1776, and he leveraged Freemasonry to start his secret society. Here's the full story.
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The Biggest SAG-AFTRA Boycotts And Strikes In History
Hollywood's labor union SAF-AFTRA has some serious clout when it comes to negotiatiing terms for its members. And sometimes its had to picket to be heard.
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The Best-Selling Barbie Of All Time Is From The '90s
Barbie is one of the most recognizable toy brands in the world, but did you know that the best-selling Barbie of all time is from the '90s? Guess which one.
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The Biggest And Most Famous Hacks In History
Today, hacking is alarmingly common, with countless people becoming victims. From Reddit to Meta, here are some of the biggest and most famous hacks in history.
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The Troubling Reason So Many American Places Are Named After The Devil
You may have noticed that lots of places in America are named after the devil. If we take a look back in history, there's a disturbing reason for this pattern.
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Famous People Who Were Almost On The Titanic
Of the over 2,200 passengers on the Titanic, more than 1,500 perished. The deaths could have been more, if these famous historical figures had been on board.
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What Is Zoroastrianism And What Do Followers Believe?
Zoroastrianism predates all of the Judeo-Christian religions and may have influenced those belief systems. Still practiced, here's what followers believe.
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British Kings And Queens Who Outlived Their Children
The British monarchy makes the loss of an heir not just emotionally difficult, but politically as well. Here are British kings and queens who lost children.
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