The Myth Of The Water Spirit Mami Wata
The myth of the water spirit Mami Wata comes from Africa and traveled with those forced overseas during the Transatlantic Slave Trade starting in 1502.
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The Only Piece Of Art Michelangelo Ever Signed
Renaissance era artist Michelangelo created several world-renowned masterpieces still revered today, but this is the only one of his works he ever signed.
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The Last Thing These US Presidents Said Before They Died
When it comes to presidential last words, not all are well-known, and not all were recorded, but here is how some of America's commanders-in-chief met death.
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What Is Jainism And What Do Its Followers Believe?
Jainism's roots go back thousands of years. So what exactly is this religion, and what do its followers believe? The answer is complicated.
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Why Ladybugs Are Omens Of Luck In So Many Cultures
Though the sight of most insects makes many pull back in disgust, ladybugs are omens of luck in many cultures. Why is this the case? Let's take a look.
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12 Biggest Lip-Sync Scandals In Music History
Several of the most iconic figures in pop music (and a few less-than-iconic ones) have weathered lip-syncing scandals -- some more successfully than others.
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Mark Twain's Electric Friendship With Nikola Tesla Explained
Scientist Nikola Tesla and writer Mark Twain are both legends in their respective fields. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the two were also friends.
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Pee Wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens Dead At 70
Famous actor and comedian Paul Reubens, better known as Pee-wee Herman, died on July 30, 2023, at the age of 70. Here's the story of his life.
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Why World War II Is Discussed More Than World War I
Both World Wars shaped history and modern life in countless ways, but World War II is discussed more often than World War I. The reasons why are fascinating.
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What America's Opium Dens Were Really Like
Opium has a long history in the United States. Between the Civil War and WWII, this including the controversial opium dens. Here's what they were really like.
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The History Of Madonna's Iconic Cone Bra Explained
Over her long career, Madonna has flaunted many different looks. One of the most well-known involves the cone bra she wore during 1990's "Blond Ambition" tour.
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The Deepest Holes In The World
Whether a hole is naturally made or man-made, people are always interested in knowing what's at the bottom. These are the deepest holes in the world.
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The History Behind Nothing Compares 2 U
Prince wrote "Nothing Compares 2 U" and gave it to the funk band The Family. Later, Sinead O'Connor covered it - and thrust herself into fame.
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What Is The Boy Who Cried Wolf Effect?
The boy who cried wolf effect is more common than most people may realize, yet it's always shocking when the phenomenon makes headlines.
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11 Mythological Figures Associated With Beer
Beer is one of the oldest drinks, so it's no surprise the beverage is also steeped in mythology.
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Here's What Happened To The Home John F. Kennedy Was Born In
President John F. Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917 at 83 Beals Street in middle-class Brookline, Massachusetts. Here's what happened to the home.
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What Is Sikhism And What Do Followers Believe?
There are roughly 26 million followers of Sikhism in the world. Here's what the followers of one of the planet's youngest religions believe.
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Why You Can't Visit J. Robert Oppenheimer's Grave
J. Robert Oppenheimer helped create the atomic bomb, then spent the last years of his life on a remote island. Here's why you can't visit his grave.
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The Untold History Of Toilets
We all use them, we all need them, and most of us think we know their history. But the history of toilets has more twists than a U-bend, into which we plunge.
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The World's Oldest Amusement Park Is Older Than The United States
When it comes to amusement parks, bigger definitely seems to be better, but the world's oldest amusement park is just as exciting and older than the U.S.
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What If Britain Had Won The Revolutionary War?
If the British had won the Revolutionary War, what could that mean for the rebel colonists? While we can't know for sure, he's what people have speculated.
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Who Was Henry Choate, The Teen Lynched In 1920s Tennessee?
Join us as we uncover the truth about Henry Choate's lynching in 1927 and how that day remains a topic of heated discussion nearly a century later.
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Modern Day Criminals With A Sordid Family History
From serial killers with murderous relatives to a drug kingpin raised by a notorious bootlegger, here are a few criminals with shocking family histories.
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Can You Travel To North Korea (And What Happens If You're Detained)?
North Korea is notorious for being unwelcoming to outsiders and has detained several Americans. Here's what happens if travelers are detained.
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Inside J. Robert Oppenheimer's Romance With Jean Tatlock
Before J. Robert Oppenheimer married Katherine "Kitty" Oppenheimer, he fell in love with Jean Tatlock, a medical student at Stanford Medical School.
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The Most Infamous Parties In Rock History
In a genre that celebrates sex and substances, few rock stars have said, "That's enough partying." Here's some of the most infamous parties in rock history.
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Why Operation Underground Railroad Was Once Under Investigation
Tim Ballard's Operation Underground Railroad, an organization that works to rescue children from sex trafficking, was once under investigation.
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