Where Did The Peaky Blinders Get Their Name?
The fun version that lends itself to the tough guy persona put forth in the show claims that the name came from the weaponized hats the gang members wore.
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These Are The Presidential Elections Where The Winner Lost The Popular Vote
It's usually safe to assume that the winner of the popular vote will win the electoral college. That assumption has fallen flat five times in American history.
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The Messed Up History Of Dead Whales And Arthritis
At one point in medical history, a popular method of treating rheumatoid arthritis involved afflicted patients sitting inside whale carcasses.
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Here's How Ireland Really Celebrates St. Patrick's Day
Was there anything that the original Irish-American immigrants once did that Irish people also do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
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The Dramatic True Story Of The Laki Volcanic Eruption
In 1783, when Iceland's Laki volcano began to erupt, it spewed forth toxic gases and produced lava flows that threatened to overtake entire villages.
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Bizarre Reasons People Could Be Excommunicated
There's been a lot of super weird reasons that people have found themselves excommunicated from the church, and some of them are pretty epic.
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The Untold Truth Of The Hatfield-McCoy Feud
The family names have become such a part of our language that people sometimes forget there were two actual families called the Hatfields and the McCoys.
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Historical Figures From 'We Didn't Start The Fire' You Don't Know Anything About
In "We Didn't Start the Fire," Billy Joel lists off dozens of people. Here are some historical figures from "We Didn't Start the Fire" you know nothing about.
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Survey Reveals Surprising Number Of People Who Think Bigfoot Actually Exists
If you don't believe that mythical creatures like mermaids, unicorns or werewolves actually exist, you're probably in the majority. But where's the fun in that?
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Who Is The Oldest Guinness World Record Holder?
The Guinness record for oldest person in the world is undeniably impressive and merely requires the work of living one's life, albeit for a long, long time.
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The Truth About One Of The Biggest Hoaxes In California History
In 1936, California historian Herbert Eugene Bolton found a real treasure. Or at least he thought he had. And he really needed the win.
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This Is The Longest Sword In Japan
History, legend, and fiction are full of famous swords and their wielders. But there is an actual sword that's larger than life, the Norimitsu Odachi.
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Why The Templars Are The Most Powerful Secret Society In History
The title of "most powerful" secret society might have to go to the Knights Templar. During the Crusades, they were an arm of the pope and had lots of wealth.
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The Real Reason Native Americans Weren't US Citizens Until 1924
Despite settling in what became the US long before Christopher Columbus was even born, Native Americans did not become US citizens until the 1920s. Here's why.
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The Frenchman Who Turned Corpses Into Art
Art can come from unexpected places — the funny, the terrifying, the banal. And in some cases, the gruesome.
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The Tragic Stories Behind The Shortest Reigns In Royal History
Quite a few royals had very short reigns due to unfortunate circumstances. Here are some of the tragic stories behind the shortest reigns in royal history.
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Elon Musk's Latest Tweet About Texas Is Raising Eyebrows
With his ability to produce real-world events from his digital musings, it's no wonder that Elon Musk's latest tweet has raised more than a few eyebrows.
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What It Was Really Like Escaping On The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad allowed Black people to escape slavery, but the trip was perilous. Here's what it was really like escaping on the Underground Railroad.
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The True Story Behind The 1925 Nome Serum Run
Nearly a century ago, the discovery of a deadly and highly contagious disease in a remote Alaskan town sparked a heroic effort to deliver an antidote.
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The Most Powerful Corporation In History
The East India Trading Company (EIC) ruled global trade and economy from 1600-1873, when it finally disbanded following a series of violent uprisings in India.
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Here's How The Golden Gate Bridge Was Actually Built
How do you get from one side of the bay to the other? By road? Take a boat? In the '30s, San Francisco's signature landmark was born: the Golden Gate Bridge.
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The Most Powerful Explosion In History
Tensions in the Cold War were nearing their peak in the fall of 1961 when the Russians created a bomb they nicknamed "something that has not been seen before."
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What You Didn't Know About The Tunnel System Inside The Library Of Congress
The Library of Congress tunnel system was once used to quickly relay information from the Congressional Library on First Street to the Capitol building.
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The Messed Up Reason People Used To Wear Powdered Wigs
We all just kind of easily accept the fact that a couple of centuries ago people wore big, ridiculous wigs, even those who had their own full heads of hair
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The Messed Up History Of The English Sweats
Not as well-known as its bigger, badder cousin the Black Death (otherwise known as bubonic plague), the sweating disease was nonetheless a horrifying killer.
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The Truth About The English Witch Who Predicted The Internet
The internet, first developed by the US military in the 1960s, had been around forever, because of a prediction made by a witch in the 15th century.
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This Was The Most Feared Scottish Clan In History
Who gets to blow their own horn (er, bagpipes) over most fearsome clan?
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