What 19th-Century American Pharmacies Were Really Like
The pharmacies of the 19th century weren't quite like the drugstores of today. Here's a taste of the pharmacy experience back in 1800s America.
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The Charges Against The Gunman In The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Explained
In 2018, Robert D. Bowers entered the Tree of Life Synagogue and killed 11 people, wounding six others. Here's what he was charged with and convicted of.
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The 5 Most Disturbing Cases Of People Waking Up In A Coffin
It might sound like something straight out of a movie, but there have been many cases of people waking up inside a coffin. Here are five of them.
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The Rise Of North Korea's Kim Jong Un
Kim Jong Un assumed control of North Korea in 2011, when he was reportedly only 27 years old. Here's how he ascended to power and what he's done to keep it.
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The Second Indictment Against Donald Trump Explained
When the indictment against Donald Trump was finally unsealed over the weekend, the exact nature of the charges against the former president came to light.
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What Happened To The Bodies At Jonestown?
More than 900 people died in the Jonestown Massacre, and what happened with their bodies was just as controversial and confusing.
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The Strangest Places Donald Trump Stored Classified Documents
Donald Trump is facing federal charges for allegations around illegally held documents. Here are the strangest places he stored the classified materials.
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How Many Presidents And Vice Presidents Have Taken Classified Documents (That We Know Of)?
The Presidential Records Act of 1978 made it illegal to mishandle classified information, which is how former president Donald Trump was indicted in 2023.
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Why The Harlem Ballroom Scene Was Important To The Black And Latinx LGBTQ+ Community
The Harlem Ballroom Scene was and is important to the Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ community. Its cultural impact is also more ubiquitous than you may realize.
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Camp Lejeune's Water Contamination Fiasco Explained
A soldier's life is dangerous, but few expected the U.S. military to allow its own to be poisoned. Here is Camp Lejeune's water contamination fiasco explained.
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Kowloon Walled City: Once The Most Densely Populated Neighborhood On Earth
Kowloon Walled City was once the most densely populated neighborhood on Earth with 50,000 people in a single structure less on than 1/100th of a square mile.
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Writing Systems That Still Haven't Been Figured Out
People have been writing things down for thousands of years, and some ancient writing systems baffle experts. Here are a few that we still haven't figured out.
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The Colorado Man Who Single-Handedly Built A Castle Over 53 Years
Bishop Castle, as creator Jim Bishop named it, rests 145 miles south of Denver in the San Isabel National Forest 9,000 feet above sea level.
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This Is Who Lived In Buckingham Palace Before The Royal Family Bought It
Since the British monarchy has existed, Buckingham Palace in London has only been the official royal residence for a short time. Here's who lived in it before.
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Who Is Jack Smith, The Man Behind The Trump Investigation?
A federal grand jury indicted former president Donald Trump in June 2023. Who is Jack Smith, the man behind the probe?
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Pat Robertson's Controversial 1988 Bid For President
Pat Robertson, credited with the rise of the religious right in American politics, sought the 1988 nomination for president in the Republican Party.
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How Long Can Wildfires Burn?
Every year we hear about massive ongoing wildfires burning somewhere on the planet, encroaching on populated areas. Here's how long they can burn.
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How High Does The Air Quality Index Go?
The U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) has become more common metric in recent years, as yearly wildfires ravage forests across America. But how high does the AQI go?
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The Last Time A British Royal Testified In Court Was Over A Century Ago
The last time a British royal testified in court was over a century ago when heir to the throne Prince Albert Edward took the stand.
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Why Nuns Wear Black
Nuns live according to three tenets and incorporate prayer, cooking, working, and more at specific times. So why do they wear black? Let's take a look.
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The Most Feared Men In The U.S.
American history is littered with the names of men who sowed terror throughout the nation. Here are some of the most feared men in the U.S.
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The Real Meaning Behind Puff The Magic Dragon
"Puff, the Magic Dragon," by Peter, Paul, and Mary is a '60s classic. But what's it actually about? Is it about smoking dope? Or is it a family-friendly tale?
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What Happened To Napoleon's Son?
Napoléon Bonaparte is one of the most notable historical figures in the history of Western civilization. So what happened to his only legitimate child?
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What Traveling Abroad In The 19th Century Was Really Like
In the 1800s, millions of people made trips overseas. From the dock to the destination, this is what traveling abroad in the 19th century was really like.
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What You Can Expect If King Charles Dies Before Camilla
The rules of royalty can be confusing, especially for those no longer living under monarchy. Here's what will happen if King Charles dies before Camilla.
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Who Is On Every U.S. Bill?
You probably know which American icons are featured on $1, $5, and $10 bills. But can you name the statesmen who graced $500, $1,000, and $10,000 bills?
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Cities Around The World That Are Sinking
There are many large urban population centers around the world that are literally sinking - and if drastic measures are not taken some of them could disappear.
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