The Story Of Abraham Lincoln's Last Descendant, Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith
Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith was the great-grandson of Abraham Lincoln, and ended up being the former president's last descendant. Here's his story.
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What Really Makes Fireworks Different Colors
Fireworks have long been a spectacle during large celebrations and the bigger and brighter the better. Here's what really makes fireworks different colors.
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Why Ancient Egyptians Would've Felt Right At Home Playing Dungeons & Dragons
Ancient Egyptians, who famously created the Pyramids at Giza, would've felt right at home playing Dungeons & Dragons. Don't believe it? Here's why.
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Can The Royal Family Get Drunk?
The British royal family has to follow plenty of rules that many might find unfamiliar or outdated, but what about alcohol? Can they get drunk?
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The East German Coffee Crisis Of The 1970s Explained
The East Germans could put up with a lot under socialism, but going without coffee was a red line. Here is the East German coffee crisis of the 1970s explained.
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Why It Took So Long To Find Julian Sands' Body
Actor Julian Sands disappeared in Janaury 2023 while hiking alone on Mount Baldy. His remains were found on June 24, 2023. Here's why it took so long.
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Why The World's Largest Glitter Consumer Remains A Mystery
The world's largest glitter consumer doesn't want it publicly known that they hold that title. It's not clear why, but there are plenty of theories.
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Paul McCartney Took Jesus To A Beatles Recording Session
There was a time when a man told Paul McCartney he was Jesus so McCartney took him to a Beatles recording session, just in case.
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The Devastating Effects Of The Vietnam War's Operation Ranch Hand
The Vietnam War is known for its many tragedies, but the U.S.'s use of herbicides is often overlooked. Here are the devastating effects of Operation Ranch Hand.
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What's Been Found In The Titan Sub Debris Field So Far
After implosion of the submersible Titan, an ROV continues to search the North Atlantic seafloor. This is what has been found in the sub debris field so far.
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This Is The Oldest MLB Stadium In America
Professional baseball was founded in the 19th century but the oldest MLB stadium in America wasn't built until 1912. It's still in use today.
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What Happens To Kate Once Prince William Becomes King?
British royal protocol is centuries old and still dictates the roles of the monarchy. Here's what happens to Kate once Prince William becomes king.
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The Biggest Search And Rescue Missions Of The Last 50 Years
Search and rescue workers drag people out of places they shouldn't have been anyway. These are some of the biggest SAR operations of the past 50 years.
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The Greedy Reason Most Hotels Don't Have Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Even though people occasionally die in hotels from carbon monoxide poisoning, there is a greedy reason most hotels don't have carbon monoxide detectors.
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What Happened To The Bodies Of The Romanov Family?
The Romanovs were the basis for mysterious questions and rumors for decades to come. The truth of their final fate was just one of those questions.
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'Trials Of The Century' You Probably Forgot About
For centuries, we have had more than our fair share of trials that became national obsessions. Here are some 'Trials of the Century' you probably forgot about.
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How Fireworks Were Invented (And Why We Use Them To Celebrate)
Fireworks are used for celebrations of all kinds across the world, but how were they invented, and why are they used for this purpose? Here's the story.
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Battles That Changed The Course Of History
From ancient times to the 20th century, countless battles have forever altered our way of life. Here are some of the battles that changed the course of history.
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What Is Eid Al-Adha And How Is It Celebrated?
The Islamic celebration Eid al-Adha marks the the conclusion of a pilgrimage made by many Muslims to Mecca, Islam's holiest site. Here's how it's celebrated.
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The Last Thing Jackie Said To JFK Before He Died
After President John F. Kennedy was shot on November 22, 1963, his wife Jackie whispered some heartwrenching lasts words to him. Here's what she said.
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What Happened To The Titanic Captain's Daughter?
Captain Edward John Smith, who helmed the Titanic when it hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the ocean, left behind a daugther. What happened to her?
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The Daring Underwater Rescue Of Pisces III In 1973
In August 1973, a commercial submersible called Pisces III sank more than 1,500 feet underwater. Here's the story of its daring underwater rescue.
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The Worst Things The Kennedy Family Was Ever Accused Of
From assassinations to organized crime, the Kennedy family has been accused of crossing every legal and moral line imaginable.
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Why The Titanic Isn't Crushed
On April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank into the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean. So why hasn't it been crushed yet? Here's the science that explains it.
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11 Of The Strangest Monsters In Roman Mythology
The far-flung corners of ancient Rome gave rise to folk tales of strange monsters, from fire-breathing giants to a decidedly odd take on the unicorn.
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How Many People Have Been To The Titanic Wreckage?
Since the discovery of the wreckage of the Titanic in 1985, this is how many people have made the journey 13,000 feet down into the Atlantic Ocean to view it.
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Who Was Paul-Henri Nargeolet, The French Titanic Expert Aboard The Missing Sub?
Paul-Henri Nargeolet is a well-known French Titanic expert aboard the missing sub that lost contact with the world on June 17, 2023.
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