The Dirtiest Players In Baseball History
The history of Major League Baseball is littered with dirty players.
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The Dark History Of The American Beard
From America's founding historical moments, the beard choices of American men reveal deep-seated attitudes about the most basic stuff that makes a civilization tick. So grab a beard comb, and let's dive face first into the bristly, dark depths of the history of the American beard.
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King Arthur's History Finally Explained
King Arthur's tale is a classic old yarn about a scrappy kid who pulls a sword out of a stone. But there's more. Here's King Arthur's history finally explained.
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What Pre-American Puerto Rico Was Really Like
Puerto Rico looks like a tropical paradise, but its pre-American history is full of violence, pirates, and even some undead creatures (sort of).
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What Life Was Really Like In British India
India was ruled first by the private East India Company, and then by the British government. Here's what life was really like in colonial British India.
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We Finally Understand Why The Aztecs Disappeared
In the 15th century, there were 25 million people living in the Aztec Empire. But 100 years later, there were just 1 million left. What happened to the Aztecs?
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The Reason Doomsday Preppers Stockpile So Much Baking Soda
A true doomsday prepper is prepared for every scenario, and loves to stockpile supplies for emergency preparedness. One must-have item for any prepper preparing for the apocalypse is baking soda. But why? This is the reason doomsday preppers stockpile so much baking soda.
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What Would Really Happen If A Tsunami Hit California?
Nature throws a lot of terrifying things at us — earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, actual plagues of locusts, and tsunamis. California (naturally) is likely to be ground zero for a tsunami at some point in the near future. But what would really happen if a tsunami hit California?
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What Actually Happens When A President Is Impeached
It's a common misconception that "impeachment" is the act of removing a president from office. It's not — impeachment is the process that Congress uses to determine whether or not a president should be removed from office. So what actually happens when a president is impeached?
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Bible Prophecies That Eventually Came True
The Bible contains numerous future predictions. From ancient history to the modern day, here are some actual Bible prophecies that eventually came true.
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Why These Drunk History Actors Look So Familiar
Drunk History makes learning fun! Also, the show relies on a reliable stable of actors and narrators to bring these hammered tales to life. Here are some of the most recognizable faces from Drunk History and why they look so familiar.
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The Biggest Divas In Sports History
Not all sports divas are equal. Legacies are often fluid, changing year by year and, in many cases, by location. Here are the biggest divas in sports history.
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What Life Was Really Like For Women In Ancient Egypt
From the importance of alcohol to matters of makeup, here's what life was really like for women in Ancient Egypt.
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The Most Head-Turning Comments Made About Donald Trump
After clinching the presidency in 2016 Donald Trump would have his Teflon tested by all kinds of allegations.
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What Life Was Really Like For Women During The Civil War
A woman during the American Civil War had it pretty rough. Let's look back at the past to find out what life was really like for Civil War women.
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The Real Meaning Of The Confederate Flag
What goes through the mind of someone brandishing a Confederate flag? As with all forms of speech, explicit and implicit, context is crucial to interpreting what the Confederate flag has generally meant to groups who used it throughout U.S. history. Here's the real meaning of the Confederate flag.
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The Messed Up Truth About The East India Company
The East India Company is pretty much the poster child of an evil corporation. Just how evil? Well, here's the messed up truth about this notorious organization.
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Who Was The Poorest US President?
In a time when it seems like money governs everything in the U.S. you might wonder who was the poorest president in the nation's history. As far as finances go, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, and Calvin Coolidge were some of the least wealthy presidents. But who was the poorest U.S. President?
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What Life Was Like For Women Under Genghis Khan
Some women fared very well under Genghis Khan while others suffered terribly. Here's what life was like for women under Genghis Khan.
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The Real Reason No One Ever Smiled In Old Photographs
If you spend too much time looking at very old black and white photographs, you might come to the conclusion that everyone who existed before like 100 years ago was perpetually miserable. How come no one ever smiles in those old photos? Here's the real reason no one ever smiled in old photographs.
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What You Didn't Know About Rich Uncle Pennybags, The Monopoly Man
The Monopoly game and its mascot, the Monopoly Man, aka Rich Uncle Pennybags, has a richly ironic history. Here's what you didn't know about the Monopoly Man.
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People Who Paid The Ultimate Price By Taking A Shortcut
Let's take a shortcut. How many times have you though then then though ... I should not take this shortcut because maybe it's a lethally stupid idea? Shortcuts are frequently responsible for grave injury, suffering, and death. Here are some people who paid the ultimate price by taking a shortcut.
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What Life Was Really Like For Women During WWII
During World War II, all kinds of new opportunities opened up for women. Here's what life was really like for women during WWII.
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What Life Was Really Like For Women During The Salem Witch Trials
Being a woman in Salem, Massachusetts during the infamous witch trials was extra perilous, but the world you lived in was already extra perilous. No, it wasn't fun to be a female citizen of Salem, Massachusetts circa 1692. Here's what life was really like for women during the Salem witch trials.
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The Real Reason 666 Is The Devil's Number
Different cultures have different no-no numbers. These no-no numbers get treated like no. 2 due to negative associations in their respective cultures. The worst number in the West among Christians is 666, Lucifer's favorite evil digits. But why? Here's the real reason 666 is the Devil's number.
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Here's How Much Neil Armstrong Was Paid To Land On The Moon
The first moon landing was arguably one of the most dangerous things anyone ever did. To take that kind of risk it seems like you'd want to be earning some pretty serious danger money. So what did the first man who landed on the moon make? Here's how much Neil Armstrong was paid to land on the Moon.
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The Most Expensive House In The US
In the market for a new home? Consider the Chartwell estate. How much will this home set you back? Well, Chartwell is the most expensive house in the US.
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