How William Shakespeare May Have Helped Steal A Theater
William Shakespeare is known to the world as many things. Actor. Playwright. Poet. Wordsmith. But what if I were to tell you he was also quite likely a thief?
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The Time Jackie Kennedy Opened A School In The White House
From the beginning of her term as first lady, Jackie Kennedy prioritized her family and maintaining their privacy - which is what led to a White House school.
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The Stunning Story Of The Woman Who Survived Three Ship Disasters
Violet Constance Jessop may have been one of the luckiest women in the world. In addition to nearly dying as a child, she survived three ship disasters.
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The Untold Truth Of Golda Meir
It's clear that Israel as we know it wouldn't exist without the wit and leadership of Golda Meir - but how much do you know about the iconic leader, really?
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The Only US President Who Spoke English As A Second Language
Martin Van Buren was the eighth president and the first to have been born in the United States, while all of his predecessors were all born under colonial rule.
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Why The 1996 Women's Basketball Team's Gold Medal Was So Important
For 24 years the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been one of the primary outlets for women in what was previously a male-dominated sport.
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The Surprising Thing Paul Revere Did At The Battle Of Bunker Hill Battleground
Paul Revere got the job done - whether silversmithing, warning Americans of invasion, amateur dentistry, or even ... digging through piles of corpses.
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Here's How Van Gogh Really Felt About The Starry Night
"The Starry Night," continues to intrigue people with its swirling blues and yellows creating an unforgettable nighttime sky over a slumbering village.
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What Experts Think Elite Egyptians Once Did To Lower Class Mummies
When you think of ancient Egypt, certain images come to mind: pyramids, the Sphinx, and mummies. These linen-wrapped human and animal corpses were preserved.
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The Real Reason The Tour De France Began
Now known as the premier event in cycling, the Tour de France has surprisingly modest roots: It started as a marketing stunt for a struggling newspaper.
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The Biggest Brandon Swanson Theories: What Really Happened?
Brian and Annette attempted to call their son back numerous times. They were never answered. By the morning, the calls were going directly to voicemail.
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The Real Meaning Behind Toyota's Brand Name
In 1933, Toyoda Kiichiro started a new division of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, a company that was started by his father, Toyoda Sakichi.
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Was Joan Of Arc Ever Married?
Joan of Arc is hailed as France's national heroine as she led the country's army during the Hundred Years' War and ended up victorious against the English.
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This Gross Ingredient Was Once Used As A Popular Teeth Whitener
When it comes to teeth, nothing represents a healthy set of chompers like a gleaming white smile. Some cultures have gone to, um, great lengths to get there,
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The Untold Truth Of The Rainbow Maniac
Between 2007 and 2009, a murderer stalked the LGBT+ community of São Paulo, Brazil. Despite a suspect and arrest, the killer still remains at large and unknown.
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The Reason Viking Burials Featured Board Games
The Vikings, who lived from the 9th to 11th century, also amused themselves with board games when they weren't trading, exploring, or raiding new lands.
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What You Never Knew About John Bobbitt's Ex-Wife Dottie Brewer
The tale of John Wayne Bobbitt led the pack of sleazy tabloid stories in the 1990s - but his story didn't end there. Turns out, someone even married him again.
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The Titanic's First Class Passengers Were More Likely To Survive. Here's Why
The tragic sinking of the British RMS Titanic cost more than 1,500 lives. The doomed liner, which was boldly and naively deemed to be unsinkable, sank in 1912.
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What Charles Manson's Life In Prison Was Really Like
Charles Manson's behavior was as compelling as a train wreck. Even being locked up in prison for almost 50 years didn't thwart his chaos and violence.
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This Was Abraham Lincoln's Favorite Meal
But when it came time for dinner, and if wife Mary could lure him out of the office for a meal, Abraham Lincoln liked his comfort food - especially this meal.
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What Is The Militant Group Hezbollah?
The origins of the militant group Hezbollah go back to the 15-year Lebanese Civil War from 1975 to 1990. Here's the full story on this terrorist organization.
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What Is Islamophobia?
Islamophobia often causes people to act out violently toward Muslims, but the word for fear or hatred of practitioners of Islam has been around for a century.
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Two Broken Hands Didn't Stop This NFL Hall Of Famer From Making A Nearly-Impossible Play
This NFL Hall of Famer made a legendary catch with two broken hands. Here's how the injured Larry Wilson made the nearly impossible play.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Bosnian War
In the 1990s, the breakup of Yugoslavia led to the Bosnian War, which was marked by some of the most devastating violence Europe had seen since World War II.
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The Gaza Strip's Border Blockade Explained (And Why It's Hard To Leave)
The Gaza Strip's border blockade makes it difficult to exit the Palestinian territory. Here's why it was established and why it's hard to leave.
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What Happened To FDR's Children?
One of the most famous U.S. presidents, FDR, had six children, many of whom made names for themselves. Here's how they fared in politics, industry, and beyond.
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The Entire Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Explained
Since the 19th century, the land that both Israelis and Palestinians call home has been disputed and fought over. Here's the long how and why behind it all.
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