The Dumbest Assassination Attempts In History
Plots to permanently erase prominent individuals can sometimes pass into the realm of the absurd. Here are the dumbest assassination attempts in history.
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The Mystery Of The Holy Lance Used In Jesus' Crucifixion
Rumored to be an object of immense power, the Holy Lance has inspired the imaginations of the religious, the curious, the power-hungry, and the crackpot.
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This Was The First Person To Die At The Indy 500
Car racing is inherently dangerous, but when the Indy 500 started, they didn't even have seatbelts. This was the first person to die at the Indy 500.
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What Happened To Flight 571's Survivors After The Harrowing 1972 Crash?
The survivors of ill-fated Flight 571 turned to cannibalism in desperation. A total of 16 people survived to be rescued, but what happened to them after that?
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The Reason Memorial Day Always Falls On A Monday
What's now known as Memorial Day was first celebrated in the U.S. after the Civil War ended in the 1860s. Here's why it always falls on a Monday.
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Mr. Potato Head Was The First Toy To Make History In This Epic Way
In 1949, George Lerner, a Brooklyn toy inventor, came up with the idea for a new toy involving produce and pronged plastic eyes, noses, arms, and accessories.
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The Fascinating History Of The Tomb Of Jesus' Midwife
One site being newly excavated outside of Jerusalem is dedicated to a figure you probably don't know: Salome, a midwife who was present at the birth of Jesus.
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Paul McCartney's Heartbreaking Final Words To His First Wife, Linda McCartney
On a bright spring desert afternoon, Linda and Paul McCartney went horseback riding for the last time on the ranch they'd owned for a decade near Tucson.
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Numerology In Egyptian Myth Explained (And Why 3 Is So Important)
When spells are part of healing the sick, magical numbers can mean the difference between life and death. Here's numerology in ancient Egyptian myth explained.
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Nightmarish World War II Battle Stories Most People Haven't Heard
Most WWII veterans have passed on, but their legends are still alive. These are the nightmarish World War II battle stories that most people haven't heard.
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The Last Kings And Queens Of Europe
Europe - particularly since World War II - has seen its monarchies fall one after the other. Here's what happened to some of Europe's last kings and queens.
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Why Americans Lost Their British Accents
Even though English is the globe's lingua franca - its common language - there's loads of variety in English vocabulary, grammar, and yes, accent.
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People Who Actually Got Caught After Faking Their Deaths
Many have managed to escape their old life after a pretend death, but not all succeed. Here are some people who actually got caught after faking their deaths.
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The Most Questionable Decisions In Music Industry History
Glory or failure in the music industry is often a coin toss. It's time to take a whistlestop tour of the most questionable decisions in music industry history.
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What MLK And Malcolm X Really Thought Of Each Other
Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were titans of the Civil Rights era. Here's what they really thought of each other.
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Why The Playboy Logo Is A Rabbit
"Entertainment for Men" magazine Playboy - by its original tagline - occupies a very peculiar place in cultural history. Here's the story of its logo.
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Why Queen Charlotte And King George III Got Married The Same Day They Met
Queen Charlotte and King George III had a happy marriage that produced 15 children even though they got married the same day they met.
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Donald Trump's Sexual Abuse Liability Verdict Explained
On May 9, 2023, a New York jury found Donald Trump liable for sex abuse and defamation in a civil case. Those charges were brought by writer E. Jean Carroll.
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The 'Grim Reaper' From King Charles' Coronation Revealed
Did you spot it? Some viewers watching the coronation of King Charles III from home noticed a black-robed figure in the background at Westminster Abbey.
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Is This Really What Makes A Perfect Face?
They say beauty standards change, but how much have they changed over time? Is there something that really makes a perfect face?
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Vivien Leigh Was Labeled Difficult By Hollywood For Tragic Reasons
Vivien Leigh was labeled difficult by Hollywood for tragic reasons that in today's world would be recognized and treated.
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The Innocent Choice That Caused The Deadly Crash Of Aeroflot Flight 593
We've all heard that planes are the safest way to travel, and that's true. EU Flight Compensation cites the risk of death from a plane crash as 1 in 11 million.
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What Happened To The Bodies At The Alamo?
As the story of the Alamo grew to mythic proportions, many wondered: What happened to the bodies? The answer is more complicated than you may think.
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If These Historical Moments Weren't Caught On Camera, You Would Have Never Believed Us
From the first nuclear explosion to a "grand prix" on the moon, here are some of the most incredible historical moments that have ever been caught on film.
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The Shady Side Of Churchill Downs
From stable murders to blatant racism to mysterious horse deaths, here is the shady side of Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby.
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Life In The 1950s: An American Dream Or A Nightmare?
The 1950S was a decade of prosperity and innovation. It was also a time where racism, sexism, and fears for the future was rampant.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of LA's Elysian Park Treasure
"Well-to-do Angelenos" buried their valuables to hide them from encroaching Americans in 1846, creating the unsolved mystery of LA's Elysian Park Treasure.
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