How Ancient Egypt And Egyptian Mythology Influenced The Western World
From literature to beauty trends, here are some of the more notable examples of ancient Egypt and Egyptian mythology's ongoing influence on Western culture.
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The Stunning Optical Illusion Of Mauritius' Underwater Waterfall
Some people just like to stand in silence at waterfalls and soak up all the details. But an underwater waterfall? That would be a sight to see indeed.
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What Happened To Derek Waters From Drunk History?
Comedy Central's "Drunk History" was abruptly canceled in 2020 after six seasons. What happened to its creator, Derek Waters?
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Operation Mincemeat: How The Allies Tricked Germany With A Dead Body
In the midst of WWII, Operation Mincemeat intended to fool the Axis that an obvious attack wasn't to be. Here's how the Allies tricked Germany with a dead body.
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Manuel Noriega: Messed Up Details About The Notorious Dictator
Manuel Noriega, the eccentric and sadistic dictator of Panama, was once in possession of a powerful political network. Here are some of the messed-up details.
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Tucker's Cross: The Centuries Old Emerald Cross Lost To Time In The 1950s
When a story starts with a guy named "Teddy Tucker," you can bet it's only to get more ridiculous and fun from there. Here's the story of Tucker's Cross.
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The Bill Of Rights: How The First 10 Amendments Came To Be
We all know the Bill of Rights, but how was it really created? It was a struggle marked by debate, name-calling, and suspicions about Big Brother.
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The Nazi Commander Who Stopped Hitler From Bombing Paris During World War II
Among his other failures, Hitler failed at destroying Paris, which was on his dictatorial bucket list. One of his generals intervened and kept Paris whole.
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Southern Generals And Admirals Who Chose To Fight For The Union
Not all Southerners joined the Confederate side during the Civil War. These are the Southern generals and admirals who chose to fight for the Union.
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Anglish: A Re-Imagined Version Of English That Removes All Foreign Influences
Anglish is a re-imagined version of English that removes all foreign influences and inserts new words to take their place.
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Emmett Till Accuser Carolyn Bryant Faced Legal Battles Until The End Of Her Life
In 1955, Donham, then Carolyn Bryant, told her husband, Roy Bryant, that 14-year-old Black boy Emmett Till sexually propositioned her in public.
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What These Numbers In The Bible Really Mean
Many different numbers have significant symbolic weight throughout scripture. Here are a few of the many symbolic numbers in the Bible and what they can mean.
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Exclusive Clip: Hear A Marine's Disturbing Story From Warrior To Killer In His Own Words
Dr. Carlisle took his conversations with Danny as a chance not only to learn about one man and his crimes, but PTSD at large.
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The Fate Of The Eternal Flame: The Immortality Cult That Turned Non-Profit
Immortality is a dream as old as humans. To the ancient Greeks, the gods were gods precisely because they didn't die, and humanity was humanity because it did.
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The Patterns Behind Book Bannings Throughout History
There seems to be an ebb and a flow in books being banned in the U.S. Here's a look at the patterns behind book bannings throughout history.
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The Messed Up Truth Of International Neo-Nazi Network, Atomwaffen Division
The Atomwaffen Division is a neo-Nazi group that wants to remake the world in its fascistic white supremacist image. Here's its messed up history.
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The Complicated History Between Harry Belafonte And The King Family
Harry Belafonte was also a civil rights activist, and as such, he had a close relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. Here's the story of their relationship.
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The History Of Harry Belafonte's Famous Day-O
When Harry Belafonte released "Calypso" in 1956, he had no idea that either the album or the much-sung single "Day-O" would be a hit. Here's the story.
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This Is Why Presidents Use So Many Pens When Signing Documents
As many may have noticed, U.S. presidents often use more than one pen when they sign important documents - and sometimes way, way more than one pen.
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The Disturbing History Of The Killer Women Under Hitler's Regime
Thousands of women took on murderous roles under Hitler's regime in the Second World War. Here is the disturbing history of these killer women.
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When Was The First Public School In America Established?
Long before Horace Mann, Boston, Massachusetts saw the opening of the first public school in what would eventually be the United States - in 1665.
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History's Deadliest Stadium Disasters
As stadiums have gotten bigger, they've also become the site of some of the world's greatest tragedies. These are some of history's deadliest stadium disasters.
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Why Does The Vietnamese Religion Cao Dai Revere Victor Hugo?
Even if you can't name one of writer Victor Hugo's works off the top of your head, you've definitely heard of them. Here's his connection to Cao Dai.
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The Twisted History Of Oskar Dirlewanger, The Nazis' Most Evil Officer
One of the most twisted men in WWII was Oskar Dirlewanger, leader of his own sadistic SS brigade. Here is the twisted history of the Nazis' most evil officer.
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Life-Changing Innovations Of The 1940s: From Penicillin To The Jet Engine
Every decade has its fair share of innovations, but the 1940s stands out. Here are life-changing innovations of the 1940s: from penicillin to the jet engine.
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What Happened To The Bodies Of Civil War Soldiers Who Died In Battle?
As one of the deadliest conflicts in U.S. history, there were an overwhelming number of fallen soldiers to account for afterward. Here's what happened to them.
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Synanon: The Rehab-Turned-Cult That Inspired The Troubled Teen Industry
Emerging in full-cult form in the 1970s - but with a unique slant - Synanon began as a therapeutic help center for drug treatment. Here's the story.
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