The Practice Of Preserving Literal Pieces Of Saints In Catholic Altars
It's generally not okay to store pieces of dead people in the cupboard. The medieval Christian world used to be full of relics of the famously holy dead.
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A Nuclear Meltdown Left A Young Jimmy Carter Dealing With Months Of Radioactivity
The naval crew slowly lowered Lt. James Carter into the National Research Experimental (NRX) Reactor in Chalk River, Ontario, Canada. Here's the story.
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The Egyptian God Of Death, Anubis, Explained
The ancient Egyptian deity Anubis was associated with death and the transition to the afterlife, but there are details about this god that are not well-known.
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Dictators' Wives Who Died Awful Deaths
Whether they were assassinated, executed, or died from illness, the deaths of these women who were married to dictators were all awful.
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The Odd Connection Between Reagan's Assassination Attempt And Clapton Drummer Jim Gordon
There's an odd connection between Ronald Reagan's assassination attempt and Eric Clapton drummer Jim Gordon. Can you guess what it is? We bet not.
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The Undeniable Evidence Of Ancient Brain Surgery Found In A Bronze Age Tomb
An ancient Israeli tomb offers evidence that a certain type of brain surgery was more common in the Middle East region than once thought, according to a study.
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Francisco Goya's Creepy Black Paintings Explained
Goya decorated the walls of his home with a series of frightening works later known as the "Black Paintings." Here is what the art world has to say about them.
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The Tragic History Of The New York Knicks
It's not just a lack of trophies that makes the Knicks' history so tragic. Saddening as these people and events may be, they are all part of the Knicks' story.
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A Look At The Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth's Sister, Princess Margaret
Princess Margaret's funeral didn't draw the same crowds as Princess Diana's, but it was unique in bucking some royal traditions.
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What Is Atlanta's Cop City And Why Is It So Controversial?
The growing tension around Atlanta's proposed Cop City has resulted in protests, fires, property damage, arrests, and most tragically, the death of an activist.
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The 14 Men Who Were President Before George Washington
While most know that George Washington was the first president of the U.S., he actually succeeded 14 men who served as leader of the Continental Congress.
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Inside The Assassination Attempts Against Donald Trump
Being a world leader is dangerous business. Surprisingly, in more than two centuries, only four American presidents have been killed while in office.
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Biblical Cities That Have Been Lost To Time
The Bible is full of dramatic tales of many ancient cities. These biblical cities may have been lost to time, but there's no reason we have to forget them.
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The Treasure Of Nimrud: The Ancient Assyrian Riches Unveiled
Once the beating heart of the ancient Assyrian Empire, Nimrud was lost to the sands for thousands of years. Here are its ancient Assyrian treasures unveiled.
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A Look Back At Cuauhtemoc, The Last Aztec Emperor
Despite his short reign, Cuauhtemoc's doomed last stand against the Spanish still stirs hearts in Mexico. Here's a look at Cuauhtemoc, the last Aztec emperor.
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The Tangled History Of Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd's decades in the music industry have been marked by strange twists and turns. Here's a look at the iconic Southern rock band's tangled history.
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The Scary Reality Of Being A Journalist
From crossfire in war zones to violent threats from psychopaths online, working in news media can be dangerous. This is the scary reality of being a journalist.
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Who Were The Brothers Grimm?
Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, and Snow White are but a few of the characters beloved by generations of children and adults alike.
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The Murdaugh Family Patriarch, Randolph Murdaugh Sr., Died Under Suspicious Circumstances
The Murdaugh family patriarch, Randolph Murdaugh Sr., died under suspicious circumstances. It will never be known whether it was an accident or his own doing.
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The Origin Of Pinching If You Don't Wear Green On St. Patrick's Day
We all grew up with the idea that if you don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day you will surely get pinched. Here's where that notion originated.
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Theories That Claim The Universe Is Conscious Have Persisted For Thousands Of Years
Theories that claim the universe is conscious have persisted for thousands of years, and there are several theories and philosophies to support the idea.
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India's Bandit Queen: The Tragic Life And Assassination Of Phoolan Devi
Phoolan Devi was the bandit queen of India. She had humble, difficult beginnings, and she later rose to fame as an outlaw, dacoit, and a politician.
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Cheryl Browne: The First Black Contestant In The Miss America Pageant
Cheryl Browne was the first Black contestant in the Miss America pageant after the organization changed a rule that said only white women could compete.
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What Shelley Duvall's Life Has Been Like Since Her Harrowing Experience Working On The Shining
Shelley Duvall is most recognized for her role as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 movie "The Shining." Here's what here life has been like since.
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The History Of Cockatoo Island, Australia's Alcatraz
In a bay where two rivers meet sits an island deemed worthy of cultural significance for both Indigenous Australians and British colonizers.
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Joe DiMaggio's Father Was A Target Of Xenophobia During WWII Despite His Son's Fame
Despite being an American and a legend in baseball, Joe DiMaggio's fame was not enough to stop his family from being discriminated against during WWII.
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The 2,000 Year Old Human Skeleton Found By Accident On A Construction Site
During construction, random artifacts may be found like coins or pottery. But during a bit of construction, something else was found: a human skeleton.
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