The Biblical Story Of Why God Killed Moses' Two Nephews, But Not Their Brothers
In the Bible, there's a story of God killing two nephews of Moses. Here's why he killed Moses' nephews, but spared their brothers.
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The Speculated New Meaning Behind Ice Age Cave Art
Cave art has always fascinated historians, who believe it indicates what life was like back then. This is the speculated new meaning behind Ice Age cave art.
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The Confusing History Of The Philadelphia Eagles' First Quarterback
The history of the Philadelphia Eagles' first quarterback is confusing in that it's not clear who exactly he was.
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Unpacking The Superstition That Non-White Jerseys In The Super Bowl Are Bad Luck
There is a surprisingly good reason for the superstition that non-white jerseys in the Super Bowl are bad luck.
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What Is Sparta Like Today?
A small inland town nestled in the southeast corner of the Greek Peloponnese is home to many of ancient Greece's most famous myths and heroes.
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The Tragic Real-Life History Of The Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles, like every team in the NFL, have had their share of setbacks.
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Queen Elizabeth II's Deep Affection For Cows
Queen Elizabeth II had a deep affection for cows that many of her most ardent supporters aren't even aware of. This was the queen's relationship with cows.
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The History Of Spy Balloons Explained
Public interest in spy balloons grew in 2023 when a Chinese balloon was shot down in the U.S. Here's the history of spy balloons, explained.
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What A 40,000-Year-Old Statue Discovered In Germany Can Tell Us About Early Human Behavior
Prehistoric artwork gives us a glimpse into what life was like for the people living then. Here is what a 40,000-year-old statue tells us about our ancestors.
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Why Was Origen Made A Heretic By The Church Despite Being One Of Its Most Devout Followers?
Why was Origen made a heretic by the church despite being one of its most devout followers? Here's why Christendom retroactively declared him a heretic.
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What Are The Five Elements Of Taoism?
Taoism (also known as Daoism) is a philosophy that has been around for thousands of years, leaving a profound effect on Chinese culture — and the world.
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Montana's Roe River Holds A World Record In An Eliminated Category
The Roe River in Montana used to hold a strange Guinness world record, until that record was abolished completely: the world's shortest river.
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Why Barcelona Rejected The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a Parisian landmark, but the famous tower wasn't always destined for Paris. At first, it was supposed to be built in Barcelona.
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The NBA Dallas Mavericks Game That Led To A Human Trafficking Case
The NBA Dallas Mavericks game that led to a human trafficking case is a sobering account of how easy and fast it can be for perpetrators to claim victims.
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The Dark History Of NFL Cheerleading
For professional cheerleaders, making the team is nothing compared to the stress of staying on it. Here's the dark history behind NFL cheerleading.
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The History Of The Kansas City Chiefs' Original Mascot, Warpaint
The history of the Kansas City Chiefs' original mascot, Warpaint, goes back to the 1960s when a horse and rider rode onto the field to celebrate touchdowns.
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The Relationship Of Black Panther Founders Bobby Seale And Huey P. Newton Explained
The relationship of Black Panther founders Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton explained
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The Wannsee Conference Of 1942: The Birthplace Of Nazi Germany's Final Solution
Here's the story of the Wannsee Conference of 1942: the birthplace of Nazi Germany's final solution, where Nazis increased efforts to eliminate the Jews.
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The Rare, Prehistoric Find Made By A 9-Year-Old From Maryland
Not all important historical finds are made by professionals. This rare, prehistoric find of a megalodon tooth was made by a 9-year-old from Maryland.
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Hugh B. Cott And The Palatability Of Eggs Study
Hugh B. Cott was a zoologist who launched a study in which a panel of three people tried hundreds of types of eggs to test their palatability to humans.
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The Harrowing Bus 300 Affair Explained
Extrajudicial killings are nothing new in the history of Israel. But the Bus 300 affair showed how far the Shin Bet was willing to go to protect its own.
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Spike: The Record-Holding Dog From Camden, Ohio
There are an estimated 70 million homeless cats and dogs in the United States alone and between 200 and 600 million worldwide. Spike was one of them.
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How A Whale Bone Used In A Medical Procedure Killed A Founding Father
Gouverneur Morris was one of the Founding Fathers as New York's representative. Morris was plagued with health problems. Here is how a whalebone killed Morris.
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The Scariest Apocalypses Predicted Throughout History
There have been plenty of times that prophets have spoken about the end of the world. Here are the scariest apocalypses predicted throughout history.
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Meet Ann O'Delia Diss Debar: The Fake Medium Even Harry Houdini Complimented
Ann O'Delia Diss Debar was a dedicated con artist. So what kind of life did she lead that even Houdini had to begrudgingly admit to being impressed?
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The Story Behind Albert Einstein's UFO Letter
UFOs have been a constant source of speculation in both the public and scientific community. Here's what Albert Einstein said in his famous UFO letter.
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Gruesome Details Found In 3,000-Year-Old Shark Attack Victim's Skeleton
Gruesome details found in a 3,000-year-old shark attack victim's skeleton were discovered by archeologists during a study on prehistoric violence in Japan.
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