The History Of The Heraean Games, Womens' Ancient Olympics
Our modern society was built upon the accomplishments and advancements of the civilizations that came before us. The Olympics are no different.
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The Difference Between Coroners And Medical Examiners
The title of coroner and medical examiner are sometimes used interchangeably, but they do not share the same qualifications. Here's the difference.
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Vladimir Putin's Grandfather Cooked For Lenin, Rasputin, And Joseph Stalin
Vladimir Putin's grandfather once served as a cook for Lenin, Rasputin, and Stalin. Here's how his grandfather landed the position, and what he did in the role.
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Who Were The Cursed Soldiers Of Poland?
The story of the Polish fighters known as the Cursed Soldiers reveals a unique glimpse into the power of perseverance and resistance in the face of persecution.
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The Kurdish Genocide Explained
Although the genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq lasted less than one year, the devastation it wreaked was unfathomable. This is the Anfal explained.
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How A Polish Nurse Hid Jewish People In The Same House As A Nazi Officer
During World War II, a Polish nurse was able to hide Jewish people in the same house as a Nazi officer. Here's how she pulled it off.
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The Mythological Link Between Sleep And Death In Ancient Greece
Sleep and death are often linked as similar and related concepts in Greek mythology. Here's why the two were often connected in ancient Greece.
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The Battle Of Argonne Forest: The Deadliest American Battle In WWI
WWI included a seldom-discussed battle, which involved a vast forest, plenty of mud and blood, and a particularly heroic pigeon that saved over a hundred men.
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Who Was Dr. Eduard Bloch, Adolf Hitler's Jewish Physician?
Like many Jewish people in Linz, Dr. Bloch had been assimilated into the gentile culture. His early relationship with Hitler may well have saved his life.
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Who Was The Real Eli Lilly?
First to bring insulin to the masses in the 1920s, Eli Lilly is one of the most respected medical supply companies in the U.S. But who was the real Eli Lilly?
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How An Unlikely Part Of Napoleon Bonaparte's Anatomy 'Outlived' Him By Centuries
As emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte was both admired and loathed for his militaristic authority. Here's the unlikely body part that outlived him.
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Jackass: Heartbreaking Stories About The Cast
While lovably insane, the fearless Jackass gang has endured even more pain off screen. Here are some heartbreaking stories about the cast of Jackass.
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The Side Effects Of Cannibalism
Cannibalism isn't a rare form of sustenance in the animal kingdom. You wouldn't have to do much research to discover cannibalism among fellow humans, either.
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Riothamus: The Ancient King That May Be The Real-Life King Arthur
King Arthur's story has become a famous legend over the centuries. Here's the story of Riothamus: the ancient king that may be the real-life King Arthur.
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The History Of Peru's Nazca Lines
Over 1,000 geoglyphs have been discovered in southern Peru, but scientists are still unclear why they were created. Here's the history of Peru's Nazca lines.
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Why The Families Of The Dyatlov Pass Incident Don't Buy The Official Explanation
One of the more baffling incidents is the unsolved mystery that took place at Dyatlov Pass. After an official explanation was issued, families don't accept it.
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A Look Back At The Big Freeze Of 1963
The Big Freeze of 1963 saw rivers freeze, temperatures plummeted to -20 degrees Celsius, and life changed as the British knew it for the next quarter of a year.
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Croaker, Virginia: The Home Of An Unsettling Tourist Attraction Full Of Presidential Busts
America is littered with kitschy roadside attractions. However, one defunct attraction in Croaker, Va. has had a flourishing afterlife that outshone its origin.
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A Tiny Swimming Dinosaur Has Recently Been Discovered
Millions of years after their extinction, dinosaurs keep coming up with new ways to surprise us. But they're almost always thought of as land-dwellers.
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Whatever Happened To Jack Greenberg From The Brown V. Board Of Education Court Case?
The 1952 Brown v. Board of Education lawsuit was a turning point for civil rights in the U.S., and Jack Greenberg was one of the attorneys who argued the case.
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The Terrifying Mystery Of Maine's 'Cape Intruder'
Cape Elizabeth, Maine is a quiet town just south of Portland. However, the identity of an intruder that would watch people as they slept is still a mystery.
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Brutal Facts About Amputation Throughout History
Amputations were once the catchall treatment for infection, broken bones, and dead flesh. Here are some brutal facts about amputation throughout history.
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The Chivalrous 'Sidewalk Rule' Has A Gross, Medieval Origin
Gentlemen went to great lengths to impress women in medieval times.
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The Many Names Of Pocahontas And Their Meanings
Pocahontas, who was part of the Powhatan Confederacy in southeastern Virginia, is an early American heroine. Here are the many names she went by in her life.
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Psychic Baba Vanga's Scary Predictions For 2023
Baba Vanga, a blind mystic who died in 1996, was known as the "Nostradamus of the Balkans." Here is what Baba Vanga predicted would happen throughout 2023.
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The 1856 Speaker Of The House Vote Was The Longest In History
Back in 1856, it took the United States House of Representatives two months and 133 votes to elect a Speaker — the longest in history. Here's the story.
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Who Is Gloria Trevi And Her Alleged 'Cult'?
Gloria Trevi is known as the "Mexican Madonna" with fame and accolades to match. However, she was part of an alleged "cult" used to exploit young girls.
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