Japan's Reaction To The Allies' Invasion Of Normandy
D-Day is one of the most famous invasions in history, but how did Japan, on the other side of the world, react to the Allies' successful beach landing?
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The Most Unique Festivals Around The World
From Mexico's Night of the Radishes to Thailand's monkey banquet and Florida's Underwater Music Festival, here are some of the world's most unique festivals.
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How The Pittsburgh Pirates Helped Cement Sister Sledge Into Sports History
The Pittsburgh Pirates helped cement the Sister Sledge musical group into sports history. Here's how the team helped the group's rise.
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The Biggest Missing Hiker Stories Of The Last 50 Years
From a park ranger who vanished 40 years ago to acclaimed actor Julian Sands, here are some of the biggest missing hiker stories of the last 50 years.
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The 1960 Murder Of A Texas Beauty Queen That Went To Trial Nearly 60 Years Later
A 1960 murder of a Texas beauty queen went to trial nearly 60 years later after a priest was suspected of killing the 25-year-old woman.
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The Horrifying Obsession Of Carl Tanzler
Love can make you do some extraordinary things. For Key West's Carl Tanzler, his deep love and obsession showed themselves in a particularly disturbing way.
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DNA Research Reveals A Strange Truth About Families In Ancient Greece
DNA research reveals a strange truth about families in ancient Greece and the unexpected family members they chose to marry.
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The Word Idiot Meant Something Totally Different In Ancient Greece
Idiot is one of those words that is used to refer to someone perceived with lower intelligence. However, it meant something different in ancient Greece.
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Everest Wasn't Always The Tallest Mountain, And It Won't Be Forever
Mt. Everest is famously considered the tallest mountain in the world, but it wasn't always the tallest, and one day another mountain will replace it.
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What Do We Know About Al Capone's Wife, Mae Capone?
Al Capone's wife, Mae Capone was a devoted wife who kept a low profile. Here's what we know about her.
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Islam's Battle Of Uhud Explained
Islam is filled with many tragic and violent stories as the religion became an emerging force in the Arabic world — including the Battle of Uhud.
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The Scariest Moments Ever During Spacewalks
Over 250 spacewalks have taken place at the International Space Station. But accidents do happen. And floating alone in space, those accidents are terrifying.
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Olympics: The Brief History Of Art Competitions At The Games
In the first half of the 20th century, the Olympics weren't just dedicated to athletic excellence -- Olympic art competitions celebrated artists, too.
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The Mysterious 2016 Disappearance Of Lashaya Stine
Leads in the mysterious 2016 disappearance of Lashaya Stine have only led to dead ends, but her family thinks she's being held by human traffickers.
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Estero: The Failed Hollow Earth Utopia Of Florida
Estero: the failed Hollow Earth utopia of Florida was an effort to create a new kind of community -- the kind that some may consider a cult.
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The Wild Story Of The New England Gold Hoax Of 1898
In the late 19th century, a disillusioned minister named Prescott Jernegan convinced hundreds of investors that he could extract gold from seawater.
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Inside The Relationship Between Mahatma Gandhi And Meher Baba
Meher Baba, an Indian spiritual master, and Mahatma Gandhi, had a very special relationship based in ideological exchange. Here's how it started.
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Battle Of Iwo Jima Stories You May Not Have Heard Before
The Battle of Iwo Jima is known for the iconic flag-raising photo snapped at its end. But these are the battle stories you may not have heard of before.
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The Troubling Online History Of Idaho Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger
The troubling online history of murder suspect Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students.
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How Massive Ice Age Era Floods Sculpted The State Of Washington
The Ice Age greatly impacted the way our world looks today. Here's how one massive Ice Age flood sculpted the state of Washington.
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Etta James' Relationship With Malcolm X Explained
Singer Etta James' life was rough around the edges, but for a time she turned to the Nation of Islam and took inspiration from Malcolm X.
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What Happens When An Atomic Bomb Goes Off Underwater?
Today, we have a much more accurate idea of what happens when an atomic bomb plummets deep into a large body of water, and it's certainly nothing to celebrate.
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Why John Kennedy's Assassination Contributed To David Crosby Leaving The Byrds
David Crosby had a firm belief about the John F. Kennedy assassination.
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The Shocking Myth Surrounding The Birth Of Cyrus The Great
Ancient stories can seem brutal, but the shocking myth surrounding the birth of Cyrus the Great and the aftermath is particularly harsh.
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Forgotten Union Generals From The American Civil War
Many might recognize names like Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee from history class, but here are some of the forgotten Union generals from the Civil War.
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar's Scary Experience That Made Him Feel Like He Was 'Stepping Into A War Movie'
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the NBA's all-time great basketball players, was shaped by his scary experience during the 1960s Harlem protests.
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The Story Behind The Fender Stratocaster Guitar
The "Strat" is one of the most iconic and influential musical instruments ever designed. Here's the story behind the Fender Stratocaster guitar.
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