The Messed Up Truth About The Cuyahoga River Fires
For over 100 years, the Cuyahoga River, which runs through downtown Cleveland, intermittently burst into flames as industrial waste was dumped into the waters.
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Chilling Stories From San Quentin
The death penalty is a well-established part of American history — and for a lot of that history, the nation's most infamous death row was at San Quentin.
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Why Niccolò Paganini's Renowned Talent Led People To Believe He Was Touched By The Devil
Individuals with extraordinary talent often inspire not only admiration, but even awe, from those who admire them, with questions like "How do they do that?"
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The Messed Up Truth About Being A Performer At Woodstock
Woodstock has far outlived anything its founders could have imagined, but it wasn't all "peace and music." Here's the messed up truth about performing there.
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Why King Victor Emmanuel III's Controversial Life Affected His Burial
King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy ruled his country during the first half of the 20th century, which was arguably a pretty tumultuous time in history.
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The Panjandrum Went From The Allies' Super Weapon Of WWII To An Embarrassing Failure
The Panjandrum was the perfect weapon in theory but its execution resulted in a disaster.
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President Eisenhower's Battle With Conservative Conspiracy Group The John Birch Society
Public figures, particularly national leadership, are the subject of all manner of risk -- sometimes physical, but sometimes of a cruel, personal nature.
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The Disturbing, Unsolved Mystery Of The 'Charlie Chop-Off' Killer
The 'Charlie Chop-Off' killer targeted young dark-skinned boys in New York in the 1970s. This is the disturbing, unsolved mystery of those crimes.
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A Guitar Thought To Once Belong To Marie Antoinette Could Be Worth Tens Of Thousands
Many may not know that Marie Antoinette was a musician. Now a guitar thought to once belong to her could be worth tens of thousands.
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Who Was Milunka Savic, The Serbian Soldier Who Replaced Her Brother In The First Balkan War?
A woman whose identity is often forgotten by history, Milunka Savić served in place of her brother during the First Balkan War. Then she kept fighting.
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The Disturbing History Of The British Tabloids
British tabloids have been associated with some shocking episodes in recent decades, but they've long been a powerful and influential part of British media.
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Who Is Bernard Arnault, The Man Who Surpassed Elon Musk As The World's Wealthiest Person?
Bernard Arnault, the French tycoon behind a staggering number of luxury brands, has another title to add to his name: the world's richest man.
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The History Of The Beatles Song Glass Onion Explained
Here's a closer look at the Beatles' 1968 song "Glass Onion" and all the key references contained within the tune's cryptic lyrics.
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The Burry Man: Who Is This Scottish Ritual Figure?
Thanks to the proliferation of information across the internet, previously obscure European rituals and cultic characters have become more widely known.
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The Allegedly Harsh Conditions Of The Bahamas' Fox Hill Prison
The Bahamas are known for being a beautiful paradise. However, a beloved vacation spot for some is quite literally a hellish prison for others.
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Why Meta Is Being Sued For The Death Of An Ethiopian Professor
Meta Platforms, Facebook's parent company, is being sued for the death of an Ethiopian professor. Here are the details about what sparked the lawsuit.
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The Pagan Origins Of Making A Wish On An Eyelash
Like many other traditions, the act of making a wish on a fallen eyelash developed from pagan roots. Here's how this superstition came to be.
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The Puzzling Object That Emerged On Daytona Beach
In December 2022, a mysterious object surfaced in Daytona Beach, Florida, following two powerful hurricanes that swept through the region. Here's the story.
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What Does A Necklace Found At An English Burial Site Tell Us About Ancient Women In Power?
An old necklace offers insight into the Anglo-Saxon era of English history and particularly what life was like for powerful women who lived in that time period.
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The Best History Podcasts Of 2022
Luckily for people interested in history today, there is a plethora of options available when it comes to uncovering the past, including a variety of podcasts.
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Some Think That Tetherball Has A Disturbing Origin Dating Back To The 9th Century
Many might remember the tall vertical pole that stood off the side of childhood playgrounds for tetherball. And some think it has a disturbing origin.
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This Welsh Christmas Tradition Is Truly Chilling
Alert readers know that Christmas isn't the only holiday festival this time of year, nor are its traditions the only cultural celebrations around the globe.
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Why The Winklevoss Twins Are Pinching Pennies Because Of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX Collapse
The late 2022 collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX cryptocurrency exchange affected the billionaire twin Winklevoss brothers, Tyler and Cameron.
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The Groundbreaking Clean-Energy Discovery Made At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
The groundbreaking clean-energy discovery made at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California is a big step for science but has a long way to go.
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George Meegan's 6-Year Walk Across The Americas Left Him Dispirited And Enlightened
George Meegan, a British adventurer, set out in 1977 to walk on foot from the southernmost tip of South America to the northernmost point in North America.
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Companies That Have Been In Business For More Than 1,000 Years
The majority of businesses barely survive three decades, but these establishments, from Japanese sweet shops to Irish pubs, are entering their second century.
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Was There A Real Person Named Sears?
Many of us know Sears as the massive, mall-based department store our parents saw as a go-to for all their shopping. But was there a real person named Sears?
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