The First Known Airplane Hijackings Were Earlier Than You Think
When Americans think of hijacking aircraft, their minds are almost certainly going to go to the events of September 11, 2001. But there were many more.
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An Armenian Cave Was Home To The Oldest Leather Shoe In The World
A basic clothing necessity has to be shoes. Recently, archaeologists announced that the oldest-known leather shoe was discovered in an Armenian cave.
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The Mayan City That Used A Modern Form Of City Planning
It can be hard to look at the thick Mayan jungles and picture a once bustling civilization. But they were, and one even used a modern form of city planning.
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Princess Anne's Special Connection To The Olympic Games
Besides being Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter, Princess Anne is a well-established equestrian. Here's her special connection to the Olympic games.
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The Mystery Of Two Greek Gods That Don't Fit With All The Rest
some gods stand out in ways that make it clear that they're not indigenously Greek, or at least have unusual origins. Such is the case with two in particular.
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Ways Religious Leaders Helped Women Get Abortions Before Roe Vs. Wade
American women didn't have the legal right to abortion until 1973. Surprisingly religious leaders advocated for choice, helping and counseling women.
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The Origin Of The Famous Shaka 'Hang Loose' Greeting Isn't Nearly As Positive As One Would Think
The "hang loose" hand gesture aka the "shaka" sign seems to speak of happiness, effortless coolness, and casualness. But what are its origins?
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The Possible 1972 Zodiac Killer Attack That Remains A Mystery
The crimes perpetrated by the Zodiac Killer continue to haunt Northern California, with theories abounding, and at least one survivor's tale.
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How Some Counties In Alabama Fought Against The Confederates In The Civil War
Although the American Civil War was largely fought along geographical lines, there were those Southerners who disagreed with the dissolution of the Union.
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How Hindu Traditions Explain The Phases Of The Moon
During one Hindu celebration, gazing upon the moon is thought to bestow a surprisingly specific curse that explains the different phases of the moon.
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A Look At The Time Helen Keller Flew A Plane Across The Sea
Helen Keller was a woman of inspiration to millions across the globe, an individual both blind and deaf who nevertheless became an author and advocate.
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How The Horrific 2008 Death Of 6-Year-Old Abigail Taylor Led To New Legislation
It's a tragic fact of life that sometimes, a horrific accident has to occur before legal protections are enacted to safeguard the well-being of children.
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Bodybuilder 'Killer Sally' McNeil's Disturbing History Of Violence
Bodybuilder Sally McNeil went to prison for murdering her husband, Ray, with a pair of shotgun blasts, but was that just the latest in her string of violence?
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Watching A Donkey Eat Figs Is Said To Have Made A Greek Philosopher Literally Die Of Laughter
While it might seem like something out of a cartoon or a "Monty Python" sketch, it turns out that it is actually completely possible to laugh until you die.
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What Is The Significance Of A Spirit Animal Among Indigenous Cultures?
Various indigenous cultures have their own interpretations and traditions when it comes to spirit animals, as there's no one-size-fits-all read.
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Why Marie Curie's Nobel Prize Win Was So Significant
Marie Curie was a brilliant scientific pioneer, one of the most brilliant minds ever celebrated by the Nobel Prize committee -- and for very good reason.
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Europe's Oldest Map Dates Back Over 4,000 Years Into The Bronze Age
The oldest map in Europe dates back over 4,000 years to the Bronze Age. Here's what it depicted, and why the map is historically important.
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The Myth Of Iceland's Yule Cat Explained
Over in Iceland, the tiny North Atlantic island nation of under half a million people, is a unique Christmas tradition centered around the myth of the Yule Cat.
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The World's First Aerial Bomb Was Dropped By A Rogue Pilot In 1911
Turning manned flight into a weapon seems, sadly, a too-common reality of modern life, but at one point, someone had to have accomplished it first.
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The Horrible Truth About Living In The Highest Town In The World
Hidden within Peru's Andes Mountains at Mount Ananea's highest peak and sitting at the foot of the permanently frozen glacier is the highest town in the world.
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Meet Nyarri Nyarri Morgan, Who Discovered Civilization Through An Atomic Bomb
Nyarri Nyarri Morgan first became aware that he shared the country with settler society when he witnessed the testing of an atomic bomb during the 1950s.
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Martin Luther King Jr And Stokely Carmichael's Relationship Explained
Stokely Carmichael was born in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad in 1941 and moved to New York at the age of 11. He was also friends with Martin Luther King Jr.
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The Chicago Man Who Faked His Death To End His Cellphone Plan
Frustrated and fed up with the poor quality of his cellphone service, one Chicago man went to great lengths to terminate his contract early.
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Honda Point Disaster: The Largest Loss Of US Navy Ships During Peacetime
The history of the U.S. Navy is filled with victory, valor, and disaster. One such disaster occurred at Honda Point, the largest loss of ships during peacetime.
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How Social Media Turned The Youngest Of The Founding Family Against Westboro Baptist
Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas, became infamous for what were seen as inflammatory, cruel public protests, especially at funerals.
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A Discovery By A Teenager Led To The Founding Of Australia's Underground City
This town has a rich legacy, and nearly everything there has been built underground. Learn more about one of the world's most unique places.
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Why A Dutch Nun Voluntarily Imprisoned Herself For 57 Years
Religious devotion of all kinds, Christian or otherwise, can lead an individual to perform extraordinary acts on the journey to selfless sanctity.
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