Why The US Flag Is Folded The Way It Is
The U.S. flag is famously folded 13 times for ceremonial purposes, but the significance of those folds varies depending on the circumstance.
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This Was The First Newspaper Printed In An Indigenous Language
The first newspaper ever printed in an Indigenous language was The Cherokee Phoenix, printed in both English and Cherokee in 1828.
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The Deadliest Mining Disasters In History
Mines are worked by hundreds of people, and cave-ins, fires, and toxic gas are ever-present threats. Here are some of the world's worst mining disasters
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Famous Works Of Art Vandalized Over The Years
From the "Mona Lisa" to van Gogh's "Sunflowers," some of the world's most famous works of art have been targeted by vandals. Here are a few shocking examples.
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Why The White House Was Once Nearly Condemned
The White House, or "the people's house," is an icon of America's Executive Branch. However, there was a time when The White House was nearly condemned.
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Who Created The Scripps National Spelling Bee?
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the most famous spelling bee competition in the U.S. Here's who created it, and how it got its name.
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This Was The First Person To Graduate From Harvard
The first person to graduate from Harvard, in the mid-17th century, was named Benjamin Woodbridge, a man from England who immigrated to the U.S. in 1634.
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The Bizarre Connection Between John Hinckley Jr And The Bush Family
John Hinckley Jr., the attempted assassin of then-president Ronald Reagan in 1981, has a bizarre connection to the Bush political family.
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The Most Feared Women In The U.S.
What does it take to be one of the most feared women in the United States? Take a look here at some who made the cut.
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The Real-Life Inspiration Behind Robinson Crusoe
"Robinson Crusoe," by Daniel Defoe, is arguably the first English novel of all time. Here are two of the most probable real-life inspirations for Crusoe.
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Rita Hayworth's Decades-Long Relationship With Glenn Ford Survived Her Breaking His Teeth
It's not unusual for co-stars to become involved romantically during a production, but it is unusual for one of those relationships to last for decades.
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The Holiest Sites In Christianity
Many of Christianity's most sacred sites are located in Israel and Palestine, with others in Africa and Europe. These are the holiest sites in Christianity.
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How Bison Became The National Mammal Of America
The North American bison, more commonly referred to as a buffalo, has come back from near-extinction and now honored as the United States' official mammal.
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The Deadliest Train Accidents In History
There have been hundreds of tragic railway accidents over the past two centuries. These are a few of the deadliest train wrecks in human history.
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How Beer Killed 8 People In 1814 London
Beer killed eight people in 1814 London, and it wasn't even from drinking it. Here's how a freak beer accident resulted in multiple deaths.
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Why Thomas Jefferson Refused To Participate In A Thanksgiving Tradition
Thomas Jefferson wasn't opposed to Thanksgiving for the food, the politics, or the history lesson the event portrayed. Here's the real reason.
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The Holiest Sites In Judaism
Countless monuments and temples throughout the world have been constructed within Judaism's 4,000-year history. Here are some of the holiest sites in Judaism.
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The History Of The Addams Family Theme Song Explained
They're all but gone these days, but there was a time when the expository theme song ruled the day. The opening of "The Addams Family" is one such tune.
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The Attack On Pearl Harbor Led To The First Commercial Around-The-World Airline Flight
The outbreak of war creates chaos for nations, for individuals, and for companies, everyone left scrambling to cope with threatening circumstances
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This Is Where Seabiscuit Is Buried
Seabiscuit was an unlikely candidate for horse racing history books, a late bloomer who went on to win races and inspire the American public during hard times.
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Why The US-Mexico Border Is Where It Is
The border between the United States and Mexico has been fixed in its current location for over 150 years. Here's why it's located where it is.
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This Is How Much The Europeans Paid For Manhattan
Manhattan is one of the most expensive places to live in the world, but back in the 17th century, Europeans paid very little for the area.
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Questionable Things About Barack Obama's Presidency
Although the reception of Barack Obama as president has been relatively favorable, there are questionable things about his presidency. Here are a few examples.
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Why You Rarely See Paperboys These Days
America has always been a place of change, of innovation, with new ideas and new technologies pushing aside time-honored methods without nostalgia.
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Why The US-Canada Border Is Where It Is
The border between the United States and Canada is the longest international border in the world. Why is it located where it is? Let's take a look.
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Pope John Paul II's Life Was Saved Thanks To The Bravery Of An Old Friend And Soviet Soldier
Actions have consequences -- sometimes unintended, sometimes spanning decades. Some daring decisions have an eventual impact around the globe.
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Where Is Daniel Boone Buried?
Daniel Boone was a frontiersman who was celebrated in his own lifetime, so no wonder there were multiple claims for burial rights after he died.
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