The Story Of The British WWII Soldier Who Fought With A Claymore Sword And A Long Bow
During World War II, one British soldier charged into battle with a claymore sword and a long bow and lived to tell the story. Here's his tale.
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For Almost 3 Months In The 1960s, The United States Lost 4 Nuclear Bombs In Spain
There have been events in history that led to long-term effects. One of those includes the three months that the U.S. lost four nuclear bombs in Spain.
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The Most Fired Coaches In Football History
There are not a heck of a lot of coaches with a losing streak of getting fired ... but they're out there, and their stories are pretty wild.
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What Happened To The Bodies At Hiroshima And Nagasaki
In 1945, humanity's newest and most dreadful weapon of war detonated over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Here is what happened to the bodies.
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The Messed Up Truth About The 2010s Music Industry
From the rise of streaming to unregulated monopolies, music in the 2010s saw major changes. Here is the messed up truth about the 2010s music industry.
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The Most Eye-Opening Stories From The Schoolhouse Blizzard Of 1888
In the 19th century, extreme weather had no warning and terrible consequences. These are the most eye-opening stories from the Schoolhouse Blizzard of 1888.
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These Were Hitler's Plans For The U.S. If He'd Won WWII
What, exactly, did Hitler plan to do with the U.S. if he happened to win World War II? The answer to that is pretty strange and very complicated.
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The Greatest Inventions Of 2022
To address the greatest issues of our time, great inventions are required. Here are a handful of the things created in 2022 with the potential to be just that.
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You May Want To Rethink Getting Ice At A Fast Food Restuarant For This Gross Reason
We don't usually think twice about getting ice in our water, but it can actually be very unsanitary due to the presence of harmful bacteria.
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The First 'Top Gun' Event Starred Not Tom Cruise, But The Tuskegee Airmen
The first-ever "Top Gun" event didn't star Tom Cruise, but the Tuskegee Airmen, an elite company of fighter pilots during World War II.
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Questionable Things About Jimmy Carter's Presidency
Post-presidency, Jimmy Carter is known as a man with a golden heart, but it hasn't always been rosy. Here are some questionable things about his presidency.
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The Roman Emperor Whose Wife Refused To Save Him When He Was Buried Alive
You might think that once you become emperor, it would make a lot of your problems disappear, and that's true -- but only up to a point, because family.
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British Politician Sir Oswald Mosley's Disturbing Descent Into Fascism
On a personal level, Sir Oswald Mosley was never a pillar of integrity, and he slowly drifted toward fascism. Here's his disturbing transformation.
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Where Does The Myth Of Storks Delivering Babies Come From?
The idea that a long-beaked bird is the source of human newborns is a quaint story that may or may not still get traction today, but where did it originate?
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The Lethal History Of The World's Deepest Cave, Veryovkina Cave
Although scaling mountains might get more media coverage and more readily capture public attention, going deep underground has its own charms -- and dangers.
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What Is The World's Rarest Stamp?
What is the most unusual postage stamp out there? Laypeople and philatelists alike will be interested to know about the rarest stamp in existence.
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The Twisted History Of The Scientific Revolution
The Scientific Revolution was one of humanity's most formative eras, but it wasn't all roses. Here's a look at the twisted history of the Scientific Revolution.
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Meet Georgia Gilmore: The Cook Who Fed The Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s is filled with memorable names. But one name you might not have heard of is Georgia Gilmore,
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Where Did Ice Sculpting Originate?
The practice of ice-sculpting has an interesting past. Learn more about the history of the culinary version, as well as outdoor creations in colder climates.
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The Brutal Crime Of The Youngest Murderers In British History Shocked The Nation
In what could be described as one of the most disturbing juvenile crimes of the 20th century, two 10-year-old boys from England viciously murdered a 2-year-old.
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Why The First Victim Of The Chernobyl Disaster Could Never Be Recovered
Chernobyl in modern Ukraine is remembered as the world's worst nuclear accident. Here is why the body of the first victim of the disaster was never recovered.
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The American Physician Who Died Trying To Prove That Mosquitos Transmitted Yellow Fever
During the Spanish-American war, countless American soldiers lay shaking and sweating in their sick beds, taken down not by enemy bullets but by a deadly virus.
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Do Prices Ever Go Back Down After Inflation?
In June 2022, inflation peaked at a historic 40-year high, placing a great deal of financial burden on American workers. But do prices ever go back down?
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Caylee Anthony's Biological Father Remains A Mystery More Than A Decade After Her Murder
We'll likely never know what happened to two-year-old Caylee Anthony, but that's not the only remaining mystery from the Casey Anthony case.
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Thomas Edison's Controversial Trick To Boost Creativity
One of the world's greatest minds, Thomas Edison, believed that what sleep actually clears your head of is great ideas. Here's how he boosted creativity.
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Why Pittsburgh's Teams All Sport The Same Black And Gold Color Scheme
What do the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Pittsburgh Pirates have in common (aside from the city they represent)?
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Who Is Nan Goldin, And Why Is She Leading The Charge Against The Sackler Family And OxyContin?
In 2017, Goldin channeled her art and activism in a different direction: the opioid epidemic. And, once again, it was personal. Here's her story.
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