Elvis' Yacht Had Another Famous Owner Before The King Of Rock
Elvis Presley's yacht had another famous owner before the King of Rock bought the USS Potomac in 1964.
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There's A Reason Why Many Korean Folk Tales Open Their Stories With This Same Phrase
There's a reason why many Korean folk tales open their stories with this same phrase, and it's not one you'd necessarily equate with children's stories.
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The Origin Of The Windsor Royal Family Name Is Wilder Than You Think
The name Windsor is used by the British royal family, but it's an adopted name, and the origin is wilder than you think.
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The Possible Reason Orcas Are Attacking Sailboats
If you're of a certain age, the "Free Willy" movies might have given you a benign view of orcas. That might change if they're biting your sailboat.
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Iowa's Unique Response To A Troubling Halloween Trend Still Exists Decades Later
Besides becoming big business, Halloween is a widespread celebration throughout America every October 31 -- except in parts of Iowa, as it turns out.
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These Rare Byzantine Coins May Provide Proof Of A Massive Solar Event
A surprising discovery of rare Byzantine coins advances the notion that the cosmos and regular commerce previously intertwined. Here's the story.
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What Really Happens When A Country Annexes Another?
Good fences make good neighbors, said the poet, but fences, or any other kind of boundary, don't necessarily stop one country from moving on another.
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Why Princess Diana's Former Bodyguard Says That She Changed People's Idea Of The Monarchy
Arguably one of the most beloved people to ever be a part of the British royal family was Princess Diana, who some say shifted the perception of monarchy.
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55 Days At Peking: Why The Classic Film Was One Of The Most Unstable Movies Ever Filmed
The 1963 war epic "55 Days at Peking" may have been nominated for Academy Awards, but that doesn't tell the story of the film and its drama behind the scenes.
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The Strange History Of Madstones In Medicine
Throughout history, people have turned to various remedies for their ailments, including objects. As for madstones, here's what people thought they could do.
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How The 1950s Red Scare Led To The Creation Of China's Missile And Space Program
While Nazi scientists were welcomed in the U.S. after World War II, scientist Qian Xuesen was deported to China, where he advanced the country's space research.
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How The World's Largest Airport Played An Unexpectedly Crucial Role In The Gulf War
The world's largest airport, located in Saudi Arabia, played an unexpectedly crucial role in the Gulf War. Here's how the airport featured in the war.
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Can You Really Die Of Old Age?
If you've been born, that means that, sooner or later, you, too, will die. But if it is later -- much, much later -- does that make a difference?
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King Charles' Official Coin Portrait Reveals A Striking Difference From Elizabeth's
The image of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom is found throughout that society, from postage stamps to coins. No surprise that tradition is involved.
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King Charles' Plan To Keep Prince Andrew Away From Power Would Amend An 85-Year-Old Rule
King Charles is amending a law in order to keep Prince Andrew and Prince Harry away from power. Here's how King Charles is amending the rule.
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The Real Reason These Colors Are Associated With Halloween
St. Patrick's Day sees the world turn green; Valentine's Day is bedecked with red. But why is Halloween so consistently associated with certain colors?
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British Royal Residences You've Never Heard Of Before
British royalty certainly lives royally, but not always in palaces or castles. Here are some British royal residences you've never heard of before.
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Civil War Timeline Explained
The American Civil War was fought between the North and the South from 1861 to 1865. This is how the war started and its major turning points over four years.
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German WWI Soldiers Took Unprecedented Actions After The Death Of A Special US Soldier
German soldiers paid their respects after the death of a U.S. soldier in World War I.
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Picasso's Very First Word Will Not Shock You One Bit
Pablo Picasso is renowned for his painting, so his very first word probably won't come as a surprise to you. His first word was an allusion to an artistic tool.
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How Europe's Longest-Reigning Monarch Stunned Her Royal Family
How Europe's longest-reigning monarch, the queen of Denmark stunned her royal family with an anouncement some of them weren't happy about.
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A North Dakota Excavation Had One Paleontologist Rethinking The Dinosaurs' Extinction
Dinosaurs continue to fascinate, even after their extinction. In fact, a North Dakota excavation had one paleontologist rethinking the dinosaurs' extinction.
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Queen Elizabeth II's Official Time Of Death Was Earlier Than You Think
Britain's longest-reigning royal, Queen Elizabeth II, might not have been ruling over the kingdom for quite as long as the public originally suspected.
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Not Even The Egyptian Pyramids Are As Old As This Part Of LSU's Campus
Part of the grounds of LSU's campus show human activity from so long ago, not even the Egyptian pyramids are as old as this ancient finding.
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The Meaning Behind The Boy Scouts' Left-Hand Handshake Explained
The Boy Scouts have a long history with many traditions. Here is the meaning behind their left-hand handshake, explained.
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Why Ernest Hemingway's Key West House Is Actually Home To 59 Furry Friends
Ernest Hemingway is perhaps equally famous for his contributions to American literature and his adventures pursuing creatures in the wilds. He also loved cats.
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What The Last 12 Months Of Queen Elizabeth's Life Were Like
Despite Queen Elizabeth's eventful reign, final year was mostly defined by private moments. This is what the last 12 months of Queen Elizabeth's life were like.
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