The Legend Of Witches Flying On Brooms Explained
All kinds of images are associated with Halloween -- ghosts and goblins, horror movie characters -- but few resonate like a witch in flight astride a broom.
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POWs In Dutch Indonesia During WWII Had To Take Desperate Measures To Feed Themselves
Most of us have at least one or two foods that we politely decline to eat, for whatever reason. Those standards tend to drop when facing actual starvation.
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Why Some Hindu Homes Have Four Deities Surrounding The Tulsi Plant
The tulsi plant is highly significant in Hindu culture. Here's why some Hindu homes have four deities surrounding their tulsi plant.
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The True Story Behind The Experiment Of Three Christs Of Ypsilanti
So imagine you're a doctor — a psychologist, in fact. One of your patients comes up to you one day and says, "Hey doc, guess what? I'm Jesus Christ."
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The Tragic Assassination Of Empress Elisabeth Of Austria
Enter Empress Elisabeth of Austria, who ruled from 1854 to 1898 as wife of Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph I. Here's how she met her end.
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This Is Where Mary Shelley Is Buried
Mary Shelley is the author of Frankenstein, one of the most popular gothic books of all time. Here's where she's buried, and the circumstances of her death.
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Who Was The Real LL Bean?
There was no Bob Marvel starting the comics company, but there was a Walt behind Disney all those years ago, and a real L.L. Bean behind (and in) those boots.
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The Shady History Of The Cursed Lake Shawnee Amusement Park
Some believe the abandoned Shawnee amusement on a Native American burial ground is haunted. Because of its shady history, many say it's cursed.
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The Story Behind Legendary Gunfighter Doc Holliday's Alleged Last Words
Thanks to depictions like "Tombstone," Doc Holliday's alleged final words "This is funny" are well-known, but perhaps less known is the story behind it.
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These Politicians Had The Same Slip Of The Tongue When Talking About US States
Politicians are expected to know about the district they wish to govern, but as it turns out, gaffes happen, and sometimes the pols even acknowledge them.
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The Only People Outside The British Royal Family Given State Funerals
Over the course of British history, a handful of public figures not of royal descent have also been given the honor of a state funeral. Here is the full list.
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World War II Allied Home Front Timeline Explained
Life on the homefront during World War II was hard, so let's take a look at what was going on in the U.S. and Britain while millions died in battle.
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The History Of Ritual Canoe Burials
Even with variations in cultural norms, every society has some things in common -- among them, disposition of the dead. There are surprising similarities.
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JFK's Diary Entry About Adolf Hitler That Would Turn Heads Today
It's interesting to think JFK had a diary and in it, he wrote about Adolf Hitler. The entry would likely turn heads today.
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The Gruesome Reality Of How The Medieval Rack Tortured Its Victims
The medieval rack was a gruesome torture device designed to get victims to confess. This is the cringeworthy reality of how the rack worked.
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The Shocking Time A Surgeon Found A Fir Tree Inside A Patient's Lungs
Remember those childhood warnings, about what would happen if you swallowed a watermelon seed? It would grow inside you, right? Wrong. Or maybe.
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The True Story Of The First Woman Governor Of Texas
Early on in the United States, the job of governor was always filled by men – but in 1924, that all changed when Miriam Ferguson was elected to head Texas.
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President Zachary Taylor's Final Words Before His Death
President Zachary Taylor met an untimely death due to cholera (or perhaps other causes). These were Taylor's final words before passing away.
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How The Ancients Celebrated The Fall Equinox
Modern holidays often mark important dates for individual cultures, but things were different in the past. This is how the ancients celebrated the fall equinox.
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Inside The Jack-O'-Lantern's Devilish Origin Story
Holidays bring some rather interesting traditions that are so embedded into society that they often go unquestioned in the 21st century.
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The Mystery Of The Cleveland Torso Murderer
Shortly after the Great Depression, a serial killer dismembered and killed at least a dozen victims in Cleveland. Here is the story of the Torso Murderer.
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Meet Ella Harper, A Vintage Side Show Star With A Wild Talent
Circuses and sideshows have a complicated yet fascinating history in the United States. Meet Ella Harper, a vintage side show star with a wild talent.
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The Uncontacted Philippines Tribe That Might Have Been A Hoax
In 1971, a curious discovery sent the media into a tailspin. Here's the story of the uncontacted Philippines tribe that might have been a hoax.
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Roman Empire Timeline Explained
The timeline of Roman history is about as convoluted as it is long, stretching out over two millenia. This is the Roman Empire timeline explained.
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The Untold Truth Of Bill Clinton
The man formerly known as President Bill Clinton is surrounded by a basket-load of weird facts: This is the untold truth of Bill Clinton.
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The Staggering Number Of Lit Jack-O'-Lanterns That Set A Guinness World Record
A city in New Hampshire holds the Guinness World Record for the most number of lit jack-o'-lanterns.
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The Completely Unexpected Pallbearers At Ulysses S. Grant's Funeral
The funeral ceremonies for national leadership can often say as much about a country as about the individual being remembered for their service.
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