Big Moments From The 2000s You Forgot About
Y2K may have been somewhat anticlimactic, but it ushered in a new era. Here are some moments in the first decade of the millennium worth remembering.
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Tampa's Security From Major Storms May Be Attributed To This Local Legend
Severe weather can have devastating consequences, especially by powerful hurricanes. Florida's Tampa Bay, however, seems to have dodged several such events.
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The Best And Worst Portrayals Of Queen Elizabeth II On Screen
Queen Elizabeth II has often been portrayed on the big and small screen, with both good and bad performances.
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Why Lauren Bacall And Humphrey Bogart's Marriage Wasn't What It Seemed
The marriage between Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart was, to most of the world, a classic Hollywood romance. But it wasn't what it seemed.
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Famous People Who Declined Honors From Queen Elizabeth II
Almost 300 people rejected royal honors during Queen Elizabeth II's reign. Here is a cross-section of famous people who declined honors from Queen Elizabeth II.
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The Horrifying History Of The Florida School For Boys
While it seems like a reform school should do some good, that's not always how things go. This is the horrifying history of the Florida School for Boys.
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Stop Signs Used To Look A Lot Different Than They Do Today
The need for traffic control preceded the invention of the car, though stop signs went through many iterations before becoming universally recognizable.
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The True Story Of The Woman Who Survived For 27 Hours In The Wreckage Of 9/11
Of the thousands of people who were in the twin towers at the time of their collapse, 20 people were rescued. Here's the story of one of them.
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Why It's A Massive Challenge To Conquer Canada's Mount Thor
Mount Thor in Canada is one of the most difficult mountains to climb not just in North America, but the whole world. Here's why Mount Thor is so tough.
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Meet Aldi Novel Adilang, The Teen Who Got Lost At Sea Three Different Times
As much as it's depicted in movies and storybooks, very few people can say they've been lost at sea. Meet Aldi Novel Adilang, who got lost at sea three times.
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When Is King Charles III's Coronation? How To Watch And More
King Charles III's coronation is slated for sometime next year in 2023, the 70th-year anniversary of his mother's coronation. Here's what we know about it.
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How A Shaving Razor Spelled Doom For A US Congressman In 1921
A US congressman died tragically in 1921, and the culprit wasn't what you might expect. A shaving razor spelled doom for this US congressman.
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How The Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick, Really Died
The so-called Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick's death was unexpected when he died at 27. Here's how he really died.
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Secret Societies That Are Nearly Impossible To Leave
Secret societies have been around almost as long as humanity. And some are super secret, while others not so much. Leaving can be complicated.
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The Wildest Fan Brawls In Sports History
A sports game is a place where many a fan goes for fun. But tensions between opposing fans can boil over. These are the wildest fan brawls in sports history.
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The First Recorded Successful Limb Amputation Is Much Older Than You Think
Amputation as a life-saving medical procedure goes back centuries, particularly on battlefields. Recent evidence suggests it even happened in prehistoric times.
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Why Karl Marx Had Issues With Religion
Karl Marx's views and philosophies have had a profound impact on society, whether people agree with them or not. Here's why he had issues with religion.
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The Woman Who Saved Emily Dickinson's Poetry
Today, Emily Dickinson is considered one of the greatest poets in American literature. The reclusive writer's work was almost lost, however.
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The True Story Of Galvarino, The Mapuche Warrior Who Had Knives For 'Hands'
In the martial stories of history, there are accounts bordering on legend, telling of extraordinary deeds accomplished by extraordinary individuals.
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The First Ever Tailgate Dates A Lot Further Back Than You Probably Think
The football tailgate is a beloved fall tradition in the U.S., but the first American tailgaters gathered to watch something much more harrowing than football.
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This 6,000-Year-Old UK Home Is So Ancient That It Has Stone Furniture
Ruins discovered on the Orkney Islands reveal much about Britain's ancient settlers, including their sophisticated culture, rituals, and diets.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Obsession With Oak Island Explained
Rumors of lost treasure just waiting to be found have interested human beings for centuries. Even the already wealthy can become intrigued by the possibilities.
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The NFL's Coldest Game In History Had Teams Playing In Minus 59 Degree Weather
In 1981, NFL fans who tuned into the Bengals-Chargers game in January witnessed the coldest football game in the sports league's history.
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One Oregon Mountain And Its Unfortunate Connection With Nazi Symbolism
Istanbul was Constantinople, once upon a time. It's not unusual for a piece of geography to be renamed, especially when evil is evoked by the original.
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What Happens If A Royal Has Twins?
For nations with a royal family, the lines of succession can be complicated by birth order, gender, and proximity to the throne. And if there are twins?
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The Bizarre Item In King Tut's Tomb That Baffled Scientists
The opulence found in the tombs of Ancient Egypt's pharaohs is the stuff of legend -- precious jewels, luxurious foods, and sarcophagi made of gold.
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The Murky Origins Of The Motorcycle
There was a slow evolution in the creation of the motorcycles we see and use today, in fact, the origins of the vehicle are somewhwat murky.
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