Bolivia's Festival Of The Skulls Explained
Take a trip to La Paz, Bolivia, on November 8, and you might be curious as to why crowds of people are gathering at graveyards carrying around human skulls.
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Was There A Real Ichabod Crane?
Published in 1820, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving is a classic horror tale that continues to spook readers. Was there a real Ichabod Crane?
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The Story Of The New York Building That Inspired The Eiffel Tower
The Latting Observatory was taller than anything built in New York City before 1853. But what happened to it? And why do so few people even know it existed?
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Women Elected To Office In America Before They Could Vote
Although women's right to vote would not be protected in the U.S. until 1920, that didn't stop many from running for office. Here are some of their stories.
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What Traditionally Happens To Muslims After Performing The Hajj?
As part of the Islamic religion, Muslims take a pilgrimage to the holy land of Mecca. Here's what traditionally happens after. performing the Hajj?
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The Strange Story Of The Hatbox Baby
On the evening of December 24, 1931, Edward and Julie Stewart were driving through the Arizona desert on their way to Phoenix when they heard a noise.
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Two Broken Hands Didn't Stop This NFL Hall Of Famer From Making A Nearly-Impossible Play
This NFL Hall of Famer made a legendary catch with two broken hands. Here's how the injured Larry Wilson made the nearly impossible play.
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Why Prince Andrew And Prince Harry Were Not Allowed To Salute During Queen Elizabeth's Funeral
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral was guided by strict protocol. Here's why Prince Andrew and Prince Harry were not allowed to salute during the funeral.
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Why It's So Difficult To Adopt A Black Cat During Halloween
Black cats have been associated with bad luck and bad omens for centuries.
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The Three Poisons In Buddhism Explained
Lists are helpful ways to organize information, even to understand the world, in science as well as philosophy. There are helpful lists to be found in Buddhism.
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Things American Presidents Were Buried With
Whether it's what they wore, items placed in their coffins, or even the coffins themselves, here are some of the things American presidents were buried with.
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Meet The First Dog Ever To Climb Mount Everest
Climbing Mount Everest is no easy feat, but in 2013 a former stray named Rupee became the first dog ever to climb Mount Everest.
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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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