The Disturbing History Of Mississippi's Turning Angel Statue
Mississippi's "Turning Angel" statue phenomenon is said to be caused by an optical illusion -- but it comes with a disturbing history.
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The Cyclist's Friend In 1900s England Was A Lot More Dangerous Than It Sounded
Many sports have their moments of risk, even danger -- whether it involves a team or a solitary pursuit. Even bicycling apparently had its moments at first.
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The Royal Family's Code Names Explained
No matter the style of government, when a nation's leader dies, it signals significant change, including sometimes elaborate, historical observances.
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Inside Abraham Lincoln's Plan To Relocate Formerly Enslaved People To Haiti
The presidency of Abraham Lincoln was one of the most crucial, difficult periods in American history -- a civil war, and the question of emancipation.
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How Athens Altered Its Founding Myth During Its Cultural Peak
Greek mythology helped the ancient people to understand the world. Here's how Athens altered its founding myth during its cultural peak.
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How Hurrem Sultan Went From Kidnapped Concubine To Queen Of The Ottoman Empire
Roxelana, or Hurrem Sultan, the wife of Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, had quite the meteoric rise to power. Here's her fascinating story.
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Mississippi's Stats On Homicides Are A Real Eye-Opener
As with the nation overall, Mississippi's homicide rates have risen over the past few years, with citizens demanding more from the state's elected officials.
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What Happened To Barry Scheck From The OJ Simpson Case?
Barry Scheck was a star defence attourney in the 1995 O.J. Simpson case in which Sheck cross-examined an LAPD criminologist. Here's what Scheck is up to now.
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Shark Expert On Why Reunion Island Is A Hotbed For Shark Attacks - Exclusive
Shark attacks are rare but every year some are reported. An exclusive interview with a shark expert reveals why this island is a hotbed for shark attacks.
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Inside Debbie Reynolds' Heartbreaking Final Words
There might still be a few people who think Hollywood royalty live lives somehow more magical and less painful that the rest of us do. Sadly, that's a myth.
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Music Legend Joan Baez And Her Unexpected Connection To A Groundbreaking Invention
Songwriter Joan Baez was linked to the '60s folk revolution but also connected to a scientific discovery. Here's what you need to know about Baez and science.
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The Origin Of The Word Hazard Comes From An Unexpected Place
You might see hazard warnings when driving -- road conditions that are hazardous when wet. The roots of the word itself also involve a level of risk.
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Alexander The Great's Father Changed The Military Forever. Here's How
Alexander the Great is certainly a prominent figure in the history of ancient civilizations, but his father, Philip II, also has long-lasting influence.
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Thomas Jefferson's Busy Schedule Led To Two Pioneering Innovations We Use Today
Thomas Jefferson had an impressive array of responsibilities. He was part of the Committee of Five, and he also drafted the Declaration of Independence.
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The New Titles Prince William Will Take Once Charles Becomes King
Queen Elizabeth II is England's longest serving monarch. Here are the new titles in which her grandson William will assume after his father becomes king.
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The Religion Marilyn Monroe Found Meaning In Isn't What You'd Expect
Marilyn Monroe is remembered as one of the greatest beauties to grace the silver screen. Here is the religion in which she found meaning in late in her life.
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Why Prince Charles Will Be Leaving Buckingham Palace As Soon As He Becomes King
When Prince Charles becomes king, he will immediately begin his duties as sovereign, which will take him away from Buckingham Palace and from London for days.
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Who Were Barack Obama's Parents?
Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, wrote his first memoir about his father but credits his mother for making him the person he would become.
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The Deadliest Hotel Fires In History
As scary as wildfires are, urban fires can be even more terrifying. Hotel fires have occurred around the world; here are the deadliest hotel fires in history.
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The WW1 Battle That Changed The US Military Forever
Europe was not banking on much help from the U.S. upon their entry into WW1. But, after this battle, the world viewed the new nation's army very differently.
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The Mysterious 1938 Disappearance Of Marjorie West
The 1938 disappearance of 4-year-old Marjorie West is one that is enigmatic. With many theories as to what happened, here is why the case remains a mystery.
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The Tragic 1989 Death Of Counterculture Icon Abbie Hoffman
Abbie Hoffman was an icon of the counter-culture movement throughout the 1960s and active through the 1980s. Here is more about his tragic death in 1989.
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Inside The Time Sojourner Truth Was Acquitted Of Murder
Abolitionist and activist Sojourner Truth was accused of murdering a preacher.
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What Happened To British Union Of Fascists Leader Oswald Mosley After WWII?
Oswald Mosley is not as famous outside his native Britain as other 20th-century European fascists who made it into power.
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Disturbing Details Found Inside Italy's Beasts Of Satan Murder Cult
A group of unsuspecting young adults in Italy carried out some of the most vicious and sadistic killings in Italy's recent history.
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The Next Monarch Of England May Not Be King Charles III. Here's Why
British monarchs sometimes do and sometimes don't reign under the names they were given at birth; there's no requirement either way.
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The Mystery Surrounding The Fight Between Bruce Lee And Wong Jack Man
On a late autumn evening in 1964, Bruce Lee stood in the center of the room glaring at his opponent, Wong Jack Man.
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