John Wilkes Booth Wasn't The Only Actor In The Family
John Wilkes Booth is probably the most well-known of the Booth clan. What many don't know is that he came from a prominent family, and had a famous sibling.
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The Sad Truth About The First Place Albert Woodfox Visited After His Prison Release
Albert Woodfox, a former inmate who spent more than four decades in solitary confinement and recently died, wanted to visit one specific place when freed.
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What Happened To Hitler's Personal Physician?
Rank has its privileges, and perhaps especially so when the life of a brutal dictator is at stake, requiring constant, personal medical supervision.
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How The Tham Luang Cave Rescue Turned Into A PR Nightmare For Elon Musk
What at first seemed like a commendable gesture on Elon Musk's part soon turned into a PR nightmare for the Tesla Motors and SpaceX executive.
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What Was Ayman Al-Zawahiri's Relationship With Osama Bin Laden?
The vast web of global terrorism got a little smaller with the death of al-Qaeda's Ayman al-Zawahiri, an associate of and successor to Osama Bin Laden.
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The Complete History Of Mars Exploration Explained
Since humans have looked up to the cosmos, Mars has been an object of fascination. As technology has improved, the planet's secrets have slowly become revealed.
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The Surprisingly Long History Of Bowling Explained
Bowling, or the art of knocking down pins with a heavy ball, is one of the most cherished of American pastimes. Here's its surprisingly long history.
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What Americans Might Not Know About Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter's public image as an honest peanut farmer-turned-statesman who builds homes for the homeless ignores his many contradictions and complications.
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What The Bible Said Jonah's Life Was Like After Being Swallowed By The Whale
Even non-religious people probably know the harrowing Biblical saga of Jonah and the whale. What was his life like after being swallowed by the giant creature?
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Why Emmett Till's Accuser Claims She Is A Victim Too
An unpublished memoir from Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman at the center of the controversial 1955 Emmett Till murder case, offers crucial insight.
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Alex Jones' Infowars Pulled In A Ridiculous Amount Of Money Per Day At Its Peak
Infowars founder and media pundit Alex Jones is facing defamation trials over his comments about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012.
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This Was The IRA's Only Attack On U.S. Soil
The shooting of Irish immigrant Patrick Joseph "Cruxy" O'Connor in 1922 represents the only Irish Republican Army (IRA) attack to occur in the United States.
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Who Experts Think Could Become The New Leader Of Al-Qaeda
International organizations, no matter their purpose, require leadership of some kind. Analysts now speculate about future leadership of al-Qaeda.
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How Much Money Did Richard Branson Earn During The Pandemic?
Many of the richest people in the world became richer thanks to COVID-19. Here's how Much Money Richard Branson earned during the pandemic.
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How MGM Resorts Continue To Dominate Almost Every Other Vegas Casino In 2022
MGM Resorts lead other Vegas casinos in terms of foot traffic — here's why.
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How Priceless Artifacts From A 350-Year-Old Spanish Shipwreck Might Reveal The Vessel's Fate
In the summer of 2022, priceless artifacts from a 350-year-old Spanish shipwreck were discovered. They might help reveal the fate of the vessel.
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Have We Been Calling Machu Picchu By The Wrong Name This Whole Time?
History is full of stories of a explorer "discovering" a place whose existence was common knowledge to the local population -- and then naming the "discovery."
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How Grave Robbing Led To The 1788 Doctors' Riot
The Doctors' Riot of 1788 saw a mob turn on doctors and medical students to the point where some were run out of town. Here's how grave robbing led to the riot.
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How The Sewing Machine Changed History Forever
The impact of the sewing machine goes far beyond just saving some effort when making clothes. Here's how the sewing machine changed history forever.
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Famous Deaths Predicted Before They Happened
Even a stopped clock is right twice a day, and celebrities can attract very morbid speculations. These are some famous deaths predicted before they happened.
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Nichelle Nichols' Tragic Connection To The Heaven's Gate Cult
Nichelle Nichols' brother, Thomas, was a member of the Heaven's Gate cult.
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The Origins Of The Unique Accent Heard Only On A Small Virginia Island
The residents of Tangier Island in Virginia speak a distinct dialect that is entirely unique to the island. These are the origins of the accent.
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Who Was Margherita Sarfatti, Benito Mussolini's Mistress?
Behind every man is a powerful woman — or so the old cliche goes. In Benito Mussolini's case, there were many women behind him. One was Margherita Sarfatti.
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Ivana Trump's Final Resting Place Is Not Where You'd Expect
Ivana Trump died on July 14, 2022, in New York but her burial place is not the usual plot. Here's what you need to know about where Ivana Trump is buried.
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A United Kingdom Fossil May Be Earth's First Animal Predator
Ancient fossils can reveal a lot about what Earth may have looked like before humans came into existence. A U.K. fossil may be Earth's first animal predator.
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The Crazy True Story Of West Point's Eggnog Riot
When you hear West Point, you think of military ethic, leadership, integrity, and character. You don't think of alcohol-fueled riots ... but one did happen.
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How Rollerskating Sparked A Sexual Revolution
Rollerskating became popular during the strict and prudish Victorian Era and offered young people freedom. Here's how rollerskating sparked a sexual revolution.
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