What Really Happens When A Fatwa Is Issued?
Though complicated, just like many governments and societies in the world, Islamic culture and state vary considerably in customs and belief practices.
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The 25-Year-Old Soldier Who Became The Youngest Head Of State In The World
Following a surprise coup of Sierra Leone's president, 25-year-old soldier Valentine Strasser was made the new dictator. But that wasn't the end of the story.
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Here's Who Inherited McDonald's Founder Ray Kroc's Estate After He Died
Ray Kroc was reportedly worth $600 million at the time of his death in 1984.
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Why Babies In Medieval Art Look So Old
If you've seen medieval art, you may have noticed the weird way artists depicted babies and children. They were painted that way on purpose, art historians say.
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The Truth About Armand Hammer's Relationship With Prince Charles
You'd think that with an entire kingdom waiting for him, Prince Charles would have, well, enough. Apparently he enjoys the company of shady billionaires.
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West Virginia Is Losing A Staggering Number Of People To Drug Overdose
West Virginia is in the midst of an opioid crisis, with an increasing number of people dying every year from drugs. This is what the state is dealing with.
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Why Pope Pius XII's Inactivity During The Holocaust Remains Controversial To This Day
Pope Pius XII, who was pope during World War II and the Holocaust, never intervened on behalf of the Jews. Here's why his inaction remains controversial.
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Whatever Happened To F. Lee Bailey From The OJ Simpson Case?
F. Lee Bailey was one of the legendary attorneys who defended OJ Simpson during his famous trial. Here's what happened to Bailey after the Simpson trial.
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Who Are The Prisoners Who Might Be Involved In The Brittney Griner Exchange?
Hopes have been increasing that WNBA star Brittney Griner might be part of a prisoner exchange with Russia -- possibly involving other detained Americans.
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Famous Dead People Who Are Still Causing Problems Today
They may be long dead, but their legacy lives on. These famous dead people are still causing the world problems today.
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Where Will Queen Elizabeth II Be Buried?
Queen Elizabeth II will be buried alongside her mother and father.
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Queen Elizabeth Owns Some Surprising Things
Besides her sense of duty to English citizens, the queen of England also has in her possession some downright surprising things.
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What Happens To A Body That Is Buried At Sea?
Sea burials conjure thoughts of ancient cultures, but it's actually still legal to do today in the U.S. Here's what happens to a body that is buried at sea.
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Why Hydrogen Leaking From A Nuclear Power Plant Is So Deadly
Any attack on a nuclear facility threatens to leak hydrogen and other toxic radioactive pollutants into the environment, which could have deadly consequences.
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These Are The People Queen Elizabeth Named Her Children After
Unlike in the Western world, when it comes to royalty, a name comes with a lot of history and isn't as simple as a first, middle, and last name.
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The True Story Of The Petrified Man Of Peru
In 2021 an archeological dig in Peru stumbled upon another mystery of the past. A petrified man was revealed, but he was found in a very unusual posture.
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Here's How Soon Charles Will Become King Following The Queen's Death
When Queen Elizabeth II eventually passes away, her son Charles will become king. Here's how soon Charles will ascent to the throne after the queen's death.
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St. Dominic's Offer To Sell Himself Into Slavery Was Further Proof Of His Beliefs
Self-sacrifice, through penance, or personal generosity, or heroic acts on behalf of others, is a common theme in the lives of saints, including St. Dominic.
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12 Facts About Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
Activist, writer, humanitarian, Rosalynn Carter is the person most responsible for shaping the role of first lady of the United States in the modern era.
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What Does The Lord Chamberlain Do?
The lord chamberlain works closely with the monarch and is the senior officer of the Royal Household.
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The British Royal Family Members Named After Queen Elizabeth
Most of Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughters and great-granddaughters bear the name Elizabeth.
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The Seemingly Innocent Child's Toy That Germany Banned As A Concealed Surveillance Device
A seemingly innocent child's toy was banned by Germany as a concealed surveillance device. What is this toy, and what lies underneath its cute exterior?
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The Disturbing Truth About Drug Overdose Deaths In Kentucky
The opioid epidemic and an uptick in addiction and drug overdose deaths are hitting the U.S. Here's the disturbing truth about drug overdose deaths in Kentucky.
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The Tragic 2007 Death Of Martin Luther King's Eldest Child, Yolanda King
Yolanda King, the oldest child of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died on May 15, 2007, in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 51. Here's her story.
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What Happened To Judge Julius Hoffman After The Chicago 7 Trial?
The controversial 1970 Chicago Seven trial was presided over by Judge Julius Hoffman. Here's what happened to Hoffman after his convictions were overturned.
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Abbie Hoffman Was Put On The Political Map Thanks To The New York Stock Exchange
Abbie Hoffman was born in Massachusetts in 1936 and earned his fame in American culture as a political activist during the height of the hippie movement.
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The History Of Monkeypox Explained
From its initial discovery in lab monkeys to a global outbreak in 2022 deemed a public health emergency, here is the history of monkeypox explained.
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