Why Thurgood Marshall Wasn't A Huge Fan Of Martin Luther King Jr.
By becoming the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall made history on August 30, 1967. He had been nominated by President Lyndon Johnson.
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The Truth About King Henry VIII's Wives Who Died In Childbirth
King Henry VIII ruled England for almost four decades, but it's his love life, rather than his politics or religious reform, that made his name famous.
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The Shocking True Story Of Prince Charles' Birth
On the night of November 14, 1948, Prince Charles was born to Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. It was not an easy birth for the future queen, though.
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The True Details About Queen Elizabeth And Winston Churchill's Relationship
The former Prime Minister's daughter said that he looked forward to his Tuesday afternoon meetings with his sovereign, and wrote of his admiration for her.
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The Surprising Animal The Vikings Kept As Pets
Vikings kept dogs and cats as pets, and wealthy ones boasted hawks and falcons, but people also commonly kept a fiercer animal in their homes: bears.
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Here's What We Know About Queen Elizabeth's Relationship With Donald Trump
The queen stayed "diplomatically mum" about what she thinks of the 45th president of the United States, who is the 12th sitting president she's met since 1951.
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Competitive Walking Was Once The Biggest Sport In The World
Walking: That thing that nobody does enough of in the sedentary throes of modernity's chair-bound lifestyles. Fortunately, there's a solution — walk, you fools!
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The True Details About Queen Elizabeth And Richard Nixon's Relationship
She has reigned during the administrations of 14 U.S. presidents, starting with Harry S. Truman and going all the way through Joseph Biden.
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The Brutal Death Of King Herod
King Herod reigned in Judea from approximately 72-74 BCE until approximately 1 BCE and is one of the key secondary figures in New Testament history.
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The True Details About Queen Elizabeth And Margaret Thatcher's Relationship
Queen Elizabeth II and former prime minister Margaret Thatcher had a tense relationship, but they were able to end on somewhat friendly terms.
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The Real Reason Monaco Doesn't Have A King Or Queen
Unlike nearby European monarchies, Monaco's sovereign has actual political power. However, the monarch is not styled 'king.' Here's why.
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The Queen Pays Taxes Even Though It's Not Required. Here's Why
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has been paying taxes for decades, and it's quite likely that future sovereigns will pay taxes as well.
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How Much Does A Telephone Operator For The Royal Family Make?
Working as a telephone operator for the British royal family isn't going to make anyone particularly rich — how much money can you make, though?
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How Much Money Does A Butler For The Royal Family Actually Make?
Anybody keen on a life of voluntary servitude to a cash-flush autocrat? You're in luck, because the royal family just might be hiring.
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You Probably Never Realized How Many Rare Animals The Queen Has
Queen Elizabeth's love for animals dates back to when her father, George VI, took in a corgi named Dookie in 1933.
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The Queen Didn't Go To School. Here's Why
Like many royals, Queen Elizabeth II, then just Princess Elizabeth, learned her ABCs and 123s at home.
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You Probably Didn't Know The Queen Was Once In The British Army
Many will be surprised to learn of one particular role Queen Elizabeth II used to perform: As a princess, she was a member of the British Army.
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What Really Happened If You Were Caught Drinking Alcohol During Prohibition
What happened to average consumers who were somehow able to keep drinking despite Prohibition? Were they punished if they were caught drinking alcohol?
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This Is How Much Money Queen Elizabeth's Private Secretary Makes
The British royal family employs thousands of people to help run their empire, and one of the top positions is Queen Elizabeth's private secretary.
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The Truth About The Queen's $250k Bentley Going To Auction
Queen Elizabeth II's rare, deep green Bentley Mulsanne, used between 2013 and 2015 while in residence at Buckingham Palace, is up for sale.
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What We Know About Queen Elizabeth And Boris Johnson's Relationship
Queen Elizabeth and Boris Johnson didn't have the best start. What is their relationship like now?
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The Heartbreaking Death Of Apollo 11 Astronaut Michael Collins
Astronaut Michael Collins, who famously orbited the moon alone during the Apollo 11 mission, died at the age of 90 on April 28.
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The Strange Way Queen Elizabeth Is Woken Up In The Morning
Queen Elizabeth eats a bowl of cereal in the morning and reads the newspapers — maybe like your a.m. routine. But her morning snooze alarm is cooler than yours.
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The Real Reason The Queen Doesn't Need A License Plate To Drive Her Car
Unlike nearly every other head of state in the world -- for instance, President Biden -- the United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth is often seen driving a vehicle.
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What Are The Queen's Beasts? We Explain
There are tons of heraldic devices. Some have become not just symbols of families, but symbols of English nobility. And that's where the Queen's Beasts come in.
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This Is How King Solomon Rose To Power
Christian children in Sunday school are taught tales about Solomon's wise rulings. Biblical scholars study his writings not just as sacred writ, but literature.
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The Real Reason The Queen Celebrates Her Birthday Twice Every Year
Among a slew of other perks, Queen Elizabeth II also gets two birthdays each year. But why?
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