Heartbreaking Last Words From 9/11 Victims
On 9/11 passengers on the doomed flights and in the Twin Towers made frantic calls to friends, family, and authorities. Many knew it would be their final words.
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The Most Disastrous Coronations In History
Historic coronation mistakes have ranged from mispronunciations of the liturgy to tragedies that left scores of royal subjects dead, and everything in between.
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The Strange Affliction That Had Some Royals Believing They Were Made Of Glass
Mental illness was around long before there was a name for it. One strange affliction was that some royals believed they were made of glass.
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Why America's First Paramedics Were So Groundbreaking
The Freedom House Ambulance Service revolutionized the concept of emergency medical services. In doing so, the service saved lives in more ways than one.
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A Look At The Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth's Sister, Princess Margaret
Princess Margaret's funeral didn't draw the same crowds as Princess Diana's, but it was unique in bucking some royal traditions.
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What Shelley Duvall's Life Has Been Like Since Her Harrowing Experience Working On The Shining
Shelley Duvall is most recognized for her role as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 movie "The Shining." Here's what here life has been like since.
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Reggie Miller's Poor Attempt At Trash-Talking Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan is one of the best players to ever be in the NBA. Here is more about the time in which Reggie Miller poorly tried to trash-talk Jordan.
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King Charles III And The Stone Of Destiny: Why Is It Important?
In the first event of its kind since 1953, the coronation of King Charles III is set to take place on May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London.
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Why Modern Banking Has The Crusades To Thank For Its Existence
It's hard to imagine being able to function without a banking system as we know it. Here's why modern banking has the Crusades to thank for its existence
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Times King Charles Blatantly Broke Royal Protocol
While heir to the throne, King Charles III was outspoken and even sparked outright controversy. Here are some times King Charles blatantly broke royal protocol.
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Why Elvis Presley Couldn't Stand To Be Called The King
Elvis Presley is still known at the King of Rock 'n' Roll, but it turns out he couldn't stand to be called The King. Here's why.
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Michael Toothman's Heartbreaking Last Words Before Being Killed By His Son
Outwardly, Zachary Toothman was an accomplished college student. But when he shockingly went to murder his family, his father uttered heartbreaking final words.
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Hidden Meanings In King Charles III's Coronation Emblem Explained
When Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, her son, Charles, automatically became the king of England. Here's his coronation emblem explained.
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Hidden Messages In King Charles III's Official Coronation Playlist
With contributions from Queen, Grace Jones, and The Beatles, the Coronation Celebration Playlist hints at many things to come of King Charles III's rein.
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The Shocking Crime Spree Of The Briley Brothers
One murderous family that has not received as much media attention or mentions in the history books spent seven months terrorizing Richmond, Virginia, in 1979.
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The Time The National Park Service Had To Tell People To Stop Licking A Wild Toad
The National Park Service had to tell people to stop licking a wild toad in October 2022. It's not clear whether the toad lickers heeded the command.
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How A Team Of Researchers Decoded 400-Year-Old Letters From Mary, Queen Of Scots
For more than 400 years, a set of 57 letters sat in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, the country's national library, virtually untouched.
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Unpacking The Superstition That Non-White Jerseys In The Super Bowl Are Bad Luck
There is a surprisingly good reason for the superstition that non-white jerseys in the Super Bowl are bad luck.
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Queen Elizabeth II's Deep Affection For Cows
Queen Elizabeth II had a deep affection for cows that many of her most ardent supporters aren't even aware of. This was the queen's relationship with cows.
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The NBA Dallas Mavericks Game That Led To A Human Trafficking Case
The NBA Dallas Mavericks game that led to a human trafficking case is a sobering account of how easy and fast it can be for perpetrators to claim victims.
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The Story Of The Record-Breaking 13,580.28 Foot Pizza
Everyone loves pizza, but you'd really have to love pizza to consume the largest pizza in the world. This is the story of the world's largest pizza.
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The Legend Of The One-Legged Queen Vishpala Of The Rigveda
This is the legend of the one-legged Queen Vishpala of the Rigveda, one of the oldest Hindu Scriptures dating back as far as 6000 B.C.
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Who Was The First Musician To Be Knighted By Queen Elizabeth II?
Many people were given honors throughout the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, including knighthood. Here is the first musician in which the late queen knighted.
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Heart-Wrenching Details About Carole King
Carole King is one of pop's most iconic singers and songwriters, but she's encountered a number of challenges and tragedies throughout her life and career.
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Sir Frederick Treves: The Royal Surgeon Who Saved King Edward VII
Sir Frederick Treves was the royal surgeon who saved the life of King Edward VII by giving him an appendectomy. Here's who else the famous surgeon helped.
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The Record-Breaking 'Toadzilla' Discovered In Australia
The cane toad is a hearty species that can reach an unfathomable size. Here is more about the record-breaking "Toadzilla" recently found in Australia.
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The 1960 Murder Of A Texas Beauty Queen That Went To Trial Nearly 60 Years Later
A 1960 murder of a Texas beauty queen went to trial nearly 60 years later after a priest was suspected of killing the 25-year-old woman.
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