Every State Nickname Explained
Every U.S. state has a nickname, with several states having more than one. Here, we take a look at the stories (and theories) behind these famed state monikers.
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Michael Jackson And Princess Diana's Lone Meeting Sparked A Lifelong Friendship
Michael Jackson and Princess Diana had a unique friendship based upon a single meeting. Here's what their friendship was based on.
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Opera Nazionale Balilla: Fascist Italy's Version Of The Hitler Youth
Like German's Hitler Youth, fascist Italy had its own state-sponsored youth group, known as Opera Nazionale Balilla, more commonly referred to as just Balilla.
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The Fabled Meeting Of Two Of The Most Prominent Native Americans In Colonial History
Two of the most prominent Native Americans in colonial history, Pocahontas and Squanto, once allegedly met each other. This is the story of that fabled meeting.
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The Feud Between Misfits' Glenn Danzig And Jerry Only Explained
The Misfits are generally regarded as horror punk icons. They're also well known for feuding. Here's a break down of Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only's many clashes.
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Why The Japanese Government Is Offering Families A Windfall Of Cash To Leave Tokyo
Japan has an ongoing struggle with population issues, which is why the Japanese government is offering families a windfall of cash to leave Tokyo.
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Independent Countries That Lasted Less Than 20 Years
There have been countless countries, empires, and kingdoms that are now lost due to war, politics, and happenstance.
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How Pyramid Scheme Failures Led To Civil War In Albania
Pyramid schemes are never a good idea, but in the case of Albania in the 1990s, failed pyramid schemes actually led to civil war in the country.
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Mob Boss Killer Anthony Camello's Connection To QAnon
Anthony Camello killed mob boss Francesco "Franky Boy" Cali in what at first seemed like a mob hit. But Comello's motive had to do with a connection to QAnon.
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The Most Notorious Mob Murders In History
American mobsters have long since intrigued the public with tales of murder, extortion, and drug dealing. Here are the most notorious mob murders in history.
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Tragic Details About The War Of The Triple Alliance
In the mid-1800s, Latin America was wracked by the bloodiest war in the region's history. Here are some tragic details about the War of the Triple Alliance.
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Animals That Have Been Considered Sacred Throughout History
Since prehistoric times, animals have been endowed with godly attributes by civilizations. Here are animals seen as kin, tricksters, or gods of the afterlife.
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The Disastrous Flight Of KAL Flight 007: A Tragedy Of The Cold War
The Cold War gave rise to no small number of mysteries, including the strange, tragic fate of KAL Flight 007, which was shot down by Soviet jets.
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LL Cool J And Kool Moe Dee's Feud Produced Some Of Their Best Music
LL Cool J and Moe Dee had a hip-hop feud that ultimately ended up producing some of their best music. Here's how the feud unfolded.
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Astronauts Are Mutating. Here's Why
Astronauts face many challenges on the road to space, but once they make it, their bodies are not the same, in fact, they are mutating. Here's why.
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Inside The Ugliest Brawl In Major League Baseball History
Baseball isn't known for its knock-down, drag-out fights, but that didn't stop a heated rivalry from erupting into the ugliest brawl in sports history in 1965.
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What Actually Happened To The Species Of The Ice Age
Some animals adapted well to the last ice age, while others died out entirely. What exactly happened to woolly mammoths, gray wolves, and ancient humans?
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Howard Hughes' Alleged Plot To Rule Las Vegas
There was also the time he (more or less) tried to buy Las Vegas. While this is admittedly hyperbolic, he did buy a lot of it.
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Scientology's Bridge To Total Freedom, Explained
The Bridge to Total Freedom promises higher states of being, but it's reportedly not all it's cracked up to be. Here are the stages of Scientology, explained.
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Five Classical Musicians Who Hated Their Own Work
We know the story by now, right? A musician releases a song, it gets popular, but the musician actually hates it. Here are some examples from classical music.
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Damascus: One Of The World's Oldest Continually Inhabited Cities In The World
People have lived in and around Damascus for 11,000 years or more. Here's what you should know about this amazing, historic hub of humanity.
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Disturbing Details About Harvey Weinstein And Jeffrey Epstein's Relationship
Sex offenders Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein both lived lives of luxury before meeting their respective fates. They were also friends — for a time.
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Tragic Details About The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
During WWII, Jewish prisoners attempted a number of failed uprisings, including one in 1943 after being imprisoned in a Polish ghetto.
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The Most Controversial SNL Skits Of All Time
Controversies surrounding "SNL" will always lie with their sketches. Let's take a look at the individual skits that had viewers crying foul the all-time most.
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Brave Belt: The Short-Lived Band That Would Become Bachman-Turner Overdrive
The successful musical collaboration between the two Bachman brothers began before Bachman-Turner Overdrive ever took the stage. Here's the story.
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Inside Lisa Marie Presley's Relationship With Priscilla Presley
If you think about iconic Hollywood mother-daughter duos, it's impossible not to consider Lisa Marie Presley and her mother, Priscilla Presley.
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The Tragic True Story Behind Hotel Rwanda
Is "Hotel Rwanda" an inspiring story of human kindness, or a work of pure fiction? And have the real heroes gone unnoticed?
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