The Stunning Discovery Made Under The Surface Of A 160-Year-Old Painting
Artist Paul Cézanne may have hidden one of his most fascinating works beneath layers of paint.
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Franco Harris And Vietnam Vet Rocky Bleier Made History While Sharing A Backfield
Franco Harris was not alone in rushing for 1,000 yards in 1976 — so did Rocky Bleier. Together, they were only the second pair of NFL players to have done so.
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Meet Benny Benson, The 13-Year-Old Who Designed Alaska's State Flag
The design for the Alaskan state flag was made by a 13-year-old boy named John Bell ("Benny") Benson. Read more about the flag's fascinating history.
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Why The US' Operation Tidal Wave Proved To Be An Early Failure In WWII
On paper, the U.S. WWII mission "Operation Tidal Wave" seemed like a strategic move. But due to miscalculations and pilot errors, it turned into a catastrophe.
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The Fungus That Looks Like Dead Body Parts You'll Find In Nature
There's one interesting-yet-grotesque fungus that resembles decomposing body parts of humans far, far too much. It can terrify anyone who stumbles upon it.
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How An Ancient Roman Symbol Became Associated With The Politics Of Benito Mussolini
From the Roman Empire to the Lincoln Memorial, from Italian fascists to the alt-right America of today, this ancient emblem continues to endure.
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Here's How Willie Mays Basically Played Three Games In One Day
On May 31, 1964, Giants legend Willie Mays played the equivalent of three and a half games in a doubleheader against the Mets.
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Why Whitney Houston's Funeral Reignited Dionne Warwick And Aretha Franklin's Feud
Whitney Houston's funeral reignited Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin's feud that had been ongoing since the 1960s. Here's why.
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Johnny Cash's Career Was Almost Destroyed For Standing Up For Native Americans
Johnny Cash's career was almost destroyed for standing up for Native Americans with his concept album, "Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian."
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Who Is David Hahn, And Why Was He Called The Radioactive Boy Scout?
Who was the Radioactive Boy Scout, and how did he earn the strange nickname? Meet David Hahn, whose talent for chemistry sent him down an odd path.
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Franco Harris Died Nearly 50 Years After The Immaculate Reception Made Him An NFL Legend
The Immaculate Reception was the metaphorical end to decades of Steelers' ineptitude, and it solidified Franco Harris as a Pittsburgh legend.
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How Some Manhattan Project Scientists Attempted To Prevent The Use Of The Atomic Bomb
Oddly enough, some of the very scientists involved with the creation of the atomic bomb objected to its use.
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The 97-Year-Old Nazi Secretary Sentenced For Her Involvement In Over 10,000 Murders
Irmgard Furchner was only 18 years old when she worked as a secretary at a concentration camp in Poland. Now she has been convicted of her role there.
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Why Shirley Watts Once Threatened To Sue Members Of The Polish Government
Shirley Watts, the wife of Rolling Stones drummer late Charlie Watts, once threatened to sue members of the Polish government. Here's why.
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How The 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates Made MLB History With An Inclusive Decision
The 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates made MLB history with an inclusive decision but no one even noticed until a couple of innings into the game.
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What Life In Prison Is Like For NXIVM Cult Leader Keith Raniere
Keith Raniere's life in prison has been difficult, and it appears as though the NXIVM cult leader still has a long, hard road ahead of him behind bars.
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How Many People Are On Death Row In 2022?
Though executions have become more controversial in the last decades, 27 states still have the death penalty. Here's how many people are on death row in 2022.
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Why The Terror Birds Went Extinct
Terror birds were once the most feared predator in South America, so how did they go extinct? There are a few different theories scientists have considered.
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Who Are The People On The Crew Of SpaceX's Mission To The Moon?
In 2018, SpaceX announced it would send a manned spacecraft to circle the moon, crewed by artists rather than scientists. Here are the selected crewmembers.
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The History Of The Argentinian Flag
Argentina's flag, like that of just about every other country in the world, is rife with historic and cultural symbolism. So what is its history?
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How Airplane Turbulence Can Cause Injuries
In a single flight on December 2022, 36 people on a flight were injured from severe turbulence.
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How The Atomic Bombs Made The Oleander The Flower Of Hiroshima
When atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima, no plant growth was expected for 70 years, yet the oleander did grow and became the symbolic flower of the city.
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How A 1941 Noir Film Inspired A Name For An Atomic Bomb
An atomic bomb was named after a character in the movie "The Maltese Falcon."
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Why J. Robert Oppenheimer Leaving Cambridge Was The Best Thing That Could Happen For Him
J. Robert Oppenheimer has a complicated legacy. Now, for a detailed look into the scientist's extensive academic career, including his stint at Cambridge.
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Why Kyoto Was Spared From The Atomic Bomb, Leaving Nagasaki To Take Its Place
The Japanese city of Kyoto was spared from the atomic bomb, leaving Nagasaki to take its place at the last minute. Here's why.
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The Murky Details Of Octlantis, A City Built And Run By Octopuses
What do you think a city would look like if it was built and run by octopuses? Yes, those clever sea creatures with massive roving eyes and bulbous heads.
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The Best History Books Of 2022
Here are some of the most fabulous history books in 2022, all of which were critically acclaimed by book reviewers and highly recommended by major outlets.
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