The Real Reason Jimmy Hoffa Ended Up In Prison
Seen one way, "Jimmy" Hoffa was a solid-gold American success story. But in hindsight, prison time and his mysterious disappearance seem to say otherwise.
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Things The Ancient Mesopotamians Couldn't Live Without
Our knowledge of life Mesopotamian is remarkably nuanced.
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Inside Shimon Bar Kokhba's Military Leadership Of The Judean Army Against Rome
The third of the three Jewish revolts against the Romans occurred between 132-135 A.D., and it differs from previous ones because it had a leader.
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The Truth About The Christmas Pickle
The pickle may have once been just some parents' clever scheme to keep kids from rushing the tree on Christmas morning.
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The Truth About Josephine Baker's Relationship With Grace Kelly
At first, Josephine Baker and Grace Kelly might seem like an odd match -- Baker, the celebrated Paris cabaret performer; Kelly, the aristocratic film star.
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The One Vikings Scene Katheryn Winnick Struggled With
Vikings was a big hit, but there was one scene in particular that Winnick struggled with.
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How Bruce Springsteen Got His Iconic Nickname
Bruce Springsteen is as American as steel mills.
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Jet Li Vs Donnie Yen: Who Would Win?
In the spirit of locker rooms everywhere, we want to know who would win between two of the biggest martial arts movie actors: Jet Li or Donnie Yen?
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A 3-Year-Old Boy Just Became A Member Of Mensa
In today's "how to feel bad about yourself" news, we present Haryz Nadzim, age three.
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Why Beer Was Surprisingly Common In Victorian Era Asylums
Not only did people drink beer for pleasure, but by brewers' advertisements that often extolled the mental and physical benefits of their product.
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Some Divorces In The Middle Ages Were Handled In An Unusually Violent Way
Many marriages begin with hope, with joy, with commitment -- and many come to an end in court. The Middle Ages handled such cases a little differently.
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How Edgar Allan Poe Got Kicked Out Of The Army
Many fans of Edgar Allan Poe might not realize that he served his country via a stint in the United States Army.
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What Really Happened During The Panic Of 1873?
The Panic of 1873 wasn't the first financial panic and it definitely wasn't the last, but it had an enormous effect on American society and the Global North.
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The Truth About Tiger Woods' Navy SEAL Training
HBO's Tiger Woods documentary also examines his time spent with the Navy SEALs and talks about his fascination with the military.
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Sports Rivalries That Took Things Too Far
If you're into sports, there's nothing like watching a game. But sometimes that love of sports can go too far.
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The Real Reason Doomsday Preppers Are Obsessed With Clothing
Doomsday preppers love all things gear, because until a real emergency hits, it's one of the few ways they can maintain active interest.
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The Greatest Sports Bloopers Of 2018
Offering chuckles and entertainment, here are some of 2018's greatest sports bloopers.
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The Reason Queensryche Broke Up
Heavy metal rockers Queensryche stunned fans around the world in 2012 when the five-piece announced the end of its iconic lineup.
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Athletes Who Sadly Died During Competition
Sadly, calamity strikes the hardest in triumphant moments.
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What Really Happens If The USPS Shuts Down
Unlike private carriers and delivery services, the USPS is required to deliver to everyone, everywhere.
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How Much Power Does The Pope Actually Have?
When the pope speaks, people, Catholic and not, listen. But how much power does a pope really have?
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What You Don't Know About Japan's Hikikomori
n more family-centric countries, failure is harder to see because it ends in a state of hikikomori.
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Sirens Might Actually Have Existed. Here's Why
"Sirens have existed for a long time. They're that noise that first responder vehicles make. But what about the classic, mythological sirens?
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How Did Cowboys Brush Their Teeth In The Wild West?
You could make the argument that cowboys had no excuse not to brush their teeth.
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Franz Kafka's Tragic Real-Life Story
Kafka's work invites the reader into intensely uncomfortable and unsettling worlds -- not unlike his own. This is Franz Kafka's tragic real-life story.
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Emergency Replacements Who Saved The Day
These emergency replacements saved the day. Never give up, benchwarmers. Never give up.
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What Does It Mean When You Dream About Snakes?
Dreams, or "sleepy-time brain television," have long been a point of fascination. Sometimes, those dreams involve snakes.
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