The Extreme Measures The Mongol Army Had To Take To Stay Alive
Sometimes greatness just happens, but most often, it requires hard work, planning, and sacrifice -- sometimes in extreme measures, for years at a time.
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The Untold Truth Of The Royal Air Force
For over a century, the RAF has played a pivotal role in aviation technology, as well as numerous conflicts. Here is the untold truth of the Royal Air Force.
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Inside The Time Two Solomon Islanders Saved John F. Kennedy
John Kennedy was instrumental in saving the lives of his crew when their patrol boat was sunk during World War II. Helping him were two men from the region.
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The Reason We Say Dog Days Of Summer
Why exactly do we call the period from early July and early September the "dog days" anyway? It turns out it is not because dogs love them.
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Aliens May Invade Alarmingly Soon, According To A Late Bulgarian Mystic
A Bulgarian mystic known as Baba Vanga predicted a number of events before her death in 1996. So will her prophecy about a 2022 alien space invasion come true?
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Inside Ted Kaczynski's Relationship With His Brother
In 1995, David Kaczynski realized that his brother, Ted, could be the man behind a series of bombings that terrorized the United States, known as the Unabomber.
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Inside The Cathedral Said To Be One Of The Most Haunted Places In Texas
Many pivotal points in North American history have occurred in Texas; nowhere more so, perhaps, than in the central part of the state, near San Antonio.
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The Untold Truth Of Desi Arnaz
Thanks to "I Love Lucy," Desi Arnaz was half of one of TV's most famous couples. Here's a look at the musician, actor, and innovator who played Ricky Ricardo.
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How Mahalia Jackson Became The Voice Of The Civil Rights Movement
It's a long list -- artists who got their start singing gospel music. Toward the top is a woman who was also instrumental in the civil rights movement.
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How The Murder Of David Kammerer Influenced The Beat Generation
It was a time of ideas and non-conformity fueled by drugs and alcohol, but the murder of David Kammerer would greatly influence the Beat generation.
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Medieval Samurai Criminals Were Subject To A Gruesome Punishment
Samurai are not unlike cowboys -- mostly in the sense that their image in popular culture is fairly removed from historical reality most of the time.
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This Is What An Astronaut On The ISS Does In A Day
These days, the main location for humans orbiting Earth is the International Space Station. Here's what the average day is like for astronauts on the ISS.
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What Coco Chanel Was Doing In The Final Days Before Her Death
Fashion designer Coco Chanel died in Paris in 1971 at 87 years old.
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How Hollywood Looked The Year You Were Born
What happened to Hollywood as thousands of people moved there during the town's fledgling years? Read on to see what Hollywood was up to the year you were born.
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The Untold Truth Of Yellowstone National Park
Formed in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is a breathtaking wilderness. This is the untold truth of Yellowstone National Park.
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What Happened To June Gibbons After The Death Of Her Twin Sister?
Many eerie stories about twins exist in the world. But, none can be much stranger than that of the Gibbons twins, one of whom died and left the other behind.
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Disturbing Details About Sherry Shriner's Alien-Reptile Cult Teachings
Sherry Shriner's beliefs might sound extreme, but she used to teach them to her huge cult following, built entirely on YouTube, radio shows, and websites.
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Animals Can Understand Numbers A Lot Better Than You Think
Mathematics seems like it's a skill for the most sentient of planetary beings. But, studies have shown that math is a relatively common trait among animals.
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The Reason Scientists Say Beluga Whales Can Communicate With Humans
As the most vocal of all whale species, the beluga whale also has its own unique form of speech that it can use to communicate with others, including humans.
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The Truth About John Denver's Real Name
John Denver's stage name was fitting with his image of a mountain-loving music man, but here's the truth about his real name.
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How Did The Modern Korean Alphabet Originate?
Korean is not only phonetic but also has one of the easiest-to-learn alphabets in the world (at least, according to some speakers). So how did it originate?
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Whatever Happened To Rusted Root?
Rusted Root had a hit with "Send Me On My Way" in the '90s. But, the band has been MIA in the mainstream music market, and here's what they've been doing.
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Science Explains What Really Happens When You Get Jet Lag
Jet lag is an annoyance almost everyone has to deal with after taking a long flight, but what exactly is it? Here's what happens when you get jet lag.
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How A Fishing Line Caught One Of Australia's Deadliest Serial Killers
After Eric Edgar Cooke's random killing sprees in Perth in the 1950s, residents began to live in fear of "The Night Caller." Here's how he was caught.
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BB King Revealed The One Musician Who Gave Him 'The Cold Sweats'
B.B King revealed the one musician who gave him 'the cold sweats' when he heard the amazing tone coming from the player's guitar.
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What Happened To Convicted Murderer Martin Bryant?
In1996, Martin Bryant walked into a Tasmania, Australia, bed and breakfast called the Seascape Guesthouse and proceeded to shoot and kill the owners.
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The Real Reason Anne Frank Addressed Her Diary Entries To 'Kitty'
Anne Frank became famous through her diary, which she wrote while hiding from the Nazis. Here's why she addressed her diary entries to "Kitty."
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