Why You'd Never Survive Life In The Wild West
Life in the Wild West was dangerous, but the reasons you wouldn't have survived aren't necessarily the ones the movies show you. Here are the real reasons.
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Here's What Being A Modern-Day Debutante Entails
Debutantes balls still take place and look both very different and surprisingly similar to fictional ones. Here's what it's like being a modern-day debutante.
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What The Royal Family Looked Like 150 Years Ago
150 years ago, in the early-to-mid 1870s, photos of the British royals were everywhere. Here's what the British royal family looked like around 150 years ago.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Judds
It'd be easy to think that Wynonna and Naomi Judd led charmed lives. But stardom couldn't cover up tragedy. This is the tragic real-life story of The Judds.
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Where These Famous Baseball Players Are Buried
Every year, baseball loses more players of yesteryear, consigning them to their final resting places. This is where these famous baseball players are buried.
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The Untold History Of Roe V. Wade
Abortion has long been practiced by people in the North America, and the right to it wasn't always a political issue. This is the untold history of Roe v. Wade.
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Adolf Hitler's Wedding Officiant Never Even Met Him Before
Wartime brings its unique pressures and stresses on everyone, from civilians at home to national leadership. Even mundane acts can become difficult.
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The Last Cavalry Charge In History Was Later Than You Think
Whether you think about them in a parade, or have visions taken from Errol Flynn movies, there's a certain glamour surrounding cavalry units.
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This Iconic TV Character Paved The Way For A Groundbreaking Astronaut
Maybe a child sees "Raiders of the Lost Ark" for the first time and decides then and there to become an archaeologist. Or sees "Star Trek" and aims at space.
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The Tangled Story Of Vicky White, The Jailer Who Helped A Convict Escape
In a storyline straight from a made-for-TV movie, a widowed veteran corrections officer is alleged to have aided in the escape of an accused murderer.
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The Mystery Of A Priceless Ancient Roman Bust That Ended Up At Goodwill
It's probably a common daydream: You're poking around in a thrift shop of some kind, hoping to spot something of value at an extremely low price.
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Jerry Jones' First Year With The Cowboys In 1989 Did Not Go As Planned
Here's why Jerry Jones' first season as the Dallas Cowboys' owner and general manager did not meet expectations.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Lovers Of Modena
In 2009, when two skeletal remains were found holding hands in Italy, they were nicknamed "The Lovers of Modena," but their unusual burial remains a mystery.
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The Most Glaring Difference Between The Silverton Siege And Its Movie Depiction
Some movies try to take on history, presenting an event as closely to the facts as possible. Some movies succeed better than others at that tricky task.
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Biggest Differences Between The Ten Commandments Movie And The Bible
"The Ten Commandments" is a classic, telling the tale of Moses saving his people. While pulled from the Bible, the movie still took some dramatic license.
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The Real Meaning Behind Hasbro's Brand Name
Hasbro has been an eminent name in toy manufacturing since the early 19th century. But, the company started with a different name and didn't sell toys at first.
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How Jen Psaki's White House Press Secretary Replacement Is Making History
Just as there's turnover among the staff of your local mini-mart, there's turnover at high levels of federal government, including President Biden's staff.
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The Girls Gone Wild Videos Made A Lot More Money Than You Probably Thought
Joe Francis stumbled upon a very, very lucrative business model with his various "Girls Gone Wild" productions. How lucrative? Depends who you ask.
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The Tragic Story Behind David Bowie's Last Single, Lazarus
Throughout the decades of his career, David Bowie simply refused to remain categorized -- pop? Glam? Actor? Even his last recording project left questions.
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What We Know About The Deadly 1906 Eruption Of Mt. Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous active volcanos in the world. The eruption of 1906 was one of its most deadly eruptions and here's what happened.
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What Life As A Roman Emperor Was Really Like
Being emperor of Rome had its perks. Absolute power is cool, but there were downsides, like murder. Let's look at what life was really like for a Roman emperor.
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How A Con Man Scammed A Texas Town Into Building 'The World's Littlest Skyscraper'
You say potato, I say french fries. After all, what's the bar for being classified as an actual, bona fide skyscraper? Ask the folks in Wichita Falls, Texas.
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Why Researchers Have Such A Hard Time Determining The Sex Of Dinosaurs
Dinosaur history has been unraveling since fossils were first discovered. But, some things about these ancient beasts are hard to decipher, like their gender.
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How Kim Jong-Il Kidnapped Two Of The Biggest Names In The South Korean Film Industry
Show business moguls will go to great lengths to acquire and keep talented artists -- actors, directors, musicians. But you don't often hear of kidnapping.
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Why The Blobfish Isn't Really As Ugly As You Always Thought
Blobfish have got a bad rap for being the ugliest creatures known to man. But, this deep-sea swimmer has a reason for looking like a pile of nasal secretion.
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How An NFL Kicker Kicked A Touchdown To Himself
The history of sports is full of those odd, perhaps confusing, ultimately entertaining moments, like the kicker who ran his own kick for a touchdown.
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History's Most Cursed Tombs
The idea of a cursed tomb or burial site has many origins, and death and destruction has befallen those who've messed with the ancient sites.
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