The Relationship Between The Weather Underground And The Black Liberation Army
The protest movements of 1960s America inspired films, art, music, and civil disobedience. Some took what they saw as a revolution a step further: to violence.
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The Real Reason White Carnations Are The Official Flowers Of Mother's Day
In the 21st century in the United States, Mother's Day is a big deal -- cards, candy, phone calls. And flowers, with white carnations having pride of place.
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The Anti-War Movement That Went On To Inspire Mother's Day
Julia Ward Howe promoted Mothers' Peace Day in the 1870s to encourage people, especially mothers, to fight for peace.
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The Untold Truth Of This Historic WWII All-Black Female Battalion
One of the most important Black units in the army during WWII was the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black and all-female unit.
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What It Was Really Like When The Eiffel Tower Opened In 1889
The 1889 Exposition Universelle introduced the Eiffel Tower, France's iconic national monument. Here's what it was like after the Eiffel Tower opened in 1889.
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The Worst Examples Of Environmental Racism In History
Systemic inequalities mean not everyone in the world feels the effects of climate change equally. Here are the worst examples of environmental racism in history
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The Panic Of 1837: The Great Depression You Didn't Learn About In School
While the Great Depression is most famous, the economy was in flux and took major hits plenty of other times in history. Here's the story of the Panic of 1837.
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Why Naomi Judd Was Given Only Three Years To Live In 1990
Country singer Naomi Judd was diagnosed with hepatitis C in 1990.
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What Happened To The Police Officer Who Murdered Sarah Everard?
A police officer abducted, raped, and murdered Sarah Everard in the U.K. Here's what happened to him when he was sentenced.
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Barack Obama's Connection With Weather Underground Almost Derailed His Presidential Run
Barack Obama's connection with the leftist activist group, Weather Underground, almost derailed his presidential run.
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The Free Mandela Movement Was Launched By The Silverton Siege
During activist Nelson Mandela's imprisonment, The Free Mandela movement was launched by the Silverton Siege which ended in five deaths.
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The Bizarre Rumor About Royal George Plantagenet's Execution In The 15th Century
George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence, was brother to King Edward IV. George went back and forth challenging his brother which led to this unusual demise.
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The Most Extreme Exoplanets Lethal To Human Life
We are lucky to have the Earth because the most extreme exoplanets are more extreme than you likely thought possible and are definitely lethal to human life.
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Netflix's Inventing Anna: What Anna Sorokin's Life Was Like Before Her Scam
Netflix's Inventing Anna: What Anna Sorokin's life was like before her scam as Anna Delvey, the fake German heiress.
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The Mongol Empire And Its Impact On The Silk Road
The Silk Road is the most famous trade route in history, dating back centuries. When the Mongols secured control over it, the outcome was both good and bad.
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How Aristocrats Found Spouses In Regency England
Finding a spouse is difficult no matter what era you live in, but for the aristocrats of Regency England, it had profound effects on their family and future.
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What Humphrey Bogart's Last Movie Was Like Before He Died
Few names are as evocative of the Golden Age of Hollywood as Humphrey Bogart's. "The Harder They Fall" was his last film before he died of cancer.
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How Charles Manson Released A Studio Album Despite Being In Prison
Charles Manson is an enigma, even among murderers and cult leaders. Here's how he released a studio album despite being in prison.
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Ridiculous Ideas That Made A Ton Of Money
Have you ever wished you were a millionaire? Maybe you have a million-dollar concept like one of these ridiculous ideas that made money. Lots of money.
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Why Did Peter The Great Create A Beard Tax?
Peter the Great is one of Russia's most enigmatic rulers. One of the more bizarre rules he put in place was a tax on beards and here is the reason why.
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Scientology's Project Rehabilitation Forces Explained
Scientology is a religion that gets met with a lot of side-eye due to allegations told by former members, including this terrible truth about a prison camp.
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How A Brigade Of Slugs Saved Lives In WWI
During WWI, when mustard gas was used as a powerful weapon, here's how a brigade of slugs saved lives.
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How A $6.95 Guitar Changed Music History Forever
When Elvis Presley was 11 years old, his mother bought him a $6.95 guitar, setting the stage for the King of Rock 'n' Roll to change music history forever.
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Tragic Details About The Mouseketeers
Just kids when they became Mouseketeers, some found their careers launched to almost unimaginable highs. Here are tragic details about the Mouseketeers.
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What Living At Buckingham Palace Is Really Like
Buckingham Palace is a home, in that plenty of staff live there, as do many royals, at least part-time. Here’s what it’s like living in Buckingham Palace.
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Marilyn Monroe Had A Half-Sister That Not Many People Knew About
Hollywood bombshell Marilyn Monroe had an older half-sister that she hid from the public.
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What Fans Might Not Know About Magic Johnson
It's undeniable that Magic Johnson is one of the very best professional basketball players of all time. This is what fans might not know about Magic Johnson.
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