The Crimean War Timeline Explained
The Crimean War (October 1853–February 1856) began with a Russian invasion. Here's an overview of the war's major moments, battles, and turns, and how it ended.
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How WWI Had A Profound Effect On The Science Of Plastic Surgery
World War I resulted in millions of people wounded, many of whom needed facial reconstructive surgeries.
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Why The White Buffalo Is A Sacred Symbol To The Lakota Tribe
Sometimes a biological one-off can be regarded as an aberration, something to be shunned or avoided, and other times, it's regarded as a deeper symbol of good.
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12 Cold Cases Solved In 2022
Here are a dozen of the most stubbornly unresolved cold cases that were finally put to bed in 2022.
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Simon Le Bon: Facts About The Duran Duran Frontman
Much of Duran Duran's success came after the addition of the group's charismatic frontman, Simon Le Bon. Here are some facts you may not know about him.
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Where The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons Are Kept All Year
Thanksgiving often means preparation ahead of time, both for families and for Macy's, the company that sponsors the annual Thanksgiving parade in New York.
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Eurythmics: A Look Back At The Pop Duo's Career
Even amidst a multitude of rising stars, Eurythmics managed to leave an impressive mark by combining many genres. Here's a look back at the pop duo's career.
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The Ancient Origins Of Thanksgiving
The story of the first Thanksgiving is a controversial one, glossing over the darker aspects of colonists' interactions with Native Americans.
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This Possible Climate-Saving Solution Was Pulled From The Pages Of A Sci-Fi Novel
Global warming is one of the most pressing issues of modern times. This possible climate-saving solution was pulled from the pages of a sci-fi novel.
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Who Is The Woman On The Cover Of Black Sabbath's Landmark Album?
The 1970 release of Black Sabbath's debut album changed the music industry forever. So who is the woman on the cover of the group's landmark album?
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Liza Minnelli: From Childhood To Icon
You can't talk about showbiz icons without mentioning "Cabaret" star and EGOT winner Liza Minnelli. Let's explore the legendary performer's rise to stardom.
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Darren Pirtle: The Man Who Continued To Live With His Dead Roommate For 4 Years
Darren Pirtle: The man who continued to live with his dead roommate for 4 years did it for the same reason many people do shady things.
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Where Is The OJ Simpson Bronco Now?
One of the major moments in American crime history took place in 1994 when a Ford Bronco carrying O.J. Simpson was pursued by police. Here is where it is today.
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Why William Shatner Feared His Famed Twilight Zone Episode Would Be The Worst Thing He Ever Did
Countless actors have had to take jobs that embarrassed them later in their careers -- both side hustles while waiting for a break, and actual performances.
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Chilling Details From The Boston Marathon Bombing
The 2013 Boston Marathon bombing was responsible for four deaths and hundreds of injuries -- all masterminded by two brothers with terrorist ties.
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The Time Gene Simmons Fired Mötley Crüe On Tour In The '80s
Nikki Sixx and Gene Simmons have butt heads over the years, including the time that Simmons fired Mötley Crüe on tour in the '80s.
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The National Monument Nicknamed 'Scotland's Disgrace' That's Still Standing Today
'Scotland's Disgrace' is a national monument in Edinburgh, Scotland that has remained unfinished, yet has nonetheless become an iconic structure.
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How The British Navy Used Britney Spears Music As A Scare Tactic Against Pirates
Britney Spears music is often used by the British Navy to deter Somali pirates, since the pirates hate the sound of Western music.
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What It's Really Like To Be A College Mascot
Front row at all the games, college mascots get a lot of attention during sports events. But here's what it's really like inside the suit.
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The San Francisco Church Named After Jazz Legend John Coltrane
At its best, music, of all kinds, is often cited as a transcendent art form, lifting the listener out of the ordinary and into the spiritual realm.
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People Who Didn't Get Credit For Helping Write Classic Rock Songs
Music is often collaborative, but that isn't always reflected in the credits. Here are some examples of people who didn't get credit for classic rock songs.
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Why Are There Queens On Playing Cards And Who Are They Said To Be?
Playing cards are a common commodity, not just in casinos but on nearly every computer and phone as well. Besides anonymous kings, there are unnamed queens.
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The Unsolved 1979 Murder Of Mona Lisa Two Eagle
In 1979, Mona Lisa Two Eagle of the Rosebud Sioux tribe was murdered. Her case is one of many unsolved cases regarding missing or murdered Indigenous women.
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The Gruesome Way A Man Used His Car In An Act Of Revenge
There are some married couples who call it quits and courteously and efficiently move through the divorce process without rancor. And then others really don't.
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Why Roger Waters Called Paul McCartney's Contribution To Dark Side Of The Moon Useless
It's not unusual for an artist to sort of step in and contribute a moment to another's output -- think of cameo appearances in films -- and that includes music.
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The Worst College Sports Mascots Of All Time
From a banana slug to a dancing tree to a vintage locomotive, here's a rundown of the funniest, strangest, or most baffling college mascots in America.
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Where Is Sharon Tate Buried?
Sharon Tate was talented, successful, and pregnant when she was murdered by the Charles Manson "family" in 1969. She and her unborn son were buried together.
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