Things You Get Wrong About The Puritans
While Puritan society did enforce strict social mores, many of the negative stereotypes aren't warranted. These are things you get wrong about the Puritans.
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The History Of Secret Santa Gift Exchanges Explained
Those who celebrate Christmas are surely familiar with the concept of the secret Santa. Here's a look at the fascinating history of the secret Santa tradition.
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The Truth About The First Man To Make $1 Million From Spying For The Soviet Union
Signs of Walker's disobedient lifestyle were visible early. As a kid in Scranton, Walker was caught during a burglary and told to choose jail or the Navy.
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What The Raid On Marilyn Manson's Home Means For His Future
Los Angeles police officers have raided the home of Marilyn Manson as part of an investigation into domestic and sexual abuse claims from over a dozen women.
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The Nutcracker Ballet Story Explained
Few works of art are as synonymous with the holiday season as Petipa, Ivanov, and Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," with a score recognizable around the world.
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What Bobby Shmurda's Life In Prison Was Really Like
Brooklyn-based rapper Bobby Shmurda had a quick rise to fame. In 2014, the rapper's song "Hot N***a" got popular and earned him a spot on the Billboard charts.
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The True Story That Inspired A Beautiful Mind
Mathematician John Nash inspired the 2001 film "A Beautiful Mind." Here is the true story of his life.
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Here's Why Blue And White Are The Colors Of Hanukkah
Blue and white have come to represent Hanukkah, which lasts eight days and nights sometime between late November to mid-December, depending on the year.
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The Real Life Plant That Inspired The Mandrakes In Harry Potter
While much of what happens involving mandrakes in Harry Potter is purely fictional, the shrieking mandrakes of Hogwarts have their roots in a very real plant.
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Every Major Death In November 2021 Explained
Here are all the notable names from around the world who captured headlines and inspired many remembrances and tributes - upon their deaths in November 2021.
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The Squid Game Fan Theory That Changes Everything
A recent Squid Game fan theory offers some details that might hint at an even bigger plot twist than the one that ended the first season.
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The Real Reason Viruses Mutate
As viruses spread, they mutate. While most adaptations are small and insignificant, some may make viruses more deadly, more transmissible, or more evasive.
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The Real Reason Navajo Blankets Are So Valuable
Navajo blankets have been a high price item for hundreds of years. Here is the real reason Navajo blankets are so valuable.
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The Untold Truth Of Franco Harris
Franco Harris was one of the most prolific players in Pittsburgh Steelers' history, breaking many records and scoring with monumental plays.
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How And Why Francisca Ballesteros Killed Her Entire Family
Francisca Ballesteros was born in Valencia, Spain in 1969. By the time she was arrested in 2004, she had become known as the Black Widow of Valencia.
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Famous Serial Killers Who Were Cancers
Those born under the zodiac sign of Cancer are said to share personality traits. Do those traits -- especially the negative -- transfer into deadly behavior?
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This Ancient Civilization's DNA Has Scientists Stunned
Where many ancient civilizations have left behind a decent amount of information on themselves, others have baffled archaeologists and historians.
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The True Story That Raging Bull Is Based On
Many consider "Raging Bull" one of the greatest boxing movies ever, and it was based on real-life boxer Jake LaMotta, who was played by Robert De Niro.
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Aretha Franklin's Relationship With Smokey Robinson Explained
Aretha Franklin and Smokey Robinson's relationship started when they were children. Here is that story, explained
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Here's Why Red And Green Are The Colors Of Christmas
If you asked nearly anybody about Christmas colors, they'd undoubtedly say "green and red." But how did those two colors become so synonymous with the holiday?
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Why Prince's Sister Says The Musician Predicted His Death
Prince's death 'prediction' came in an unusual way, and it was one that his sister Tyka Nelson has discussed in multiple interviews.
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The Mystery Behind The Keddie Cabin Murders Explained
On April 12, 1981, Sheila Sharp returned to her family's Keddie, CA. cabin and found the dead bodies of her mother, brother John, and Dana Wingate on the floor.
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The Mythology Behind The Orion Constellation Explained
The Orion constellation is one of the most recognizable star groupings in the night sky. Here is the mythology behind the Orion constellation, explained.
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What Really Happened After Robert Kennedy Died?
At nearly 1 a.m. on June 5, 1968, while passing through the kitchen area of the Ambassador Hotel, shots rang out, and Robert Kennedy was killed.
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This Is Tony Bennett's Real Name
Tony Bennett has led a long, successful career, but he might not have if he hadn't changed his stage name. Here's his real name, and how he became Tony.
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Tony Bennett's Relationship With Amy Winehouse Explained
In 2010, 26-year-old Amy Winehouse attended one of Tony Bennett's concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London and met the famous crooner after the show.
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The Origin Behind The Phrase 'Read The Riot Act'
At some point in your life may you may have been threatened with being "read the riot act." Here's the origin behind the phrase.
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