The Secret History Of Women Bootleggers
While their role has been largely ignored in pop culture, the majority of bootleggers in the 1920s were women. This is the secret history of women bootleggers.
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Why Did Edward Snowden Seek Asylum In Ecuador?
Until relatively recently, it was easy to disappear -- become a new person, somewhere new, for whatever reason. Escaping the past isn't so easy anymore.
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What Did Richard Burton Really Think About Winston Churchill?
Acting isn't as easy as it looks -- depending, of course, on who's telling the story. Is it more challenging to play a character from recent history?
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The Story Behind The March Madness Theme Song, One Shining Moment
Since 1987, the end of each NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament features a montage of its best moments set to the same song, "One Shining Moment."
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Why Large Corporations Using Shell Companies Can Be Criminal
Many have been credited with the line "I've been rich, and I've been poor, and rich is better." Part of the trick of being rich is holding on to your money.
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Inside The Kidnapping Of Tanya Nicole Kach
Tanya Nicole Kach was just 14 years old when she disappeared from her hometown without a trace. Here's the inside scoop on this disturbing case.
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What Was The First NCAA Basketball Tournament Like?
When the NCAA first got started back in 1939, though, it was all a far cry from what March Madness is today. With a .ot fewer than 68 teams in contention.
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The World's Oldest Customer Complaint Is Almost 4000 Years Old
If there's one thing humans love, it's complaining. Just take a look at Yelp and you'll see customers ranting. Turns out it's been happening for millennia.
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How Ulysses S. Grant Lost All His Money
Though he isn't as famous as Washington or Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant was still a significant historical figure. Here's how he lost all his money.
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The Unusual Way Dolphins Give Birth
It's hard not to be impressed by dolphins. They're sleek, fast, intelligent oceanic mammals, impressive physically as well as intellectually.
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The Tragic Story Of Veronica Lake's Role In The Hour Before The Dawn Explained
In 1943, Lake began filming "The Hour Before The Dawn." In it, Veronica Lake plays Dora Bruckmann, a secret Nazi agent that's married to an Englishman.
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How Michael Jordan Helped His College Team Win A National Championship
How did Michael Jordan, as a college freshman, lead the North Carolina Tar Heels to a big win over the Georgetown Hoyas in the 1982 NCAA tournament?
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What Was The Biggest Upset In March Madness History?
Few things send sports fans on a roller coaster ride of emotions quite like an upset during March Madness. So what's the biggest upset in its history?
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The Conspiracy Theory That Says Marisa Tomei Won An Oscar By Mistake
Mistakes happen. Whether it's in relationships, homework, or accounting, there are bound to be flubs. It's probably worse if it's televised. If it happened.
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How Many People Did Henry Louis Wallace Really Kill?
Convicted serial killer Henry Louis Wallace was born to a single mother in Barnwell, South Carolina. So how many people did he kill? Let's find out.
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The History Of How The Classic Daiquiri Cocktail Got Its Name
Perhaps it's no surprise that the history of various cocktails are a little fuzzy, with numerous origin stories that may or may not agree with one another.
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The Biggest Theories On How The Classic Tom Collins Cocktail Got Its Name
The Tom Collins is one of the world's most popular drinks, but how did it get its name. The real origin is uncertain, but there are several theories.
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When Was March Madness Expanded To 68 Teams?
March Madness began 80 years ago when the Ducks beat the Buckeyes in 1939 and there were only eight teams in the bracket. Very different from today's 68 slots.
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What We Know About The Taylor Swift And Tom Hiddleston Conspiracy Theory
Sometimes you just don't know who -- or what -- to believe, especially when it comes to the on-again-off-again of celebrity romantic entanglements.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The YOGTZE Case
The word YOGTZE has no meaning to most people, but it plays a central part in a bizarre case that remains one of Germany's most head-scratching mysteries.
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The Iconic Horror Movie That Inspired The Name Of Pantera's Vulgar Display Of Power
Pantera's classic album "Vulgar Display of Power" was inspired by a scene in "The Exorcist," one of the most terrifying horror movies of all time.
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Who Are Russia's Mercenaries, The Wagner Group?
Russian military forces invaded Ukraine on February 24, with tanks, artillery, and more. It's also estimated that mercenaries are also at work for Russia.
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The Unusual Reason Australia Banned A Peppa Pig Episode About Spiders
Peppa Pig is one of the most popular children's TV shows, but one episode was banned in Australia for being too dangerous. Here's why it was banned.
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Do We Know How Many Nuclear Weapons Russia Has?
The threat of nuclear war has resurfaced with Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Here's how many nuclear weapons Russia has compared to NATO.
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What Permanent Daylight Savings Time Would Mean For The U.S.
Daylight Savings Time has long been the subject of debate, and now the U.S. has proposed a law to make it permanent. Here's what that could mean.
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How Tennis Led To An 80's Fashion Trend
Tennis is often associated with preppy style, but did you know it actually birthed the polo shirt movement? Here's how tennis led to an 80's fashion trend.
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How Much Do Ashes Weigh After Cremation?
Cremation is a common way in which people will say goodbye to their dearly departed. But, people rarely think about how much the ashes will weigh on their own.
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