A Day In The Life Of A Prisoner At Guantanamo Bay
Human rights organizations and former detainees have provided a look inside some of the facilities and information about the prisoners' lives at Guantanamo Bay.
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The Reason Jackie Robinson Was Court-Martialed
Had the outcome of Jackie Robinson's court-martial been different, the baseball world might never have known one of its greatest players ever.
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Here's What The Bible Really Says About Addiction
Sadly, addiction is an issue that's been around since the beginning of time -- even the Bible has more than a few words to say on the matter.
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How Charles Bronson Became Britain's Most Dangerous Prisoner
Bronson has spent more than 45 years behind bars in England, not for any one crime but for multiple crimes and incidents leading to increases in his sentence.
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Here's What The Snow From The Wizard Of Oz Is Actually Made Of
The Wicked Witch's broom and the Scarecrow costume were partly made of a deadly material that the rest of the core cast ended up exposed to as well: asbestos.
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The Truth About The New 'Hobbit' Creature That Was Discovered
Our understanding of the evolution of mammals, after the extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs, has itself evolved over time.
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Why Queen Elizabeth I's White Makeup Was Actually Dangerous
Queen Elizabeth I survived smallpox, but her face was left permanently scarred. Devastated, she began to layer the makeup on to hide the ravages of the disease.
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What You Should Know About The Granger Movement Of The 1860s
Grange halls served as community centers within rural towns, but their main purpose was to provide a meeting house for the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry.
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Here's What The Bible Really Says About Suicide
Here in the United States, there are suicide prevention hotlines and crisis centers, and helpful websites abound. But what does the Bible say?
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The Truth About Mike Tyson's One And Only Playboy Mansion Invitation
Most people know Mike Tyson for being quite a character, and that was something he quickly demonstrated when he visited the famous Playboy Mansion.
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The Myth About Nicolaus Copernicus That Needs To Be Forgotten
Four-and-a-half centuries after he died, the scientist, linguist, and economist Nicolaus Copernicus is mostly known for his work in astronomy.
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The Time Someone Sued American Pickers' Frank Fritz
Being a picker seems like one of the most enjoyable jobs a person can have, especially when you're fortunate enough to turn your passion into a hit TV show.
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The Sad Story Of Fertile Hagar In The Bible
Hagar was an Egyptian servant who carried a child, Ishmael, for Abraham and Sarah when the couple couldn't conceive.
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The Life-Saving Heroics Of Cholera Detective John Snow
Physician John Snow did his own investigations to find the root cause of the cholera epidemic in 19th century London.
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How Sloths Are Able To Stay Healthy With Their Lack Of Movement
You have to wonder: With their slowness, and alleged chronic health and survival issues, how do sloths stay healthy? Despite hardly moving at all?
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The History Of Archangels Explained
From the early days of the Jewish exile in Babylon to more modern occult practices, this is the history of archangels explained.
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Inside Elvis Presley's Friendship With Richard Nixon
The day an American president met with an American king, of sorts, produced a photo that has endured as one of the most requested from the National Archives.
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The Truth About Peter Lawford's Right Hand
A second-tier member of the so-called "Rat Pack," which included names such as Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., Lawford married into the Kennedy family
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The Truth About Alcatraz's First Inmates
Even though it only operated for a few decades, there is perhaps no federal prison more notorious in history than Alcatraz, the "escape-proof" fortified island.
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Bad News For Al Capone's Former Home
Fans of infamous mob boss Al Capone may be distressed to learn that the Miami mansion where Capone spent the last years of his life will soon be demolished.
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The Worst Animal Evolutions In History
Evolution works in interesting ways. And it often happens through natural selection, which is responsible for both impressive and terrible developments.
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The Dark Reason Actors Refuse To Say The Word Macbeth
If you've ever been part of a theatrical production, particularly a Shakespeare, you've heard the superstition: Never, ever say "Macbeth" aloud in a theater.
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Why World War II Was So Much Worse Than World War I
While World War I was bad, World War II eventually became the deadliest conflict in history. It was also the most expensive war ever fought.
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How Much Marilyn Monroe's Iconic Seven Year Itch White Dress Auctioned For
The year was 1954 when Marilyn Monroe stood on a subway grate in New York City wearing a gorgeous white halter dress that billowed in the breeze.
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Why These Comedians Got Arrested For Performing Their Act
Comedians are society's canary-in-the-censored-coalmine, and the consequences they face often reflect what the rest of us are or are not allowed to say.
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The Untold Truth Of Sharia Law
Sharia essentially guides all Muslims and teaches them the best practices that they need to follow. However, there are several myths that plague Sharia law.
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How Accurate Are The Portrayals Of Nunchucks In Movies?
There's a good change that most of what you know about martial arts is wrong, particularly if you learned it from popular culture such as TV and B-movies.
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