Who Was Antiochus IV Epiphanes?
Antiochus IV Epiphanes was an ancient ruler whose efforts to strip the Jews of their rights to practice their religion led to the War of the Maccabees.
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What Do Candles Symbolize During Hanukkah?
Though Hanukkah carries several traditions, the lighting of the candles is the most significant aspect of the Jewish holiday known as Festival of Lights.
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The Macabre Reason Oil Continues To Leak Into Pearl Harbor
The U.S.S. Arizona became a macabre death chamber for thousands after it was bombed in 1941. It still slowly leaks oil into Pearl Harbor all these years later.
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What You Never Knew About Anthony Hopkins
Whether as the cannibal Hannibal Lecter or the Norse god Odin, Anthony Hopkins has become a household name. But some facts about Hopkins are not so well-known.
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Dolly Parton's Impressive Manicures Are For More Than Just Looks
Country music icon Dolly Parton's impressive manicures are for more than just looks. She used her acrylic nails to help write one of her most successful songs.
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The Sad 2012 Death Of Don Cornelius
"Soul Train" host Don Cornelius made his mark by bringing Black representation to American television. Here's the sad story of his 2012 death.
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This Is How Many People Were On The Mayflower When It Came To America
The Pilgrims' Mayflower left Holland and arrived in America in 1620. Here's how many people were aboard when it hit the shores of Massachusetts.
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The Untold Truth Of Delta Force
The Army's Delta Force avoids attention to preserve its secrecy, but some info has trickled out over the years. Here's the untold truth of the mysterious force.
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The True Story Of Harriet Tubman's Only Child
American abolitionist Harriet Tubman is often described in American history books, but the story of her child is lesser known. Here's why that's the case.
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What Mick Jagger's Relationship With Melanie Hamrick Is Like
Mick Jagger first met Melanie Hamrick in 2014 while the two were both on tour. Here's what his relationship with his younger beau is like.
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The Real Meaning Behind Green Day's American Idiot
What's the real meaning behind Green Day's "American Idiot"? Here's how the punk rock group came up with the lyrics to the popular 2004 song.
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Every Pet In The Kennedy-Era White House
While living in the White House, the Kennedys kept a lot of pets. From ducks to hamsters to ponys, here are all the members of the extended presidential family.
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What Exactly Is A Mausoleum?
You might have heard of mausoleums, possibly in a conversation about things like graveyards or crypts. So what exactly are these structures?
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The Horrific Crime Scene Of Phil Hartman
Comedian and actor Phil Hartman died in 1998 in a murder-suicide involving his third wife, Brynn Omdahl. Here's what the horrific crime scene looked like.
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How Was Ted Bundy Able To Get Away With So Many Murders?
Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy was able to murder at least 30 women over the course of four years. Here's how he managed to get away with his crimes.
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British Royals With Rumored Illegitimate Children
There are lots of rumors of illegitimate children attached to members of Britain's royal family, though many tales remain solidly in the realm of speculation.
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How Do Bodies Decompose In Mausoleums?
Mausoleums are above-ground buildings used to house corpses. So how exactly does a body decompose inside these structures? Let's take a look.
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Is Time Travel Actually Possible?
Time travel has been depicted in popular culture many times across many different mediums, but is it actually possible? Let's dig into the science.
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Why John F. Kennedy's Doctors Believe Lee Harvey Oswald Didn't Act Alone
Some of the doctors who worked on John F. Kennedy at Parkland Memorial Hospital don't believe that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. Here's why.
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What Christmas With Elvis Presley Was Really Like
Elvis Presley was known for his love of Christmas, and those close to him knew this very well. Here's what the holiday was like at his home.
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Was Jesus The Only One To Rise From The Dead In The Bible?
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a fundamental part of Christianity. But was he the only one to rise from the dead in the Bible? Here's the story.
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What Happened To Winston Churchill's Kids?
Former United Kingdom prime minister Winston Churchill had five children: Diana, Randolph, Sarah, Marigold, and Mary. Here's what happened to them.
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Questions That Won't Be Answered In The Next 50 Years
Humanity's thirst for knowledge seems insatiable and unstoppable. However, some answers are at least half a century away and possibly much longer, if ever.
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Here's Where You Will Find Napoleon's Grave
Napolean's remains were moved a few times before reaching their final resting place. Here's where you'll find the French General-turned-Emperor's grave.
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A Look At Hitler's Drug Use During World War II
Hitler's seemingly tireless energy and charisma helped his efforts to rally supporters during World War II, but his drug use was likely fueling him all along.
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Inside The Tragic 2008 Murder Of Denise Amber Lee
In 2008, Denise Amber Lee's husband came home to find her gone and their two young children alone. Here's how the tragic story came to an end.
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The Real Meaning Behind Ghost's Mary On A Cross
Ghost's "Mary on a Cross" was released in 2019 but in 2022 the song took on a life of its own, with a variety of theories on what the song is really about.
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