Why People Believe A Seance Led To Stanford University's Creation
Stanford University, founded by industrialist Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane, is often ranked high among the world's foremost learning institutions.
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Here's How Many Victims Serial Killer Peter Tobin Really Had
Serial killer Peter Tobin was arrested and charged with murder in October 2006, but the actual number of people killed may never be known.
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The Real Reason Abraham Lincoln Wore A Top Hat
One famous figure associated with the top hat was President Abraham Lincoln, often seen sporting the fashion accessory throughout his years in office.
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This Was The Youngest First Lady In US Presidential History
Born in Buffalo, New York, Frances married President Grover Cleveland when she was 21 and was even the first bride to be married there.
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What It Was Really Like The Day Elvis Died In 1977
The King of Rock and Roll was likely unconscious on the floor for the final hours of his life. Here's what we know about the day Elvis Presley died.
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Is Convicted Killer Peter Tobin Still Alive Today?
Authorities suspect Peter Tobin in the deaths of several women and may be the unidentified serial killer known as "Bible John."
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The Hard Truth About Being An Olympian
Being an Olympic athlete is hard. It can be poorly paid, mentally taxing, and incredibly isolating. This is the hard truth about being an Olympian.
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Teddy Roosevelt Invented This Football Rule To Stop People From Dying
In 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt came up with a much-needed football rule to address the increasing number of deaths on the field.
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The Real Reason Weezer Was Uncomfortable With Their First Album
In a recent interview, Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo revealed that he initially wasn't comfortable with their self-titled 1994 debut album.
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Strangest Videos Captured Before People Disappeared
While a video is typically considered to be some of the strongest evidence in a case, for these missing people, it only made things even stranger.
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These Three Dictators Were Nominated For The Nobel Peace Prize
The story of the Nobel Peace Prize reads even more strangely when you take into account some of the figures who have previously been nominated for the award.
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You Won't Be Able To Guess Barbie's Full Name
Barbie has had an impressive number of careers in her traditional doll form -- over 200 professions since her introduction in 1959. But what about a full name?
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How Much Grave Robbers Really Got Paid
There was a time in European and American history when the bodies of the deceased were every bit as valuable, if not more, than whatever they were buried with.
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The Real Reason Your Walls Might Be Full Of Razor Blades
By 1903 Gillette and his company started selling what were called system razors -- aka safety razors. The device was a handle that held a disposable blade.
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Whatever Happened To Sophie Toscan Du Plantier's Husband?
When she died, Sophie Tuscan du Plantier was married to film producer and promoter Daniel Toscan du Plantier, who was considered "French film royalty."
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The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Meeting Vladimir Putin
President Vladimir Putin is one of the more intense meeting partners for heads of state. Here are he biggest mistakes people make when meeting Vladimir Putin.
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The Truth About Medieval Knights' Grueling Training
When you think about the Middle Ages, perhaps a knight comes to mind -- gallant and chivalrous heroes riding steeds, with metal protecting their bodies.
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Here's What It Was Like For Prisoners In The Tower Of London
The Tower of London is one of history's most famous prisons. Here's what it was like for prisoners in the Tower of London.
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The Bizarre Story Of The Crown Jewels Robbery
And then there are those true stories of jewel robberies that are as silly as they are action-packed. And we only had to go back 350 years to find it.
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The Truth About The Invention Of The First Handheld Calculator
Considering how advanced pocket computers are now, it's hard to believe that just a few decades ago, many were adding on their fingers. Maybe a slide rule.
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The Truth About Big Wave Surfer Garrett McNamara's Childhood
Big wave surfer Garrett McNamara was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on August 10, 1967. The western Massachusetts city is nowhere near a coastal area.
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Here's Why The Olympic Games Were Banned For 1,500 Years
The first record of the games comes from around 776 BCE, in a time when the Ancient Greek belief in their pantheon of gods was still alive and well.
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Did Neanderthals Really Have Poor Posture?
The classic representation of Neanderthals portrays them with stooped posture, often in an evolutionary timeline showing human beings evolving to stand erect.
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Tragic Details About Legendary Olympians
An Olympic win does not translate to a perfect past, present, or future. Here are some tragic details about legendary Olympians.
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The Untold Truth Of Nosferatu
Nearly a century after its 1922 premiere, "Nosferatu" remains a compelling adaptation of "Dracula." This is the untold truth of "Nosferatu."
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The Untold Story Of Elizabeth Packard's Wrongful Confinement
After Elizabeth Packard was committed to an insane asylum against her will by her husband, she worked to make sure other women wouldn't suffer similar fates.
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All The Times Countries Have Been Banned From The Olympics
Being handed a ban from one of the governing bodies of the Olympics is a fairly rare occurrence, but that's not to say it hasn't happened, and for good reason.
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