How Steamboat Warfare Can Be Traced Back To The Battle Of New Orleans
One facet of the battle comes across as almost anachronistic in hindsight: steam power, which saw its first recorded military use in the Battle of New Orleans.
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The Truth About Sonny And Cher's Divorce
One of the most famous couples of the 1960s was Sonny Bono and Cher, and their divorce was one of the most infamous of the 1970s.
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Famous Figures You Didn't Know Were Twins
Some twins are pretty famous. From Hollywood to politics to even religion, twins loom large in the world. But you may be very surprised as to who they are.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Mexican-American War
The Mexican-American War was not at all a fair fight. Here are some messed up things that happened during the Mexican-American War.
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The Tragic Death Of Henry VIII's First Son
In 1510, Katherine became pregnant a second time. The pregnancy went well and she gave birth to a baby boy on January 1, 1511. King Henry VIII was ecstatic.
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How Many Victims Did Robert Ben Rhoades Really Have?
Beginning in the 1970s, Robert Ben Rhoades reportedly preyed on hitchhikers and sex workers who plied their trade at truck stops.
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Why It Wasn't Elliot Ness Who Brought Down Al Capone
Special agent in charge Eliot Ness set his sights on notorious mobster Al Capone and his Chicago gang, but he and his hand-picked team missed their mark.
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How Much John Deacon Is Actually Worth
John Deacon wrote some of Queen's biggest hits, such as "Another One Bites the Dust." Here's how much he's worth.
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The Tragic True Story Of The 1981 Brixton Riots
It's been 40 years since London's Brixton Riots, a major event in Britain's Black history, which changed a discriminatory Met Police practice for good.
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James Elliott: The Truth About The Man Who Killed Donald Harvey
At the age of 64, Donald Harvey was attacked by James Elliot in his cell, and the notorious serial killer died from his injuries shortly thereafter.
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Details You Didn't Know About H.H. Holmes' Murder Castle
Something sinister was going on in the Chicago hotel of Dr. H.H. Holmes, not more than three miles from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition grounds.
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The Happy Face Killer: The Truth About Keith Jesperson's Childhood
Most serial killers had a tough childhood, and Keith Jesperson was no different. Though he claimed that he killed 180 victims, police can only pin eight on him.
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What You Didn't Know About Serial Killer Genene Jones
Nurse Genene Jones had worked for multiple hospitals and clinics throughout Texas and was allegedly killing her pediatric patients.
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The Truth About Casey Anthony's Relationship With Patrick McKenna
The 2011 trial of Casey Anthony, charged in 2008 with the murder of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee, brought the single mother countrywide notoriety.
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Unique Funeral Customs From Around The World
In other parts of the world, you'll find significant differences when it comes to how family and friends are laid to rest than just burial or cremation.
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The Messed Up Truth About D-Day
June 6, 1944—better known as "D-Day"—was the largest amphibious military operation in history. Here's the messed-up truth about D-Day.
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The Controversial History Of Father's Day
Father's Day is the natural follow-up to Mother's Day. So it's kind of weird to think that Father's Day actually has a controversial history, but it does.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Charley Chase
Born Charles Parrott in Baltimore, in 1893, Charley Chase served his comedic apprenticeship in vaudeville before becoming a star of silent comedy films.
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Details About Mick Jagger's Secret Relationship With Marsha Hunt
In 1969, Mick Jagger carried on a secret relationship with actress, model, and singer Marsha Hunt. Here are the details of their hidden affair.
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How Winning Baseball Games Temporarily Saved These Death Row Inmates
Once described as a place "of the Dark ages," Wyoming State Penitentiary was improved in 1911, providing reform programs and the formation of a baseball team.
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People Ironically Connected To Famous Companies
In business, there are at least two interesting examples of people whose names somehow connected them to the company they were affiliated with.
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Fans Are Split On Their Least Favorite Police Album
Considering how much influence The Police had on music, it's crazy to think that they only released five studio albums between 1978 and 1983.
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The Malibu Barbie Doll Was Inspired By This Iconic '60s Starlet
Possibly based on Sharon Tate, Malibu Barbie has inspired young girls worldwide to dream of living in a beach house and looking chic in a swimsuit.
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Creepy Facts About Animals That Will Keep You Up At Night
From surprising self-defense secrets to repulsive reproductive rituals, here are some creepy facts about animals that will keep you up at night.
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The Messed Up True Story Of The Mexican Ripper
In the late 19th century, while Jack the Ripper was terrorizing London, the Mexican Ripper was on an almost identical killing spree over 5,000 miles away.
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This Is The Net Worth Of Bruce Kulick
Bruce Kulick has played guitar for some of the most successful rock bands in music history. Here's how much he is worth.
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The Bizarre Tradition That Used To Accompany Royal Births
There was one British royalty tradition that was broken when Queen Elizabeth II gave birth to her first child, Prince Charles.
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