The CIA's Relationship With Silicon Valley Explained
Companies like Amazon, Google, and IBM, have ties to Silicon Valley, and the formerly sleepy town in California is home to many big names in technology.
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This Is The Longest Name In The Bible
Unlike in modern Western culture, in Biblical times, the choosing and invoking of a name was a big deal. This is the longest name in the Bible.
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Where Is Eazy-E Buried?
Straight out of Compton, California, in the late 1980s was one of the most influential and iconic hip-hop groups of all time — the N.W.A.
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Why The Bible's Abraham Was Willing To Sacrifice His Own Son
Abraham and his wife, Sarah, were parents to Isaac, and God promised them that the legacy of their family would go on for generations.
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The Horrible Medieval Weapon That Was Used To Torture Wives
While some forms of torture and shame were reserved for criminals, many of the forms of abuse in the Middle Ages were used on those accused of minor "crimes."
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This Was The Fastest Speed Chuck Yeager Ever Flew
Yeager's crowning achievement came in 1947 when he found himself in the cockpit of a Bell X-1, a rocket-powered aircraft designed to break the sound barrier.
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The Shady History Behind Google And The CIA
The monopoly on our connectivity is made even more concerning with the revelation that Google's origins are intertwined with the CIA and NSA.
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The Tragic Death Of Geronimo's Wife And Children
If school children don't learn much about Indigenous people as a whole in U.S. schools, most are taught about the legendary Apache leader Geronimo.
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Things Renaissance Fairs Get Right And Wrong About History
Renaissance fairs are incredibly popular events full of historical costumes, food, and entertainment. But how historically accurate are Renaissance fairs?
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How The Salem Witch Trials Impacted America's Legal System
The Salem witch trials, and the subsequent executions, were some of the darkest and most notorious events in United States history.
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Is Mindhunter Based On True Events?
How much of Netflix's psychological crime drama Mindhunter was based on reality, and how much was created just for the show?
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False Things You Believe About The Greatest Generation
The passing of time has led to myths to be formed around the those born in the early 20th century. Here are some false things about the Greatest Generation.
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The Real Reason John Kiffmeyer Left Green Day
Here's why Green Day drummer John Kiffmeyer decided to leave the band in 1990, four years before the release of their breakout album Dookie.
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What It Was Really Like Being A Black Student In An Integrated School
Many of the Black students who were part of integration are still alive today. This is what it was really like being a Black student in an integrated school.
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11 Best Thomas Edison Inventions
Thomas Edison is probably America's most famous inventor, with his name on over 1,000 patents. Check out some of the best Thomas Edison inventions below.
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The Odd Book Written By The Gainesville Ripper
Danny Rolling, also known as the Gainesville Ripper, wrote a book detailing the grisly murders he committed in Gainesville, Florida.
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The Surprising Mental Health Benefits Of Listening To Metal Music
All music, including metal, relates the densest complexities and richness of human experience, not its most reduced simplicities.
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How Many Children Did Adam And Eve Really Have?
In the Old Testament's account of the creation story, the first humans are identified as Adam and Eve, as recounted in Genesis 1.
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This Is The Only President To Have Served On The Supreme Court
As you no doubt learned in grade school, America's federal government is divided into three branches: the legislative, the executive, and the judicial.
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Celebs Who Appeared In Star Trek Before They Were Famous
Plenty of folks appeared in the "Star Trek" universe before becoming household names. Here are some of the celebs who appeared in "Star Trek."
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Why This Radioactive Beauty Trend Became So Popular In The 1920s
While we all know that radioactive materials should be handled with the utmost caution, the early 20th century was much more cavalier about radioactivity.
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The Truth Behind The Time Russia Tried To Steal The Space Shuttle
Soviet officials deeply wanted to affect the appearance of technological parity — both for international optics and over fears of the shuttle's capabilities.
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The Real Reason Samson's Hair Was The Source Of His Strength
One of the more colorful characters in the Old Testament is Samson, who is sometimes mentioned in the context of his relationship with Delilah.
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Famous Deaths That Were Never Investigated
When a beloved pop culture icon suddenly dies, fans immediately demand answers. Here are some famous deaths that were never investigated.
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How Dogs Actually Played A Role In World War I
They say that dogs are man's best friend, and this truth became particularly evident in the way that dogs were used during World War I.
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Harriet Tubman Was The First Woman To Ever Do This
Tubman's last rescue happened in 1861, in the early months of the Civil War. Knowing her way around the South, she became a valuable asset to the Union Army.
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The Truth Of The Mariana Trench
The ocean is the one of the last places on our planet yet to be fully explored, and many mysteries lie waiting in the dark waters of the deep sea.
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