What Is Ifa And What Do Followers Believe?
Ifa began in Africa and made its way across the world. Today, it's even practiced in some regions of the United States. So what exactly is it?
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How The Witch Trial Of Goody Garlick Shook A 17th-Century Town
The witch trial of Goody Garlick, a 17th-century working-class woman in East Hampton, New York, shook the 17th-century town. Here's the story.
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The Reason People Used To Have To Get Blood Tests Before Marrying
Years ago, people used to be required to get blood tests before marrying in the United States. As of 2019, that's no longer the case - here's why.
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The Horrific 1985 Murder Of Beauty Queen Jackie Johns
After more than 20 years, the man who horrifically killed Jackie Johns in 1985, Gerald Carnahan, was finally arrested. Here's the full story.
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Tragic Stories About One-Hit Wonders
After the fame and fortune of their first big hit, not all musicians live happily ever after. Some fade away into obscurity with tragedy at their heels.
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Here's What Happens To Your Blood When You Die
When our blood ceases to move through our bodies after death, it goes through a couple of phases. Here is what happens to your blood after you die.
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How To Tell The Difference Between Poison Ivy, Poison Oak And Poison Sumac
Next time you are walking in the woods, here's how to tell the difference between poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac so you can avoid all of them.
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Who Are Stephen Hawking's Children?
Stephen Hawking was best known for his scientific theories and overcoming his health challenges to live a full life. That life included having three children.
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This Is What They Do With Implants And Prosthetics Before Cremation
Thanks to modern medicine, lots of people have implants and prosthetics that improve their quality of life. Here's what happens to those items upon cremation.
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The 1972 Murder Of Mob Boss Tommy Eboli Explained
In 1972, mob boss Tommy Eboli was gunned down, the latest in a long string of murders linked to a gang war of competing factions. Here's the story.
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Who Was Eli In The Bible?
Jesus, Moses, Noah, David and Goliath, Jonah - biblical figures are well-known across the Western world. But who exactly was Eli? Here's his story.
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The Complete Vietnam War Timeline Explained
The Vietnam War was a controversial, complicated conflict. From World War II until the Fall of Saigon, this is the complete Vietnam War timeline, explained.
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The 2002 Disappearance Of 21-Year-Old Lisa Marie Young
Lisa Marie Young, 21, disappeared in 2002 after leaving a party with a man she'd just met. She's never been found and no one has been charged.
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How The Iconic Lahaina Banyan Got To Hawaii
The iconic banyan of the historic town Lahaina - also known as "the Heartbeat of Lahaina" - got to Hawaii years ago. Here's how it happened.
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Robbie Robertson's Complicated History With The Band
When Robertson left The Band in the mid-1970s, his relationship with one former bandmate in particular, grew contentious.
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Tragic Details About Martin Short
Every so often there's a shining beacon of cruelty-free funny, and that's Martin Short in a nutshell. But life has been very cruel to the iconic SNL comedian.
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The Story Behind Freddie Mercury's Iconic Piano
Freddie Mercury's iconic piano - the Yamaha G2 baby grand piano - helped him write one of Queen's most iconic songs. Here's the story behind it.
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Inside Robbie Robertson And Bob Dylan's Friendship
Robbie Robertson's musical partnership with Bob Dylan began in 1965 at New York's infamous Chelsea Hotel. Here's the story behind their bond.
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Stories From Norse Mythology They Couldn't Teach You In School
Popular culture is full of characters from Norse mythology, with their epic tales of bravery. But some stories are just too lurid, at least for school kids.
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Why Lahaina Is So Important To Hawaii
Hawaii has a long history that spans back to 1,000 to 1,200 C.E. The historic town of Lahaina played a huge part in its transformation - here's why.
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How Jamie Reid's Art Came To Define The British Punk Rock Scene
Jamie Reid isn't exactly a household name, but his art came to define the British punk rock scene, starting with his iconic album cover for the Sex Pistols.
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The Untold Truth Of Bram Stoker
Bram Stoker is a literary legend thanks to his most famous creation, but there's plenty about his life that even devoted Dracula fans might not know.
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Jamie Reid Was A Political Activist Long Before His Art Career
Jamie Reid had a huge part in creating the the iconic punk rock aesthetic, but he was also a political activist long before his art career.
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Kabbalah: What Is The Meaning Behind The Tree Of Life?
Kabbalah is a sect of Jewish mysticism with a goal of understanding the essence of God. The Tree of Life holds meaning that's part of unravelling that mystery.
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The Untold Truth Of Ghost's Tobias Forge
Tobias Forge and his band Ghost thrilled audiences with their satanic-inspired acts. While Forge remained a private type, there's plenty to learn about him.
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Why Ohio Is So Important In Elections
Ohio is an imporant part of United States elections, which is why you'll see so many political candidates speaking directly to its population. Here's why.
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What Happened To Lewis Strauss After The Oppenheimer Hearings?
Lewis Strauss was a controversial yet high ranking figure who had it out for J. Robert Oppenheimer. Here's what happened to him after the Oppenheimer hearings.
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