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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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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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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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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Bizarre Facts About The Crusades
The Crusades were more than just a holy war: They had a strange side. Here are some bizarre facts about the Crusades.
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What's Really Going On With Donald Trump's Pants?
Former President Donald Trump appeared at the annual North Carolina Republican Party convention wearing pants, except they looked backwards.
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Here's Why The US Has The Most Prisoners
The U.S. is second to none when it comes to imprisoning human beings, with 5% of the world's population but 25% of its prisoners.
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The Man Behind The Worst Intelligence Disaster In U.S. History
Robert Hanssen, a church-going family man and FBI agent for 25 years, was actually working as a Soviet spy for well over 20 years. Here's his crazy story.
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The Most Brutal Ruler In History, According To 46% Of People
Mad monarchs, military megalomaniacs, dictators: Some might have been bad at their job, but others will be remembered as among the most ruthless people ever.
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The Historical Meaning Behind Prince Harry's Daughter's Name
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, welcomed their second child. What is the historical context of her name?
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The Truth About The Homeless Man Who Inspired A Daft Punk Song
The artist whose song was sampled on Daft Punk's One More Time has been dealing with homelessness for years and has yet to be paid or credited for the sample
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The Incident That Inspired The Bruce Lee Scene In Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
Here's the story of the incident that inspired the controversial Once Upon a Time in Hollywood fight scene between Bruce Lee and fictional stuntman Cliff Booth.
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The Untold Truth Of Mountain Monsters
Even though Travel Channel's "Mountain Monsters" lost its leader in 2019, the show continues to seek out the unexplained in the wilds of Appalachia.
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The Least Popular Member Of AC/DC Might Surprise You
AC/DC reached superstardom in the '70s, the personification of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. They're considered one of the most influential bands of all time.
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The Truth About Steve Martin's Music Career
Depending on when you were born, you first knew of Steve Martin as a successful standup comedian, successful movie star, or recently, successful banjo player.
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The Truth About The Men Suspected Of Killing Whitey Bulger
James Joseph "Whitey" Bulger was beaten to death in West Virginia's Hazelton federal prison on October 30, 2018. Bulger was serving two life sentences.
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Jason Budrow: The Truth About The I-5 Strangler's Suspected Killer
Prison inmates do commonly kill each other, however, and it's happened to notorious serial killers who've found themselves on the fatal receiving end of crime.
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Why Jackie Robinson Couldn't Compete In The Olympics
While he played well in all the sports, Jackie Robinson might have had an equally successful track career if the opportunity had turned out differently.
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The Truth About Leech Collecting In The 1800s
Leeches were highly sought-after, and when traditional suppliers failed to meet demand, enterprising individuals began harvesting the critters for medicine.
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The Led Zeppelin Hit Song That Robert Plant Hates
Robert Plant wasn't always proud or fond of all of Led Zeppelin's songs. But the song he has stated publicly that particularly dislikes might surprise you.
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The Craziest Ways Prisoners Escaped The Tower Of London
It was incredibly difficult to escape the Tower of London, but some people did succeed. These are the craziest ways prisoners escaped the Tower of London.
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This Is The Oldest Sport In Northern American History
One game played by pre-Columbian natives not only survived, but is still played to this day, although it underwent some revisions to reach its modern form.
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How This Man Earns A Salary From Apple Despite Doing Zero Work
It might seem insane that one Silicon Valley titan would brag about his $50 a week paycheck that comes from one of the wealthiest companies in the US.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Tammy Wynette
Country superstar Tammy Wynette's real-life story was riddled with the tragedy of four failed marriages and chronic abdominal health problems.
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What Serial Killer Jerry Brudos' Childhood Was Really Like
With nicknames such as "The Shoe Fetish Slayer" and "The Lust Killer," Jerome "Jerry" Brudos killed four women in Oregon in the 1960s.
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