This Was The Actual Cause Of The Crimean War
The Crimean War began after religious disputes in the Ottoman Empire reached a crisis, but the conflict had been brewing for years before fighting broke out.
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Here's Why The Tiananmen Square Protests Really Started
The Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing were a number of student-led demonstrations that took place between April 15 and June 4, 1989 -- 'The June 4 Incident.'
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Why Marky Ramone Got Kicked Out Of The Ramones
Marky Ramone was the longest-tenured drummer of the Ramones despite temporarily being fired. Here's the reason why he was kicked out of the band.
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How A Misheard Bush Lyric Led To A One-Hit Wonder
The song Glycerine, which was a major rock hit for Bush in the 1990s, inspired an actual one-hit wonder in a rather unlikely -- and unusual -- way.
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The Tragic Death Of Rust Epique From Crazy Town
Unfortunately for Crazy Town, after their debut platinum-selling album "The Gift Of Game," things went downhill. Additional success eluded them within a year.
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What You Didn't Know About Richard Ramirez's Marriage
Doreen Lioy was a magazine editor who reportedly fell in love with Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez while watching his arrest and trial on television.
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The Battle Of Britain Featured One Of The Earliest Uses Of This
One of the first applications of radar was as a aerial defense tool during the Battle of Britain, a three-month clash between England and Germany in WW2.
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The Truth About Jeffrey Dahmer's Time In The Military
Jeffrey Dahmer enlisted in the Army in January 1979. He was trained in Texas as a medical specialist before being stationed in West Germany as a combat medic.
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The Controversial Truth About The Filibuster
The filibuster has a controversial history in the Senate. As it comes to the forefront of U.S. politics, we take a look into how it has changed over the years.
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Why Did The U.S. Enter The Korean War?
When the smoke of the Korean War had cleared, 40,000 Americans had died; another 100,000 were injured in the conflict. The Korean Peninsula was split in two.
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Lies They Taught You In School
Teachers, unfortunately, still manage to perpetuate a surprising amount of urban myths and misinformation. Here are some lies they taught you in school.
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The Truth About The Queen's Secret Signals To Her Staff
In order to keep her private communication on the down-low when she's in public, Her Majesty uses her purse in a sort of code of secret signals.
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The Unfortunate Truth About Electric Cars
As the demand for more and more batteries grows, especially as electric cars start to become more popular, so goes the need for their core components as well.
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The Fascinating History Of Indonesian Gamelan Music
"Gamelan" refers to the region's entire musical heritage. It's kind of a catch-all word that really should mean "awesome hammers make shiny future sound."
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A Look At Wild Bill Hickok's Early Years
Wild Bill Hickok. Just the mention of his name, and you can almost feel the grit on your face and the palpable dread of getting on the guy's bad side.
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Fans Think This '80s Band Should Have Retired A Long Time Ago
Several popular '80s bands are still together today, but many fans think these groups should have stopped making music ages ago.
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How One Of The Worst Moles In CIA History Was Caught
Aldrich Ames wasn't the smartest man in the CIA, but financial problems led to him selling top secret information to Soviet agents in the 1980s and '90s.
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Here's Why Aaron Burr Might Have Committed Treason
After killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel, Aaron Burr still had quite a few more years ahead of him. Here's why Aaron Burr might have committed treason.
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Quincy Jones' Bold Claim About Elvis Presley Has People Talking
Elvis, like everyone else, was far from perfect, and his character flaws, including a short temper, are as much a part of the man's narrative as his music.
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Jethro Tull Skipped Out On Playing At Woodstock. Here's Why
In 1969, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull did one of the most un-rock and roll things of his career: he turned down a chance to play at Woodstock. Here's why.
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Why Led Zeppelin Turned Down Playing At Woodstock
Led Zeppelin was one of the biggest bands of the 1960s, but they didn't play at the decade's biggest concert. Here's why.
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This Is How Punk Became Connected With Ska Music
British punk musicians were aware of ska thanks to immigrants from the Caribbean who brought recordings with them to England, which had ruled Jamaica.
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This Was The First Victim Of The Honolulu Strangler
Hawaii's first-known serial killer, the Honolulu Strangler, terrified the city from 1985-1986 — then the killings just stopped. Had police found their killer?
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The Real Reason Joni Mitchell Passed On Woodstock
Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock," is a tribute to the 1969 event; however, despite the evocative descriptions of the festival, Mitchell didn't actually attend!
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Pallbearing Traditions From Around The World
Around the world pallbearing traditions are as diverse and fascinating as any other death ritual.
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This Is The Net Worth Of Zoltan Bathory
Guitarist Zoltan Bathory went from the failed communist state of Soviet Hungary to shredding for one of the best metal bands of the modern age.
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The Chicago Strangler Case Is More Messed Up Than You Know
Since 2001, more than 50 Chicago women have fallen victim to a potential serial killer, the Chicago Strangler, and the case is more messed up than you know.
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