The Truth About Prince Philip's Unusual Coffin
The prince didn't want to "lie in state" (be on display for the public), and wanted the entire affair to be of "minimal fuss." He also selected a unique coffin.
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Prince Philip Won't Lie In State. Here's Why
Prince Philip would have ordinarily received a state funeral, including the tradition of lying in state, but that is not going to happen.
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Fascinating Facts About Windsor Castle
Twenty-five miles from Central London, on the banks of the River Thames, lie the grounds of Windsor Castle, an opulent residence of the British Royal Family.
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Where Is The Dorothea Puente Murder House Located?
A police investigation discovered seven bodies buried behind Puente's property located at 1426 F St. in the Mansion Flats area of Sacramento, California.
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The Untold Truth Of Johnnie Cochran
Few lawyers become celebrities in their own right, but Johnnie Cochran certainly did. This is the untold truth of Johnnie Cochran.
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What Really Happened During The 1929 Stock Market Crash
One of the worst parts about the Stock Market Crash of 1929 was that society went from years of optimism and prosperity to disaster in the blink of an eye.
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Who Is The Archbishop Of Canterbury, Justin Welby?
While the Archbishop of Canterbury's name, Justin Welby, might not resonate with everyone outside the United Kingdom, his position certainly does.
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Why The Royal Vault Won't Be Prince Philip's Final Resting Place
Following a church service, Prince Philip will be interred, but it will only be a temporary resting place for the duke.
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What The Union Jack Flag Really Means
The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is a combination of three flags and one of the most iconic in the world.
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Who Will Inherit Prince Philip's Sizable Estate?
Following the death of Prince Philip, royalty watchers around the world have been asking what exactly his personal estate entails, and who might inherit it.
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Details You Missed In Prince Philip's Coat Of Arms
Some English traditions hold fast. Some are the product of artistry, and subject to aesthetic interpretation. Such is the case with coats of arms.
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The Surprising Truth About The Land Rover Hearse That Will Carry Prince Philip
The prince chose an electric car -- a Land Rover -- to convey his body during his funeral, which doubles up as a gesture of respect to his military service.
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The Ghost Army That You Didn't Learn About In School
The Ghost Army was assigned with deceiving the Axis forces. They did so by "[employing] an array of inflatables (tanks, airplanes), sound trucks," and more.
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These Are The Longest Living British Royals Ever
When Prince Philip died on April 9, he was the third longest-lived British royal in history, but other royals have achieved similar longevity.
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The Spunker Club: The Truth About Harvard's Secret Society
In the 18th century, medical students were in dire need of corpses to use as they practiced surgical techniques and to advance their knowledge of human anatomy.
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The Instrument Stevie Wonder Helped Invent
Wonder was listening to The Today Show when they aired a segment featuring a blind man using a device that could read a page and repeat the words aloud.
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How Michael Jackson Was Injured During One Of His Shows
Jackson suffered second and third-degree burns. He was prescribed strong sedatives as well as Darvocet, a powerful painkiller which was later banned.
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Here's What The Flag Over Prince Philip's Coffin Really Means
Prince Philip, the companion of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, will be laid to rest on Saturday, April 17.
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Why You Recognize The Song In Apple's Behind The Mac Commercial
Apple's "Greatness" ads, which debuted in 2018, shine a light on visionaries doing extraordinary and inspirational things behind their Mac computers.
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What You Should Know About Steven Seagal's Amazing Guitar Collection
Seagal is an avid fan and player of blues guitar, and his collection of famous axes will wow anyone who's into wailing their woes away.
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The True Story Of The Fire That Destroyed The Library Of Congress
The Library of Congress has been threatened by numerous obstacles over 200 years. This is the true story of the fire that destroyed the Library of Congress.
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The Last Great Album These Legendary Bands Released
Even the greatest bands run out of creative steam at some point. But there is always a final roar of greatness followed either by silence or a slow decline
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The Creepy History Of Sculptures Made From Human Corpses
Sculptures made from human corpses have a creepy history that goes back centuries when they were used for medical science.
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The Strange True Story Of The Man Who Was Emperor Of America
San Francisco's Emperor Norton is easily one of the most fascinating folks in American history. The strange true story of the man who was Emperor of America.
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The Youngest Professional Athletes To Win A Championship
These athletes all have one thing in common: they've gone down in history as the youngest people to win the top spot in their sports.
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Why Big Ben Almost Didn't Exist
Construction of the clock tower in London was completed in 1859, but the iconic structure and Big Ben almost didn't exist at all.
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Crazy True Stories Behind Popular Rock Songs
We like to think that our favorite hit songs came to the artists who created them in a burst of divine inspiration. Sometimes, the process is much stranger.
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