How A Death Ray Turned Into Radar
It was a research race that was fueled, in part, by reports that the Nazis had already developed a death ray that was capable of destroying entire towns.
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Poet Laureates: The History Explained
While the position of poet laureate is relatively new in the US, the tradition dates back to 17th century England. The royal office was established in 1668.
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The Truth About Blackbeard's Ship, The Queen Anne's Revenge
The fearsome pirate Blackbeard captured a French slave ship, La Concorde, around 1717 and renamed it the Queen Anne's Revenge.
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The History Of The 21-Gun Salute Explained
When Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States, the moment was honored with a traditional 21-gun salute.
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How Rod Serling's World War II Military Service Fueled The Twilight Zone
Rod Serling had served in World War II before turning to writing and that experience helped shape the stories for The Twilight Zone.
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The Untold Truth Of The Pinkerton National Detective Agency
For over 75 years, the Pinkerton National Detective Agency terrorized workers' unions. This is the untold truth of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Alice Cooper
There's much more to Alice Cooper than his spooky stage theatrics. This is the crazy real-life story of Alice Cooper.
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The Untold Truth Of Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk exploded onto the scene in the 1970s, but where did this peculiar band come from? Let's take a look at the untold truth of Kraftwerk.
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What John Densmore From The Doors Is Doing Today
Since his time with the Doors, John Densmore has gotten into different mediums of art such as acting, dancing, producing, and writing.
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Why Cowboys Rode The Range On Quarter Horses
The American Quarter Horse became the cowboy's ride of choice on the range for a number of reasons, which included the animal's cow sense.
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Bing Crosby Helped Create Silicon Valley. Here's How
Crosby was impressed by magnetic tape's sound quality, but he was more interested in the opportunity it gave him to perform his shows in a relaxed setting.
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The Real Reason Cheech And Chong Split Up
Cheech and Chong pioneered the genre of stoner comedy, but in the mid-1980s things between the two weren't so funny anymore.
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Who Is The 22-Year-Old Inauguration Poet, Amanda Gorman?
Freedom, change, progression, and a more democratic society were among the themes expressed when a young Black poet spoke during the Biden-Harris inauguration.
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Bill Ward: What Happened To Him After Black Sabbath?
In 2011, Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward planned to join Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, and Tony Iommi for a tour and the production of a new album.
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Creepy Things That Were Considered Normal In Medieval England
In medieval England, such things as bloodletting, public shaming and punishment, barbers as doctors, and much more were considered normal.
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The Hidden Message The Biden Admin Added To The White House Website's Source Code
For the tech-savvy among us, this discovery was on par with the joy of discovering an Easter egg in a video game. Biden's team was giving us a message.
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Here Are The Most Controversial Pardons Trump Just Made
Donald Trump issued pardons and commutations as he left office. Perhaps his most controversial choices were for people who had demonstrated their loyalty.
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Trump Chose Not To Pardon Himself. Here's Why
President Donald Trump pardoned several people on his last day in office, yet he chose not to pardon himself for this reason.
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Can Biden Overturn Any Of Trump's Pardons?
On his last full day in office, President Donald Trump gave out 143 pardons and commutations. There's little likelihood that President Biden can overturn them.
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The Real Reason Donald Trump Didn't Pardon His Children
Leading up to his last day in office, President Donald Trump pardoned several individuals, yet he didn't pardon his children.
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Why Whitesnake's Biggest Album Almost Didn't Happen
Whitesnake's self-titled work came very close to not happening, thanks to some unfortunate health issues and growing friction between the band's members.
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What You Didn't Know About Koko's Musical Skills
Koko was famous for her ability to communicate in sign language, but the gorilla also had a talent for playing different musical instruments.
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The Crazy True Story Of Hanoi Hannah
Trịnh Thị Ngọ was also known by her adopted radio alias, Thu Hương, or "Autumn Wind." But U.S. troops colloquially knew her by yet another name: Hanoi Hannah.
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Why An Inauguration Like Biden's Won't Happen Again For 1,000 Years
There's something about the inauguration today that makes it unlike any other in American history, a detail that won't happen again for another 1,000 years.
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Sarah Thomas: What You Didn't Know About The First Female Super Bowl Referee
For the first time in NFL history, a woman, Sarah Thomas, will be among the referees calling the shots during the Super Bowl.
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The Real Reason See-Saws Were Installed At The US-Mexico Border Wall
Project Teeter Totter Wall is an adorable, small, temporary art installation built between El Paso, Texas, and Juarez, Mexico.
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The Untold Truth Of Paul Newman
Actor Paul Newman was a bit of a legend and a man who inspired others with his talent. He also persued other endeavors, such as philanthropy and racing cars.
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