Technology We Wouldn't Have Without World War II
While the atomic bomb is the most notable advancement to come out of World War II, there are a number of technologies that got their start during the war years.
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The Tragic Story Of The Doctor Who Pioneered Hand-Washing
Hungarian doctor Ignaz Semmelweis was the first to link hand hygiene to the spread of disease in the 1840s. Semmelweis pioneered the practice of hand-washing.
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Ted Bundy Survivor Kathy Kleiner Reveals Details Of Her Life After The Attack - Exclusive Interview
Kathy Kleiner survived Ted Bundy's reign of terror, and she spoke to Grunge about documenting her traumatic experience as a survivor for her new book.
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Tragic Stories About Slipknot's Clown, Shawn Crahan
A core part of Slipknot's hectic stage performance is the metal-drum-smashing clown, Shawn Crahan. For this co-founder, his life has often imitated his art.
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Things People Do In Other Countries That Confuse Everyone
People in other countries do confusing things. It's a good thing the internet and airplanes have allowed us all to travel so much, right? ... right?
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The Untold Truth Of Bayard Rustin
The man behind the March on Washington, Bayard Rustin, faced many challenges from his youth onward. Here's the untold truth behind a remarkable and gifted man.
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Deadliest Terrorist Attacks In History
The purpose of terrorism is right there in the name. They are designed to sow fear, and the main way they achieve that goal is through destruction and death.
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First Ladies Who Were Actually Really Weird People
These first ladies were actually really weird people. Not all of them toed the line.
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True Stories Behind American Tall Tales
Everybody knows classic American tall tales about people like Paul Bunyan and Davy Crockett were exaggerated. But what's crazier is the truth behind them.
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Ancient Leaders Who Were Really Weird People
To say that some ancient leaders were really weird is probably a bit of an understatement. Being really weird was almost a prerequisite.
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World War II's Seriously Messed Up Aftermath
History textbooks paint the end of World War II as the end of the atrocities of the time, but World War II's effects were just beginning.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Grace Kelly
Hardly anyone can think of classic Hollywood without recalling actress Grace Kelly. She wasn't in very many films, but she had a huge impact.
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The Troubled History Of Ponce De Leon
Many people associate the 16th-century Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León with the mythical Fountain of Youth.
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Things That Are Normal Now That Will Be Ridiculous In 50 Years
Technology changes our lives so quickly that in 50 years everything will be really different.
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Tragic Details About Van Halen
It hasn't been good times all the time for Van Halen. The group has endured set backs, rough times, and more.
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Jobs From 50 Years Ago That No Longer Exist
The world your grandparents grew up in bears shockingly little resemblance to the world we inhabit today, especially when it comes to jobs.
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The Truth Behind These Famous Magic Tricks
Here's the truth behind these famous magic tricks, explained for all to see.
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Jobs That Won't Exist In 10 Years
As technology and society evolves, the jobs of today might not still be the jobs of tomorrow.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Oscar Wilde
Even though Oscar Wilde was skilled with words, he couldn't write enough to ward off death, disease, and betrayal.
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False Facts About Elton John You Always Thought Were True
Sir Elton John is one of the most successful entertainers in the world. He has been in the spotlight for decades.
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The Messed Up Story Of The 1992 L.A. Riots
The 1992 LA riots rank high as one of the most racially volatile moments in post-Civil War America.
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Popular Websites That Are Blocked In Other Countries
Just because we imagine the world wide web as a free, open paradise doesn't mean it is. In many countries, certain websites are blocked or censored.
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The Craziest Things Star Trek Fans Have Ever Done
Star Trek is a global phenomenon. It's one of the largest, most popular, and most influential science fiction franchises and has some seriously fanatical fans.
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The Tragic Truth About The Guinness Family Curse
The name Guinness is likely to conjure up images of the legendary Irish beer, but over the years, rumors emerged of a Guinness family curse.
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How These World-Famous Structures Were Actually Built
When it comes to buildings, history's ancient wonders of the world been expanded by incredible feats of architecture and human ingenuity.
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Messed Up Things That Happened At Studio 54
There were few places in history crazier than Studio 54, where the rich and beautiful gathered to dance, do drugs, and indulge in their fantasies.
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Why 1968 Was An Epic Year For Sports
1968 has gone down in history as one of the most culturally and politically turbulent years ever. Less well-known is that it was also an epic year in sports.
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