False Things You Believe About The Great Depression
Just how bad was the Great Depression? That depends which expert you ask. Here is a list of some false things you probably believe about the Great Depression.
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Famous Scientific Theories That Were Proven Wrong
Science is all trial-and-error and new questions, which means that humanity has seen its fair share of debunked theories and hypotheses over the years.
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Here's What Brought History's Worst Pandemics To An End
A pandemic is a terrible thing to live though, but they all will eventually come to an end. Here's what brought history's worst pandemics to an end.
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Here's What Would Happen If You Touched Lava
There's just something about lava. It doesn't matter that it's going to hurt, there's something that makes you want to reach out and... Don't. Just don't do it.
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Here's Why You Probably Wouldn't Survive Inside A North Korean Prison
North Korea imprisons both foreigners and its own citizens with terrible brutality. Here's why you probably wouldn't survive in a North Korean prison.
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Lucille Ball's Tragic Real-Life Story
Lucille Ball is considered one of comedy's greatest legends, but the actress didn't have an easy-going life. Here is the tragic real-life story of Lucille Ball.
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Magnus Hirschfeld: The Tragic Story Of A Gay Rights Pioneer
The Nazis may have Magnus Hirschfeld's Institute for Sexual Sciences, but his legacy lives on in the continued battle for LGBT rights.
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Mental Illnesses That Can Give You Superhuman Brain Powers
By focusing on positive side effects of mental illnesses, like the superpowers they can give you, perhaps we can begin to remove some of their negative stigma.
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Music Secrets We'll Never Know The Answers To
We'll probably never know the answers to these music secrets.
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Myths You Believe About Marie Antoinette
Post-French Revolution, Marie Antoinette's been the model of a bad aristocrat. But is it true? Here are some myths you probably believe about Marie Antoinette.
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Operation Fantasia: The WWII Plot To Fight Japan With Glowing Foxes
During WWII, the U.S. tried to invade mainland Japan with radioactive, glow-in-the-dark foxes. Here's everything you need to know about "Operation Fantasia."
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Optical Illusions That'll Fool Your Brain
Humans need to make sense of a messy, uncertain world using imperfect eyes and imperfect brains. That's where optical illusions that fool your brain come in.
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Other Winter Holidays To Celebrate If Christmas Isn't Your Thing
Let's talk about some other winter festivals that might be the perfect cause for celebration in lieu of (or alongside) Christmas.
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Real, Ominous Warnings From Robots And Machines
If you ask the machines themselves, there are some pretty stark warnings.
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The Christmas Song You Are Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Every zodiac sign is thought to bestow certain personality traits. And each of those signs has a Christmas song that speaks to them on an astrological level.
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The Craziest Sports Moments Caught On Live TV
Live TV amps up an already crazy sports moment. Here are some unreal sports moments broadcast on live TV.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of The Woman Who Created Vampira
Although The Vampira Show lasted for just one year and wasn't seen outside of Southern California, it made its spooky, wasp-waisted hostess a national star.
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The Decade's Most Bizarre Political Moments
The 2010s have been a very strange decade for politics. Weird stuff happens so frequently. Here are the decade's most bizarre political moments.
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The Entire Star Trek Timeline Explained
While many casual fans would love to get more invested in Star Trek lore, it's hard to figure out where to start. Here's a guide through the Star Trek timeline.
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The Greatest Inventions Of The Past Decade That Changed Everything
It's interesting to track the massive inventions of the past 10 years. Here are the greatest inventions of the past decade that changed everything.
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The Horrific True Story Behind The Girl From Plainville
Text messages between Conrad Roy and Michelle Carter resulted in her conviction. This is the horrific true story behind Hulu's "The Girl from Plainville."
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The Legend Of Doppelgangers Explained
There have been tales about doppelgangers for a long time. What if you're not the only you out there? Here's the legend of doppelgangers explained.
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The Incredible Story Of The 1893 World's Fair
The 1893 Chicago World's Fair was a triumph, but there was a darker side. This is the incredible story of the 1893 World's Fair.
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The Legend Of The Flying Dutchman Explained
Sailors have always been a superstitious bunch, and back in the day they had every reason to believe in ships like the Flying Dutchman.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Temperance Movement
The temperance movement has been around for a long time, and it's a surprisingly strange bit of history. This is the messed up truth of the temperance movement.
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The Messed-Up History Of The Panama Canal
The history of the Panama Canal full of hardships, dictatorships, cartels, secret deals, and double-dealing. Here's the messed-up history of the Panama Canal.
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