Fred Harvey set out to create a company that essentially became America's first chain restaurant and the epitome of service, while opening up western tourism.
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Flappers are the quintessential figures of the high-flying, hard-partying 1920s and were at the forefront of social change.
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KISS is among the most successful bands in the history of rock. But despite their achievements and success in the music industry, things didn't always go well.
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Let's take a look at the rock stars who fell into tragedy after getting fired from the band.
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Pentecost celebrates the baptism by the Holy Spirit, but is also a controversial religion around the world.
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Given the size of the "Star Trek" universe, it's no surprise that many of its actors and actresses have experienced their own share of tragedies over the years.
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Through the course of his life, Leonardo da Vinci would invent and innovate a number of wondrous things, only to have many re-invented later on.
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Liza Minnelli was born in one of show business' royal families, as the daughter of Judy Garland. Minnelli may be larger than life, but her life has been tragic.
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When something like the Titanic disaster takes hundreds of lives in a heartbeat, it changes the world, by taking those that could have really made a difference.
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The ocean is vast and endlessly fascinating, particularly since there are so many mysteries surrounding it.
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Arlington National Cemetery is some of the most hallowed land in America. Thousands of military members and veterans have been laid to rest there.
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The 1960s wasn't all peace and free love. From the Boston Strangler to the Manson Family, these are the most dangerous serial killers of the 1960s.
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Heart symbols are everywhere. And it's no surprise their meaning is steeped in history. But also botany.
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Whether an actor dies in an accident, succumbs to illness, or overdoses, it's a tragic loss. Discover some action movie stars who suffered tragic deaths.
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A number of injuries and tragedies have impacted and altered baseball forever, leading to rule changes and new equipment. Here are tragedies that changed MLB.
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Super Bowl stars aren't immune to making mistakes or leading a life of crime, from drugs, to guns, to assault, to even murder.
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Heavy metal has attracted a worldwide fanbase. In turn, these fans have powered the multi-million-dollar careers of some of the scene's most recognized faces.
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Ogres have been stomping their way through folklore and fairy tales for a long time, and their history and mythology goes back even farther.
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Confucius' ideas would go on to shape Chinese society right up until the present day. His life is one of fortitude in the face of great tragedy and upheaval.
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Kate Warne was the first female detective, joining the Pinkerton Detective Agency in 1856. Her success paved the way for law enforcement today.
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Historians have debated the nature of Edith Wilson's role in the White House. However, it's clear that she was the most powerful First Lady in American history.
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Statements made by cults seem so creepy that it can be hard to imagine how anyone could believe them. These are the creepiest things cults said in public.
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To historians, da Vinci was the ultimate Renaissance man, known for his art, sculpture, anatomical drawings, inventions, and more.
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Comedian and actor Steve Martin has graced our screens and made us laugh in spades for decades. However, there's more to Steve Martin than you might think.
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Since the discovery of gunpowder, humanity has been building ever bigger bombs. The first bomb makers could never have imagined how terrible these would become.
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The Civil War was hell, and poor generalship on both the Union and Confederate sides only makes it worse.
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While the U.S. is a land of opportunity for many artists, not all have thought so. A few musicians have left for good, and some never returned.
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