In 1945, the world changed as the first atomic bomb detonated in the New Mexico desert. But for many Indigenous locals, their lives had already been ruined.
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Geodes are easy to find, sometimes sitting alongside pebbles. But there's so much more to them than meets the eye, and not just in the crystals they contain.
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It's no secret reality TV is often not reality at all. One of the worst offenders may be Moonshiners, which has been accused of faking its entire premise.
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In 1945, a union strike brought Hollywood to a standstill. The public watched in astonishment as the film industry's craftspeople fought in the streets.
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Here is a brief rundown on how the philosophers of ancient Rome understood tornadoes, as well as the Greek philosophers whose work they used as a basis.
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The Gilgo Beach Killer may have been responsible for 10 or more murders, and his identity remained a mystery for decades.
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David Bowie​ was an icon in music. But he was a complex and complicated man, having grown up under the shadow of mental illness and a tough home life.
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Being this famous comes with its share of odd occupational hazards. Let's take a look at some of the weirdest things fans have thrown onstage at a concert.
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We all use them, we all need them, and most of us think we know their history. But the history of toilets has more twists than a U-bend, into which we plunge.
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Whether engaging in competition, practicing their athletic pursuits for fun, or just living their lives, these professional athletes died before they turned 45.
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If the British had won the Revolutionary War, what could that mean for the rebel colonists? While we can't know for sure, he's what people have speculated.
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Gene Hackman is famously tight-lipped when it comes to personal details, but here's what we know about the tragedies and hardships that have shaped his life.
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Tony Bennett is a true American legend. He's still recording and performing past the age of 90. Here's a look at the untold truth of Tony Bennett.
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Though it's fairly faithful to the historical events it depicts, there are fascinating details missing from Christopher Nolan's biopic "Oppenheimer."
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These presidential children were total troublemakers. There's nothing like being young and on top of the world.
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While helium is the second most common chemical element in the entire universe, it's vanishingly rare here on Earth. Here's its fascinating history.
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Major medical advancements can change millions of peoples' lives in massive ways. Here are groundbreaking drugs that changed the course of history.
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Sajak said in a later interview that hosting the show totally sloshed wasn't a weekly occurrence, like he'd made it seem.
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Despite its reputation for quality programming, the BBC has been rocked by a number of scandals over the years - some of which have had grave consequences.
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In July 2023, authorities arrested a suspect believed to be the Long Island Serial Killer. Here are all of the killer's known victims found on Gilgo Beach.
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Princess Diana's death August 31, 1997 left the United Kingdom in shock, and the effect rippled through the royal family. Here's what happened.
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They danced with '00s luminaries such as Nelly and Will Smith, and inspired a generation with their success. So, what happened to these 2000s video vixens?
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Even commanders-in-chief can't do whatever they want. From driving cars to using cell phones, these are the rules that former presidents have to follow.
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Corey Taylor is best known for his work in Slipknot and Stone Sour. Thoguh he has been known to ruffle some feathers, he has also earned lots of praise.
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Throughout its history, the Supreme Court has been both revered or scorned, with people alternately praising and condemning its most controversial rulings.
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J. Robert Oppenheimer is often acknowledged as the "father of the atomic bomb," but there's far more to the story of this brilliant but complicated man.
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Once touted as "The Greatest Show on Earth," the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus thrilled audiences for decades. Its history is just as thrilling.
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