How Did BB King Get His Name?
B.B. King, undisputed master of the blues guitar, had a career spanning decades, making magic with a series of guitars named Lucille. Where did B.B. come from?
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Nine Historical Events That Happened On New Years Eve
Often, the new year isn't revolutionary, but sometimes, it's rung in with tremendous change. These are nine historical events that happened on New Years Eve.
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History's Most Unlucky People
These are history's most unlucky people. You might be having a bad day, but at least you aren't one of these folks.
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What You Probably Didn't Know About Covered Wagons
While many of the Latter-day Saints made the trip to Utah using handcarts (and walking), many others would invest in a covered wagon of some kind.
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The Most Epic Deaths On Game Of Thrones
There are a lot of deaths on Game of Thrones. Just all the death. Here are the most epic deaths on Game of Thrones.
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What People Ate While Rationing During WW2
During World War II, food rationing was implemented, and it had a drastic impact on citizens' lives. Here's what people ate while rationing during WW2.
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What Life Was Like As A Soldier In The Vietnam War
Life was a mixed bag for the U.S. soldiers fighting in the Vietnam War. Here's what they experienced.
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The History Of NYC's Infamous Five Points Explained
The 19th-century Lower Manhattan neighborhood known as Five Points was notorious. This is the history of NYC's infamous Five Points explained.
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Here's Why Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Is So Significant
Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II continues to reign, with decades on the throne. She's celebrated numerous anniversaries; why is this year's unique?
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Greg Pence's Net Worth: How Much The VP's Brother Is Actually Worth
Roll Call reported in 2018 that the majority of Greg Pence's wealth comes from a pair of antique malls in his home state of Indiana.
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Messed Up Things In Ancient Greece
To many, the Ancient Greeks' world was progressive, democratic, and peaceful, and there's a lot of truth to all that. But no society is perfect.
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This Was The Real Hero Of The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral
While many consider Wyatt the breakout star of the 1881 O.K. Corral gunfight, he may not have been the real hero of the shootout.
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The Most Bizarre Presidential Campaigns Ever
From vampires to a dude who wears a boot on his head, here are some of the weirdest presidential campaigns ever run.
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Unattractive Things You Do That Could Actually Get You A Date
Doing these unattractive things might actually get you a date, against all the odds.
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The Historical First In Super Bowl 2023 (& Why It Matters)
The Super Bowl 2023 match-up between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will be historical. Here's why it matters.
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Messed Up Things You Didn't Know About The Samurai
We know a lot about the samurai, but some of the more obscure things are pretty dark. Here are messed up facts about the samurai.
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Inside The Amazing Artistry Of 3D Tattoos
We now have the tools to bring to life some of the most lucid, unbelievable products of human imagination and craft: the mind-blowing artistry of 3D tattoos.
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What The Americas Were Like Before Columbus Showed Up
Before the arrival of Christopher Columbus, the Americas were a diverse and fascinating place. This is what the Americas were like before Columbus showed up.
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The Biggest Romanov Family Myths
Alongside the very real facts of the Romanovs, a bevy of rumors sprung up over the years. Here are the biggest Romanov family myths.
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The Gruesome Truth Behind The Chicken Who Lived Without A Head For 18 Months
Maybe you've heard the expression "running around like a chicken with its head cut off." Come to find out, there's actual historical precedence.
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The Untold Truth Of Japan's Kamikaze Pilots
When it comes to World War II, it's not all that hard to end up thinking of the Japanese Kamikaze pilots who would dive bomb their planes into Allied ships.
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The Strange History Of Antelope, Oregon
The followers of the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh flocked to Eastern Oregon to create a communal utopia where they lived and worked for the group's leader.
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Messed Up Things About Christmas You Only Notice As An Adult
You'll only notice these messed up things about Christmas now that you're an adult. Grip your nostalgia tight!
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The Most Awkward Product Tie-Ins In Star Wars History
George Lucas's cross-pollinated success with Star Wars has wielded a plethora of tacky tie-ins and oddball officially licensed products.
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The Long History Of Bread Explained
Considering the numerous iterations of bread, it's unlikely that bread will ever disappear from the human menu. This is the long history of bread explained.
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The Biggest Unanswered Questions In The Bible
The Bible is a deeply complicated text, to say the least. These are the biggest unanswered questions in the Bible.
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Who Owns The Post Office?
The USPS is run like a private business, but it isn't owned like one. It's a semi-independent entity, established in 1792. Here's who owns the USPS.
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