What We Still Don't Know About MLK's Death
The bullet that killed Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968 would drastically change the course of history, but there are lots of things we still don't know.
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The Top 5 Modern Oligarchs Who Are Wildly Rich
Oligarchs are the wealthiest among us who have the power to influence their national politics. Today, there are five figures in particular who are wildly rich.
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Why Martin Luther King Jr. Almost Cut The Most Famous Part Of His I Have A Dream Speech
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech at the March on Washington, but the famous line almost didn't make it in.
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The Gross Behavior That's Actually Illegal In Indiana
The state of Indiana has a law against a pretty gross behavior that might make you rethink a lot about people.
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Tragic Details About Karen Carpenter's Last Days
Singer Karen Carpenter experienced anorexia and bulimia nervosa throughout her life. She tragically died on February 4, 1983, at age 32.
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The Worst Successive Rulers In History
Rulers can be benevolent or tyrannical, or somewhere in between, as history has shown. Here are some of the worst successive rulers to come to power.
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Is This Bizarre Ice Cream Law In Georgia Actually Real?
Like many states, Georgia has some laws that sound pretty bizarre, including one that allegedly bars anyone from doing a particular thing with ice cream.
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12 United States Presidents Who Lived The Longest
These American presidents made history for their actions in and out of office -- and for living longer than most of their fellow commanders-in-chief.
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Recent Discoveries That Proved We Got History All Wrong
These recent discoveries prove that we got history all wrong. Nothing is written in stone.
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The Time Al Pacino Actually Met A Real Mobster While Filming The Godfather
Like others who worked on "The Godfather," actor Al Pacino actually met a real mobster while filming the movie, and it helped him film a particular scene.
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Inventors Who Were Destroyed By Their Own Inventions
That groundbreaking invention of yours might just turn on you murderously. The following inventors would back us up on this point, except they're all dead.
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Messed Up Things That Actually Happened In The Victorian Era
The Victorian era, while modern and advanced compared to some, was seriously nuts. All kinds of messed up things went down in the Victorian era.
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Lies You Believe About Billy The Kid
There are plenty of tales about famous American gunslinger and outlaw Billy the Kid, but like many such stories, a lot of the details just aren't true.
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What Happens When You Leave The Yakuza?
You've probably heard of the yakuza before in some form of popular culture. But what happens when you leave Japan's most notorious criminal organization?
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The Life Of Typhoid Mary Was Worse Than You Thought
Mary Mallon, aka the infamous "Typhoid Mary," was vilified simply for asymptomatically carrying a deadly disease, but her life was even worse than you thought.
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Strange Things Everyone Ignores About SEAL Team Six
SEAL Team Six rose into public consciousness after it conducted Operation Neptune Spear, killing Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in 2011.
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Things That Don't Make Sense About The American Civil War
Despite well over a century of rigorous study into the devastating conflict, there are still a few things about the American Civil War that don't make sense.
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The Only 5 Times In History Inmates Refused Clemency From Presidents
President Biden offered clemency to a record number of imprisoned people in 2024. Here are the five times in history inmates have refused the offer.
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The Messed Up Reality Of KISS
Since the 1970s, the painted faces of rock band KISS have been a metal icon as much as their songs, but behind the makeup lurks a darker, messed-up reality.
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The Bizarre Thing That's Illegal To Toss Out Of Windows In Baltimore, Maryland
Weird laws are everywhere, and there's one thing that's illegal to toss out of windows in Baltimore, Maryland. It's probably not what you think.
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Lies You Believe About Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are remembered as Wild West outlaws, but a lot of what we believe about them may be based on lies or legend.
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The Worst Punishments Humans Ever Created
Throughout history, humans have devised some uniquely awful ways to punish supposed wrongdoers. Here are some of worst we've come up with so far.
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The One Day Of The Week You're Banned From Buying Cars In Colorado
Sometimes, a law makes you scratch your head. In Colorado, there's one day of the week you're banned from buying cars - but there's a reason.
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How Strong Is Arnold Schwarzenegger?
Arnold Schwarzenegger was one of the biggest movie stars in the world for a time, but before that, he was a successful bodybuilder in his own right.
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The Most Heartbreaking Reactions To Jimmy Carter's Death
It's safe to say President Jimmy Carter touched countless lives, even long after he left the White House.
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Jimmy Carter Lived Longer After Ending His Presidency Than Any Other US President
Jimmy Carter was 52 in 1977 when he was sworn in as the 39th president.
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The Only Former American Presidents Still Alive
For only the third time in U.S. history, there are five former U.S. presidents alive at the same time (as of February 2023). Here's who they are.
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