Was There A Real Person Named Sears?
Many of us know Sears as the massive, mall-based department store our parents saw as a go-to for all their shopping. But was there a real person named Sears?
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All Of The Pop Culture References On Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti Cover
Led Zeppelin's "Physical Graffiti" featured various culturally significant people on its album art, from Hollywood stars to the band themselves.
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The History Of Mike Leach's Famous 'Air Raid' Offense
University of Mississippi coach Mike Leach certainly favors the aerial game; his system has been called the "air raid" offense. Here's the history.
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The Wildest Inheritance Disputes Ever
The heirs to big fortunes tend to get a bit litigious once the one who had been holding the purse strings dies. These are the wildest inheritance disputes ever.
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The Southern Tradition That Has Its Origins In African Spirituality
There are those who view modern America as a melting pot, a place where numerous cultures and societies have come together and shared their traditions.
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An Eye-Opening Number Of German Soldiers In WWII Had Jewish Lineage
During World War II, the last place that a person of Jewish descent would want to be was Germany. So why did so many Jewish men serve in the German military?
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What Happened To Columbia House?
Monthly subscription services are common these days, but if you're old enough, you'll remember Columbia House. So what happened to it? Let's find out.
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Inside Howard Hughes' Serious 1936 Car Accident
Howard Hughes seemed to live several lifetimes over the course of his 70 years -- lifetimes that included taking the life of an innocent man one night in 1938.
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Why So Many Catholic Churches In The Netherlands Were Destroyed In The 16th Century
At various points in history, in different nations, religion has been a focal point not just of personal belief, but national, even international, tension.
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2022's Most Stunning New Historical Discoveries
2022 has seen many notable developments in archeology and history, including more mummies, sunken ships, and new science.
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The Texas Bomber Who Wrote To The Unabomber For Advice
Ted Kaczynski, better known as the Unabomber, made crime history for his acts of domestic terrorism. After his imprisonment, the Texas Bomber wrote to him.
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People Princess Anne Reportedly Can't Stand
Princess Anne is known for her tireless charitable work and her quick wit, but there are at least a few people who have famously gotten on her wrong side.
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Things We Ignore About Moses
The story of Moses is one most everyone knows, but even in that common canon, there are often things we ignore about the character.
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Elizabeth Taylor's Heartbreaking Struggles With Addiction
A 2022 authorized biography of actress Elizabeth Taylor offers new insight into the substance use issues the classic Hollywood actress experienced.
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How Glassblower Dale Chihuly's Traumatic Injury Affected His Art
Dale Chihuly was driving across England in the 1970s when an accident flung him head-first through the windshield, a hideous ordeal that cut his face to pieces.
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What Happened To Barry Scheck From The OJ Simpson Case?
Barry Scheck was a star defence attourney in the 1995 O.J. Simpson case in which Sheck cross-examined an LAPD criminologist. Here's what Scheck is up to now.
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Why Are People Awarded Honorary Degrees?
Colleges and universities have been awarding honorary degrees for centuries. But what exactly are they, are why are they given in the first place?
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Did The Reagans Use Astrology To Make Presidential Decisions?
By the standards of the American presidency, Ronald Reagan's was a strange one filled with a number of idiosyncrasies. So did he really lean on astrology?
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One Family Member Claims D.B. Cooper Had Help In Suspected Skyjacking Robbery
One of the most infamous airplane hijackings in American history took place in 1971 when a man, "D.B. Cooper," escaped with $200,000 in cash.
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Why Ted Braden Keeps Coming Up As A Suspected D.B. Cooper
D.B. Cooper evidently had a daring and death-defying nature, and there are a number of suspects in the case. But why does Ted Braden's name keep coming up?
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Disturbing Discoveries From The Paul Walker Crash Investigation
Authorities were determined to learn what had caused the fatal crash that killed Paul Walker and his friend, Roger Rodas. Here's what they found.
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Mark Antony And Cleopatra's Love Inspired A New Name For A Small Island
Mark Antony and Cleopatra's love inspired a new name for a small Turkish island where some say the couple spent time together.
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How DNA Evidence Helped Reunite Hundreds Of Missing Children From War-Torn El Salvador
DNA evidence helped reunite hundreds of missing children from war-torn El Salvador with their families. Here's how.
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Why Augustine Of Canterbury Had A Very Busy Christmas Day In 597
St. Augustine's conversion efforts culminated in one of the most important events in English history, on Christmas Day 597. Here's what happened.
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Why Did Stephen King Compare A Film Adaption Of One Of His Books To 'Cafeteria Mashed Potatoes'?
Stephen King is one of the world's most prolific writers. But for the acclaimed horror maestro, one particular movie adaptation really missed the mark.
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The Sporting Theory Behind The Origin Of Long Johns
The term "long johns" has become a common way of describing long underwear, but where does the term come from? Here's the sporting history behind the word.
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These Were Hitler's Plans For The U.S. If He'd Won WWII
What, exactly, did Hitler plan to do with the U.S. if he happened to win World War II? The answer to that is pretty strange and very complicated.
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