The Oldest Body Found In America
The oldest body found in America dates all the way back to around 13,000 years ago. Called the "Arlington Springs Man," it was found off the California coast.
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The Harrowing 1994 Hijacking Of FedEx Flight 705 Explained
In 1994, a FedEx flight took off with four flight crew members and cargo comprised of mail and packages. One member was a last-minute addition.
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How Monks Sworn To Silence In Medieval Times Found A Way To Communicate
It's one thing to take a vow of silence -- perhaps avoiding sin that could occur via speech -- but even so, there are moments when a monk needs to communicate.
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The Disgusting Way Ancient Romans Cleaned Themselves After Using The Bathroom
Ancient Romans used to clean themselves after using the bathroom in a pretty disgusting way. Here's what they did to keep clean after toilet use.
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Bamboo Grows At Such An Alarming Rate That It's Often Measured In Miles Per Hour
Bamboo grows so fast that it's often measured in miles per hour. Here's the science behind how bamboo grows, and why it grows so fast.
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Meet Titanoboa: The Monster Snake That Weighed Up To 2,500 Pounds
The Titanoboa was a monstrous snake, weighting up to 2,500 pounds, that existed around the time the dinosaurs went extinct. Here's what it looked like.
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This Was The First Woman To Get A Bachelor's Degree In The US
Women have a long and complicated history with education, being denied degrees for many years. This was the first woman in the U.S. to get a bachelor's degree.
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How A Potato Farmer Found A 6th Century Memorial Statue
A potato farmer in Eastern Kyrgyzstan was tending his potato farm when he came across a memorial statue dating back to the 6th century.
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A 1,200-Year-Old Shipwreck Found Near Israel Changed The Way We Look At Byzantine History
A shipwreck over 1,000 years old was found off the coast of Israel, and is thought to have been a merchant craft of the Byzantine Empire.
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How Richard Nixon's Most Infamous Speech Happened At The Happiest Place On Earth
Much of Richard Nixon's presidency was marred by his infamous controversies. Here's the story of his most infamous speech and where it took place.
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Willie Mays Left A Game In 1963 So Baseball History Could Be Made
San Francisco Giants' legend Willie Mays once left a game in 1963 so three brothers could play in the outfield at the same time -- an MLB first.
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Fascinating Facts About Theseus, The Greek Mythological Hero
Theseus may be known for slaying the Minotaur of Greek mythology, but other aspects of his story weren't so heroic. Here are a few things you might not know.
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Why The Mary Ferrell Foundation Is Suing To Gain Access To JFK's Assassination Records
The assassination of JFK is the source of many conspiracy theories. Here's why the Mary Ferrell Foundation is suing for access to JFK's assassination records.
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Why The White Buffalo Is A Sacred Symbol To The Lakota Tribe
Sometimes a biological one-off can be regarded as an aberration, something to be shunned or avoided, and other times, it's regarded as a deeper symbol of good.
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The Ancient Origins Of Thanksgiving
The story of the first Thanksgiving is a controversial one, glossing over the darker aspects of colonists' interactions with Native Americans.
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The National Monument Nicknamed 'Scotland's Disgrace' That's Still Standing Today
'Scotland's Disgrace' is a national monument in Edinburgh, Scotland that has remained unfinished, yet has nonetheless become an iconic structure.
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Why Are There Queens On Playing Cards And Who Are They Said To Be?
Playing cards are a common commodity, not just in casinos but on nearly every computer and phone as well. Besides anonymous kings, there are unnamed queens.
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The Gruesome Way A Man Used His Car In An Act Of Revenge
There are some married couples who call it quits and courteously and efficiently move through the divorce process without rancor. And then others really don't.
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Here's Why People Think John Quincy Adams Had A Pet Alligator
Anyone who becomes famous enough will eventually find their personal history is a mixture of fact, fancy, and head-shaking "Where did that come from?"
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What A Victorian Ball Was Really Like
Ever wondered what went on inside Victorian ballrooms? They had a reputation for being a bit snobbish, but here's what a Victorian ball was really like.
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Did Nazi Germany's Armored Mine-Clearing Tractor Actually Work?
Landmines are a particularly brutal weapon employed against an enemy military, and difficult to remove without injury. Hence, the Nazis' mechanized solution.
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The Violent History Of The Jolly Roger Flag Explained
There are certain symbols associated with piracy -- perhaps a parrot, or a peg leg, or a treasure chest -- but few speak as loudly as the Jolly Roger flag.
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What We Know About The Secret Stash Of Nazi Memorabilia Found In Argentina
In 2017 a secret stash of Nazi memorabilia was found in Argentina. Here's what we know about the 75 artifacts and who had them.
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Why Do Some Powerful People Have 'Fixers' And What Do They Do?
It's no surprise that the wealthy live their lives differently than the rest of society. Why do some powerful people have "fixers" and what do they do?
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Decades Later, The Gulf Breeze UFO Incident Remains An Unsolved Mystery
A series of infamous UFO sightings across Florida's Gulf Breeze between 1987-1988 has sparked intense speculation and debate for decades. Here's the story.
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The Only Memory Of Over 80 Native American Tribes Lives On In Edward S. Curtis' Photography
In the first decades of the 20th century, Edward Curtis set out to create a photographic and audio archive of Native American life and culture.
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Joseph Stalin's Daughter Lived Out A Quiet Life In Wisconsin Because Of A Bizarre Reincarnation Theory
One of Stalin's children, Svetlana Iosifovna Alliluyeva, eventually made her way to the U.S. and lived the high life before disappearing into obscurity.
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