Before The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly, Lee Van Cleef Was A Decorated Teenager In WWII
Lee Van Cleef, who had a long and successful career in Hollywood as well as spaghetti westerns, served in the U.S. armed forces during World War II.
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The Cache Of Perfectly Preserved Artifacts Discovered In Italy's Tuscan Hills Is Thousands Of Years Old
One of the most significant archaeological finds in years was uncovered in late 2022 in the Italian region of Tuscany. Here's what they found.
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The Study That Sheds Doubt On The Clovis First Theory
The Clovis First theory holds that America's first settlers took an ice-free corridor to reach the landmass. A new study sheds some doubt on this theory.
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Here's Why The Golden Gate Bridge Is That Color
The paint job sported by the Golden Gate Bridge is of a unique hue (it's certainly not golden) with origins stretching back to its construction.
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A Tense Batting Practice Ended In Bo Jackson Nearly Choking The Life Out His Teammate
Sports teams are supposed to be exactly that: teams, individuals working together to be greater than the sum of their parts -- though sometimes they don't.
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What Qualifies Members Of The Armed Forces For A Bronze Star Medal?
Members of the Armed Forces are trained at great length, with skills to overcome fear and accomplish the mission -- sometimes beyond reasonable expectations.
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What Ed Kemper's Life In Prison Is Really Like
Edmund Kemper, also known as "The Co-ed Killer," is one of the most famous serial killers in the United States. How many victims did he have?
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The First Commercial Dog Food Was Inspired By A Sad Scene
It seems like a no-brainer today, but there were millennia when dogs were fed whatever -- human leftovers, basically -- before commercial dog food.
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How Big Banks Provoked US Involvement In Haiti
Big banks contributed significantly to the United States' involvement in Haiti, and continue to influence U.S.-Haiti policy. Here's how.
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What Happens To The Turkeys After Being Pardoned By The President?
Each year around the Thanksgiving holiday, the United States president pardons a turkey. In other words, the turkey is spared from becoming a meal
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What It Was Really Like Gambling In The Wild West
During the 1800s, gambling in the Wild West was quite different from today, with both rudimentary set-ups and luxury alike. Many games were similar to today's.
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The Big Die-Up: How The Winter Of 1887 Changed The U.S. Forever
The winter of 1887 didn't change this country because of an invasion or assassination — it changed everything because of greed in the cattle industry.
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What Is The Meaning Of Hanshi In Martial Arts?
It's fun to watch some dudes spin-kick the crap out of each other. But if you ever come across someone dubbed "hanshi," just give up immediately.
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Who Was Donald Trump's Grandmother, Elizabeth Christ Trump?
Former President Donald Trump comes from a lineage of strong business minds. His grandmother, Elizabeth Christ Trump, was no exception to this familial trait.
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The Vengeful Story Of The Worst Blowout In Football History
The biggest blowout in football history has an intriguing story of vengeance behind it. Here's how the massive blowout in 1916 came to be.
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How A 'Dad Joke' At The Grand Canyon Turned Into A Deadly Fall
The Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring and majestic place that attracts visitors every year. However, one dad took a prank too far, falling to his death.
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The Biggest Avalanches In History Ranked By Most Deadly
From Washington's notorious Wellington avalanche to a disaster that killed 70,000 people in Peru, here's a rundown of the deadliest avalanches in history.
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The London Symphony Orchestra Would Have Been On The Titanic If Not For A Last-Minute Change
The London Symphony Orchestra is one of the premier orchestras worldwide. However, it almost met a different fate in the tragedy that befell the RMS Titanic.
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The Bobby Kennedy Assassination Theory That Would Change Everything
Robert F. Kennedy's assassination is odd and filled with strange holes that can't be easily explained, so it only follows that equally bizarre theories abound.
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How A Happy Accident Became What We Know As The Modern Teabag
Tea is quite possibly the most popular prepared beverage on Earth, with an astounding range of flavors and long history, but what about those little bags?
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A Centuries-Old Coin Could Change What We Know About European Contact With North America
A coin discovered in Canada could completely change what we know about European contact with North America. Here's the story behind the rare coin.
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Questionable Things About George H.W. Bush's Presidency
George Herbert Walker Bush was the 41st president of the United States of America, serving from 1989 until 1993.
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Why Were Postage Stamps Invented, And Why Do People Collect Them?
Sending mail may seem like a trivial part of life, but such acts have a rich history. If you're wondering why postage stamps were invented, here's the story.
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Inside The First Official Hanukkah Celebration At The White House
Hanukkah isn't as widely-celebrated as Christmas in the United States, but it still has a special place in the White House, starting with George W. Bush.
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Why Did So Many Nazis Escape To Argentina?
Many Nazis notoriously escaped to Argentina and elsewhere in South America after World War II. Here's why Argentina welcomed Nazi immigrants.
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The Thanksgiving Disaster That Most People Haven't Heard About
Few realize that one of the oldest rivalries in U.S. history is associated with one of the worst accidents in U.S. sporting history.
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Legendary Swords From Famous Myths
The only thing cooler than a sword is a sword with a name and maybe also magic powers. The tellers of myths and legends from around the world knew this.
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