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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How Accurate Is The Old Farmer's Almanac?
In a time when just about everyone has a complete reference library a phone click away, it's hard to imagine the place of a printed collection of perhaps fact.
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Tragic Cases Of Patricide From History
Patricide, defined as killing one's own father, has repulsed and shocked people for thousands of years. Yet cases continue to occur well into the 21st century.
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Who Founded Macy's?
Today, Macy's is one of the most readily recognized retail brands in America, and like many businesses, it began with the hard work of its founder.
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How An MMA Fighter Won A Match After Knocking Himself Out
The 2018 MMA fight between Irvins Ayala and Drew Chapman is one remembered by MMA fans for how it played out and the surprising turn it took after the K.O.
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The Country Of Scotland Has Over 400 Different Ways To Talk About Snow
The rugged, remote, and mountainous region of Scotland is prone to snow. It's not surprising, then, that the Scottish people have hundreds of terms for it.
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The Heartbreaking Story Behind The Guinness Record Holder For The World's Longest Nose
One especially heart-breaking (though mostly forgotten) story is that of Thomas Wedders, who holds the Guinness record for the world's longest nose.
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The Hallmark Company Is Older Than You Might Expect
Cards for Christmas, for birthdays, for condolence -- writing and mailing letters on paper might be dying out, but Hallmark continues to continue.
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Moments Of 2022 That Shook The World
The year 2022 will be remembered for a great many events, and we cite 13 in this list. These are the moments that shook the world and continue to reverberate.
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