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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Russia's Centuries-Old Churches Defy Modern Construction Methods
Many's the structure that causes the viewer to ask, in awe and wonder, "How did they do that?" Add two all-wooden Russian churches to that list.
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This Is The Deadliest Month Of The Year In America
With the change in the seasons each year, there are risks and benefits. However, studies have shown that annually, one particular month is the deadliest.
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The Pemberton Mill Disaster Explained
The Industrial Revolution was one rife with change and tragedy. Among those tragic events was the collapse of Pemberton Mill in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
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The Most Unconvincing Bigfoot Sightings In History
The evidence that Bigfoot exists is shaky at best. Even if you are a believer, these unconvincing Bigfoot sightings might be enough to change your mind.
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Thanksgiving Was Celebrated Twice In 1939 Due To A Confusing Change By Franklin Roosevelt
There are certain powers that come with the office of president of the United States, and then there are the gray areas of presidential authority.
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What Happens If A US Citizen Dies In Another Country?
Dying abroad isn't ideal for a variety of reasons, including the cost to your family members. Here's what happens if a US citizen dies in another country.
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A Knot Convinced Many That Damon Crestwood Killed Patrick Mullins On Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries
The death of Patrick Mullins is covered on Netflix's "Unsolved Mysteries." Here's why a knot convinced many that Damon Crestwood killed him.
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Where Does Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries Rebecca Downey Believe Her Missing Children Are?
In 2014, Rebecca Downey said goodbye to her children before they left for a visit with their father, but never returned. Here is where the children might be.
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When Was The First Veterans Day?
Veterans Day commemorates Americans who serve or have served in the armed forces. It wasn't always a holiday, however. This was the first Veteran's Day.
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The Horrific Sinking Of The Edmund Fitzgerald Remains An Unsolved Mystery
The Edmund Fitzgerald was a ship that tragically sunk in Michigan's Lake Superior during a storm. Here's why the sinking remains an unsolved mystery.
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Where Is Levi Strauss Buried?
Levi Strauss was a 19th-century entrepreneur whose revolutionary products continue to find a market share in the 21st century. What is his final resting place?
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Teddy Roosevelt's Forgotten Conservation Legacy For Birds
President Theodore Roosevelt is remembered for his many different accomplishments. However, what is largely forgotten is his conservation legacy for birds.
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The Only Times The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Was Canceled
It might be an unofficial piece of American popular culture, but no less iconic for all of that: the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade hosted by Macy's.
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