The Shady History Of The Cursed Lake Shawnee Amusement Park
Some believe the abandoned Shawnee amusement on a Native American burial ground is haunted. Because of its shady history, many say it's cursed.
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These Politicians Had The Same Slip Of The Tongue When Talking About US States
Politicians are expected to know about the district they wish to govern, but as it turns out, gaffes happen, and sometimes the pols even acknowledge them.
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World War II Allied Home Front Timeline Explained
Life on the homefront during World War II was hard, so let's take a look at what was going on in the U.S. and Britain while millions died in battle.
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The History Of Ritual Canoe Burials
Even with variations in cultural norms, every society has some things in common -- among them, disposition of the dead. There are surprising similarities.
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JFK's Diary Entry About Adolf Hitler That Would Turn Heads Today
It's interesting to think JFK had a diary and in it, he wrote about Adolf Hitler. The entry would likely turn heads today.
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The Gruesome Reality Of How The Medieval Rack Tortured Its Victims
The medieval rack was a gruesome torture device designed to get victims to confess. This is the cringeworthy reality of how the rack worked.
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The Shocking Time A Surgeon Found A Fir Tree Inside A Patient's Lungs
Remember those childhood warnings, about what would happen if you swallowed a watermelon seed? It would grow inside you, right? Wrong. Or maybe.
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The True Story Of The First Woman Governor Of Texas
Early on in the United States, the job of governor was always filled by men – but in 1924, that all changed when Miriam Ferguson was elected to head Texas.
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President Zachary Taylor's Final Words Before His Death
President Zachary Taylor met an untimely death due to cholera (or perhaps other causes). These were Taylor's final words before passing away.
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How The Ancients Celebrated The Fall Equinox
Modern holidays often mark important dates for individual cultures, but things were different in the past. This is how the ancients celebrated the fall equinox.
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Inside The Jack-O'-Lantern's Devilish Origin Story
Holidays bring some rather interesting traditions that are so embedded into society that they often go unquestioned in the 21st century.
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The Mystery Of The Cleveland Torso Murderer
Shortly after the Great Depression, a serial killer dismembered and killed at least a dozen victims in Cleveland. Here is the story of the Torso Murderer.
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King Charles' Plan To Keep Prince Andrew Away From Power Would Amend An 85-Year-Old Rule
King Charles is amending a law in order to keep Prince Andrew and Prince Harry away from power. Here's how King Charles is amending the rule.
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Meet Ella Harper, A Vintage Side Show Star With A Wild Talent
Circuses and sideshows have a complicated yet fascinating history in the United States. Meet Ella Harper, a vintage side show star with a wild talent.
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The Uncontacted Philippines Tribe That Might Have Been A Hoax
In 1971, a curious discovery sent the media into a tailspin. Here's the story of the uncontacted Philippines tribe that might have been a hoax.
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Famous Historical Figures Who Were Quarantined
Quarantine is an old idea. And some of the people affected by these old time quarantines were famous. Here are famous historical figures who were quarantined.
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Roman Empire Timeline Explained
The timeline of Roman history is about as convoluted as it is long, stretching out over two millenia. This is the Roman Empire timeline explained.
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The Untold Truth Of Bill Clinton
The man formerly known as President Bill Clinton is surrounded by a basket-load of weird facts: This is the untold truth of Bill Clinton.
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The Staggering Number Of Lit Jack-O'-Lanterns That Set A Guinness World Record
A city in New Hampshire holds the Guinness World Record for the most number of lit jack-o'-lanterns.
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Big Moments From The 2000s You Forgot About
Y2K may have been somewhat anticlimactic, but it ushered in a new era. Here are some moments in the first decade of the millennium worth remembering.
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Was There A Real Ichabod Crane?
Published in 1820, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving is a classic horror tale that continues to spook readers. Was there a real Ichabod Crane?
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Bolivia's Festival Of The Skulls Explained
Take a trip to La Paz, Bolivia, on November 8, and you might be curious as to why crowds of people are gathering at graveyards carrying around human skulls.
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Women Elected To Office In America Before They Could Vote
Although women's right to vote would not be protected in the U.S. until 1920, that didn't stop many from running for office. Here are some of their stories.
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What Traditionally Happens To Muslims After Performing The Hajj?
As part of the Islamic religion, Muslims take a pilgrimage to the holy land of Mecca. Here's what traditionally happens after. performing the Hajj?
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The Strange Story Of The Hatbox Baby
On the evening of December 24, 1931, Edward and Julie Stewart were driving through the Arizona desert on their way to Phoenix when they heard a noise.
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German WWI Soldiers Took Unprecedented Actions After The Death Of A Special US Soldier
German soldiers paid their respects after the death of a U.S. soldier in World War I.
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Why Prince Andrew And Prince Harry Were Not Allowed To Salute During Queen Elizabeth's Funeral
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral was guided by strict protocol. Here's why Prince Andrew and Prince Harry were not allowed to salute during the funeral.
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