Secret Societies That Are Nearly Impossible To Leave
Secret societies have been around almost as long as humanity. And some are super secret, while others not so much. Leaving can be complicated.
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The Wildest Fan Brawls In Sports History
A sports game is a place where many a fan goes for fun. But tensions between opposing fans can boil over. These are the wildest fan brawls in sports history.
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The First Recorded Successful Limb Amputation Is Much Older Than You Think
Amputation as a life-saving medical procedure goes back centuries, particularly on battlefields. Recent evidence suggests it even happened in prehistoric times.
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Why Karl Marx Had Issues With Religion
Karl Marx's views and philosophies have had a profound impact on society, whether people agree with them or not. Here's why he had issues with religion.
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The Woman Who Saved Emily Dickinson's Poetry
Today, Emily Dickinson is considered one of the greatest poets in American literature. The reclusive writer's work was almost lost, however.
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The True Story Of Galvarino, The Mapuche Warrior Who Had Knives For 'Hands'
In the martial stories of history, there are accounts bordering on legend, telling of extraordinary deeds accomplished by extraordinary individuals.
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The First Ever Tailgate Dates A Lot Further Back Than You Probably Think
The football tailgate is a beloved fall tradition in the U.S., but the first American tailgaters gathered to watch something much more harrowing than football.
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This 6,000-Year-Old UK Home Is So Ancient That It Has Stone Furniture
Ruins discovered on the Orkney Islands reveal much about Britain's ancient settlers, including their sophisticated culture, rituals, and diets.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Obsession With Oak Island Explained
Rumors of lost treasure just waiting to be found have interested human beings for centuries. Even the already wealthy can become intrigued by the possibilities.
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The NFL's Coldest Game In History Had Teams Playing In Minus 59 Degree Weather
In 1981, NFL fans who tuned into the Bengals-Chargers game in January witnessed the coldest football game in the sports league's history.
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One Oregon Mountain And Its Unfortunate Connection With Nazi Symbolism
Istanbul was Constantinople, once upon a time. It's not unusual for a piece of geography to be renamed, especially when evil is evoked by the original.
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What Happens If A Royal Has Twins?
For nations with a royal family, the lines of succession can be complicated by birth order, gender, and proximity to the throne. And if there are twins?
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The Murky Origins Of The Motorcycle
There was a slow evolution in the creation of the motorcycles we see and use today, in fact, the origins of the vehicle are somewhwat murky.
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The Real Reason The Scots Guard Were Once Called 'The Kiddies'
Despite the Scots Guard's reputation as serious soldiers who can never break character on duty, the British military branch has its own nickname.
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How Sex, Lies And The College Cult Subject Larry Ray Derailed A Political Career
A man convicted of exploiting a group of his daughter's college friends lured them in with a wild story about taking down a powerful politician.
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The True Story Of John Chickie Donohue's 8,000 Mile Beer Run
John "Chickie" Donohue once made an 8,000 beer run from Vietnam to the US to support the soldiers serving there. Here's the story of the beer run.
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One Of The Most Important Parts Of Royal Guard Training Is One You May Not Expect
Given the tasks the royal guard is typically known to perform, one aspect of their training regimen could perhaps be a surprise for many.
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What The Different Colored Plumes On The British Royal Guards' Hats Mean
The Royal Guardsmen are one of the most enduring and beloved symbols of the United Kingdom -- not all bearskin caps are the same though.
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The Five Most Embarrassing Moments Of The British Royal Guard
Royal guards are only human, and sometimes, intentionally or not, they break protocol — and lucky for everyone on the internet, there is often video proof.
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How Much The British Royal Guard Members Get Paid
The British Royal Guard members are expected to meet very high standards, yet they get paid relatively little. Here's how much they make.
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The Best And Worst U.S. Presidents, According To Historians
The 2021 C-SPAN survey ranked all former presidents in several areas. Here are the six best and six worst presidents of the United States, according to C-SPAN.
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It Turns Out There's A Good Reason The British Royal Guards Undergo A Daily Inspection
Guards on duty at the Horse Guards in Whitehall undergo a daily inspection at 4 p.m.
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What People In The Wild West Did For Work
While Hollywood gets some of the American West correct, it also glamorizes it. Here's a bit of truth about what it was like to live and work in the Wild West.
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The Largest Crowds Ever Recorded That Gathered For Royal Events
British royal events regularly captivate that country and even the whole world. Read on for the largest recorded crowds gathered for British royal events.
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The Secret About One Of Hawaii's Most Gorgeous Attractions May Be Out
There's one tourist attraction in Hawaii that gets lots of traffic, though whether or not it's a good place for you to visit could depend on your interests.
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The Tragic Childhood Of President Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon is best known for his role in the Watergate scandal, for which he was forced to resign, but this is his lesser-known tragic childhood.
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Remnants Of A Dead Sea Scroll Showed Up In The Most Unlikely Place
There are all those stories out there, of ancient items, valuable beyond belief, found tucked away somewhere. But a Dead Sea Scroll fragment?
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