How A Dysfunctional Government Broke Ancient Rome's Republic
In case anyone needs reminding: no civilization lasts forever. Here's the story of how a dysfunctional government broke ancient Rome's republic.
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This Is What John Wilkes Booth Said After Shooting Abraham Lincoln
This is what Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth said after shooting Abraham Lincoln in the head.
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BB King Went To Bed Every Night Listening To This One Legendary Album
No question but that show business can be a land of intense, even bitter, rivalry between artists. And then comes a tale of one admiring another's talent.
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How Deion Sanders Made Both MLB And NFL History On The Same Day
Deion Sanders is one of those rare athletes that played professionally for two sports. Here's how he made both MLB and NFL history on the same day.
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The Dallas Cowboy Legend That Manned A Bomber Plane Over War-Torn Europe
On November 21,1944 a young Texan left England on his first bombing run into Germany. He would go on to become one of the most legendary coaches in the NFL.
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Real-Life Witches And Wizards That Actually Existed
Practitioners of magic have historically been wrapped in myth and legend, but a few were real. Here's a look at some witches and wizards that actually existed.
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The Royal Life Of Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew's downfall is one for the ages. Once the royal son who could do no wrong, he then did all sorts of wrong. This is the royal life of Prince Andrew.
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The Real-Life Murders That Inspired Agatha Christie's Mysteries
Agatha Christie penned over 150 short stories and 66 novels, and you may wonder how could she possibly come up with so many plots! Here's where a few came from.
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Who Is Tetsuya Yamagami, The Man Who Assassinated Prime Minister Shinzo Abe?
Tetsuya Yamamgami shot and killed Japan's former president Shinzo Abe on July 8, 2022. Here's what we know about Yamagami, his past, and why he killed Abe.
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What Timothy McVeigh's Weapons Obsession Reveals About The OKC Bombing Tragedy
Signs that Timothy McVeigh could be capable of atrocities like the Oklahoma City bombing were present from the start, including an early obsession with guns.
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The Story Of The New York Building That Inspired The Eiffel Tower
The Latting Observatory was taller than anything built in New York City before 1853. But what happened to it? And why do so few people even know it existed?
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Facts About Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ruled Iran for over three decades, not with criticism and controversy.
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Questionable Things About Gerald Ford's Presidency
Most know the 38th U.S. President Gerald Ford as Richard Nixon's successor. Here are some questionable things to happen after he took his place.
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How Did The World Find Out About King George VI's Death?
King George VI died unexpectedly at the age of 56. Here's how the world, and his daughter, Elizabeth, found out about his death.
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Is There A Hidden Song Painted In The Last Supper?
Some experts think there is a hidden song painted in Leonardo DaVinci's famous painting, "The Last Supper," but is there really?
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The Disturbing Thing Jeffrey Dahmer Gave His Neighbor
Known as the "Milwaukee Cannibal," Jeffrey Dahmer was tried and convicted of murdering 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991.
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What It Was Really Like At The Cotton Club
An extremely hip venue with sought-after performers, the Cotton Club was a big piece of American history. This is what it was really like at the Cotton Club.
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Meet The Stray Railway Dog Who Became Everyone's Best Friend
Lampo was a stray dog who hopped trains in Italy.
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Did Shotgun Weddings Really Happen?
There were reported instances of shotgun weddings in the late 1800s.
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The Dramatic History Of Cheating In Fishing Contests
It's no secret that those who fish have been known to exaggerate their accomplishments with rod and reel. Sometimes money is involved, as is fraud.
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King Tut's Body Wasn't Handled With Care, And Here's Proof
Thousands of years later, King Tut, the Boy King, continues to fascinate scientists and casual observers alike, as still more information is revealed about him.
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This Is Where You Can Find The World's Oldest Webcam
The world's oldest webcam dates back to the early 1990s, and its use probably wasn't what you'd expect. Here's where you can find the oldest webcam.
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The Legendary Last Words Of Washington Irving
Washington Irving is widely considered one of the fathers of American literature, with "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" among his numerous credits.
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How Two Women Pilots Became Trailblazers In US Military Aviation
In U.S. aviation history, women have been key to its evolution, though it's been a struggle to gain recognition, such as for two women pilots who flew in WWII.
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This Is The Oldest Cemetery In America
If you're looking to visit the oldest cemetery in the U.S. this spooky season, then you'll want to head east — to a historic seaside town in Massachusetts.
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Who Was The Real Eddie Bauer?
There was a real chef behind Chef Boyardee, and a real Hershey making candy. And like the real-life L.L. Bean, there once was an outdoorsman named Eddie Bauer.
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Why Mao Zedong Once Offered Up Millions Of His Own Citizens To Henry Kissinger
International diplomacy is tricky business, requiring shrewd insights, an ability to read the opposing parties, and the willingness to consider what's offered.
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