Who Were Barack Obama's Parents?
Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, wrote his first memoir about his father but credits his mother for making him the person he would become.
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Why Prince Charles Will Be Leaving Buckingham Palace As Soon As He Becomes King
When Prince Charles becomes king, he will immediately begin his duties as sovereign, which will take him away from Buckingham Palace and from London for days.
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The Strange Connection Between A Famous Mathematician And The Kevin Bacon Game
Three decades before Pennsylvania men came up with the Kevin Bacon game, mathematicians were playing a similar game with one of their own. Here's the story.
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The Mysterious 1938 Disappearance Of Marjorie West
The 1938 disappearance of 4-year-old Marjorie West is one that is enigmatic. With many theories as to what happened, here is why the case remains a mystery.
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The Tragic 1989 Death Of Counterculture Icon Abbie Hoffman
Abbie Hoffman was an icon of the counter-culture movement throughout the 1960s and active through the 1980s. Here is more about his tragic death in 1989.
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The Most Powerful Indigenous Tribes In History
Here are some of the world's most powerful tribes and the men and women that made them great.
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The Mystery Surrounding The Fight Between Bruce Lee And Wong Jack Man
On a late autumn evening in 1964, Bruce Lee stood in the center of the room glaring at his opponent, Wong Jack Man.
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The Next Monarch Of England May Not Be King Charles III. Here's Why
British monarchs sometimes do and sometimes don't reign under the names they were given at birth; there's no requirement either way.
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Inside The Time Sojourner Truth Was Acquitted Of Murder
Abolitionist and activist Sojourner Truth was accused of murdering a preacher.
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Disturbing Details Found Inside Italy's Beasts Of Satan Murder Cult
A group of unsuspecting young adults in Italy carried out some of the most vicious and sadistic killings in Italy's recent history.
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The Annual Valentine's Day Card Salman Rushdie Would Rather Not Get
Salman Rushdie, author of "The Satanic Verses," received a yearly reminder of the fatwa that was issued against him, which he called his "unfunny valentine."
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The Sir Harry Oakes Theory That Would Change Everything
Given Sir Harry Oakes was a well-known man in the upper echelons of Bahamas society, his murder didn't go without publicity.
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Things You Get Wrong About The Last Supper
It's easy to debate the historicity of Jesus and the veracity of accounts concerning the Last Supper. These are some things you get wrong about the Last Supper.
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The Tragic History Of Okinawa
Okinawa might seem like the Eden of the Pacific, but there has been - and still is - trouble in paradise. This is the tragic history of Okinawa.
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Behind The Good-Luck Ritual Where Babies Are Thrown Off A Roof In Some Parts Of India
Many's the new parent who will try to hedge their bets in regard to their newborn's health and future prospects, whether through nurturing or invoking luck.
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Why The British Monarchy Rarely Attends The Funerals Of Others
One event you'll rarely see Queen Elizabeth II attend, though — or any king or queen throughout history, for that matter — is a funeral.
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What Did Wheat And Barley Have To Do With Ancient Egyptian Pregnancies?
Ancient Egyptian medicine was surprisingly advanced in some respects, and ancient Egyptians used barley and wheat for more than one purpose.
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Why Hollywood Star Carole Landis Was An Unsung Hero Among WWII Troops
Carole Landis was a bright young star who was in many different films throughout her short life. Here is how she was an unsung hero during World War II.
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How Matchsticks Were Created By Accident
Matchsticks are a common staple of our home, but they weren't actually invented on purpose. Here's how the matchsticks we use today were created by accident.
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What You Should Know About The Espionage Act
Former president Donald Trump's residence was searched by the FBI investigating potential Espionage Act violations. Here's what the Espionage Act is.
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How Marijuana Is Forever Connected With The History Of The Internet
When e-commerce started it was widely panned. However, 50 years on we're buying and selling more than ever and it may be thanks to students and marijuana.
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How Robert Liston Killed Three People While Performing Surgery
Robert Liston might be best known for his scientific contributions to the advances of medicine, but he's also known for a devastating surgical accident.
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What Really Happens When A Fatwa Is Issued?
Though complicated, just like many governments and societies in the world, Islamic culture and state vary considerably in customs and belief practices.
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Disturbing Discoveries Found In Famous Athlete Autopsy Reports
We usually think of professional athletes as being at the very peak of physical condition, but when these athletes pass away, sometimes it's shocking stuff.
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Here's Who Inherited McDonald's Founder Ray Kroc's Estate After He Died
Ray Kroc was reportedly worth $600 million at the time of his death in 1984.
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Why Babies In Medieval Art Look So Old
If you've seen medieval art, you may have noticed the weird way artists depicted babies and children. They were painted that way on purpose, art historians say.
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Here's How Soon Charles Will Become King Following The Queen's Death
When Queen Elizabeth II eventually passes away, her son Charles will become king. Here's how soon Charles will ascent to the throne after the queen's death.
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