The Truth Behind Why Some People In India Put Cow Dung On Their Walls
Different animals serve different purposes in a variety of human societies -- as pets, beasts of burden, sources of food, even objects of worship.
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How Sinbad The Dog Went From Pet To Infamous Coast Guard Mascot
Many an organization has a mascot -- businesses, sports teams, even cities. The crew of a U.S. Coast Guard cutter had a storied mascot of its own.
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The Truth Behind The Murderous Cult Brothers Justin And Glenn Taylor Helzer
In 2000, authorities were called to a property in California after neighbors reported hearing gunfire. This is the story of Justin and Glenn Taylor Helzer.
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Thomas Edison's Obsession Led To Some Quirky Nicknames For His Children
Thomas Edison was a man on the move, creating and improving numerous devices we now take for granted. He was also intensely interested in Morse Code.
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Sophia Loren's Unexpected Connection To Former Dictator Benito Mussolini
Actress Sophia Loren had an unexpected and unusual connection to Beninto Mussolini, the Italian dictator. Her sister actually married Mussolini's son.
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Negev Desert Rocks Hold Drawings That Offer A Look At Life 6,000 Years Ago
Pre-historic art is a connection to ancient humanity, and Negev Desert rocks hold drawings that offer a look at life 6,000 years ago.
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These Body Parts Of Galileo Galilei Are On Spectacle Today At A Museum
Nestled among priceless scientific treasures in the Galileo Museum is a shocking oddity: Three fingers from Galileo's right hand and a tooth are on display
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Genghis Khan Rewarded The Man Who Almost Killed Him In The Most Unusual Way
Genghis Khan was almost killed by an opposing soldier, and ultimately rewarded him in a pretty unusual way. Here's how Khan rewarded Jebe.
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America's Oldest Continuously Operated Chinese Restaurant Isn't Where You Think It Is
Many major cities in the U.S. have thriving and historical Chinatown districts, but the oldest running Chinese restaurant in the U.S. is not in any of them.
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Nostradamus Supposedly Harnessed His Psychic Abilities Using A Trippy Method
Nostradamus is famous for his predictions well into the future, and supposedly he harnessed his psychic abilities using a trippy method.
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This King Tut Theory May Shed Some Light On The Cause Of His Death
King Tutankhamun has become the post-mortem ambassador into the world of Egyptology. A theory has emerged that may shed some light on the boy king's death.
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Sylvester Stallone's Heartbreaking Decision He Was Forced To Make Before His Rocky Fame
Sylvester Stallone used to be so poor he could barely afford food, and was forced to sell his beloved childhood dog. Here's how the dog ended up in "Rocky."
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The Unlikely Cocktail Born In Egypt During World War II
This cocktail has a fascinating origin story: Egypt, Nazi busting during World War II, and world-traveling polyglot and "chemist-turned-barman" Joe Scialom.
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The True Story Of A Finnish WWII Soldier That Lived For Weeks Alone In The Arctic Circle
Aimo Koivunen, survived the winter of 1944 thanks to nothing but sheer will, survivalist knowledge, and a whole lot of drugs.
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How Queen Elizabeth's II Fortune Will Be Divided After Her Death
Queen Elizabeth II not only presides over the United Kingdom, if only as a figurehead, but also controls a significant amount of personal wealth.
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How The 1931 Disappearance Of The Southern Cloud Plane Was Solved After 27 Years
When Southern Cloud didn't arrive in Melbourne on time, no one was initially alarmed, but by the next morning, a massive search was underway.
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The Unexpected Connection The First Woman To Serve In Congress Has To Slavery
Though it's sometimes tempting to divide history up into distinct eras, the fact is the world's time line overlaps, with lives spanning events.
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Why Some Buddhist Monks Shave Their Heads
Back in the '60s, hair length, especially for men, was very much an issue loaded with symbolism. This wasn't the first time in history that hair had meaning.
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Some Primates Hold Onto Their Dead Infants For A Heartbreaking Reason
Scientists have observed several species of primates carrying around their deceased infants in what seems to be the animals' practice of grief.
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What Radios Were Really Invented For
The radio remains a popular medium even today, but inventors who harnessed the power of radio waves did so for reasons other than entertainment and news.
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The Unexpectedly-Intact Cargo Found On A 375-Year-Old German Shipwreck
The waters of Earth have claimed millions of ships and boats of all sizes and nationalities. Every once in a while, a wreck is found and explored.
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Winston Churchill's Hilarious Reaction To The Tank That Bears His Name
Winston Churchill was a tremendous force in English politics, especially during World War II. Part of his leadership was his rapid-fire, self-deprecating wit.
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Who Was Paul Tibbets, The Man Who Dropped The Atomic Bomb On Hiroshima?
World War II reached a devastating conclusion when the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Piloting the bomber was Paul Tibbets.
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Sandy Island: The Mysterious Place That Was On The Map But Never Actually Existed
Sandy Island was first notated by Captain James Cook during his many voyages of discovery. However, as it turns out, it may have never even actually existed.
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One Of Leonardo Da Vinci's Most Famous Drawings Has Been Fooling Us This Whole Time
The Vitruvian Man is one of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous works, but it may have been fooling us the whole time. Here's the story behind the Vitruvian Man.
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What Was The Great Male Renunciation Of The 18th Century?
The Great Male Renunciation at the end of the 1700s was a turning point in men's fashion.
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Germany's 19th-Century Rakotzbrücke Bridge Is A Work Of Art With A Wicked Name
Built in the 1860s, the Rakotzbrücke bridge in Germany is such a unique architectural feat, locals at the time couldn't believe it was built by mortals.
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