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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Museum Mousetrap Exhibit Proves Deadly 155 Years Later
Humanity is dedicated to making things better, faster, more efficient. Sometimes, the original article really is quite effective, hundreds of years later.
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Black Panther's Dora Milaje Were Inspired By Real African Female Warriors
Many do not know that while the Dora Milaje may be a work of fiction, they were inspired by real women, who were certainly larger than life.
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Meet The King Penguin Who Found An Unexpected Home In A Hot And Humid Japanese Town
Modern society might not agree on much, but surely most people think that penguins are high up on the scale of adorable wildlife. Take Lala, for instance.
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Why Nostradamus Followers Believe He Predicted Cryptocurrency
Nostradamus: prestidigitatious prognosticator, pretty good French medical doctor, black hat aficionado, and ... the original crypto bro? Let's take a look.
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Rosa Parks' Brutally Honest Words On Clarence Thomas' Supreme Court Nomination
There is perhaps no civil rights hero more revered and more universally adored than one — Rosa Parks — and she spoke out against Clarence Thomas back in 1991.
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Why Some Say Kirk Douglas Was One Of The Most Difficult Actors To Work With
Genuine Hollywood icons, the stars of decades' standing, are truly few and far between. Did they get to the top by playing nicely with others?
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The Real-Life Story Of The Tham Luang Cave Rescue
The Tham Luang cave rescue of 13 young soccer players and their coach made international news. Here is the true story.
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Two WWII Allies Had A Meeting That Turned Into An Unofficial Holiday
World War II devastated the globe, a battle against tyranny by forces of freedom. Some moments in the long struggle took on greater importance than others.
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House Of The Dragon's Queen Who Never Was Is Based On A Real Person
As with "Game of Thrones," "House of the Dragon" is also based on real history, and in this case, Princess Rhaenyra faces a very similar challenge and war.
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Surprising Titles Held By Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth II retains various forms of address through honor or custom. Here are the most surprising titles held by Queen Elizabeth II.
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The Marriage That Connects The Three Stooges To Comic Book History
The various members of The Three Stooges created a truly lasting comedy legacy through films and, later, TV. Add to that a family connection to comic books.
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Gregory Peck's Relationship With President Lyndon Johnson Almost Landed Him A Distinguished Job
Gregory Peck is known for starring in "To Kill a Mockingbird," but his relationship with president Lyndon Johnson almost landed him an even more important job.
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A Bizarre Ocean Discovery That Had Scientists Thinking They Were In The Wizard Of Oz
Scientists plumbing the depths of the ocean discovered a portion of the sea floor that looked like the yellow brick road from "The Wizard of Oz."
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The Likely Literary Inspiration Behind California's Name
People's names can change -- professionally, as a stage name, or personally, sometimes through marriage. Geographical names have been known to shift as well.
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Who Really Wrote The First Modern Vampire Story?
Contrary to popular belief, Bram Stoker didn't write the first vampire novel. It was actually written by John Polidori, and called "The Vampyre."
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The Queen Mother's Death Forced A Big Change To BBC's Wardrobe Policy
Different forms of journalism have different demands, whether print, streaming, or TV. While you rarely see print reporters, TV journalists are in front of you.
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This Is The Real-Life Inspiration For Valyrian Steel In Game Of Thrones
Fans of the HBO series, "Game of Thrones," are familiar with Valyrian steel. Here is the real-life inspiration for George R.R. Martin for such a material.
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Heartbreaking Findings In The Autopsy Of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
On January 6, 2021, hundreds of people breached the United States Capitol building to try and stop Congress from formalizing President Joe Biden's victory.
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Inside Debbie Reynolds' Heartbreaking Final Words
There might still be a few people who think Hollywood royalty live lives somehow more magical and less painful that the rest of us do. Sadly, that's a myth.
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Why Do Brits Think They Will Get 12 Days Off Work If The Queen Dies?
In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne. Why do Brits think they will get 12 days off work if the queen dies? And will they actually?
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The 83-Day Radiation Death Of Hisashi Ouchi
In 1999, a chain reaction at the Joyo fast research reactor in Tokaimura, Japan, triggered what is thought to be one of the country's worst nuclear accidents.
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