Who Was Baldwin IV, The 'Leper King' Of Jerusalem?
Certainly there have been remarkable individuals throughout history who overcame personal challenges to achieve greatness -- including leprosy.
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How Many Wives Did Brigham Young Have?
Brigham Young didn't found the Mormon Church, but he was instrumental in shaping the society and its ideas about plural marriage. Here's how many wives he had.
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The Real Reason The Gatling Gun Was Invented Might Surprise You
It's sometimes said that warfare tends to increase the speed of technological development, whether that's medical care or more efficient weaponry.
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The 13 States With Laws That Take Effect Automatically Now That Roe V. Wade Was Overturned
When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the repercussions were felt immediately. The ruling has an effect on numerous state laws.
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How Borobudur, The Largest Buddhist Temple In The World, Was Lost For Centuries
Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world, was lost for centuries even though it was in use for at least 600 years before it was abandoned.
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Why There Are No Term Limits For Supreme Court Justices
Supreme Court Justices are famous for having no term limits, meaning they can serve for life. Here's why there are no term limits for Supreme Court Justices.
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Ayn Rand's Final Speech Denounced A Popular Politician And His Ideology
Ayn Rand is known for creating the controversial philosophy of Objectivism, and her final speech denounced the beliefs of a popular politician.
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Why Is College So Expensive?
College was once considered the best time of your life... now it has become a debt sentence. How did higher education become so horribly unaffordable?
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You'll Never See The Pope With A Beard. Here's Why
The pope doesn't have a beard, and that's part of a long tradition of beardless popes going back centuries. Here's why popes don't have beards.
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Chilling Details From The Dos Erres Massacre
The community at Las Dos Erres had no warning before the military death squad arrived one night. Here are chilling details from the Dos Erres massacre.
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The History Of Sign Language Explained
Today, there exist in the world more than 300 different sign languages — a form of communication with an at-times contentious history dating back millennia.
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The Charles Lindbergh Baby Theory That Would Change Everything
The kidnapping and death of Charles Lindbergh Jr. electrified and saddened the nation. A man was executed for the crime -- but was he really guilty?
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Rasputin Received A Deeply Unsettling Threat Right Before His Death
It seems to be a recurring theme of human history that when an individual gains power and influence, it's almost as though they wear a target on their back.
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Here's Who The Stanley Cup Is Really Named After
Hockey has become a sport that transcends nationalities, gathering fans from around the globe, with teams vying for possession of the Stanley Cup.
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The Supreme Court Has Overruled Itself More Than You Think
The United States Supreme Court has heard a wide variety of cases over the years, issuing what seem to be final decisions. Except when they change.
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This Is How Much Kate Bush Is Making From The Running Up That Hill Resurgence
Kate Bush is one of the most beloved and influential British musicians of all time. Here's how much she's making from the Running Up That Hill resurgence.
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What Is The VX Nerve Agent That Was Used To Kill Kim Jong-Un's Brother In 2017?
Few weapons made by man have been so ruthlessly effective and so terrifying as chemical weapons. Here's the nerve agent that killed Kim John-un's brother.
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How Many Wives Did Henry VIII Have?
King Henry VIII is known for having many wives and several mistresses.
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The Reason There Were Once Hidden Wine Cellars Under The Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge is a fascinating feat of astounding architecture. But, beneath the bridge lay cold, damp caves that were once wine cellars full of merriment.
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What It Was Really Like To Be A Titanic Passenger
The sinking of the Titanic is one of the most well-known shipwreck stories in history. What was it like for the passengers on the ship?
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Inside Douglas MacArthur's Words Of Warning To President Kennedy
The voice of experience isn't always heard, even when lives -- perhaps even nations -- hang in the balance. Add to that a historical "what if?"
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Who Was The First Woman To Appear On A Wheaties Box?
Wheaties has a history of putting the best of the best athletes on their cereal boxes. But the first woman on the box may be a surprise as her job was unusua.
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The Invention Of The Jacuzzi Has A Heartbreaking Backstory
Warm water, bubbling from jets beneath the surface, is many people's idea of bliss, a way to relax and unwind. Turns out, the Jacuzzi has medical origins.
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You May Not Have Realized How Rich Alexander The Great Actually Was
At his peak, Alexander the Great's wealth was quite literally unmeasurable. Let's explore where his riches came from, and how much he may have been worth.
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Rutherford B. Hayes' Final Words Were Packed With Meaning
Rutherford B. Hayes served one term as president of the United States, and while he might not rank up there with Lincoln or Washington, he left his mark.
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The First-Ever Olympic Race In History Was Won By Someone You Wouldn't Expect
The first-ever Olympic race wasn't won by a world-renowned runner, but instead by a cook who many would not. have suspected. Here's who won the race.
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How Two Vodou Priests Helped Spark The Haitian Revolution
Haiti is a nation founded on the backs of enslaved people, but here's how two Vodou priests helped spark the Haitian Revolution.
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