Why This Area Just Outside Of Denver Is Radioactive
Rocky Flats, Colorado, was a hotbed of nuclear mismanagement that has left a lasting legacy for its residents and former employees. Here's the story.
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Why You Should Never Walk Alone At Night Through Italy's Gardens Of Bomarzo
An Italian garden built in the 16th century is nicknamed the "Park of Monsters" for a very specific reason -- because in a way, you could say it's full of them.
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What Stephen Hawking's Area Theorem Really Means
Stephen Hawking was a scientific genius who will be missed by many. His theories seem to hold up to this day, including his area theorem of black holes.
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The Quick Demise Of The NFL's Shortest-Lived Franchise In History
Professional sports franchises come and go, bought and sold, re-located, but few histories are as short as that of an obscure team in the early 1920s.
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How Hattie McDaniel Helped Save An Affluent African American Neighborhood
Hattie McDaniel is best remembered for her role as Mammy in the 1939 film "Gone With the Wind." But she also helped save an African American neighborhood.
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A Man Was Elected To The United States Senate But Never Actually Served A Day
There are those odd hops in the history of the United States, when unforeseen circumstances brought about what were perhaps unintended consequences.
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The Surprising Graffiti Found At The Ruins Of Pompeii
Pompeii spent centuries entombed in ash, until excavations revealed not only homes and human remains, but graffiti inscribed seemingly everywhere.
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John F. Kennedy's Father Allegedly Had Affairs With These Two Hollywood Icons
Depending on who you believe, the Kennedy men have a reputation for romantic affairs with film stars. The apple, it seems, fell not far from the tree.
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The Truth About India's Living Bridges
In a remote, rainy corner of India, there are a number of bridges made to withstand extreme conditions. This is the truth about India's living bridges.
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Who Was The First Woman To Appear On A US Coin?
Susan B. Anthony, an advocate for women's suffrage, was the first woman to be featured on a US coin. Here's the story of her accomplishments.
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Where Is Benjamin Franklin Buried?
Benjamin Franklin looms large on the pages of early American history. The inventor, writer, ambassador, and statesman died in April of 1790.
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Endocannibalism: The Ritual Of Consuming Your Dead Loved Ones
Today, humans consuming the flesh of other humans is taboo in nearly every part of the world. Over the course of history, there have been exceptions.
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Why Did Muammar Gaddafi Decide To End Libya's Nuclear Weapons Program?
Late in 2003, longtime dictator of Libya Muammar Gaddafi admitted to having a secret nuclear arms program and agreed to give it up. So why did he do it?
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People Who Went Missing And Were Found Years Later
Some missing persons cases turn into homicides, some are never solved, and a rare few are solved years later when the missing person turns up alive.
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The Most Famous Historic Homes In America
The U.S. is younger than many other countries, but it has plenty of exquisite, notable old homes. Here are some of the most famous historic homes in America.
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Why Juneteenth Lost Popularity During The Era Of Jim Crow
Juneteenth is a national holiday and marks the day when all corners of the U.S. received word of emancipation. It lost popularity in Jim Crow and here's why.
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What Did Early Juneteenth Celebrations Look Like?
Former enslaved people began to celebrate Juneteenth in 1866. The holiday combines "June" and "nineteenth" and commemorates the news that slavery ended.
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What Happened To Lee Harvey Oswald's Wife?
The assassination of John F. Kennedy sent shockwaves through the world. Here's what happened to the wife of the assassin who was thrust into the spotlight.
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Ancient Egyptians Had Some Interesting Uses For Animal Fat
The legacy of the ancient Egyptian empire has influenced everything from architecture to science -- and their use of animal fat impacted ideas about hygiene.
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How A Secret Drag Ball Changed Mexico Forever
One November night in 1901, police raided a house party in Mexico City, creating a scandal that shook a nation. This secret drag ball changed Mexico forever.
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The Reason Why Cuba Has So Many Vintage Cars
Images out of Cuba often include lots of vintage cars on the roads. Here's the reason why Cuba has so many classic automobiles.
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The Copacabana Club Fight That Changed Baseball History
It's not really news when people have too much to drink and punches get thrown. Unless it involves star baseball players, Sammy Davis Jr., and bowlers.
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What Most People Get Wrong About Thomas Jefferson's Last Words
Thomas Jefferson's last words are widely believed to have been "this is the Fourth of July," but reality may be different. Here's what he may have said.
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What Really Happened When Donald Trump Tried To Trademark 'You're Fired'
Catchphrases are funny things. Whether it's a comedian's punchline after the punchline, or a memorable phrase from a commercial, they offer instant recognition.
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How One Belgian Singer Became A Key Figure In The French Revolution
Far too often, history is written from too few perspectives -- and often without the effects of women actively engaged in events like the French Revolution.
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The Hottest Famous People From History
Across history, there've been people whose pants the entire world wanted to get into. These are the hottest famous people from history.
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Gas-Proof Strollers Were Invented In The 1930s For A Scary Reason
Human beings never seem to tire of inventing new ways to slaughter each other, especially in large numbers. Fortunately, others respond helpfully.
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