Here's How Serial Killer Dorothea Puente Was Finally Caught
Dorothea Puente was a convicted serial killer suspected of murdering nine people during the 1980s in Sacramento, California.
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Grover Cleveland Avoided The Civil War Through This Controversial Loophole
Grover Cleveland was the only president to serve two nonconsecutive terms, but he also devised a clever way to avoid serving in the Civil War.
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A Big Question About Prince's Death Still Remains A Mystery
Prince's death in 2016 left many shocked and confused. However, there is still some controversy around how the famous musician died, and who is responsible.
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Duat: The Story Of The Egyptian Underworld
For ancient Egyptians, their version of the afterlife has been evolving and cultivating since the Predynastic period from 6000 to 3150 B.C.E.
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The Ramones Tricked Johnny Rotten Of The Sex Pistols Into Drinking Urine
Punks earned their reputation in part for their vulgarity-- like the time the Ramones tricked Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols into drinking urine.
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The Odd Way Pre-Modern Philosophy Predicted Simulation Theory
The philosopher René Descartes might have said "I think, therefore I am," but he never considered that we might all be in one big AI-simulated reality.
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What Was The Belle Epoque And How Did It Change France?
The U.S. had the Gilded Age, but France had something a lot different -- a world of cabarets, absinthe, and even the occult. Welcome to the Belle Epoque.
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Why Did The Lincoln Memorial Take 60 Years To Go Up After His Death?
With a historical figure as revered as President Abraham Lincoln, you'd think erecting some structure in his memory would be a no-brainer. Alas, not so.
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Why The 1876 Presidential Election Was The Most Controversial In History
The electoral process in the United States, both locally and nationally, can be fraught with emotion, subject to accusations both false and true.
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What The American Road Trip Was Like 50 Years Ago
Today's vacations weren't always part of the American pastime, making the 1970s unique on that front. This is what the American road trip was like 50 years ago.
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The History Of Perfume Explained
Perfumes are a beloved accessory to any night out, but their origins are different than one might expect. Here's the history of perfume, explained.
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The Slowest Marathon In History Technically Lasted More Than A Half Century
The thing about sports, supposedly, isn't the winning; it's the competition, mostly an athlete's ambition to be better than they were the last time.
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This Is The Oldest Known British Royal Family Crown
While the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London may be better known, they aren't the oldest of Britain's royal regalia. Get to know the crown of Princess Blanche.
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The Strangest Attempts At Becoming Immortal
The search for immortality is as old as time itself. And many people have tried to achieve it. Here are some of the strange attempts.
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Inside The Time Putin Drank A 240-Year-Old Ukrainian Wine And Caused An Uproar
Russian President Vladimir Putin has a troubled relationship with Ukraine. Before invading the country in 2022 he allegedly drank a 250-year-old bottle of wine.
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The World Has Been Destroyed On Four Separate Occasions, According To Aztec Mythology
Ancient civilizations have many interesting stories of how the Earth was destroyed. The Aztecs have a colorful story that says it has happened four times.
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The Wild Hunt Legend Explained
The barking dogs, the horses ... the noises no one could explain. They were the sounds of the Wild Hunt, and it's a good thing everyone was safely inside.
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Inside The Chilling Nostradamus Prediction Of Cannibalism
Nostradamus, the 16th-century doctor famous for his predictions about the future, made a startling prediction about humans becoming cannibals in 2022.
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The Real Reason Buffalo Is Called The City Of Good Neighbors
Buffalo is known as "The City of Good Neighbors," but how did it get this nickname? The city has a long history of welcoming outsiders with open arms.
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Popular Rock Songs You Didn't Know Were Inspired By The Bible
Rock lyricists have scoured the Bible to find some of their most iconic verses and stories. Here's what you need to know about rock songs inspired by the Bible.
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How Mary McLeod Bethune Changed History
Mary McLeod Bethune was the child of parents who had been enslaved. She walked miles to get the basics of an education. She created opportunities for others.
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The World's Worst Industrial Disaster In History
As human beings engage the natural world -- through manufacturing, especially -- devastating tragedies have sometimes resulted in the deaths of thousands.
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A Cambridge University Dog Had To Be Classified As A Cat Because Of A Strange Rule
There are some weird rules in academic institutions. One loophole allowed a master at a Cambridge University college to classify his dog as a large cat.
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Who Won The First Indy 500?
The person who won the very first Indy 500 was a fairly well-known driver and an innovator in the early days of auto racing.
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What East Germany Was Like Before The Fall Of The Iron Curtain
The division of Germany into East and West after the conclusion of World War II quickly became a study in contrasts -- in politics, economics, and government.
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The Strange History Of The Martial Art Bartitsu
Bartitsu combines elements of boxing, kicks from savate, grappling and throws from jiu-jitsu, and was a style practiced by Sherlock Holmes.
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The Untold Truth Of Joe Biden
Joe Biden's political career started early and lasted long — he was the longest-serving senator in Delaware! Here's the untold truth of his life.
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