Bob Lanier Had The Largest Shoe Size In NBA History Before Shaq
It pretty much goes without saying that professional basketball players tend to be statuesque individuals. Their shoe sizes are nothing to sneeze at, either.
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Tragedies That Changed Aviation Forever
While plane travel is one of the safest ways to get somewhere, accidents still happen and aren't any less tragic. However, many have changed the way we now fly.
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These Were The Last Survivors Of Major Historical Events
Books teach us about history, but those who experienced major historical happenings offered so much more. These were the last survivors of some of those events.
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This Is Likely The Last Sense You Lose When You Die
Much is unknown about death, and the process of dying, but we do suspect that we know the order in which our senses are lost. Hearing is the last sense to go.
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This Is The Oldest Known Mummy In The World
Think of mummies, and maybe you conjure up images of Boris Karloff in 1932, or Brendan Fraser in 1999 -- both involving Egypt, sort of. What about Portugal?
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The True Story Of How A Passenger Made An Emergency Landing With No Flying Experience
Passengers never want to be in the position of having to land an aircraft, but it's not unheard of. Here's t how a passenger once made an emergency landing.
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Why Buckingham Palace's Legendary Renovator Was Fired
Buckingham Palace is the famous residence of the British Royal Family, and was extensively renovated in the 19th century. Here's why the renovator was fired.
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What Was The Largest Contiguous Land Empire In World History?
Even though a number of empires have flourished and fallen over the course of human history, only one of them had the largest contiguous empire to date.
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Washington Post's First City Editor Defended A Lincoln Assassination Conspirator
One of the foundations of the United States justice system is the presumption of innocence -- that the accused is entitled to a fair trial, with counsel.
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Tragedies That Changed The NHL Forever
For changes to be made to how hockey is played in the NHL, usually, something seriously tragic has to happen. Here are tragedies that changed the NHL forever.
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Early Chinese Sunglasses Were Not Used To Protect Against The Sun
Sunglasses are typically used these days to protect our eyes from the sun, but early Chinese sunglasses were used for another purpose in courtrooms.
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One Dog's Bathroom Break Awarded Her A WWII Medal
A dog named Juliana earned a medal in World War II after urinating on an explosive device that fell through her family's home, and neutralizing it.
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HG Wells' Parody Of His Literary Friend Led To A Lifelong Feud
When we think of the language arts of the early 20th century, especially in England, we probably think of erudition, manners, elegance. Surely not a feud.
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Why A Japanese Imperial Army Soldier Didn't Know WWII Was Over For 30 Years
A Japanese soldier in WWII didn't realize the war was over for 30 years, and remained hiding out in the jungle until he was eventually found.
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Before Thomas Dewey Ran For President, He Locked Up Mobster 'Lucky' Luciano
Many in American history made their reputation by going after the bad guys -- Eliot Ness, Wyatt Earp, Frank Hamer. Add a lawyer to the list: Thomas Dewey.
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The Messed Up History Of Diabetes
Diabetes has been around for thousands of years, and people have been diagnosing it for nearly as long. Here's the messed up history of this disease.
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The Biggest Government Secrets That Were Accidentally Made Public
Not all government disclosures are intentional. Here are some of the biggest government secrets that were accidentally made public.
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The Unexpected Truth About Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Name
Ruth Bader Ginsburg started using her middle name after entering kindergarten.
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The Untold Truth Of The Salem Witch Trials
In 1692, the Puritan village of Salem, Massachusetts, was hit by a wave of zealous religious paranoia. This is the untold truth of the Salem witch trials.
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The King James Bible And The Ethiopian Bible: What's The Difference?
The Bible has had many versions over the years. The oldest version is the Ethiopian and the most ubiquitous is the King James version and here's how they differ
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The Truth About The World's Biggest Quran
The Quran is the Islamic holy book and the most popular book in human history. The artistry of the text is often overlooked, and so too are its varying sizes.
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How Abraham Lincoln Narrowly Avoided Death Before His Assassination
Abraham Lincoln was famously assassinated at a theater, but he actually had a brush with death prior to that during the Civil War, when a bullet nearly hit him.
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The Most Accurate Movies And Miniseries About American Presidents
Some movies that dramatize history get important parts of the U.S. presidency right. Here are the most accurate movies and miniseries about American presidents.
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Thomas Hagan: What Happened To The Man Who Killed Malcolm X?
The February 21, 1965, death of Black revolutionary and civil rights leader Malcolm X was a devastating blow to the movement for racial equality in the U.S.
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The Untold Truth Of Heaven's Gate
Heaven's Gate achieved instant notoriety in March of 1997, when the discovery of 39 bodies sparked a media frenzy. This is the untold truth of Heaven's Gate.
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Khonsu: The Legend Of The Ancient Egyptian Moon God Explained
Like many ancient cultures, the Ancient Egyptians had an expansive pantheon of gods, and one of the most interesting among them is Khonsu, the god of the moon.
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Ukraine President Zelenskyy's Original Staff Weren't Exactly Qualified For The Job
Ukraine's president Zelenskyy was famous as the star of his own TV show. When he became president, he appointed many TV friends to political positions.
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