Why Everyone Is Talking About May 9 In Russia
It's a safe bet that every nation on Earth has its own set of holidays which may or may not be equivalent to someone else's. Russia frequently celebrates May 9.
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How A Controversial Tax May Have Led To The End Of The Powdered Wig
Wigs were a fashion staple in the 17th and 18th centuries, but have since fallen out of style. The reason has to do with a little-known controversial tax.
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A Human Could Easily Fit Inside A Blue Whale's Heart
Blue whales are the largest mammals on Earth, with some measuring 100 feet long. They're so big, that a human could fit inside the heart of a blue whale.
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A Brief History Of The Habsburgs, Europe's Forgotten Empire
The Habsburg Empire is often lost to history and not taught in school, but it shaped the world as we know it. This is a brief history of the Habsburgs.
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Pope Pius II Wrote An Erotic Novel That Became A Best Seller
Popes aren't exactly known for extracurriculars outside of the priesthood, like sex and romance. But at least one pope went as far as to write a book about it.
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Former Presidents Who Ran Again After Losing Reelection
Whatever the reason, there have been a few presidents who took another bite at the apple even after voters gave them a resounding "thanks, but no thanks"
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Here's What Ancient Mayans Used For Currency
The Mayan civilization is known for its advanced calendar system, pyramids, and astronomy. But, they also had a form of currency that was rather delicious.
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The Deadly Mutiny Sparked By An Argument Over Food
It's no surprise that food is a contentious subject, but it once actually sparked a mutiny aboard a ship. Here's how a food argument led to a mutiny.
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The Myth About Theodore Roosevelt You Need To Stop Believing
President Theodore Roosevelt lived a remarkably full, accomplished life, rising above debilitating childhood illness and personal tragedy. His story is mythic.
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The Truth About The Computer Built By Ancient Greeks
The"Antikythera Mechanism," the world's oldest clockwork, analog computer sounds like a fictional device from an alternative, steampunk history.
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The Truth Behind Abraham Lincoln's Relationship With Frederick Douglass
President Abraham Lincoln and former enslaved person Frederick Douglass developed a friendship during the Civil War based on mutual respect and appreciation.
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Scientology's Project Rehabilitation Forces Explained
Scientology is a religion that gets met with a lot of side-eye due to allegations told by former members, including this terrible truth about a prison camp.
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Tragic Details About The Hemingway Family
Despite renown and riches, Ernest Hemingway was a fatally troubled man, and his suicide was neither the first nor the last tragedy for the Hemingway family.
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Jack Sheppard's Prison Escapes Were Unlike Any We've Ever Seen Before
It's one thing to build a career on theft -- taking what doesn't belong to you and getting away. Unless you get caught. And then, unless you escape. A lot.
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Why The First Vacuum Cleaners Were Actually Horse-Drawn
The ubiquitous vacuum cleaner is now a mainstay in many homes. However, the first iteration of the vacuum cleaner was pulled by horses, and here's why.
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Here's How Much Joel Osteen's Mansion Really Costs
Lakewood Church is the biggest megachurch in the U.S., which has put Joel Osteen in a good position to afford many luxuries of life, including his mansion.
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The Kennedy Family Tree Explained
The Kennedy family has been a political and social dynasty since planting roots in the United States. Here is the Kennedy family tree explained.
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The Untold Truth Of Jamie Hyneman
Jamie Hyneman always clammed up on MythBusters, so what's there to know about him? Plenty. Here's the untold truth of Jamie Hyneman.
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The Most Disastrous Band Reunions In Music History
When famous bands reunite, it can be wonderful or horrible. These are the stories of the band reunions that were a terrible idea and never should have happened.
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The Only Women On The FBI's Most Wanted List
Since 1950, over 500 people have landed that dubious distinction, but only ten of them have been women. Here's a look at them all.
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The Most Scandalous Tell-Alls In History
These are the most scandalous tell-alls in history. It all stays hidden ... until the book comes out.
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Stanislav Lunev: The Soviet Defector Who Went Free Into Witness Protection
In 1992, Stanislav Lunev became the highest-ranking Russian officer to ever defect to the US. The info he gave in exchange for his protection was shocking.
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JFK's Unexpected Source Of Advice During The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of annihilation. In seeking help, former President John. F. Kennedy reached out to this unlikely source.
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Why Krishna's Skin Is Portrayed Blue Or Black In Art
A thoughtful, and thought-provoking, work of art leaves no detail without meaning, from the arrangement of objects within the frame to the colors used.
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Why You'd Never Survive Life During The Dark Ages
No matter how tempting it might be to want to live back in an era of simpler times, modern people just aren't cut out for surviving there.
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How The War Between Sparta And Athens Led To The End Of Greece's Golden Age
The ancient Greek world is filled with battles and wars spanning many years. However, it was one long and bloody war that ended the golden age of Greece.
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Famous Historical Figures Who Lost All Their Money
While many may believe that once you become rich you will remain that way, there are many famous figures throughout history who have lost all their money.
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