Why Did Peter The Great Create A Beard Tax?
Peter the Great is one of Russia's most enigmatic rulers. One of the more bizarre rules he put in place was a tax on beards and here is the reason why.
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How A Brigade Of Slugs Saved Lives In WWI
During WWI, when mustard gas was used as a powerful weapon, here's how a brigade of slugs saved lives.
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Shady Secrets Walmart Doesn't Want You To Know
With Wal-Mart providing insanely low prices, it's no surprise so many have turned a blind eye to any shady behavior performed by the company to save a buck.
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The History Of Ukraine Explained
Ukraine's rich history is unknown to most people, though it's been at the nexus of conflict since ancient times. This is the history of Ukraine explained.
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What Is A Poison Pill Strategy?
The poison pill strategy is one of the defense tactics that can be used in the event of a hostile takeover of a business.
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How George Lucas And Don McLean Really Reacted To Weird Al's Famous Star Wars Parody
Weird Al Yankovic has made for himself by parodying songs by major entertainers, but when he tried to tackle the "Star Wars" universe, everything changed.
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Cult TV Shows That Only Gained A Following After Ending
Some TV shows start off strong and keep going, while others are quickly canceled. But sometimes, canceled shows come back and gain a following, becoming cult TV hits. These cult TV shows were canceled before eventually gaining steam in reruns and movie spinoffs.
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Disturbing Details Found In Jim Jones' Autopsy Report
Jim Jones orchestrated the largest mass murder-suicide in recorded history. Most of his followers died by ingesting cyanide. Here's what his autopsy said.
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The Time The CIA Overthrew The Government In Guatemala
The CIA has a much maligned reputation and has been associated with a stream of scandals. This is the time the CIA overthrew the government in Guatemala.
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How The Vedas And The Mahabharata Influence Modern Weapons
As humans engage in speculation about the distant past, there are bound to be dots connected to modern times -- perhaps even to modern technology.
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The Wild Story Of The Man Who Invented The Spork
The Swiss army knife. The multi-tool. The all-in-one survival ax. One item, multiple uses -- in the garage, in the woods, and of course, at the table.
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Athlete Deaths That Changed Sports History
It's impossible to eliminate risks from sports, but when safety is ignored, the consequences can be tragic. Here are athlete deaths that changed sports history.
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The Messed Up History Of The Bird Flu Outbreak Of 2014
Influenza in human beings is bad enough -- in some circumstances it can result in death. It's equally as serious when it infects bird populations.
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Whatever Happened To Alan Dershowitz From The OJ Simpson Case?
You might know lawyer Alan Dershowitz as former U.S. President Donald Trump's lawyer, but he actually has a lengthy history in the legal field.
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The Truth About The Swedish King Who Ate Himself To Death
The common wisdom is that there can be too much of a good thing. Oscar Wilde said that nothing succeeds like excess. But fatal results? From dinner?
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The Relationship Between Jesus And John The Baptist Explained
Jesus of Nazareth and John the Baptist are two of the important figures from the New Testament. Let's take a look at what their relationship was like.
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The Unusual Origin Of Free Public Bathrooms In The US
There's no escaping the fact that human beings have to use the restroom from time to time. So why are public restrooms free in the U.S.? Let's take a look.
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This Compelling New Stonehenge Theory Confirms What We Suspected All Along
Stonehenge, on the surface, is an unlikely arrangement of massive rocks in a field in England. Take another look -- surely there's more to the story.
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The Mysteries Of Chauvet Cave
Chauvet Cave is home to perhaps the most fabulous prehistoric cave art in the world. It also holds many mysteries about who created the work and why.
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Aaron Kosminski: How The Jack The Ripper Suspect Died
Almost 150 years later, we still aren't sure who Jack the Ripper was. A prominent suspect with contemporary investigators is Aaron Kosminski.
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The Only Meeting Between Coretta Scott King And Malcolm X
Malcolm X and Coretta Scott King met exactly once. That meeting took place in Selma, Alabama, in 1965 during a campaign for voting rights. Here's what happened.
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Zelenskyy Reveals The One Thing That's Changed About Him Since The Russian Invasion
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is defending his relatively small nation against Russia, a massive geopolitical powerhouse. It's had its effects.
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Medieval Peasants May Have Worked Less Than Modern Americans
Life as a medieval peasant is generally thought to be one of toil and hardship. But, a closer look reveals some shocking comparisons with today's work week.
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This Spartan Torture Device Probably Inspired The Iron Maiden
This Spartan torture device said to have been made in honor of a Spartan ruler's wife, probably inspired the iron maiden.
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The Surprising History Of Grass Lawns
Well-maintained grass lawns seem to be an emblem of success even as they are not eco-friendly. Here is the surprising history of grass lawns.
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A Famous WWI Flying Ace Was The Inspiration Behind The First Electric Guitar's Name
Spinal Tap might have had amplifiers that went up to 11, but those wouldn't have helped without the innovators who made electric guitars louder.
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The Scandal That Almost Destroyed Marie Curie's Career
Marie Curie may be the most famous female scientist in history, winning the Nobel Prize twice. But, her career may have been crushed due to a salacious scandal.
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