The Bizarre Way The Phrase 'Heil Hitler' Saved Millions Of Lives In WWII
"Heil Hitler" was the defining slogan of the Nazi Party amid its rise to power and horrific war crimes. But it also helped save lives amid the conflict.
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18 Most Bizarre Details Everyone Ignores About WWII
As the deadliest and most catastrophic war ever fought by humanity, it may be no surprise that everyone has largely ignored a few details about WWII.
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Why The US Banned The F-22 Raptor From Being Exported
America's F-22 Raptor is one of the most powerful and advanced military fighter jets in the world, and it was banned from being exported to other countries.
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Why Canada Has Never Joined The United States
There have been many pushes to get Canada to join the United States over the years, but none have succeeded. To understand why, we have to look back in history.
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The Town That's Literally Cut In Half Along The United States And Canadian Borders
We all know that Canada and the United States share a border, but there is one town in Vermont that's literally cut in half along U.S. and Canadian lines.
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What Does Greenland's Flag Symbolize?
Greeland's flag has two horizontal bands of red and white, with a red-and-white disc positioned slightly left-of center. And it symbolizes many things.
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The Resolution That Would Allow Donald Trump A Third Term, But Not Every President
Congressman Andy Ogles proposed a resolution that would allow Donald Trump a third term, but the language is so specific it doesn't apply to future presidents.
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17 Infamous Events That Were More Horrific Than You Realized
You probably knew these disasters and other grim historic events were terrible, but some of the details might be even worse than you realize.
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What It Means When You See SS On A Ship
The letters SS are such a part of the lexicon that we tend to associate it with any shipping vessel, but here's what it means when you see SS on a ship.
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The Common Body Feature That May Increase Your Chances Of Getting Flagged By TSA
The next time you're catching a flight, keep in mind that there's one common body feature that may increase your chances of getting flagged by the TSA.
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The Bizarre Thing That's Illegal For Performers To Do In Miami, Florida
There are plenty of bizarre American laws, and in Miami, Florida, there's one in particular that prohibits performers from doing something you wouldn't expect.
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The 6 Absolute Worst Fighter Planes That Existed During WWII
World War II saw huge technological advancements in aviation, but not all of the inventions succeeded. Some of the fighter planes, in particular, were failures.
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18 Worst Time Periods You'd Never Survive In
Modern times are tough, but not as tough as they've been in the past. Be grateful you weren't born during one of these tough-to-survive times in history.
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What It Means When A Priest Swings Incense Around A Casket
If you've ever been to a Christian funeral, you've probably noticed that the priest swings incense around the casket. And there's a reason for that.
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What Do Four Stars On An Army Uniform Mean?
Whether you know people in the military or have watched a movie or TV show covering it, you might have wondered what the four stars on a U.S. Army uniform mean.
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What The Final Year Of MLK Jr.'s Life Was Like
The impact of Martin Luther King Jr. on the history of the United States and the world beyond is undeniable, but the final year of his life was not easy.
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5 Rare Weapons Discovered In Unlikely Places
We've seen plenty of amazing historical discoveries over the years, and when it comes to rare weapons, some have been unearthed in some pretty unlikely places.
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What The Final Year Of Hitler's Life Was Really Like
The final year of Adolf Hitler's life was a turbulent one. Through the years, we have learned more about the fateful days that led to his defeat.
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Famous People Who Actually Served In The Vietnam War
Millions of young Americans served in the armed forces during the Vietnam War. For some, those experiences became the foundation for highly visible careers.
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Things That Came Out About Lee Harvey Oswald After He Died
The mystery behind Lee Harvey Oswald's motives for assassinating JFK has lingered for decades, and new details have continued to emerge long after his death.
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The 7 Most Painful Diseases To Die From
Death is inevitable, but not all death is painless. When it comes to disease, in particular, some are far more painful to die from than others.
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The Year Stephen Hawking Predicted The World Would End
Like many before him, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking predicted the world would end, but he had some pretty specific reasons for his beliefs.
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The Hidden Truth About The Most Inbred Family In The United States
Inbreeding isn't as common as it used to be, but it still exists in some parts of the world, and even in the United States. And one family is the most inbred.
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The Tragedy Of JFK Explained
America's Camelot was steeped in glamour and tragedy. The death of John F. Kennedy sent a nation reeling, but his assassination was just part of the story.
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The Reason Some Semi-Trucks Have Spiked Wheels
If you've ever been on the road, whether as a driver or passenger, you might have noticed that some semi-trucks have spiked wheels.
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Mysteries About Ancient Egypt That Have Been Solved
Ancient Egypt was quite a fascinating time, and it is still studied heavily today. While many mysteries about the era remain, a lot of them have been solved.
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What The Final Year Of Stephen Hawking's Life Was Like
Legendary physicist Stephen Hawking was still doing groundbreaking work in the weeks leading up to his death. Here's what the last year of his life was like.
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