What Happened To Polly Pocket?
Polly Pocket was first released in 1989 and was one of the most coveted toys for girls in the early '90s.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Series The Good Lord Bird?
Hollywood has adapted numerous novels for the screen. Some of those books were historical in nature -- pieces of fact. How about The Good Lord Bird?
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What Do 10-4 And Other Radio Codes Mean?
If you've ever seen a movie about war, police, or pilots, you've probably noticed it's a little hard to understand them. What do the radio codes mean?
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What Happened To Slap Bracelets?
After a wave of popularity, seemingly with a flick of the wrist, snap bracelets simply snapped out of existence. What really happened to them?
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What Happened To The Valley Girl Accent?
The 1980s left us with plenty of enduring cultural touchstones, including an entire subculture frozen in time — the Valley girl.
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Why The US Military Built A Fake Town During WWII
During WWII the U.S. undertook a massive operation in the Pacific Northwest to build a fake town. The reasons for this may be less obvious than you think.
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How Vladimir Putin Felt About Edward Snowden
Depending on your point of view, Edward Snowden, who exposed U.S. government surveillance of its citizens, is a hero or a traitor. And Putin's thoughts?
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What Was The Result Of Joe Biden's Latest Meeting With Vladimir Putin?
World leaders spoke forcefully when Russia invaded Ukraine. Certainly some talked among themselves, but has President Biden spoken with Putin?
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How Did Boris Yeltsin Help Vladimir Putin Become President?
It is due in large part to Vladimir Putin's predecessor, Boris Yeltsin, that Putin was able to take center stage.
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How Many Homes Does Vladimir Putin Own?
Everybody's got to be someplace. The places, of course, mean different things to different people, and national leaders have specific requirements.
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What Ever Happened To The Indian Dynasty, Pushyabhuti?
The downfall of the Pushyabhuti dynasty began, like many mysteries, with a murder. The Pushyabhuti, also called the Vardhana dynasty, ruled in northern India.
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Who Was Vladimir Putin's Mentor?
People may or may not have a talent for their chosen profession, but even the talented need guidance from someone with experience in their field.
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The Most Surprising Discoveries In Greenland
Greenland is a land steeped in mystery. Here are some of the more surprising or interesting things that have been found in Greenland in the last century.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Matchstick Women
A job as a matchstick woman sounds harmless enough, but by the time many of them learned that what they were doing was deadly, it was too late.
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Vladimir Putin Received Controversial Praise From Donald Trump
Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine and received controversial praise from Donald Trump. Here's what the former U.S. president said.
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The Truth About Vladimir Putin's Nobel Prize Nomination
There are often disagreements regarding awards -- who received what, and why, and was it truly merited? That applies to nominations as well.
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What We Know About Russia Taking Chernobyl
On February 24, 2022, Russian forces seized the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, the site of a massive 1986 nuclear disaster.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Has A Message For Citizens Of Russia
In the early stages of Russia's invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took to television to deliver an emotional message to the citizens of Russia.
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Who Is The President Of Ukraine?
Ukraine is a country that has found itself in the headlines as of late, and often accompanying these stories is the name of the nation's president.
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What Is Putin's Goal With The War In Ukraine?
Using deadly military force is a decision that governments do not take lightly. With Russia's invasion of Ukraine, what might be the hoped-for result?
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What Volodymyr Zelensky Did Before He Was President Of Ukraine
What are the most interesting jobs a president had before they took office? Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's former job definitely makes the list.
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How John Dillinger Was Caught For The Last Time
John Dillinger became legendary during his criminal career, with a long list of violent crimes, arrests, and escapes to his name -- the archetypal gangster.
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What Happened To Pokemon Go?
Here's what happened to Pokemon Go following the game's massive popularity upon its 2016 launch.
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The Real Meaning Behind The Mardi Gras Song
Mardi Gras has several songs associated with the holiday, but "Iko Iko" is perhaps the most famous. This is the meaning behind Mardi Gras' most classic song.
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Documented Instances Of People Who Became Possessed From Ouija Boards
Those with a strong religious nature tend to believe Ouija boards can contact the dead and serve as portals that allow evil to enter our world.
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The Forgotten Mass Imprisonment Of Women By The American Government
A bill passed in the 1900s seemed to prove not all people are equal. This is the story of the forgotten mass imprisonment of women by the American government.
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What Makes Something An Antique Instead Of Just Old?
Antiques are items that are at least 100 years old.
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