What It Was Really Like Being A Follower Of Pythagoras
There's a lot more to Pythagoras than his equation. He was also a leader of a group, who believed in reincarnation and the mystical properties of numbers.
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The True Story Of Olivia Newton-John's Nazi-Fighting Family
While Olivia Newton-John may be a famous pop star, her family's claim to fame is steeped in World War II history.
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What It Was Really Like Being In The Wars Of The Roses
The Wars of the Roses were a three-decades-long fight between branches of one family (Yorks, Lancasters, and Tudors) over who should sit on England's throne.
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Respected Artists Who Were Actually Terrible People
While not all artists are paragons of virtue, some go way beyond that. These respected artists were really, really terrible people.
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What History Didn't Tell You About Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
Elizabeth Hamilton was tied to the history of New York, had a role in the American Revolution, and spent decades securing her husband's legacy.
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The Hacker Who Single-Handedly Took Down The North Korean Internet
North Korea tried to hack an American hacker, but he got the last laugh when he single-handedly took down the North Korean internet.
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What Really Happened During The Great Moon Hoax?
While the internet allows us to spread misinformation quickly, hoaxes are nothing new -- especially when it comes to the moon.
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Why You Should Think About Death Five Times A Day
It isn't that Bhutanese people don't have fears or feel sad when a relative dies, but instead they choose to face that fear and accept the fact.
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How School Was Invented
Education has always existed as a means of passing down cultural values and practices, but schools first existed when civilization did.
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Here's How Many Victims Were Recovered From 9/11
More than twenty years since the attack on NYC's twin towers, remains are still being identified.
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The Tragic Untold Story Of The 19th Century Armenian Genocide
Hundreds of thousands of people lost their lives, and the number of forced conversions was also very high, although this offered no guarantee of protection.
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False Facts About JFK You Always Thought Were True
There are plenty of myths and urban legends about JFK most of us take for granted, which are not true at all.
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The Most Incredible Things Discovered In Caves
It's impossible to see a cave and not wonder what's inside. Here are the most incredible finds in the history of caving.
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Ancient Bridges Still In Use Today
When you think about bridges, you probably think about those technological wonders of the modern age. But the ancients built technological wonders, too.
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False Things You've Always Believed About The King Arthur Legend
Here are some of the false things you've always believed about the King Arthur legend.
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Here's What It Was Like For Prisoners In Ancient Greece
For the ancient Greeks, prison wasn't used as a long-term solution for dealing with convicted criminals. What other kind of punishment could they expect?
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Ranking The Best Superpowers Of All Time
Not all superpowers are a gift, obviously. However, the vast majority are the stuff that kids have dreams about. Here are the best superpowers of all time.
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The Best And Worst Advice Presidents Have Given The USA
Presidents of the United States have collectively given thousands of addresses and speeches. This is the best and worst advice presidents have given the USA.
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The Legend Of Lady Godiva Finally Explained
You've heard of Lady Godiva, but you may not know all the details of the story. Here's the legend of Lady Godiva finally explained.
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The Messed Up Truth About Hitler
Adolph Hitler overcame the odds to do terrible things, and managed to pull the wool over the eyes of millions. Here's the messed up truth about Hitler.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Borg
Like everything in the Star Trek universe, the Borg are complex and not nearly as black and white as they appear. Here's the messed up truth about the Borg.
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Who Was The Man Who Saved Nearly 700 Children During The Holocaust
Nicholas Winton was an ordinary stockbroker in London in the late 1930s. To the 669 children he saved from the Holocaust, he was nothing short of extraordinary.
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Black Land Loss In The United States Explained
Contributors to the dispossession of land owned by Black people in the U.S. include heirs property laws, racist farm loan lending practices, and redlining.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Soviet Gulag
The Gulag was one of the most powerful organizations in the Soviet Union. But the messed up truth of the Soviet Gulag is still not widely known.
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The Most Believable Tales About Mythical Sea Creatures
For centuries, ships, sailors, and those observing from the safety of land have seen countless sea serpents, tentacled beasts, massive fish, and even mermaids.
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The Most Unexpected Real-Life Easter Eggs
People have been secreting Easter eggs in the wilds of real life, as a reward for people who keep their eyes on their surroundings, instead of on their phones.
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The True Story Of How New York City Displaced A Black Community To Build Central Park
Seneca Village only survived for 32 years, but it was vibrant. This is the true story of how New York City displaced a Black community to build Central Park.
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