The Mysterious Bay Of Jars Explained
In October 1982, an American marine archaeologist and treasure hunter named Robert Marx made a curious discovery in the Bay of Jars. Let's take a look.
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The French Royal Family Scandal Of 1314 Explained
Unfortunately, there's nothing quite like a complex scandal involving royalty to attract people's attention. It's true now, and in 14th century France, too.
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Walt Disney's Time With The FBI Explained
Among Congressman Joseph McCarthy's many informants was none other than Walt Disney, who reported to the FBI's J. Edgar Hoover. Here's what happened.
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Why Do We Say Cheese When Taking A Photo?
There's something solemn and dignified about gathering everyone together, posing, saying a customary "cheese" and hoping that nobody's blinking.
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The Surprising Way Charlemagne Still Influences Modern Writing
If it wasn't for Charlemagne, this blurb could all look like one long word. Here is the surprising way he still influences modern writing.
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Napoleon's Engagement Ring Holds One Of The Most Famous Sapphires Of All Time
In 1795, Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais fell in love, and Bonaparte proposed with a lovely engagement ring containing a sapphire and a diamond.
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Alexander Hamilton's Family Tree Explained
While once a relatively obscure historical figure to most, Alexander Hamilton has found a resurgence in notoriety because of the musical bearing his name
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Queen Of The Fire Eaters
Jo Girardelli was called the Queen of the Fire Eaters, but then she seemed to vanish. The mystery of what happened to her is still unsolved.
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This Is The Longest Song Ever Recorded
There are some pretty long songs out there, but this song by Canadian artist Earthena is the longest ever recorded, clocking in at over 48 hours.
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What Were Scepters Really Used For?
Every culture has its symbols of power and authority, whether a crown, or insignia, or other distinctive garb. What about scepters -- why, and what for?
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How Many Years Has Vladimir Putin Been President?
Many Americans would be hard-pressed to name the person who preceded Vladimir Putin in his job as Russian president. So how long has he had this position?
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Why Victor Figueroa's Prison Escape Remains A Mystery
Usually people are imprisoned for good reason. Every once in a while, however, someone manages to escape, and more rarely, remain at large ever after.
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The Story Of Siberia's Mysterious Ice Maiden
The Ukok Plateau, a glacier-carved expanse of grasses and hills, is the perfect resting spot for the shaman of remote antiquity, the "Ice Maiden."
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The True Story Of Tarrare, The Man Who Couldn't Stop Eating
Tarrare was a French man who had an extremely voracious appetite.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Second Mafia War
Organized crime -- mafia, mob, La Cosa Nostra -- is powerful and often subtle. Other times, criminals flex their muscles in blatant displays.
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Which Military Branch Is The Oldest In The US?
Now with six branches, the United States Armed Services are among the most robust the world has ever known. Which branch is the oldest?
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This Is How Many Times The US Has Officially Declared War
War, no matter how large or small, is a brutal affair, nothing to enter lightly by any nation. The United States requires a declaration of war -- sometimes.
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These Are The Hardest Languages For English Speakers To Learn
Language learners frequently ask "which language is the most difficult?" These are the hardest languages for English speakers to learn.
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What Does The Year Of Tiger Mean?
For many cultures, a new year means a new start -- new resolves, new beginnings. In some Asian countries, the Lunar New Year has begun: the Year of the Tiger.
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The Mystery Of Joyce Carol Vincent's Death
Joyce Carol Vincent was found dead in 2006, and it turned out she had been dead for three years. It's still a mystery why no one noticed her death.
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Why Port Royal Jamaica Was Once Considered The 'Wickedest City On Earth'
Sometimes people create and congregate in lawless cities or towns. Here is why Port Royal Jamaica was once considered the 'wickedest city on Earth.'
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Lincoln County War
The Lincoln County War of 1878 shocked the nation and catapulted to infamy Billy the Kid. Messed up things on both sides caused the untimely deaths of many.
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How The Empire State Building Was Stolen In 2008
Muckracking is an important part of journalism, and the New York Daily News used those tactics to steal the Empire State Building in 2008.
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What Are Hypercolor Shirts And How Do They Work?
Hypercolor shirts got their 15 minutes of fame in the early '90s. But what are they and how do they work?
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Here's Who Inherited Princess Margaret's Money After She Died
Princess Margaret spent her final years in poor health. But she was clever, giving away some of her assets while she was alive to save inheritance taxes.
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What Happens When A Book Is Banned?
When it comes to censorship in the United States, the most commonly seen form is reportedly book banning. Here's what happens after a book is banned.
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The Real Reason Your Cat Licks You
Cats are notorious for licking their owners, but why do they do this? It turns out, they often do it as a show of affection or to mark their territory.
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