The Vanderbilt Family Tree Explained
The Vanderbilts were once one of the richest families in the United States.
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The Story Behind Bell Hooks' Name Explained
Precious few academics have enjoyed the kind of crossover success that bell hooks had. So why is her name lowercase? Here's the story.
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Famous Villains Who Were Actually Innocent
These famous villains were actually innocent. But humans got in the way and messed things up.
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Where Does The Phrase 'Push The Envelope' Come From?
Many common English sayings make perfect sense to fluent speakers, but absolutely cannot be taken literally. The phrase "push the envelope" is a befuddling one.
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LuLaRoe Is Accused Of Cult-Like Behavior. Here's Why
LuLaRoe is a multi-level marketing company that recruits independent sellers to sell its women's athleisure wear. It's also accused of cult-like behavior.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Lewis Chessmen
The Lewis Chessmen are one of history's greatest mysteries. The chess set appeared on the Isle of Lewis in the 1800s, but no one knows how they got there.
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The Real Reason Herbert Hoover's Staff Would Hide From Him
Herbert Hoover made a strange request of his White House staff, asking them to hide whenever he or his wife passed by.
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How Did Jim Courtright Die?
Jim Courtright is considered to have been one of the greatest marksmen of the late 19th century. So how did he die? Let's take a look at his last minutes alive.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Pompeii?
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 claimed roughly 2,000 lives around Pompeii. In 2014, director Paul W.S. Anderson turned this setting into a movie.
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John Quincy Adams Had This Unusual Morning Habit
A lot of presidents personally enjoyed a few weird things, and President John Quincy Adams had a quirk that particularly set him apart from the others.
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The Truth About Shin-Au-Av, The Legendary Underground City In Death Valley
Shin-Au-Av is a city said to exist beneath the desert of Death Valley, and it figures prominently in Native American legend.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Author Bell Hooks
On December 15, 2021, the world of literature was shocked by the news that the acclaimed author and public intellectual bell hooks had died at the age of 69.
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Why The Hopi Native American Tribe Is Called The Oldest Of People
The Hopi people, native to the southwest region of the U.S., are one of the oldest documented cultures, dating back over 2,000 years.
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George H.W. Bush Famously Hated This Food
President George H.W. Bush made dinnertime more difficult for families when he eschewed eating a certain food that, while healthy, was not the greatest-tasting.
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The Hopi Creation Story Explained
The Hopi people are a Native American tribe who, today, mostly inhabit northeastern Arizona, where they have resided since approximately A.D. 500-700.
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History Of America's Oldest Toy Store
Opening in 1862, FAO Schwarz is known as the oldest toy store in America. Here's the tumultuous history of America's oldest toy store.
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The Richest Presidents In US History
Which U.S. president was the richest, and how much is Donald Trump really worth? These are the richest presidents in U.S. history.
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The Most Notable Deaths In The Tower Of London
The Tower of London has been known for torture and execution from the 16th century well into the 20th. Here are the most notable deaths in the Tower of London.
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Who Was Buffalo Bill's Wife, Louisa Frederici?
Louisa Frederici was married to Buffalo Bill for 51 years, though their marriage endured hardships. But who was Buffalo Bill's wife?
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Schindler's List?
"Schindler's List," a popular and award-winning film, wasn't a historically accurate as you might think, leaving out many key historical details.
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Who Is The Least-Educated U.S. President?
As recently as 1900, American youth rarely finished high school, and far fewer went to college. There is, in fact, no degree requirement to become president.
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How Historically Accurate Is The Movie Titanic?
"Titanic," the 1997 movie phenomenon, won Academy Awards and garnered international praise, but it wasn't completely historically accurate.
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Were Adam And Eve Really Supposed To Stay In The Garden Of Eden?
Adam and Eve's journey out of the Garden of Eden is one of the Bible's most infamous stories. But were they really supposed to stay there? Let's find out.
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What Indigenous People Think About The Bering Strait Theory
It's been theorized the first people in the Americas came on foot across the Bering Strait. Here is what indigenous people think about that theory.
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Jesus Christ's Via Dolorosa Route May Not Have Actually Happened. Here's Why
Jesus Christ's Via Dolorosa walk is infamous, but the actual route may not be exactly what we think. Here's why experts think the real route was different.
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Where Does The Phrase 'The Whole Shebang' Come From?
The word "shebang" is used widely today, but where did it come from? Turns out, "shebang" used to have several meanings that have since been lost.
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Which President Gave The White House Its Name?
The White House is one of the most famous buildings in the U.S., but do you know which president actually named it? Here's how the iconic building was named.
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