Here's Why Benjamin Franklin Wanted To Change The Alphabet
In addition to being one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin has many other accolades attributed to him.
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The Reason Aaron Burr Left George Washington's Military Staff
While most remember Aaron Burr for a duel with Alexander Hamilton, thanks to a certain popular play, he is also part of history for several other reasons.
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The Reason This Cemetery Rejected F. Scott Fitzgerald's Corpse At First
Not only did he write expertly about the hard partying, promiscuity, and other excesses of the Jazz Age, making a fortune in the process, but he lived it.
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The Mysterious Explosions That Hit Pearl Harbor In 1944
In 1944, when the war was very much going in America's favor, a massive explosion ripped through Pearl Harbor once again and left many Americans dead.
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How The Taj Mahal Was Nearly Destroyed
The Taj Mahal is one of the most popular tourist destinations and historical landmarks of India but in relatively recent history, it faced possible demolition.
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How Many Different Translations Are There Of The Bible?
It may be surprising to consider here in the 21st century, but there was a time when translating the Bible into another language was extremely fraught.
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How World War I Led To The Creation Of Dr. Dolittle
Dr. Dolittle is a beloved character of children's fiction depicting the titular whimsical doctor and his ability to talk to animals. But do you know its roots?
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Who Really Wrote The Declaration Of Independence?
Written in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was intended to explain to Britain exactly why the colonists were rising up against their colonial rulers.
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The Surprising Reason Pennsylvania Founder William Penn Ended Up In Jail
He is the namesake of the state of Pennsylvania, and aside from founding one of the first American colonies, William Penn was an interesting figure.
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Spiritualism Explained
The Victorian era was a spiritual exploration, with seances a part of high society. Despite being debunked by many, spiritualism remains today.
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Why Abraham Lincoln Once Pardoned A Doll
Abraham Lincoln was known to crack wise from time to time, and when it came to his children, he was a doting and loving father.
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The Most Famous Curses In Royal History
Why wouldn't want to be a royal? These continual and overwhelming tragedies might make you think again. These are the most famous curses in royal history
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Here's How Human Brains Were Once Used As Medicine
Medical cannibalism was related to a theory known as "like cures like," which suggested that injuries of the brain and skull were cured with brains and skulls.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Hidden Cave In Central Park
Look closely! Known as Ramble Cave for the forested "Ramble" section of the park where it is located, the cave entrance can be easily missed by visitors.
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The Surprising Time The US Tried To Invade Mexico
In the wake of World War I, the American military began analyzing several combat scenarios that included an invasion of Mexico.
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How The Washington Monument Was Nearly Destroyed
In regard to iconic backdrops and architectural marvels, few buildings rival the Washington Monument, the oddly shaped spectacle nestled into the U.S. capital.
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Here's What It's Like To Be An Amish Teen During Rumspringa
Rumspringa is a practice where Amish teens socialize amongst themselves and, for many, experience something of the outside world. Here's what it's like.
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This Was The Very First President To Ever Live In The White House
George Washington was the first president of the United States, but he did not live in the White House.
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The Reason Some People Thought The World Was Going To End In 1982
People have been announcing the imminent end of the world seemingly for as long as the world has been around, and yet the Earth continues to turn.
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Grizzly Bears Lived In The White House. Here's Why
The year was 1807 when Thomas Jefferson, then the third president of the United States, received a bizarre gift: a pair of grizzly bear cubs.
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The Truth About The Nun Who Joined The FBI
An FBI agent showed up for career day at the school where she was teaching. Then-Sister Joanne liked what she heard and asked the agent if they were hiring.
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The Surprising Time The US Tried To Invade New Zealand
New Zealand, a nation of about 5 million people, is one of those countries that has never once given the United States the slightest bit of consternation.
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How William Penn Played A Role In Pennsylvania's First Witch Hunt
Quakers like Penn were known for the belief in ideals like pacifism, spiritual equality, and later for their part in abolitionist and women's rights movements.
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The Real Reason Joseph Pulitzer Communicated In A Secret Code
Joseph Pulitzer, one of America's leading newspaper editors and publishers, faced stiff competition in the world of reporting during the 1870s and 1880s.
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The Surprising Distance Rene Descartes' Corpse Has Traveled
For a man who valued numbers, even mathematician and philosopher Rene Descartes might have marveled over the mileage that his body traveled after death.
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The Truth About Edgar Allan Poe's Struggles With Alcohol Addiction
Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most influential and well-respected writers in American history, yet the author fought a long-term battle with alcoholism.
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How Ancient Romans Used Urine For Tanning Leather
Human waste was used daily for a variety of reasons, and urine though was especially valued. To the Ancient Romans, urine was liquid gold.
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