How The French And Indian War Changed Louisiana
While most of the focus of the French and Indian War was around present-day Canada, one event built the foundation of the Louisiana we know today.
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The History Of The Budweiser Clydesdales Explained
August Busch Jr. bought the Budweiser Clydesdales in 1933 and have since become one of the most recognizable mascots in history.
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How Cambodia's Pol Pot Became One Of The World's Worst Dictators
With his Khmer Rouge party, Pol Pot ruled over Cambodia so brutally that up to 2 million people were worked to death or starved to death.
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The Scary Truth About The Extinct Titanis
One prehistoric terror bird that not only managed to survive its competition, but thrive upon moving into North America was Titanis walleri.
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What Does Chocolate Have To Do With Valentine's Day?
Americans purchase millions of pounds of chocolate in the week leading up to Valentine's Day, and you can blame the early chocolate makers for this.
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The Disturbing History Of Death Photography
In the Victorian era, taking pictures of dead loved ones became popular almost as soon as rudimentary photography was invented and stayed popular for decades.
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The Surprising Way Ellis Island Was Used During World War I And World War II
We don't really think of Ellis Island as mysterious and haunting. In our history books, its existence has been idealized. For most, it's a symbol of resilience.
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What Really Happened In The Long, Hot Summer Of 1967
When discussing the long, hot summer of 1967, almost all of the cases of property damage resulted as a reaction to police assaulting or murdering a Black person
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Jackie Kennedy Nearly Married This Man Instead Of JFK
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was, at one point, arguably the most famous woman in the world. Not to mention the most talked about, and most sought after.
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Here's What People Thought Earth Looked Like Before We Finally Saw It
The ancients had figured out that the Earth was round thousands of years before Columbus got lost trying to circumnavigate it.
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The Chupacabra Might Actually Have Existed. Here's Why
Chupacabra means "goat sucker." And now that we have your attention...
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How The Ancient Greeks Figured Out The World Was Round
While modern physics and satellite imagery side firmly with the Greeks, you might wonder how they arrived at the not-always-accepted wisdom of modern science.
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The Truth About Helen Of Sparta, Menelaus, And Paris Of Troy's Love Triangle
The story of Helen, wife of Menelaus of Sparta, and her epic love triangle has been passed down the millennia and recounted by some of history's greatest poets.
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How The Mob Was Involved In The Fishing Industry
Some of the fields they were known for being heavily involved in were gambling, construction, garbage disposal, labor union, and fishing.
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What The Jehovah's Witnesses Really Believe About Satan
Among Jehovah's Witnesses' many beliefs that are specific to the denomination are those that apply to the figure of Satan.
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The Most Controversial Movies Based On The Bible Explained
Hollywood and organized religion have long had a difficult relationship. Here are some of the most controversial movies based on the Bible.
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This President Appointed The Most Supreme Court Justices
The Constitution also says that the president has the authority to appoint justices so the one who appointed the most Supreme Court justices isn't surprising.
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How The American Revolution Impacted The French Revolution
From the French perspective, the political opportunities presented by the American Revolution were perhaps best described as a mirage.
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The Truth About Princess Diana's Relationship With The Royal Family
Here's the truth about Princess Diana's relationship with the royal family, including all her in-laws, her beloved sons, and the most controversial princess.
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The Surprising Thing That Happened On Ellis Island In The Early 1800s
Ellis Island was once the site of pirate executions before it was used as an immigration station.
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Why Peter The Great Really Killed His Son
One of the most well known incidents involving royals slaying family members is that of Russia's Peter the Great and his involvement in the death of his son.
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Does Anyone Know Where Sitting Bull Is Actually Buried?
Born in 1831 in what is now South Dakota, Sitting Bull's resistance to the country's expansion into the American West lasted almost his entire life.
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The Reason The Statue Of Liberty Nearly Wasn't Built
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, a symbol of the United States and a beacon of hope. It almost wasn't built.
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The Myth About Pilgrims You Need To Stop Believing
The Pilgrims have been depicted according to a certain archetype: specifically, dressed head-to-toe in mostly black, wearing conical hats adorned with a buckle.
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The Truth About The Time Annie Oakley Competed At Wimbledon
Back then, Wimbledon hosted a tournament for a different sport: shooting. When the Wild West Show toured England in 1887, Oakley competed.
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Butch Cassidy's Only Time In Jail Isn't For What You Think
Robert Leroy Parker -- Butch Cassidy -- grew up poor in Utah. He had a dozen siblings and left home at a young age to make his way, soon living a life of crime.
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Richard Nixon's Hidden Talent May Surprise You
With the scandal associated with him, It might come as a surprise that Nixon was one of the most musical presidents in the history of the United States.
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