How Cherries Are Tied To President Zachary Taylor's Death
President Zachary Taylor was in office for only 16 months before his unexpected death.
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The Truth About The Kid Who Invented The Snowmobile
Having taken to mechanics at an early age, 15-year-old Bombardier created a primitive snowmobile by attaching an engine-powered propeller to two wooden sleds.
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The Worst Massacre Of Native Americans In US History Explained
The Bear River Massacre in 1863 was without equal in American history, leaving over 200 Shoshone Indians dead.
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The Reason Victor Gruen Regretted Inventing Shopping Malls
As you stand on the sidelines cheering on the death of the mall, though, you might be surprised by who's joining you there: the ghost of Victor Gruen,
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How Benedict Arnold Ended Up Buried Next To A Fish Tank
America has had few traitors as well known as General Benedict Arnold, whose actions were so despised that he was considered the embodiment of betrayal.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Princess Diana
Her marriage to Prince Charles was just one of the many problems Princess Diana had to cope with. This is the tragic real-life story of Princess Diana.
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Why The Guillotine Was Once A Popular Toy For Kids
Guillotines were once a supposedly humane form of public execution, where the condemned dramatically and quickly had their head lopped off at the shoulders.
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Disturbing Tapes The FBI Has That Will Seriously Open Your Eyes
The FBI vaults are a treasure trove of shocking and morally dubious recordings. Here are disturbing tapes the FBI has that will seriously open your eyes.
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The Dramatic Way The Printing Press Changed History Forever
Consider this: just a mere 600 years or so, what seems so commonplace nowadays — books — might have gone completely unseen for a person's entire life.
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Disturbing Details Found At Azaria Chamberlain's Death Scene
The death of Azaria Chamberlain would divide Australia like nothing before, and the country stood split over the truth of what really happened.
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How The Mob Controlled The Jukebox Industry
The mob runs drug rackets and gambling rings, but it will get its hands on anything that will make it money. One such product was the jukebox.
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How The Battle Of The Scheldt Became One Of WWII's Most Intense Battles
While a film adaption of the conflict is set to air on Netflix, the Battle of the Scheldt is one of the war's least remembered campaigns.
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Everything Hannah Snell Accomplished By Pretending To Be A Man
Hannah Snell had a remarkable life, and many of her extraordinary adventures happened when she was pretending to be a man. Here's what she accomplished.
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What You Didn't Know About Jacques Cousteau's Secret Family
Jacques Cousteau was obsessed with mystery, and he had a mystery of his own to reveal after his wife died: the other secret family he had all along.
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Why The Mayans Painted Human Sacrifices Blue
Blue has historically been a difficult color to either naturally find dye for or to replicate artificially, only rivaled by purple dye.
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How Marie Antoinette Could Have Been Saved From Execution
As the last queen of France, Marie Antoinette is one of history's most recognizable figures. Here's how she could have been saved from execution.
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The Truth About Walt Disney's 'Secret' Apartment
California's Disneyland and Florida's Walt Disney World are chock-a-block with references, sight gags, jokes, and other nods to the builders of the parks.
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The Truth About The Discovery Of Nicolaus Copernicus' Remains
Known as the father of modern astronomy, Nicolaus Copernicus established the heliocentric theory of the universe. Here's the truth about his remains.
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The Messy Drama Between King Richard II And His Family
Over the centuries, there has been one constant: family drama. Here is the messy drama between King Richard II and his family.
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Day Of The Dead Myths You Should Definitely Stop Believing
The Mexican celebration begins November 1, just a day after October 31, which, in Mexico's neighbor to the north, is a huge holiday but similarities end there.
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Here's Why Henrietta Lacks' Family Is Suing A Pharmaceutical Company
When Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital, little did she know she would be changing the future of medical science.
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The Time Martin Luther King Jr. Was A Sneeze Away From Death
Martin Luther King Jr. survived an assassination attempt when he was 29 years old, which he miraculously survived.
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Why Hitler Cried When He Met Benito Mussolini
Adolf Hitler, the infamous leader of Germany throughout World War II, is known for being many things: a tyrant, a psychopath, and, apparently, a crier.
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The Truth About The Deadly Transvaal Park Collapse
In February 2004, kids and groups of families happily splashed around in the pool, celebrating a birthday at Moscow's Transvaal Park, an indoor water park.
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The Real Story Behind Beijing's Sandstorm
There's no arguing with someone about the fact that the sky is blue. Unless of course, you live in Beijing where, amid rampant dust storms, sky and sun switch.
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The Most Heartbreaking Team USA Moments In Olympic History
Sometimes at the Olympics, hearts are broken and expectations dashed. These are the most heart-breaking Team U.S.A. moments in Olympic history.
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The Meeting That Sparked Henry Ford And Thomas Edison's Relationship
Industrialist Henry Ford and inventor Thomas Edison formed a genuine and lasting friendship that lasted until Edison's death.
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