The Most Mysterious Military Facilities In The US
You can't simply walk into a US military base. So when it comes to US military facilities, there are still some pretty mysterious ones out there, even today.
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The Historical Cruelty Of Andrew Stoney And Mary Bowes' Marriage
Before Mary Bowes could walk down the aisle with her soon-to-be second husband -- the father of her unborn child -- Andrew Stoney came into the picture.
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How Many People Died Because Of Charles Manson's Cult?
Charles Manson was a cult leader who perfectly exemplified that you can be an insanely destructive murderer without really getting your hands dirty.
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The Truth About Abigail In The Bible
Abigail is one of the seven female prophets in the Hebrew Bible, along with Sarah, Deborah, Miriam, Hannah, Esther, and Huldah.
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The Historical Cruelty Of Heloise And Abelard's Marriage
The story of Héloïse and Abelard, although renowned throughout the ages, is a tale that does not have a happy ending, for either protagonist.
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Things Most People Get Wrong About The Bible
The Bible continues to be an influential and controversial text. So it's no surprise there are common misconceptions of its material.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1887 Yellow River Flood
The Yellow River is one of the most well-known and frequently visited rivers in China, but nearly 150 years ago, it was the source of a deadly disaster.
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The Truth About Thomas Edison's Failed Kinetophone
Edison invented a machine called the kinetophone that would allow users to see a "movie" and hear a soundtrack. The entire setup was awkward and clunky.
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The Big Lie About The Holocaust You Learned In History Class
Although the Nazi regime primarily targeted Jews in their Final Solution, history often forgets the other victims of the Holocaust.
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The Reason Mary Queen Of Scots Is Considered Unlucky
Born in 1542 and beheaded in 1587, Mary Queen of Scots -- Mary Stuart -- lived a disastrous, dramatic, and ultimately tragic life.
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Here's What The Bible Really Says About Magic
People of faith around the world rely on the Bible for their faith, doctrine and practice. And in the Bible, there is little to no ambiguity about "magic."
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The Truth About Jimmy Hoffa And Robert Kennedy's Feud
The rivalry between Jimmy Hoffa and Robert Kennedy is still legendary. And when they faced off in court, the results were often dramatic.
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What Is The Significance Of Baptism In The Bible?
For two thousand years, Christians have been practicing a rite known as baptism. For some Christians, that means sprinkling water on the person being baptized.
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What Did Albert Einstein Look Like In Color?
No person, alive or dead, is as synonymous with science and intelligence as German-born physicist and inventor Albert Einstein.
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Why Pierre Laval Is Considered A Historical Traitor
History is filled with the names of traitors — men or women who turned on their own people and aided their countries' enemies.
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This Theory Connects Atlantis And The Bermuda Triangle
You've probably heard something about the mythical lost city of Atlantis ╫ an ancient, highly advanced civilization that (allegedly) sank into the sea long ago.
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The Origins And History Of Krav Maga Explained
A quick online search for something like "Krav Maga fight" reveals videos of something that, on the surface, might look like simple, brutal street brawling.
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The Legend Of Pope Joan Explained
Officially, the popes were all men, but the medieval legend of Pope Joan claims there was an exception in the 9th Century when a woman became pope.
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The Mythology Of Cronos Explained
While there might not be as many stories about Cronos as there are about his famous offspring, there's still a whole long narrative that he's pretty central to.
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What Really Happened During The Great Binge?
While it lasted, the Great Binge was a time of true intoxication. Here's what really happened during the Great Binge.
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The Story Of Martha And Mary In The Bible Explained
Like many of its stories, the Bible's tale of Martha and Mary is one that provides a lesson that people can use in their daily lives.
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Why Patrick Heenan Is Considered A Historical Traitor
Some traitors are well-known, while others are more obscure — as is the case with the only New Zealander accused of treason during the war, Patrick Heenan.
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The Great Commission In The Bible Explained
For centuries, Christians have seen the "Great Commission" as a command to spread the gospel to the furthest reaches of the world.
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The Real Reason The Samurai Culture Went Extinct
The samurai were a group that mystifies modern onlookers in a way that few other cultures have. They are seen as a stoic warrior class, placing honor over all.
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The Truth About Herman Melville's Financial Problems
Herman Melville ("Moby Dick") is among the many artists who did not see glory before the grave. He died in 1891, having abandoned novel-writing long before.
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The Meaning Of The Tree Of Life In The Bible
Biblical scholars have interpreted the tree of life as being a symbol of Adam and Eve's spirituality and their relationship with and dependence on God.
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What Herbert Mullin's Childhood Was Really Like
Between 1972 and 1973, Herbert Mullin killed 13 people in and around Felton, California. His reason for the killings was even stranger than might be expected.
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