Historical Figures You Didn't Know Were Related
We're all related, if you go back far enough in time, but many historical figures we know throughout American and world history have surprising family roots.
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What Is The World's Fastest Missile?
The world's fastest missile can travel 27 times the speed of sound, is maneuverable, and can carry a nuclear bomb, but it doesn't belong to the U.S.
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WWII Details Too Horrific For History Class
World War II is often taught in broad strokes: the players, the battles, and the atrocities. In reality, many of the details are too horrific for history class.
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The Difference Between Anthropologists And Archeologists Explained
Anthropologists and archaeologists are similar — they both devote their lives to studying humans. Yet they do so using different tools and methods.
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Why Finding This One Penny Can Make You Staggeringly Rich
A lot of people think of pennies as relatively useless, but finding this particular penny can help you rake in some big bucks. Here's what to look for.
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This Rare Lioness Statue Is The Most Expensive Ancient Artifact Ever Sold
Ancient artifacts can develop our understanding of history, but they can also sell for big bucks. And the rare Lioness Statue is the most expensive ever sold.
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Why Are Massachusetts And Only 3 Other States Called Commonwealths?
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Virginia are all called commonwealths. Other American states don't have the same designation. Here's why.
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The Rare Artifact That Was The First Of Its Kind To Be Found In Scotland
In 2025, a construction project for a golf course led to the discovery of a rare artifact that was the first of its kind to be found in Scotland.
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Tribes That Have Zero Contact With The Outside World
It may seem like our modern world is small and interconnected, but even so, there are still some tribes that have zero contact with the outside world.
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This Is Who Experts Believe Was Egypt's First Pharaoh
When you think of ancient Egypt, pharaohs are probably some of the first things that come to mind. But who was the first pharaoh that started it all?
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If A Trucker Has Ever Honked At You, This Could Be Why
If a trucker has ever honked at you, it can be disconcerting. Sometimes they communicate with their horns, so if you hear them honking, this could be why.
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The Origin Behind The Term 86'd Is More Complicated Than You Think
You might have heard the term "86'd" used to describe removing someone from an establishment — or even killing someone. And its origins are pretty murky.
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The Reason Why Soldiers Need To Be Tapped Out After Graduation
If you've ever seen a military graduation, you might have noticed that soldiers are tapped out after the ceremony. There are a couple of reasons for this.
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Here's What Habeas Corpus Means And Why It's So Important
You've probably heard the term "habeas corpus" at some point. Maybe you know that it's related to the U.S. Constitution and are wondering what it means.
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Where Facebook's First 20 Employees Are Now
Facebook hasn't been around that long, but it probably feels like forever to the people who started it. Here's where Facebook's first 20 employees are now.
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Where Google's First 20 Employees Are Now
Google's first employees were probably worried about just getting their paychecks, but it was worth it. Here's what Google's first 20 employees are up to now.
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Here's Who Inherited Shoeless Joe Jackson's Money After He Died
Disgraced baseball legend "Shoeless" Joe Jackson's career was cut short due to a scandal, but here's who he left his money to after he died.
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Why Do Amish People Not Wear Buttons?
If you've ever been to an Amish community or even soon an Amish person in popular culture or real life, you might have noticed the lack of buttons.
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What's The Difference Between Memorial Day And Veterans Day?
Memorial Day and Veterans day are both federal holidays that honored members of the United States Military, but how are they different from one another?
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Minnesota Was The First State To Legalize This Unusual Type Of Cremation
Cremation is the most common form of disposition today, and Minnesota was the first state to legalize this unusual type of cremation in 2003
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Why Do Semi-Trucks Have Rubber Flaps Behind Their Wheels?
At some point, you've probably noticed that semi-trucks have those weird rubber flaps behind their wheels and probably wondered what they're for.
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Can You Keep Buried Treasure If You Find It?
You've probably seen various news articles about people finding buried treasure, but what happens afterward? Can they keep everything they found?
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The Meaning Of The New York State Flag Explained
New York's state flag depicts Liberty and Justice standing on either side of the Hudson River, with a shield, globe, and eagle also in the design.
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Here's Why There Are Only 7 Wonders Of The World
Have you ever wondered why there are only seven wonders of the world? Well, if we go back in time — way back — we find the reason for this number.
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Bizarre Rules The Pope Has To Follow
A pope is one of the most powerful figures in the world -- but even they must follow certain expectations when signing up for the job.
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The Tragic Injury Harriet Tubman Never Recovered From
Harriet Tubman is best known for helping enslaved people escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad, and she did so while suffering from a tragic injury.
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Headlines From The Onion That Later Came True
Whether it's staffed with notable seers or just has good concepts of cultural trends, The Onion managed to predict the future on numerous occasions.
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