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  • Queen Elizabeth looking solemn in 2015
    DB Kelly

    Everything New Uncovered About The Queen Since Her Death One Year Ago

    How much did the world really know about Queen Elizabeth II? With Elizabeth's passing, some more information come out about who she really, truly was.
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  • Heelys close up
    William Kennedy

    Whatever Happened To Heelys?

    Remember Heelys? Those sneakers with a removable wheel in the heel that kids, teens, and young adults used to glide around on? Here's what happened to them.
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  • unishpere new york fountains
    Stephen J. Schuyler

    12 Structures Built For The World's Fair That Still Exist

    Some of the most iconic man-made structures on the planet, from Paris' Eiffel Tower to Seattle's Space Needle, were built for world's fairs.
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  • Boy Scout uniform and badges
    DB Kelly

    Disturbing Details About The Boy Scouts Of America's Sexual Abuse Scandal

    More than a century after it was founded, the Boy Scouts of America found itself at the center of one of the largest sex abuse scandals in American history.
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  • silhouette of oenologist testing wine for authenticity
    Mina Elwell

    Wild True Stories Of Wine Fraud

    Wine fraud is a surprisingly common racket that dates back as least as far as the ancient Roman Empire. Here are a few of history's most notorious wine scams.
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  • Greek Horae led by Dionysus
    Richard Milner

    Carpo: The Greek Goddess Of Autumn

    The next time you step into a forest take a look around, breathe, and envision the world as moved by living, conscious spirits
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  • young salvador dali with head on hand
    Alice Bennett

    The Thing That Salvador Dali Feared Most In Life

    Salvador Dali created some of the most famous surreal paintings in the world, replete with running themes, including images of something he feared most in life.
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  • UFOs descending to Earth artwork
    Richard Milner

    How The Gods Of Ancient Civilizations Became Central To Modern Alien Conspiracies

    If you trace modern alien conspiracies to their roots thousands of years ago, you'll find a pantheon of gods worshipped by multiple ancient civilizations.
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  • Arlington National Cemetery
    Andrew Amelinckx

    This Was The First Military Burial In Arlington National Cemetery

    Arlington National Cemetery was established on June 15, 1864 - but the first military burial happened more than a month before. Here's the story.
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  • Bettie Page poses in lingerie
    Rita Dorsch

    The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Bettie Page

    Bettie Page was one of the most popular pin-ups in the 1950s, but controversy forced her into obscurity. From start to finish, her life was full of tragedy.
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  • Woman lies across round bed
    William Fischer

    Why You Rarely See Vibrating Beds These Days

    Vibrating beds were popular to the point of being frequent pop culture references in the mid-to-late 20th century. Here's why you rarely see them anymore.
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  • Mr. Yuk cleaning supplies
    William Kennedy

    What Happened To Mr. Yuk, The Poison Control Icon?

    The Mr. Yuk sticker was an alternative to the traditional skull and crossbones label that designates poisonous substances. Here's what happened to it.
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  • Portrait of Charles II of Spain
    Sarah Crocker

    The Most Inbred People Throughout History

    Long considered a taboo in many cultures, inbreeding can cause a range of health ailments that may span generations. Sometimes this can be taken to extremes.
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  • sign common in Johannesburg, South Africa, reading 'Caution Beware Of Natives'.
    Marina Manoukian

    The 1956 South African Treason Trial Explained

    The brutal and inhumane apartheid regime held an iron grip on South Africa in the '50s. Some brave souls peacefully resisted, and ended up on trial for treason.
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  • RMS Titanic
    Andrew Amelinckx

    Inside The Latest Planned Titanic Expedition (And Why The Government Wants To Stop It)

    RMS Titanic Inc. owns the exclusive salvage rights to one of the most famous shipwrecks in history - and it's clashing with the government over its plans.
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  • Boy scouts uniform with badges
    S. Flannagan

    The Connection Between The Boy Scouts Of America And The Mormon Church Explained

    The Boy Scouts of America have been around for more than a century, and the Mormon church was an early adopter of the program before severing ties in 2019.
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  • Charles Moose holding up a photo at a press conference
    Mike Floorwalker

    The People Who Caught Some Of The World's Most Dangerous Serial Killers

    The public has had a morbid fascination with serial killers, but few people have managed to put some of the most dangerous murderers on the planet behind bars.
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  • Nudie Cohn with Dolly Parton
    Andrew Amelinckx

    The Fascinating History Of Music's Nudie Suits

    Nudie suits have been worn by many musicians over the years, from Elvis Presley to Elton John. Here's the history behind these iconic garments.
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  • Los Angeles underground tunnel
    Richard Milner

    The Secret Tunnels Of LA's Prohibition-Era Bar Scene

    LA's prohibition-era bar scene had features that you probably won't find in your average bar today: secret tunnels. Here's the story behind them.
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  • soldiers destroying railroads
    Mina Nakatani

    Why Sherman's March To The Sea Was So Devastating For The Confederacy

    Sherman's March to the Sea was a campaign that occurred near the end of the Civil War, led by Union General William Sherman. But this wasn't a typical campaign.
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  • Painting of group eating pretzels
    S. Flannagan

    Why Pretzels Became So Popular In The Middle Ages

    Pretzels became popular treats during the Middle Ages and paved the way for the ones we eat today. So what led to their rise? Let's take a look.
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  • Battle before Troy
    Michele Gama Sosa

    Messed Up Things That Happened During The Trojan War

    The Trojan War wasn't a fun time for anybody involved, but there were a few participants - and innocent bystanders - who got a particularly raw deal.
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  • Illuminated manuscript illustration of burning dancers
    Mina Elwell

    Celebrations Throughout History That Got Out Of Control

    Throughout history, parties intended to be a simple celebration or triumphant event have turned into chaos, sometimes with dangerous outcomes.
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  • U.S. President Warren G. Harding
    Andrew Amelinckx

    Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Warren G. Harding's Death

    President Warren G. Harding died on August 2, 1923, and conspiracy theories about the cause of death continue to swirl today. Here's what they say.
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  • Jackie Kennedy smiling
    Alice Bennett

    How Jackie Kennedy Won An Emmy Award

    As of 2023, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is the only first lady to win an Emmy award - and it was years in the making. Here's how it all happened.
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  • John F Kennedy staring side
    S. Flannagan

    Inside JFK's Health Struggles Over The Years

    Democratic President John F. Kennedy left a lasting legacy, but did you know he suffered from severe health issues throughout his life? Let's take a look.
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  • Hans Christian Andersen statue hand raised
    S. Flannagan

    The Fears That Haunted Hans Christian Andersen His Entire Life

    Hans Christian Andersen enjoyed great success as an author during his life in the 19th century - but he had many fears. Here's what they were.
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