The Two Fires That Devastated The 1893 World's Fair
The 1893 Chicago World's Fair event debuted several innovations -- Cracker Jack popcorn, for one. All of it was threatened -- not once, but twice -- by fire.
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The Real Reason Charles Darwin Didn't Become A Medical Doctor
Darwin admitted that he wasn't an exceptional student: "... I was considered ... by my father as a very ordinary boy, rather below the common intelligence..."
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The Surprising Amount Of Time It Took To Build The Palace Of Versailles Gardens
A symbol of decadence and the power of the French monarchy, the Palace of Versailles is beloved for its gardens — which took a surprisingly long time to finish.
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How A False Confession Led To The 'Happy Face Killer' Name
Happy Face Killer Keith Hunter Jesperson was a newly divorced father of three who murdered at least eight women between 1990 and 1995.
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What It Was Like Serving On The Casey Anthony Jury
Jurors in the Casey Anthony trial had a hard job. Here's what it was like to serve on the jury of such an emotionally charged case and to decide Anthony's fate.
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Whatever Happened To The Body Of Alexander The Great?
When it comes to great historical leaders, oftentimes their final resting places will match (or even exceed) the significance of their life in scope.
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The Korean War Was The First Time A US President Did This
The Korean War marked a lot of firsts, including the first time in the modern age that a president sent U.S. troops to a war without congressional approval.
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The Truth About Alexander Hamilton's Parents
Rachel Faucette Lavien and James Hamilton probably never expected their son Alexander to become one of America's founding fathers.
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How Serial Killer Todd Kohlhepp Was Finally Caught
One of the most notorious serial killers of modern times is Todd Kohlhepp, whose killing spree began in 2003 and lasted until 2016. This is how he was caught.
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How The French And Indian War Inspired Yankee Doodle
The British composed the song Yankee Doodle to poke fun at colonial troops, only for their enemy to not only co-opt it but sing its lyrics with pride.
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The Truth About Earle Nelson's Childhood
In an effort to understand, we often look at the childhoods of serial killers, searching for clues. Earle Nelson is no different, with alarming signs early on.
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The Truth About George Washington's Teeth
By the time George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789, he had just one working tooth left in his head.
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Joe Biden And Vladimir Putin's Relationship Explained
The relationship between U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin is less than warm and cozy. Biden has said he thinks Putin has no soul.
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How Charles Dickens' Last Wishes Were Ignored
Dickens was beloved by many, but he was known to keep his personal life private. That may be why he wanted a small funeral. His instructions were not followed.
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Why The Korean War Technically Never Ended
The Korean War was put on hold with a ceasefire agreement in 1953, but the conflict technically never ended. Here's why.
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Donald Trump And Vladimir Putin's Relationship Explained
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's "relationship" goes back to Russia's tampering with the U.S. 2016 presidential election. This gets very complicated very fast.
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How Julie Hanson's Cold Case Was Finally Solved After 49 Years
The murder of Julie Hanson went unsolved for nearly 50 years. But detectives never backed down. Now, with DNA evidence, they finally got their man.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Dred Scott Case
Born into slavery, Dred Scott, along with his wife, Harriet, legally sued for his freedom in 1846. This is the messed up truth about the Dred Scott case.
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How A Top-Secret Organization Secured An Early Victory In The Korean War
The Korean War isn't as talked about as others in U.S. history, but it had a huge impact on modern life. Here's the agency that found early success in that war.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina was devastating, but bad decisions made it worse than it had to be. Here are some messed up things that happened during Hurricane Katrina.
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A Look At Dorothea Puente's Relationship With Everson Gillmouth
Everson Gillmouth's relationship with serial killer Dorothea Puente ended the way too many of hers did: with him dead.
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Here's What Happened To The Bodies Of These Dictators
From being embalmed for eternal display to being stolen from their graves, here's what happened to the bodies of some of the most notorious dictators.
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When Magic Tricks Went Terribly Wrong
These magic tricks went terribly wrong, turning out far worse than anyone intended.
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Prisoners Who Escaped And Were Never Found
Most prisons are pretty terrible for prisoners. Trying to escape is extremely dangerous, but some prisoners manage to break out and successfully stay out.
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Crude Practices That Led To Great Discoveries
Some of the crude practices of the past brought about better ways to do things. Here are crude practices that led to great discoveries.
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The Truth About King Henry VIII's Wives Who Died In Childbirth
King Henry VIII ruled England for almost four decades, but it's his love life, rather than his politics or religious reform, that made his name famous.
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This Is What Happened To The Original Occupants Of Las Vegas
Before it became famous as Sin City, the area that is currently known as Las Vegas, Nevada was home to a significant number of Native Americans.
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