Visiting Dracula's Castle? You Can Get A Weird Freebie
Fans of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel "Dracula" will now have a chance to get a super weird freebie when they visit Bran Castle.
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Did The Olympics Make Jesse Owens Rich?
Out of all the pioneering African American athletes who made a name for themselves, track and field star Jesse Owens is arguably among the most iconic.
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The Shady Things Hetty Green Did To Get An Inheritance
Dubbed the 'Witch of Wall Street,' Hetty Green was born in 1834 to a wealthy Massachusetts family who made their fortune via whaling and shipping.
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Messed Up Things That Happened After The September 11th Attacks
The terror attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the hijacking of United Flight 93, on September 11, 2001, were the deadliest in U.S. history.
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What Really Caused The French And Indian War?
Great Britain and France both wanted control over North America, and conflicts over territory fueled the start of the French and Indian War.
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A Look At Russell Bufalino And Frank Sheeran's Relationship
There's no evidence to back up his stories, but Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran claims to have been a hitman for crime boss Russell Bufalino.
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How Joseph Bell Was Involved In The Jack The Ripper Case
Dr. Joseph Bell, inspiration for legendary literary detective Sherlock Holmes, may have investigated the Jack the Ripper case — and discovered the killer.
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Whatever Happened To Convicted Killer Wayne Williams?
Convicted killer Wayne Williams is serving a life sentence for two of the "Atlanta Child Murders," but recent DNA developments could shake things up.
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The Famous Socialite Winston Churchill May Have Had An Affair With
In 2018, two researchers claimed that they had evidence that British Prime Minister Winston Churchill carried on an extramarital affair with a friend.
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The Queen Pays Taxes Even Though It's Not Required. Here's Why
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has been paying taxes for decades, and it's quite likely that future sovereigns will pay taxes as well.
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The Messed Up Truth Behind The Xbox Murders
On August 6, 2004, a brutal mass killing in Deltona, Florida was seemingly motivated in part) by a video game console.
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The Untold Truth Of Crime Boss Russell Bufalino
Russell Bufalino may have known as "The Quiet Don," but hitman Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran said he was more powerful than legendary crime boss Al Capone.
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The Truth About Frank Sheeran And Jimmy Hoffa's Relationship
The truth about Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran and Jimmy Hoffa's relationship may never truly be known. Sheeran had his version, but no evidence to back it up.
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Steve Jobs' Relationship With Bill Gates Explained
Computer magnates Steve Jobs and Bill Gates had a long love-hate relationship, sometimes quite a bit more of one than the other.
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The Truth About The Shrunken Human Head Used In A Movie
An authentic Amazonian shrunken head that has been on display in Georgia for decades and has appeared in an American movie is now going back home to Ecuador.
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Why You'll Never Hear Queen Elizabeth's Last Name
Queen Elizabeth does not typically use a last name, basically because she doesn't need one — but it's not only because she is a famous public figure.
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How Dr. Joseph Bell Became The Real-Life Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Joseph Bell, a Scottish surgeon, is considered to be Arthur Conan Doyle's real-life inspiration for the character of Sherlock Holmes.
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Who Won The Falklands War And Why Did It Happen?
Things got a little complicated when Argentina claimed it had "inherited" the islands from Spain, which prompted British troops to come over and claim it back.
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The Surprising Amount Of Money It Really Cost To Build The Palace Of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles is one of the most ridiculously extravagant buildings on the planet. Few could fathom the amount of money this decadent building cost.
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How Winston Churchill Really Felt About Gandhi
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was not shy about his feelings toward India's revered activist for independence, Mahatma Gandhi.
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How Much Does A Telephone Operator For The Royal Family Make?
Working as a telephone operator for the British royal family isn't going to make anyone particularly rich — how much money can you make, though?
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Western Period Movies That Got History Totally Wrong
Who doesn't love a good western? Hollywood likes pitting the good guys against the bad guys, the bloodier the better, regardless of historical accuracy.
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The Real Reason The Mexican-American War Happened
The Mexican-American War resulted in the United States' acquisition of land as far west as California, but why, exactly, was it fought?
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What You Should Know About The Serbo-Bulgarian War
In war, "short" typically means there's less time for bloodshed, and fewer people are killed, but not always. Individual battles can have horrendous casualties.
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Here's How The French And Indian War Came To An End
Don't let the name fool you; it wasn't a case of the French fighting against Native Americans. The French and Indian War should be the French-British War.
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How Much Money Does A Butler For The Royal Family Actually Make?
Anybody keen on a life of voluntary servitude to a cash-flush autocrat? You're in luck, because the royal family just might be hiring.
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The Tragic Murder Of Vincent Chin
In 1982, Vincent Chin was working at Efficient Engineering and engaged to be married to Vickie Wong, but he was tragically murdered by two white men.
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