What You Didn't Know About Russia's Vodka Museum In St. Petersburg
Russia's vodka museum honors the invention, ingredients, packaging, history, and traditions of the proper way to consume the colorless spirit.
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The 1857 Mutiny That Shook Britain's Rule In India
The violent Indian uprising against the British from 1857-59 goes by many names -- the Sepoy Mutiny, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, First War of Independence.
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The Truth About Yonaguni Monument, Japan's Ancient Underwater Pyramid
Back in 1986, local diver Kihachiro Aratake found what would be dubbed Yonaguni Monument, aka Japan's ancient underwater pyramid.
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Rules Cleopatra's Subjects Had To Follow
Cleopatra was not just the queen of Egypt -- she was the pharaoh. She controlled many aspects of her subjects' lives with rules they had to follow.
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The Hotel Of Doom's Design, Explained
In case you need another reason to not ever to go to North Korea -- the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or DPRK -- it has a hotel of doom.
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The 500-Year Old Map That Shows Antarctica Without Snow And Ice
Maps usually clarify things, but in the case of a 500+-year-old gazelle-skin parchment called the Piri Reis Map, its discovery only created more mystery.
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Why The New Findings On This Wooden Sculpture Are So Significant
More recent testing has found the Shigir Idol to be the "earliest monumental wooden sculpture of the world," at 12,500 years old.
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This Is The Most Powerful Army In History
The Mongolian Empire holds the record as the largest empire in recorded history when it comes to contiguous territory. Thanks to Genghis Khan and his army.
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Whatever Happened To Titanic Survivor J. Bruce Ismay?
English businessman J. Bruce Ismay was the chairman and managing director of the White Star Line, the British shipping company that owned the Titanic.
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What Happens To The Pope's Ring When He Dies?
Not only is there a meticulous process the Vatican must follow upon the death of the pope, but there's a formal process of papal succession to be set in motion.
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Boycott: The Wild Origins Of The Term Explained
The word boycott is nowadays widely used whenever a product or person is protested, but it first came into use as part of eviction resistance and a rent strike.
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False Facts About The Early '00s You Always Thought Were True
A lot of crazy things happened early on in the new millennium, and we've misremembered a lot of them in near-record time.
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The Surprising Story Of The Man Who Was President For One Day
That year, Inauguration Day fell on a Sunday, and incoming president Zachary Taylor was a deeply religious man, who refused to be sworn in on the Sabbath.
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The Untold Truth Of Pere Lachaise, The World's Most Visited Cemetery
Pere Lachaise in Paris might be the most stunning and well-known cemetery. Dozens of celebrities are buried there, and its design is more park than cemetery.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was one of the most devastating industrial accidents in this nation's history. This is the messed up truth.
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Have Any Popes Ever Been Married?
In the long history of the Catholic Church there have been a handful of married popes, including Saint Peter, the Apostle, who is considered the first pope.
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Whatever Happened To The Fab Five's Ray Jackson?
The University of Michigan's "Fab Five" recruiting class of 1991 was among the most talented in NCAA history. Here's what happened to Ray Jackson.
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Whatever Happened To The Fab Five's Jimmy King?
When they debuted in the '91-'92 season, Michigan's "Fab Five" class was one of the hottest basketball teams in the country. Here's what happened to Jimmy King.
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The Untold Truth Of The Chilean Miner Rescue
Dust filled up the passageways. After the debris settled, the 33 men working in the tunnels realized they were trapped more than 2,300 feet below ground.
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The Unknown Story Of Blackbeard's Reformed Civilian Life
Arguably the most famous real-life pirate of all time was Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard. Here's the story of how he pretended to be a civilian.
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The Untold Truth Of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
On February 11, 2013, the then-Pope Benedict XVI made an announcement that stunned the Vatican and Catholics around the world: He intended to retire.
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Everyday Inventions Everyone Hated At First
New technology ending in disaster has been a recurring theme, even with the most seemingly innocuous of inventions.
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How The Rothschild Family Really Got So Rich
The Rothschild family has dominated the banking industry and influenced the economic history of Europe for over 200 years.
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How The Nobel Prize Is Financed With Blood Money
Nobel's brilliance as a chemist, as well as his experience developing explosives for the military during the Crimean War, saw him go on to make a fortune.
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The Tragic Truth About The Woman Who Nearly Assassinated Mussolini
On April 7, 1926, the Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini survived what would be the closest of four assassination attempts on his life.
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How The Seven Wonders Of The Natural World Were Chosen
Earth is filled with beauty and wonder, and choosing seven geographical locations as the most wondrous on the planet is no easy feat.
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What You Should Know About The Mysterious Georgia Guidestones
Located in a field about two hours northeast of Atlanta, the Georgia Guidestones cover 10 principles for a prosperous, enlightened future.
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