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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Here's How Harold Shipman Was Finally Caught
Notorious British serial killer Harold Shipman was arrested in 1998, and by the time he was caught, he had killed over 200 people.
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The Terrible True Story Of Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht was the night that kicked WWII and the rise of the Nazis all off — and legitimized the use of violence against an entire group of people.
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The Surprising Thing J.D. Salinger Did While Writing 'The Catcher In The Rye'
J.D. Salinger's aimless drifting came to an end with the encouragement of a Columbia professor named Whit Burnett, who recognized Salinger's distinct talent.
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What You Didn't Know About Serial Killer Amelia Dyer
It's particularly creepy when the crimes are carried out against babies, and that was the case with Amelia Dyer, a "baby farmer" in 19th century England.
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The Caribbean Art Exhibit You Need Diving Equipment To Visit
MUSA Cancun is an underwater art exhibit that looks like it would be an ancient, mysterious site, if only weren't a mere decade-old installation.
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The Truth About Oneida, An 1800's 'Free Love' Utopian Community
Founded in 1841 by lawyer-turned-seminary student John Humphrey Noyes, Oneida, the "free love" community, lasted until 1879, at most numbering 300 people.
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How The Mellon Family Really Got So Rich
The Mellons are known as one of the top 30 richest families in the United States and can boast a combined net worth of around $11.5 billion.
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The Time Canada Was Raided By An Irish Secret Society
Canada was at one point held hostage by an Irish secret society called the Fenians hell-bent on taking Canada as revenge on the British.
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Details You Should Know About The Popemobile
If you see Pope Francis during one of his many public appearances, there's a good chance you'll see him riding in what's come to be known as the Popemobile.
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The Truth About Serial Killer Rosemary West's Childhood
Rosemary West was born in England in 1953 under difficult circumstances, and her brutal childhood helped turn her into a serial killer.
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The Messed Up Truth About The History Of Diving Horses
People paid to watch someone push (or ride) a horse off a platform as high as 60 feet to plunge into a pool of water only 10 feet deep. That was the show.
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What Actually Happened To Titanic Survivor Madeleine Astor
The Astors booked First Class passage to New York on the new vessel, the RMS Titanic, in the spring of 1912. Neither seemed concerned when the ship hit ice.
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