Many people don't have to worry about an active volcano nearby. There are a few active volcanoes in Iceland - and you might be surprised at the overall number.
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It's been rumored that John F. Kennedy smoked weed in the White House during his presidency with one of his mistresses, but there is no proof (that we know of).
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Princess Diana famously struggled to meet the demands of royal life. She even accidentally broke tradition during her first royal Christmas.
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Stonehenge is just one henge among many made of various materials, and it isn't even the biggest one in the world. In fact, there's an even bigger one nearby.
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December is home to many holidays. Christmas is the most popular in America, but there's one that has lost prominence over the years: Kwanzaa.
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The symbols and meaning folded into the holiday of Kwanzaa are rooted in age-old beliefs that make it a moving, beautiful tribute to African culture.
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About 1,000 copies of the so-called Wicked Bible were ordered to be destroyed in the 17th century. Here's why there are few copies left today.
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Alice Walker's 1982 book "The Color Purple" is critically acclaimed, but it often appears on banned books lists. Here's why it's so controversial.
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American promotor P.T. Barnum, who founded the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1871, left his substantial inheritance to various people.
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The British Royal family is steeped in tradition and ritual, including being weighed before and after Christmas dinner. Here's the strange reason why.
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With U.S. states increasingly decriminalizing psilocybin possession and consumption, it's time to learn more about this unique "magic" mushroom.
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The winter solstice is the longest night of the year. But there's also a spiritual meaning behind it that's reflected across different cultures.
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These queens were really weird people. It's almost as if too much power is a bad thing...
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Some people want to be famous, and others would love to become part of the royal family. In many ways, royals appear to live a charmed life of fancy events.
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Every year, people flock to Stonehenge in England during the winter solstice, which is the longest night of the year. There are a few reasons why.
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The Bible used in the historic inauguration of the first American president, George Washington, is still intact. Here's where you'll find it.
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While Napoleon accomplished much during his lifetime and rise to power, he had other lofty goals that never quite made it to fruition.
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Marijuana was used for many purposes in Victorian England, and it was thanks to the efforts of one person in particular. Here's what happened.
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At Christmas we're inclined to stretch our suspension of disbelief beyond its normal limits.
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The 1963 assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy has led to many conspiracy theories about what happened on that fateful day.
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Most of what you may think you know about witches may include brooms and pointy hats, but in reality, they celebrate eight Witch's Sabbaths based on nature.
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The Nativity scene that depicts the birth of Jesus often contains animals, but in the Bible, they aren't mentioned during the event. Here's why.
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The story of dictator Adolf Hitler's rise to power has been distorted throughout the years. Here's how the Nazi leader really took control of Germany.
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School in the American colonies was an odd mix of teachers, locations, and opportunities. However it happened, the reality of colonial school may surprise you.
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Jackie Kennedy's pink suit became iconic after her husband was assassinated right next to her, but here's what happened to JFK's clothes after he was shot.
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Before he died, former President John F. Kennedy and his wife were preparing to send out a unique Christmas card design to friends and loved ones.
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Former President John F. Kennedy was known to enjoy various kinds of foods, and he had a particular favorite for lunch. Here's what he often ate.
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