The Real Reason It Took 200 Years To Finish The Leaning Tower Of Pisa
Originally built just to be a bell tower, the tower's very apparent lean has made it one of the most well-known structural oddities in the entire world.
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The Real Reason Disneyland Is Making Major Changes To The Jungle Cruise
Disney recently announced that one of its most popular rides, The Jungle Cruise, was to get an overhaul and an updated theme.
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The True Story Of Albert Cashier, A Transgender Civil War Hero
Cashier's fellow soldiers did not know that he was born Jennie Hodgers in a small fishing village 40 miles north of Dublin, Ireland, on Christmas Day 1843.
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The English Roots Of The Boy Scouts Of America
Boys of all ages can learn valuable life lessons through teamwork and hands-on hobbies. As American it seems, the Boy Scouts' roots do not lie in the U.S.
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Who Were The Luddites Really Fighting Against?
The original Luddites weren't necessarily against new technology as their protests were really about something else.
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The Real Reason Henry VIII Couldn't Get A Divorce
Henry VIII is probably the most famous king of England, thanks in large part to his wives. This is the real reason Henry VIII couldn't get a divorce.
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History Channel's New Competition Series Reunites These Familiar Faces
Tim Allen and Richard Karn of Home Improvement reunite for History Channel's new competition series Assembly Required, bringing back memories of "Tool Time."
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The Real Reason The Roman Colosseum Was Built
Today, the Roman Colosseum is one of Italy's most popular attractions, and it was built to help Rome recover from a cruel emperor.
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What Life Was Really Like In An Early European Royal Court
The royal palace was the place to be. But was royal court living really as glamorous and luxurious as it appears? This is what life was really like.
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The Gruesome Murder That Took Place In The Paris Catacombs
The Paris Catacombs are an underground, 186-mile-long labyrinth replete with the bones of 6 million dead and also the scene of an 1800s murder.
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What It Was Really Like As A Medic In World War II
World War II medic was a grisly job that many were ill-equipped to do... but they did it anyway. Here's what it was really like as a medic in World War II.
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Larry King's Last Social Media Posts Will Bring You To Tears
Glancing through Larry King's last few social media posts, he was still interested in sharing a bit of his life here and there to his legions of fans.
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This Is How Much Larry King Was Worth When He Died
Once he was succeeding on cable, his prices went up. The Los Angeles Times reported that in 1990 King inked a then-record five-year contract worth $8 million.
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Celebrities Pay Tribute To The Late Larry King
Larry King, the king of the interview, died at age 87 in Los Angeles early in the morning of January 23, 2021. Celebrities offered their condolences.
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Whatever Happened To Hank Aaron's 755th Home Run Ball?
Milwaukee Brewers groundskeeper and baseball fan Richard Arndt was the lucky grabber of Aaron's historic hit (though he had no idea then that it was historic).
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The Reason Key West Made An Ordinance About Chickens
The feral chickens get fed so much they're quite fat and quite happy, and they're causing a lot of problems for the folks who actually live in Key West.
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Why The Eiffel Tower Was Only Supposed To Be Temporary
Originally built in 1889 in Paris, the Eiffel Tower has become one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world.
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The True Story Of The Last Brit Executed For Treason
William Joyce, better known to the British public as "Lord Haw-Haw," was found to have betrayed his country by broadcasting propaganda for Nazi Germany.
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The Spiritual Practice Of Self-Mummification
Japanese Shingon monks followed Shugendo, described as a loose set of traditions and lore, and also practiced self-mummification.
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Creepy Things You'd Find In The Aztec Empire
The Aztec people have a reputation for shocking practices. Yet, they were vital parts of life. Here are creepy things you'd find in the Aztec empire.
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The Strangest Student Protests In History
As long as there have been students, there have been student protests, but the reasons that students protest are as varied as students themselves.
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The Truth About President George H.W. Bush's Military Career
President George H.W. Bush had an esteemed military career that included a Distinguished Flying Cross and three air medals for his service in World War II.
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The Strange History Of The Vice President's Residence
Vice presidents do have an official residence: Number One Observatory Circle. The address doesn't have as long a history as the presidential residence.
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How A Death Ray Turned Into Radar
It was a research race that was fueled, in part, by reports that the Nazis had already developed a death ray that was capable of destroying entire towns.
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Poet Laureates: The History Explained
While the position of poet laureate is relatively new in the US, the tradition dates back to 17th century England. The royal office was established in 1668.
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The Truth About Blackbeard's Ship, The Queen Anne's Revenge
The fearsome pirate Blackbeard captured a French slave ship, La Concorde, around 1717 and renamed it the Queen Anne's Revenge.
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The History Of The 21-Gun Salute Explained
When Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States, the moment was honored with a traditional 21-gun salute.
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