Things That Became Illegal For Ridiculous Reasons
These laws were passed for ridiculous reasons, even if they had good intentions.
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The Most Mind-Blowing Final Levels In Video Game History
It takes a lot to make a video game masterpiece. But, above all, a dazzling final sequence is what make these games truly mind-blowing.
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Condiments That Used To Be Considered Medicinal
Ketchup. Mustard. Vinegar. All delicious toppings for your fries. And once upon a time, they eased conditions like stomach aches and other ills.
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The Truth Behind Adolfo Scilingo's Death Flights
From 1976-1983, Argentina's right-wing military dictatorship conducted the Dirty War against those it suspected of being leftist political opposition.
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Inside The Assassination Attempt Against George W. Bush
Every American president certainly is aware that the office makes them uniquely vulnerable targets. Some presidents have had to face that danger more than once.
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Why Did We Fight The Spanish-American War?
By the end of the 19th century, the only Spanish colonial remnants in the Americas were Cuba and Puerto Rico.
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What You Didn't Know About Japan's Cat Island
Cat fans might want to list Japan's Tashirojima Island (also known as Tashiro Island) as an itinerary must-see. About 100 people; hundreds of feral cats.
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The Battle Between The Girl Scouts And Boy Scouts Explained
They coexisted for decades, but now, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America are suing the Boy Scouts of America for poaching potential recruits.
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How The United States Stole Guam
although it remains a U.S. territory today, the United States had a bit of trouble hanging on to Guam in the middle of the 20th century.
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People Throughout History Who Died On Holidays
Unfortunately, holidays are like any other day of the year -- Death doesn't discriminate against them.
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Most Overpriced Video Game Consoles In History
Gamers hold a lot of techno-joy for their favorite hobby, will break out their credit cards for the next big system, assuming it isn't ludicrously overpriced.
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How Mattress Stores Totally Rip You Off
Life is good in the 21st century, but mattress shopping still sucks.
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Details You Didn't Know About Mary Heath
Mary Heath was the first woman to hold a commercial flying license in Britain, and most people don't know the details of Mary Heath's life.
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How The United States Stole The Northern Mariana Islands
Like many other islands the United States has stolen, the Northern Mariana Islands have a long history of being pushed around by colonial powers.
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The Messed Up History Of Cannibalism In The Middle Ages
Life in the Middle Ages was no picnic for most people, what with all the backbreaking manual labor. Famine sometimes led to some pretty horrifying food options.
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A Look At The Assassination Attempts Plotted Against Gerald Ford
President Gerald Ford managed to survive not just one, but two serious attempts on his life in the space of just 17 days -- both committed by women.
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How The United States Stole American Samoa
The United States stole American Samoa and currently controls it from 7,000 miles away in Washington, D.C.
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Why Jonas Salk Was Often Despised When He Was Alive
You would think that the man who developed the vaccine for polio, Dr. Jonas Salk, would be celebrated. In reality, he was disliked by his peers.
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What Really Happened When Scientists Gave An Elephant Too Much LSD
This is the story of what really happened when scientists gave Tusko the elephant too much LSD in 1962.
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The Legendary Wave Duke Kahanamoku Once Surfed
You don't get nicknamed "The Big Kahuna" without having a story of riding a massive wave that propels you a mile down the coast and into the stuff of legend.
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The Truth About Everyone Who's Died At Coney Island
Coney Island has a long and storied history as an entertainment hub. Over time, Coney Island has developed a reputation for accidents and ride malfunctions.
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The Reason The Kennedys Couldn't Stand Fidel Castro
The reason the Kennedys couldn't stand Fidel Castro concerns a failed plan to remove Cuba's leader from power.
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The True Story Of The Man Who Served 11 American Presidents
Wilson Roosevelt Jerman witnessed decades of history unfold. One of the White House's longest-serving employees, he died in May from the coronavirus at age 91.
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Before The Queen's Gambit There Was Vera Menchik
Before The Queen's Gambit there was Vera Menchik, who was one of the best players in the world in the early 20th century and paved the way for women's chess.
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Did Ben Franklin's Famous Kite Experiment Actually Happen?
Did Franklin's kite experiment ever really happen? Or is it just another one of the myths we're raised to believe about our nation's Founding Fathers?
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The Untold Story Of The Women Who Discovered The Universe
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, several women were hired at Harvard Observatory to classify the universe. Today, they remain largely forgotten.
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History's Most Respected Geniuses That Turned Into Madmen
It was Aristoteles who said, "There is no genius without having a touch of madness." These are history's most respected geniuses that turned into madmen.
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