What It Was Like To Be At The March On Washington
The March on Washington in 1963 was a watershed moment in American and Black history, changing the lives of many who were there.
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The Perfumes Marilyn Monroe Reportedly Couldn't Get Enough Of
Legendary actress Marilyn Monroe had two perfumes in particular that she seemed to stick with. Here's what they are and what we know about them.
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Every Amendment After The Bill Of Rights Explained
Not all Constitutional amendments are as famous as the first 10. Here is each one after the Bill of Rights explained and the circumstances that led to them.
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This Was Napoleon's Last Meal
Napolean Bonaparte spent his last years in exile, but by most standards he was still pampered with food and libations. This was his last meal.
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Things That Were Normal In Schools 70 Years Ago
The 1950s was a time of changing childhoods. Here are some things that were commonplace in the 1950s that have largely vanished from American schools today.
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The Easy Way To Find Shipwrecks On Google Earth
Did you know that you can use Google Earth to find shipwrecks? It's easier than it sounds. Here's how all you would-be adventurers can do it.
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The Dark History Of Death By Immurement
Immurement is rather simple: Lock someone in a box and watch them die. Or build an encasement around them from the ground up.
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What Will Brexit Mean For Northern Ireland?
The United Kingdom's departure from the European Union -- Brexit -- means huge challenges for the UK's future relationship with the Republic of Ireland.
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This Is Why Erik The Red Moved To Iceland
Erik the Red, aka Eirikr rauði Þorvaldsson, got his nickname allegedly for his fiery ginger hair and beard and tempestuous nature. He discovered Greenland, too.
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The Real Reason Kentucky Separated From Virginia
Originally, the 13 colonies formed the first United States. Today there are 50 states, with unique histories. One story is Kentucky's break from Virginia.
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The Real Reason Rhode Island Didn't Attend The Constitutional Convention
Considering the fact that they joined forces to defeat the British Empire, you'd think the new United States would be, well, united afterward. Not necessarily.
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What You Don't Know About Queen Victoria And The Kensington System
Historians tend to agree that the real purpose of the system was to create an unhealthy reliance of Victoria on her mother.
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The Untold Story Of The Newsboys' Strike Of 1899
The newsies were instrumental in the spread of information, and in the summer of 1899, they showed the city of New York just how necessary they were.
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What Montana In 1883 Was Really Like
America in the 19th century was a country, for good or ill, determined to expand its holdings across North America. For Montana, the year 1883 was pivotal.
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Why Senator Gaylord Nelson Founded Earth Day
Earth Day is marked annually, a time for citizens to work together to help heal the planet. It arose from the vision of a U.S. senator from Wisconsin.
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The Truth About Sanya, Tokyo's Lost District
A tragedy of modern life is the situation of people who are homeless -- essentially who have disappeared, been forgotten. That's an entire district in Tokyo.
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Thurgood Marshall's Complicated Relationship With The FBI
In 1996 it was revealed that the late Supreme Court justice and civil rights lawyer Thurgood Marshall had acted as an informant for the FBI in the 1950s.
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The True Story Of The Lone Ranger's Inspiration, Bass Reeves
The Lone Ranger is one of pop culture’s most iconic characters, but who inspired this masked do-gooder? Well, it might have been a Black U.S. marshal.
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What Is Blaxploitation?
Blaxploitation films made a splash in the 1970s. Both revered and reviled for its portrayal of Black men and women, the genre faded but its influence persists.
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Who Is Francis Bourgeois, The Internet's Charming Train Enthusiast?
Francis Bourgeois is the internet's charming train enthusiast, but who exactly is he? Is that even his real name? Let's dive into his backstory.
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Bayard Rustin's Relationship With MLK Explained
Bayard Rustin, who organized the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington, had a complicated relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. Here's the story.
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The Ill-Fated Canadian Behind Saddam Hussein's Space Gun
Efforts to reduce spaceflight cost have often been plagued by actually higher costs and substantial failure rates. One idea showed promise: the space gun.
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What Is Contempt Of Congress?
Contempt of Congress is a charge that's leveled from time to time. Like lots of things rooted in government, it's more than just cut-and-dried.
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Presidents That Had Cats In The White House
Dogs may get the most attention among presidential pets, but cats have also placed prominently in the hearts of those who occupy the White House.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find Michelangelo's Lost Leda And The Swan
Renaissance artist Michelangelo left behind an extraordinary body of work, yet we have hints of other, lost masterpieces that continue to intrigue us.
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How Did March Become Women's History Month?
Events honoring and celebrating the achievements of women have become more frequent in recent years, including March's designation as Women's History Month.
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The Real Reason Mormons Don't Want To Be Called Mormons Anymore
Ninety-six-year old President Russell M. Nelson said, "It's not Mormon's church, it's not Moses's church, it's Jesus Christ's."
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