What Is The Militant Group Hezbollah?
The origins of the militant group Hezbollah go back to the 15-year Lebanese Civil War from 1975 to 1990. Here's the full story on this terrorist organization.
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What Is Islamophobia?
Islamophobia often causes people to act out violently toward Muslims, but the word for fear or hatred of practitioners of Islam has been around for a century.
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Two Broken Hands Didn't Stop This NFL Hall Of Famer From Making A Nearly-Impossible Play
This NFL Hall of Famer made a legendary catch with two broken hands. Here's how the injured Larry Wilson made the nearly impossible play.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Bosnian War
In the 1990s, the breakup of Yugoslavia led to the Bosnian War, which was marked by some of the most devastating violence Europe had seen since World War II.
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The Gaza Strip's Border Blockade Explained (And Why It's Hard To Leave)
The Gaza Strip's border blockade makes it difficult to exit the Palestinian territory. Here's why it was established and why it's hard to leave.
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What Happened To FDR's Children?
One of the most famous U.S. presidents, FDR, had six children, many of whom made names for themselves. Here's how they fared in politics, industry, and beyond.
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The Entire Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Explained
Since the 19th century, the land that both Israelis and Palestinians call home has been disputed and fought over. Here's the long how and why behind it all.
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What It Was Like Serving On A Ted Bundy Jury
Here's what it was it like to serve on a jury for the trial of one of America's most notorious serial killers - Ted Bundy - and to convict him for his crimes.
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Why Are Vampires Believed To Hate Garlic?
Vampires are depicted in popular culture as hating garlic, and the plant is often shown to ward them off. So why is this the case? Let's take a look.
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How Did Keyboard Cat Become Famous (And What Happened To Him)?
Remember Keyboard Cat? One of the many contributors to the explosion of cat memes? Well, the story behind the famous feline is a somewhat complicated one.
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How Did Somali Piracy Begin?
Somali piracy isn't as prevalent now as it used to be - for a while, it was a significant problem. The story of how it began goes back to 1991.
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The Crazy History Of Bacchanalia Finally Explained
A number of good classicists will tell you that the Ancient Romans had one truly great gift: They knew a good thing when they saw it.
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How LA's Skid Row Really Got Its Name
LA's Skid Row and its unhoused population need no introduction. But you might not realize that the name wasn't always the same - and its origins are surprising.
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What Happened To Theodore Roosevelt's Children?
Being the child of a U.S. president is a tall order - especially if your father was Theodore Roosevelt. Here's what became of Roosevelt's six children.
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Whatever Happened To AIM?
AIM, or AOL Instant Messenger, was extremely popular in the '90s and early 2000s. So what happened to it? Is it still around? You might be surprised.
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The Biggest Controversies From FDR's Presidency
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was both a lauded and reviled president, whose New Deal and World War II polices were both successful and mired in controversy.
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London's Secret World War II Tunnels Explained
Secret tunnels under London speak to a bygone past during major conflicts like World War II and the Cold War, espionage, and transatlantic communication.
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Killers Of The Flower Moon: Whatever Happened To Byron 'Bryan' Burkhart?
Unlike his brother Ernest and William Hale, Byron "Bryan" Burkhart never went to jail for his role in the Osage tribe murders. Here's what happened to him.
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Killers Of The Flower Moon: What Happened To The Real Mollie Kyle?
Mollie Kyle from "Killers of the Flower Moon" lost several family members in a plot to steal her family's money. Here's what happened to her.
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What Happened To The Real William Hale Depicted In Killers Of The Flower Moon?
Robert De Niro plays William Hale in Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" - but what happened to the real-life Hale? Here's what we know.
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Technology We Wouldn't Have Without World War II
While the atomic bomb is the most notable advancement to come out of World War II, there are a number of technologies that got their start during the war years.
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The Shocking True Story Of Prince Charles' Birth
On the night of November 14, 1948, Prince Charles was born to Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. It was not an easy birth for the future queen, though.
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The Scary Reason This Caribbean Beach Is So Dangerous
West End, the capital of Grand Bahama, is one of the most dangerous beaches in the Caribbean, and there's a particularly terrifying reason why.
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The Desert City That Became One Of The Richest In The Roman Empire
In 2012, a collaboration between Norwegian and Syrian researchers discovered the secret of Palmyra's habitability.
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The Truth About Pregnancy In Ancient Greece
In the Classical era of Ancient Greece, pregnancy and childbirth were seen as a biological imperative for the propagation of the human species.
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Where The Phrase 'Cat's Out Of The Bag' Came From
Anybody who's ever owned a cat knows that felines love a good box. Does that attraction extend to bags? Is that why we talk about letting cats out of bags?
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This Is The First President To Die At The White House
The death of a president while in office is always a national tragedy. The event becomes even more poignant when death occurs early in the president's term.
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