The Real Reason The Tour De France Began
Now known as the premier event in cycling, the Tour de France has surprisingly modest roots: It started as a marketing stunt for a struggling newspaper.
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The Biggest Brandon Swanson Theories: What Really Happened?
Brian and Annette attempted to call their son back numerous times. They were never answered. By the morning, the calls were going directly to voicemail.
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The Real Meaning Behind Toyota's Brand Name
In 1933, Toyoda Kiichiro started a new division of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, a company that was started by his father, Toyoda Sakichi.
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Was Joan Of Arc Ever Married?
Joan of Arc is hailed as France's national heroine as she led the country's army during the Hundred Years' War and ended up victorious against the English.
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This Gross Ingredient Was Once Used As A Popular Teeth Whitener
When it comes to teeth, nothing represents a healthy set of chompers like a gleaming white smile. Some cultures have gone to, um, great lengths to get there,
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The Untold Truth Of The Rainbow Maniac
Between 2007 and 2009, a murderer stalked the LGBT+ community of São Paulo, Brazil. Despite a suspect and arrest, the killer still remains at large and unknown.
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The Reason Viking Burials Featured Board Games
The Vikings, who lived from the 9th to 11th century, also amused themselves with board games when they weren't trading, exploring, or raiding new lands.
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What You Never Knew About John Bobbitt's Ex-Wife Dottie Brewer
The tale of John Wayne Bobbitt led the pack of sleazy tabloid stories in the 1990s - but his story didn't end there. Turns out, someone even married him again.
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The Titanic's First Class Passengers Were More Likely To Survive. Here's Why
The tragic sinking of the British RMS Titanic cost more than 1,500 lives. The doomed liner, which was boldly and naively deemed to be unsinkable, sank in 1912.
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What Charles Manson's Life In Prison Was Really Like
Charles Manson's behavior was as compelling as a train wreck. Even being locked up in prison for almost 50 years didn't thwart his chaos and violence.
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This Was Abraham Lincoln's Favorite Meal
But when it came time for dinner, and if wife Mary could lure him out of the office for a meal, Abraham Lincoln liked his comfort food - especially this meal.
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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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