The Real Reason Why Eric Clapton Left The Yardbirds
March 13, 1965 changed the course of music history. On that day, The Yardbirds' guitarist Eric Clapton decided to spread his wings and fly away.
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Secrets The Government Doesn't Want You To Know
From secret laws to bullying civil rights leaders to hacking your Samsung Smart TV, here's some of the things the government would like to keep under wraps.
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What Is The Two-State Solution?
When it comes to the long history of conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, the "two-state solution" is a phrase you'll hear often. So what does it mean?
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The Real Truth About 'Military Grade' Products
There's some sort of universal standard of quality, right? And "military" equals "awesome," so "military grade" is the best, right? Wrong. We've been duped.
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Why The Gulf Of Tonkin Incident Didn't Happen
Despite no clarifying information regarding the second attack, President Lyndon Johnson had decided that he would take firm action against the Vietnamese.
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The Tragic History Of Jerusalem Explained
Jerusalem is one of the holiest cities in the world and it has been a site of terrible violence and great tragedy in its millennia-long history.
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The Truth About Prince Philip's Last Portrait
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on April 9, 2021, sat for a last portrait in 2017 before retiring from public service. He spent an hour posing.
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Here's How Much Your Vintage Lunch Boxes Could Be Worth Now
People of a certain age recall the bright spot of back-to-school shopping: Back when, finding that perfect metal lunch box could really enhance a child's brand.
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The Part Of Ukraine's Military Uniform That Makes No Sense
A photograph of female Ukrainian soldiers rehearsing for an upcoming parade has caused nationwide controversy and outrage.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of The Satanic Panic
The crazy real-life story of Satanic Panic includes quack doctors and criminal investigations.
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What The Crown Gets Wrong About History
Netflix's The Crown takes pains to make it as accurate as possible, but there are some thing they just make up.
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This Is How Much Money Donald Trump Is Actually Worth
Donald Trump's net worth isn't quite what he makes it out to be, to say the least. Here's what we can determine is actually his wealth.
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This Is The Oldest Living Language In The World
It's a surprisingly complicated question to answer, but the oldest living language in the world has been around even longer than you think.
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Most Exclusive Secret Societies In History
These are the most exclusive secret societies in history.
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The Real Reason Joan Of Arc Was Burned At The Stake
Joan of Arc had visions of God, prompting her to lead a religious rebellion. She was a martyr who was burned at the stake.
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What Is The Catholic Church's Synod Of Bishops?
The Catholic Church is steeped in tradition and ritual, but the Synod of Bishops was only established in 1965. Here's what it is and what it's for.
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Popes Who Changed The Catholic Church Forever
Catholic teachings have been remarkably consistent over the last 2000 years, but several popes have managed to change the Catholic Church in dramatic ways.
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Stowaways Whose Stories Didn't End In Disaster
From ship stowaways to the rare airplane hitchhiker and even dirigible travelers, check out these fantastic stories of stowaways who somehow avoided tragedy.
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False Things You Believe About The Great Depression
Just how bad was the Great Depression? That depends which expert you ask. Here is a list of some false things you probably believe about the Great Depression.
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Here's What Brought History's Worst Pandemics To An End
A pandemic is a terrible thing to live though, but they all will eventually come to an end. Here's what brought history's worst pandemics to an end.
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Myths You Believe About Marie Antoinette
Post-French Revolution, Marie Antoinette's been the model of a bad aristocrat. But is it true? Here are some myths you probably believe about Marie Antoinette.
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Operation Fantasia: The WWII Plot To Fight Japan With Glowing Foxes
During WWII, the U.S. tried to invade mainland Japan with radioactive, glow-in-the-dark foxes. Here's everything you need to know about "Operation Fantasia."
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Other Winter Holidays To Celebrate If Christmas Isn't Your Thing
Let's talk about some other winter festivals that might be the perfect cause for celebration in lieu of (or alongside) Christmas.
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The Christmas Song You Are Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Every zodiac sign is thought to bestow certain personality traits. And each of those signs has a Christmas song that speaks to them on an astrological level.
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The Greatest Inventions Of The Past Decade That Changed Everything
It's interesting to track the massive inventions of the past 10 years. Here are the greatest inventions of the past decade that changed everything.
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The Legend Of Doppelgangers Explained
There have been tales about doppelgangers for a long time. What if you're not the only you out there? Here's the legend of doppelgangers explained.
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The Incredible Story Of The 1893 World's Fair
The 1893 Chicago World's Fair was a triumph, but there was a darker side. This is the incredible story of the 1893 World's Fair.
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