The Legend Of The Flying Dutchman Explained
Sailors have always been a superstitious bunch, and back in the day they had every reason to believe in ships like the Flying Dutchman.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Temperance Movement
The temperance movement has been around for a long time, and it's a surprisingly strange bit of history. This is the messed up truth of the temperance movement.
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The Messed-Up History Of The Panama Canal
The history of the Panama Canal full of hardships, dictatorships, cartels, secret deals, and double-dealing. Here's the messed-up history of the Panama Canal.
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The Most Expensive House In The US
In the market for a new home? Consider the Chartwell estate. How much will this home set you back? Well, Chartwell is the most expensive house in the US.
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The Most Mysterious Shipwrecks In History
We are fascinated by shipwrecks, probably because of sunken treasure and pirate legends. Here are the most mysterious shipwrecks in history.
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The Real Meaning Of The Pyramid On A Dollar Bill
In the case of the dollar bill, you might overlook the fact that it features a pyramid right on its backside. What's the story? There are two possibilities.
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The Tragic History Of The Rat Pack
The Rat Pack is the epitome of old-school cool, but there was a lot of turmoil and sadness behind the scenes. This is the tragic history of the Rat Pack.
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The True Story Of The Clinton Impeachment
Contrary to popular belief, Clinton was not impeached for doing things with a cigar in the Oval Office. This is the true story of the Clinton impeachment.
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The Tragic Story Of The Inca Civil War
The collapse of the Inca Empire lies in a civil war that pitted brother against brother. This is the tragic story of the Inca Civil War.
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The Tragic True Story Of TWA Flight 800
The world was left reeling after an airplane exploded minutes after it left JFK Airport on July 17, 1996. This is the tragic true story of TWA Flight 800.
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The Untold History Of Insect Warfare
While it's not comparable to a biblical plague of locusts, the use of insects in war can be equally devastating. This is the untold history of insect warfare.
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The Untold Truth Of Bonnie And Clyde
Bonnie and Clyde are perhaps the most romanticized outlaws of all time. At a time when gangsters were celebrities, they stood out.
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The Untold Truth Of Charles Curtis, The First US Vice President Of Color
Charles Curtis, Herbert Hoover's VP from 1929-1932, was the first person of color to be Vice President of the US but is hardly remembered today.
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Things That Were Normal 100 Years Ago That Are Strange Now
Human beings are an ever-evolving species. But humans who lived 100 years ago would think the things we do are pretty strange and bizarre.
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This Is The Most Powerful King To Have Ever Lived
The most powerful king to have ever lived is someone you probably haven't even heard of, who ruled an empire you also probably haven't heard of. Here's why.
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What Flirting Was Really Like In The Victorian Era
Flirting in the Victorian era was different than it is in the 21st century, and a lot of the proper ways of flirting were complicated and pretty audacious.
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What It Was Like To Attend The Only Presidential Wedding In The White House
Grover Cleveland was the only president to have a White House wedding. So what it was like to attend the only presidential wedding in the White House?
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What You Didn't Know About Rich Uncle Pennybags, The Monopoly Man
The Monopoly game and its mascot, the Monopoly Man, aka Rich Uncle Pennybags, has a richly ironic history. Here's what you didn't know about the Monopoly Man.
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Why Displaced Palestinians In Gaza Are Taking Refuge In UN Schools
Whenever Gaza is attacked amid the many conflicts in the region, many displaced Palestinians take refuge in United Nations schools. Here's why.
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Famous People Who Died On Christmas
Even the rich, famous, and/or powerful can find themselves meeting their maker at a rather inconvenient time. Here are famous people who died on Christmas Day.
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Here's What Was In Princess Diana's Will
From a court case over the will to Diana's wishes not being followed to the executor was removed from his job, here's what was in Princess Diana's will.
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The Messed Up Truth About The 2000s Music Industry
The 2000s were a time of tech advancement in the music industry but also a time of shady deals, abuse, and scandal.
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The Crazy True Story Of Human Radiation Experiments In The United States
Everything we known about radiation sickness came from experiments on uninformed people. Here's the crazy true story of human radiation experiments in the US.
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The Longest Marriages In History
These are the couples that look at people celebrating their golden wedding anniversary and think, "Awww, look at the newlyweds, still in the honeymoon phase."
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Dust Bowl
The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was one of the most devastating natural events in United States history. Here's the messed up truth of the Dust Bowl.
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The Most Disturbing Thing About The Spanish Inquisition Isn't What You Think
Many awful things have been done in the name of religion. The Spanish Inquisition was terrible, but the worst part wasn't even the thing most people think of.
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