The Rare Quarter That Could Make You A Millionaire
Most people would love to come across their ticket to being a millionaire, and there's actually a rare quarter that could be your ticket to wealth.
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The Dumbest Ways To Die Throughout History
The one thing we can count on happening in life is death, and throughout history there have been plenty of ways to die, including some of the dumbest.
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The Meaning Of Alabama's State Flag Explained
The Alabamian state flag is pretty recognizable with its bold crimson cross, arms reaching diagonally to the corners of the flag on a plain white background.
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Here's What These Iconic Russian Hats Are Called
You've probably seen those iconic Russian hats — the ones with the fuzzy round cap, characterized by the long ear flaps that ornament each side.
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Those Black Dots On Your Windshield Are More Important Than You Think
If you've ever taken a close look at your windshield, you might have noticed those black dots around the edges. There are a couple of purposes they serve.
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Why The Jaguar Was So Important To Ancient Mayans
In ancient Mayan culture, which existed around 4,000 years ago, the jaguar was an important animal and can be found depicted in many artifacts from the period.
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Here's Why Truckers Say 10-4
Whether in the movies or real-life, you've probably heard a trucker say "10-4" at some point. The meaning and history goes back quite a few years.
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Why You'd Never Survive As A Soldier During WWII
World War II wasn't all machine guns and mortar shells -- soldiers also had to watch out for exploding dogs, rotgut liquor, disease, and starvation.
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The Rare Silver Dollar Coin That Could Earn You $2 Million
Stumbling across a rare coin is probably pretty exciting, especially if it's worth a lot. Well, there is one silver dollar that could earn you $2 million.
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Why You'd Never Survive Life During The Middle Ages
If you believe Hollywood, life during the Middle Ages was glamorous. But the Middle Ages were pretty awful. Here's why you would never survive the Middle Ages.
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Proposed States In The U.S. That Never Happened
Here are some of the proposed states that failed to receive admittance to the U.S. and some currently pushing for recognition that might still get their chance.
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Historical Figures You Didn't Know Were Related
We're all related, if you go back far enough in time, but many historical figures we know throughout American and world history have surprising family roots.
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What Is The World's Fastest Missile?
The world's fastest missile can travel 27 times the speed of sound, is maneuverable, and can carry a nuclear bomb, but it doesn't belong to the U.S.
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WWII Details Too Horrific For History Class
World War II is often taught in broad strokes: the players, the battles, and the atrocities. In reality, many of the details are too horrific for history class.
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The Difference Between Anthropologists And Archeologists Explained
Anthropologists and archaeologists are similar — they both devote their lives to studying humans. Yet they do so using different tools and methods.
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Why Finding This One Penny Can Make You Staggeringly Rich
A lot of people think of pennies as relatively useless, but finding this particular penny can help you rake in some big bucks. Here's what to look for.
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This Rare Lioness Statue Is The Most Expensive Ancient Artifact Ever Sold
Ancient artifacts can develop our understanding of history, but they can also sell for big bucks. And the rare Lioness Statue is the most expensive ever sold.
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Why Are Massachusetts And Only 3 Other States Called Commonwealths?
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Virginia are all called commonwealths. Other American states don't have the same designation. Here's why.
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The Rare Artifact That Was The First Of Its Kind To Be Found In Scotland
In 2025, a construction project for a golf course led to the discovery of a rare artifact that was the first of its kind to be found in Scotland.
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Tribes That Have Zero Contact With The Outside World
It may seem like our modern world is small and interconnected, but even so, there are still some tribes that have zero contact with the outside world.
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This Is Who Experts Believe Was Egypt's First Pharaoh
When you think of ancient Egypt, pharaohs are probably some of the first things that come to mind. But who was the first pharaoh that started it all?
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If A Trucker Has Ever Honked At You, This Could Be Why
If a trucker has ever honked at you, it can be disconcerting. Sometimes they communicate with their horns, so if you hear them honking, this could be why.
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The Origin Behind The Term 86'd Is More Complicated Than You Think
You might have heard the term "86'd" used to describe removing someone from an establishment — or even killing someone. And its origins are pretty murky.
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The Reason Why Soldiers Need To Be Tapped Out After Graduation
If you've ever seen a military graduation, you might have noticed that soldiers are tapped out after the ceremony. There are a couple of reasons for this.
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Here's What Habeas Corpus Means And Why It's So Important
You've probably heard the term "habeas corpus" at some point. Maybe you know that it's related to the U.S. Constitution and are wondering what it means.
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Where Facebook's First 20 Employees Are Now
Facebook hasn't been around that long, but it probably feels like forever to the people who started it. Here's where Facebook's first 20 employees are now.
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Where Google's First 20 Employees Are Now
Google's first employees were probably worried about just getting their paychecks, but it was worth it. Here's what Google's first 20 employees are up to now.
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