What Life Was Really Like For Women In Ancient Egypt
From the importance of alcohol to matters of makeup, here's what life was really like for women in Ancient Egypt.
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11 Lies Your Teacher Told You In School
Some urban legends are so persuasive, they've even made way into the common classroom, only to be debunked long after they've already been accepted as canon.
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The World's Deadliest Elevators
When things with an elevator go wrong, the only place to go is down. These are the world's deadliest elevators.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of 1984 Author George Orwell
Most critics have been forthright in claims that George Orwell's humane articulation of his subjects was genuine. His life experiences informed his fiction.
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What Christmas Was Like In The Victorian Era
While many of the traditions observed now did get their start during the Victorian era, celebrations on both sides of the pond were, well, a bit weird at first.
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The Heartbreaking Death Of Scottie Pippen's Oldest Son, Antron
Basketball great Scottie Pippen is grieving the loss of his first child and oldest son, Antron, who reportedly died on April 18, 2021.
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This Was The First Commercial Airline In History
Created by American aviator pioneer Thomas W. Benoist, the St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line carried over 1,200 passengers from January to May 1914.
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What Happened To Billy Milligan After He Was Acquitted?
On trial for the rape and assault of three women, Billy Milligan used multiple personality disorder as a defense and was acquitted.
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Musicians Who Converted To New Religions
Faith is a personal subject, but several prominent rock and pop stars have converted to new religions that have shaped their lives and, sometimes, their music.
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The Worst Part Of The 1980 Mount St. Helens Eruption Isn't What You Think
People had plenty of time to get out, but some stayed anyway. That's what most remember about the Mount St. Helens eruption, but there's more to the story.
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What It Was Really Like The Day Kobe Bryant Died
On January 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant and his daughter died in a helicopter crash. Fans, family, and colleagues mourned their loss.
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The Incredible True Story Of The Man Who Created America's First Chain Restaurant
Fred Harvey set out to create a company that essentially became America's first chain restaurant and the epitome of service, while opening up western tourism.
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What It Was Really Like Being A 1920s Flapper
Flappers are the quintessential figures of the high-flying, hard-partying 1920s and were at the forefront of social change.
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Pentecost Explained
Pentecost celebrates the baptism by the Holy Spirit, but is also a controversial religion around the world.
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This Is How Traveling Killer John Martin Scripps Was Finally Caught
In 1996, John Martin Scripps became the first Westerner executed in the country of Singapore after his conviction for the murder of tourist Gerald George Lowe.
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The Beast Of Bastille: Where Is Serial Killer Guy Georges Today?
In 1990's France, a serial killer named Guy Georges, or "The Beast of Bastille," caused a lot of great fear amongst Parisian women.
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Here's What Might've Happened If Malcolm X Survived His Assassination
Harlem-based revolutionary Malcolm X was a human rights advocate and activist who fought for racial equality for Black Americans.
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This Is How Many Victims Ted Bundy Might Have Had
Theodore (Ted) Robert Bundy was one of the United States' most notorious serial killers. This is how many victims he might have had in his lifetime.
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Things You Didn't Realize Leonardo Da Vinci Invented That We Still Use Today
Through the course of his life, Leonardo da Vinci would invent and innovate a number of wondrous things, only to have many re-invented later on.
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People Who Died On The Titanic (But Could Have Changed The World)
When something like the Titanic disaster takes hundreds of lives in a heartbeat, it changes the world, by taking those that could have really made a difference.
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The Lost Ancient Plant Which Gave Us The Heart Symbol
Heart symbols are everywhere. And it's no surprise their meaning is steeped in history. But also botany.
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The Tragic Real Life Story Of Confucius
Confucius' ideas would go on to shape Chinese society right up until the present day. His life is one of fortitude in the face of great tragedy and upheaval.
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This Was The Most Powerful First Lady In American History
Historians have debated the nature of Edith Wilson's role in the White House. However, it's clear that she was the most powerful First Lady in American history.
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The Creepiest Things Cults Said In Public
Statements made by cults seem so creepy that it can be hard to imagine how anyone could believe them. These are the creepiest things cults said in public.
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The Amazing Real-Life Story Of Leonardo Da Vinci
To historians, da Vinci was the ultimate Renaissance man, known for his art, sculpture, anatomical drawings, inventions, and more.
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The Truth About The Last Communist Leader Of Romania
The revolt against Nicolae Ceausescu's regime began in mid-December 1989 and ended with the Communist leader's execution.
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The Untold Truth Of The Origins Of The Yiddish Language
Yiddish is a thousand-year old tongue that is emblematic of the Jewish diaspora that has persisted not only over the language's life, but before its existence.
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