Native American Historical Figures They Didn't Teach You About In School
Native American figures are grossly underrepresented in too many American history classes, however many have played a very important role.
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How Policymakers Accidentally Made The Great Depression Worse
Amid the Great Depression, the Federal Reserve Bank and the Roosevelt administration attempted to curb the devastating effects it had on the economy.
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IBLP: Where Are The People From Shiny Happy People Today?
Here's what happened to some of the people who spoke about their experiences with the Institute in Basic Life Principles in "Shiny Happy People."
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Why 17, Not 13, Is Considered Unlucky In Italy
Thirteen is considered an unlucky number in the West, but in Italy, 17 is the number that can bring you bad fortune. Here's why this is the case.
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Transgender History Makers They Didn't Teach You About In School
There have been many trans people in history, some of whom were remarkable. Here are the transgender history makers they didn't teach you about in school.
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The Heaviest Drinking Presidents In American History
The highest office in the U.S. has attracted a surprisingly large number of heavy drinkers. Here are the heaviest drinking presidents in American history.
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Are American Presidents Allowed To Get Drunk?
The job of president of the United States is one of many responsibilities, so alcohol might seem like a no-go. But are they allowed to get drunk?
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Hawaii's Red Hill Water Contamination Fiasco Explained
For 75 years, an underground military jet fuel storage facility in Honolulu was leaking, This is Hawaii's Red Hill water contamination fiasco explained.
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The Stories Behind Some Of The First Color Photos Ever Taken
Behind every photo is a story. Here are some of the stories behind some of the first color photos ever taken.
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Deadliest Catch: The Tragic Sinking Of The Scandies Rose
The Scandies Rose of the "Deadlist Catch" sank on New Year's Eve 2019, and only two of the seven passengers survived. Here's the full story.
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Saints Who Predicted Their Own Deaths
Many saints were gifted with the gift of premonition and were able to fortell future events, including their own deaths.
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What Does BMX Stand For And When Did It Start?
BMX bike racing and culture was started by kids and evolved into an Olympic sport. Here's when it all began and what the letters BMX stand for.
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What 19th-Century American Pharmacies Were Really Like
The pharmacies of the 19th century weren't quite like the drugstores of today. Here's a taste of the pharmacy experience back in 1800s America.
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The Charges Against The Gunman In The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Explained
In 2018, Robert D. Bowers entered the Tree of Life Synagogue and killed 11 people, wounding six others. Here's what he was charged with and convicted of.
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The 5 Most Disturbing Cases Of People Waking Up In A Coffin
It might sound like something straight out of a movie, but there have been many cases of people waking up inside a coffin. Here are five of them.
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The Colorado Man Who Single-Handedly Built A Castle Over 53 Years
Bishop Castle, as creator Jim Bishop named it, rests 145 miles south of Denver in the San Isabel National Forest 9,000 feet above sea level.
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The Second Indictment Against Donald Trump Explained
When the indictment against Donald Trump was finally unsealed over the weekend, the exact nature of the charges against the former president came to light.
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The Minnesota Starvation Experiment's Findings Confirmed What We All Suspected
People who have managed to survive a period of actual starvation will tell you that it's a far different experience from simply being very hungry.
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What Happened To The Bodies At Jonestown?
More than 900 people died in the Jonestown Massacre, and what happened with their bodies was just as controversial and confusing.
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What Traveling Abroad In The 19th Century Was Really Like
In the 1800s, millions of people made trips overseas. From the dock to the destination, this is what traveling abroad in the 19th century was really like.
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The Strangest Places Donald Trump Stored Classified Documents
Donald Trump is facing federal charges for allegations around illegally held documents. Here are the strangest places he stored the classified materials.
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How Many Presidents And Vice Presidents Have Taken Classified Documents (That We Know Of)?
The Presidential Records Act of 1978 made it illegal to mishandle classified information, which is how former president Donald Trump was indicted in 2023.
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Why The Harlem Ballroom Scene Was Important To The Black And Latinx LGBTQ+ Community
The Harlem Ballroom Scene was and is important to the Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ community. Its cultural impact is also more ubiquitous than you may realize.
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Camp Lejeune's Water Contamination Fiasco Explained
A soldier's life is dangerous, but few expected the U.S. military to allow its own to be poisoned. Here is Camp Lejeune's water contamination fiasco explained.
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Kowloon Walled City: Once The Most Densely Populated Neighborhood On Earth
Kowloon Walled City was once the most densely populated neighborhood on Earth with 50,000 people in a single structure less on than 1/100th of a square mile.
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Writing Systems That Still Haven't Been Figured Out
People have been writing things down for thousands of years, and some ancient writing systems baffle experts. Here are a few that we still haven't figured out.
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This Is Who Lived In Buckingham Palace Before The Royal Family Bought It
Since the British monarchy has existed, Buckingham Palace in London has only been the official royal residence for a short time. Here's who lived in it before.
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