Why Texas Is Called The Lone Star State
You've probably heard that everything is bigger in Texas. You've also probably heard it called the "Lone Star State," and the nickname has a complex history.
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18 Most Bizarre Details Everyone Ignores About WWII
As the deadliest and most catastrophic war ever fought by humanity, it may be no surprise that everyone has largely ignored a few details about WWII.
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What's The Meaning Behind Trooping The Colour?
Trooping the Colour (aka the King's Birthday Parade) has been a British tradition for over 260 years, and there's a pretty specific meaning behind it all.
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Things That Don't Make Sense About The Fourth Of July
On July 4, America annually celebrates its Independence Day, but even the most patriotic American might find that some aspects of July Fourth don't make sense.
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Things About The Pearl Harbor Attack That Don't Make Sense
The 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. into World War II, but as well known as it is, there are some things about it that don't make sense.
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What Does The Gun Salute During Trooping The Colour Mean?
Trooping the Colour is the military parade the celebrates the birthday of the British Sovereign, and you might be wondering what the gun salute means.
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Weird Things People Ignore About Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett is a legendary American figure. He shows up several times in pivotal times in history, but here are weird things people ignore about him.
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How The Mastodon Became Indiana's State Fossil
On July 1, 2022, the extinct mastodon officially became Indiana's state fossil, making history for both the region and its scientific research.
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The Real Reason Motorcyclists Rev Their Engines At Stoplights
At some point, you've probably heard a motorcycle revving its engine while at a stoplight. There are a couple of reasons why they might be doing this.
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Legendary Stars Who Were Actually Horrible People
A select few have managed to earn celebrity status for all the right reasons, but some legendary stars have turned out to actually be horrible people.
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Things About World War II That Don't Make Sense
One of humanity's worst conflicts, World War II, has been documented and examined for decades. Yet, there are some facts that still don't make sense.
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The Truth About Trump And The Military Parade On His Birthday
In the U.S., military parades typically do not honor presidents, but in 2025, a military parade is slated to happen on Donald Trump's birthday.
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Stories From History That Ignore The Real Hero
Countless pivotal events in history have shaped the world today, and while you may be familiar with them, many ignore the real heroes behind the stories.
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The Meaning Of Pennsylvania's State Flag Explained
Pennsylvania is one of the 13 original colonies and it has a lot of historical importance, but it didn't have a state flag until 1907. Here's an explainer.
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What Does ICE Stand For?
You've probably heard the acronym "ICE" thrown around in news related to the United States, and maybe you even wondered what, exactly, it stands for.
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How Archeologists Discovered An Ancient Road Underneath The Mediterranean Sea
In 2021, archeologists discovered an ancient road underneath the Mediterranean's Adriatic Sea that looks to be from an old civilization many years ago.
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If You See A Motorcyclist Point Their Thumb Toward Their Helmet, Here's What It Means
If you'ev ever been on the road, you might have seen motorcyclists doing signals to each, including pointing their thumb toward their mouth.
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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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