The True Story Of The Tuskegee Airmen
The story of the Tuskegee Airmen is almost an archetype of an inspirational Hollywood movie. Even without that, however, the true story is awe-inspiring.
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How Henry VIII Spent His Final Hours Before Death
January 27, 1547. Henry VII's last day. As power brokers "hovered solicitously in the background," Henry was overcome by a "final paralysing weakness."
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We Finally Understand Why The Aztecs Disappeared
In the 15th century, there were 25 million people living in the Aztec Empire. But 100 years later, there were just 1 million left. What happened to the Aztecs?
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Why Glass Still Remains A Mystery To Physicists
People of science don't know everything there is to understand about how glass becomes, well, glass. In particular, they're curious about the glass phase.
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Why Some Members Of The Dani Tribe Of Papua, New Guinea Amputate Fingers In Mourning
As the world around them continued to modernize, the Dani tribe tried to retain their traditions.
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Shawnee Chief Tecumseh's Death Changed Native American History Forever
Tecumseh's enduring legacy would go on to forever alter Native American history in particular and the nation's history as well.
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Ancient Explanations For Natural Phenomena
Ancient peoples didn't have data and white lab coats and other things that make science irrefutable, so they had to come up with their own explanations.
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The Real Reason You Can't Find Toilet Paper Isn't What You Think
Times of crisis can realign society's priorities. What do people turn to for comfort as the seas of upheaval threaten to crash them against rocks of despair?
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The Remarkable Life Of Sweden's Queen Christina
Queen Christina of Sweden continually did the opposite of what people expected of her, and she remains a fascinating character to this day.
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The Worst #1 Draft Picks In NFL History
It's probably great to be the #1 overall draft pick in the NFL, right? You're one of the best ... right?
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The FIFA World Cup's Most Embarrassing Losses
Have you ever wondered about the FIFA World Cup's most embarrassing upsets? We've got you covered. Read on for our list of matches and unpredictable defeats.
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Things The Indiana Jones Movies Get Right About History
The Indiana Jones movies take a lot of liberties, but Steven Spielberg and George Lucas put a surprising amount of historically accurate info into their films.
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Why Tattoos Are Illegal In South Korea
In South Korea, tattoos are illegal, although that hasn't stopped a budding industry from growing underground in empty office spaces across the country.
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How Police Unknowingly Encountered The Zodiac Killer
Who is the Zodiac Killer? It has been over fifty years since he committed his first murders, yet police still don't know the answer to that question.
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The Most Pampered Pets In History
Whether historical or modern, the rich and powerful are always spoiling their pets to truly absurd degrees.
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Was Doc Holliday Really A Dentist?
He was a gambler and an infamous Wild West gunfighter, even while he suffered from a terminal illness.
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The Crazy Adventures Of Sir Richard Burton Explained
Sir Richard Burton spent years exploring, drinking, womanizing, and cramming his brain full of knowledge. These are his crazy adventures explained.
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The Surprising Number Of Pets Abraham Lincoln Had
President Abraham Lincoln was a man known for his boundless compassion and empathy. No surprise, perhaps, that those qualities extended beyond human beings.
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What You Didn't Know About Charles Lindbergh's Secret Families
After only four dates, famed pilot Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow married on May 27, 1929, which was quite literally a match made in heaven.
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The Reason The Number 9 Is So Important In Norse Mythology
Faith, spirituality, and numbers have often been intertwined. The number nine, though, reoccurs the most often. Why?
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The True Stories Behind Popular Internet Memes
Here are the true stories behind these popular internet memes. Sometimes, truth is stranger than meme.
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What Is Under The Pyramids?
Carving an impressive skyline across the horizon of Egypt, the pyramids are an iconic representation of the ancient world. But what's under them?
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How Albert Einstein's Politics Left Him Off The Manhattan Project
Albert Einstein is one of the most revered scientists of all time, but his politics and controversial friends disqualified him from the Manhattan Project.
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The Messed Up Truth About 19th Century Murderess Mary Ann Cotton
Mary Ann Cotton is one of the earliest confirmed female serial killers in recorded memory, suspected of some 21 murders through arsenic poisoning.
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Theories About What Really Killed These Historical Leaders
When there's uncertainty about how historical figures died, people start guessing. Here are theories about what really killed these historical leaders.
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Why People Think Nostradamus Predicted The Rise Of Hitler
Nostradamus is well-known for having scribed a long list of prophecies. But, many of his prophecies are up to interpretation -- including one about Hitler.
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The Most Notable Train Robberies In The Wild West
The image of the train robbers jumping into cars and getting the goodies is undeniably exciting. These were the most notable train robberies in the Wild West.
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