Taiwan's History With China Explained
Taiwan was a Japanese colony until the end of World War II. Once it was released from Japanese control, the island became a focal point of East Asian politics.
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How Did Fake Doctors Get Nicknamed Quacks?
People working in the medical profession are vital to society. But how fake doctors came to be known as quacks has its origin in a dark and dodgy medical past.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Zoot Suit Riots
In the summer of 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots were a series of attacks made by white servicemen against Mexican-Americans in downtown Los Angeles.
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The Truth About How Vlad The Impaler Died
In 1476, a barrel of honey preserving the severed head of Vlad Dracula arrived in Ottoman-controlled Constantinople. But how did he die?
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Is The Caspian Sea Actually A Sea?
In more ways than one, the Caspian Sea is a body of water that floats between two worlds. But is it actually a sea? This question was actually settled in 2018.
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The Most Dominant Teams In Football History
For decades the NFL has strived for parity, all the teams relatively level and enjoying their own time in the spotlight. But there are still dominant teams.
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What You Need To Know About Mexico's Ancient Dog Breed
The Xoloitzcuintli, or Xolo for short, has hair so short that it doesn't exist. Better known as the Mexican hairless, the breed has a rich history.
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The NBA Dallas Mavericks Game That Led To A Human Trafficking Case
The NBA Dallas Mavericks game that led to a human trafficking case is a sobering account of how easy and fast it can be for perpetrators to claim victims.
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The History Of The Kansas City Chiefs' Original Mascot, Warpaint
The history of the Kansas City Chiefs' original mascot, Warpaint, goes back to the 1960s when a horse and rider rode onto the field to celebrate touchdowns.
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Inside Cult Leader David Koresh's Tragic Childhood
Here's the truth about David Koresh's tragic early years, from his sadly neglected childhood to his angry, bible-thumping teens.
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Biblical Cities That Have Been Lost To Time
The Bible is full of dramatic tales of many ancient cities. These biblical cities may have been lost to time, but there's no reason we have to forget them.
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The Treasure Of Nimrud: The Ancient Assyrian Riches Unveiled
Once the beating heart of the ancient Assyrian Empire, Nimrud was lost to the sands for thousands of years. Here are its ancient Assyrian treasures unveiled.
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The Surprising Way A Prewritten Obituary Might Have Inspired The Nobel Prize
These days, we talk about "fake news." There's also mistaken news -- no malice intended; someone got information mixed up, maybe about the Nobel brothers.
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The Disgusting Truth About Mao Zedong's Personal Hygiene
In 2013, Business Insider wrote that deceased Communist dictator Mao Zedong was "still bigger than Jesus" in China.
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Why Haven't We Landed On The Moon Since 1972?
Depending on who you talk to, space may or may not be the final frontier. Either way, why haven't humans stepped on the moon's surface since 1972?
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How Junko Tabei Became The First Woman To Make Mountain Climbing History
Asked why they were going to try to climb Mount Everest, more than one alpinist has replied, "Because it's there." Junko Tabei might have said that, too.
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The World's Most Fascinating Religious Relics
While some relics are the obvious things you might expect, many of them are weirder, grosser, or otherwise more fascinating than you might've guessed.
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A Look Back At Cuauhtemoc, The Last Aztec Emperor
Despite his short reign, Cuauhtemoc's doomed last stand against the Spanish still stirs hearts in Mexico. Here's a look at Cuauhtemoc, the last Aztec emperor.
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Great Britain Vs England: What's The Difference?
While a unified Great Britain has existed politically for 315 years, England as we know it has existed for around 1,000 years.
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Biggest Mistakes People Make When Meeting The President Of The U.S.
Formal visits with United States presidents are dominated by protocol, and even the smallest of missteps can lead to disaster.
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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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