Pat Benatar's Historical Tie-In With MTV
MTV's era of playing music videos was a groundswell in American popular culture, launched by, among others, work by popular vocalist Pat Benatar.
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Pope John Paul II's Life Was Saved Thanks To The Bravery Of An Old Friend And Soviet Soldier
Actions have consequences -- sometimes unintended, sometimes spanning decades. Some daring decisions have an eventual impact around the globe.
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What You Might Not Know About Hitler's Wolf's Lair
From the Wolf's Lair, Hitler devised military strategies to help him invade European nations, as well as planned the construction of the infamous Death Camps.
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What Really Happened After Joan Of Arc Died?
Joan of Arc -- saint, martyr, icon -- helped restore France's king to his throne. What happened in the aftermath of her captivity, trial, and execution?
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How Many Navy SEALS Have Died While Training?
When a member of the military dies during training, it raises a lot of questions. Here's how many Navy SEALS have died while training.
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Seemingly Innocent Things With Creepy Origins
Innocent things, like Candy Land, the invention of mini golf, and the treadmill were actually inspired by disease, moral codes, and prison work.
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How Russian Cult Leader Vissarion, The 'Jesus Of Siberia,' Came To Power
For 30 years a man who called himself Vissarion claimed to be Christ reborn. Here's how the Russian cult leader, aka "Jesus of Siberia," came to power.
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Why Ancient Egyptians Shaved All Their Hair
Ancient Egyptians had a lot of interesting rituals, including around their hair, or lack thereof. Here's why some of them shaved all their hair.
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How Much Does The Russian President Make In A Year?
Vladimir Putin is the well-known president of Russia, yet he maintains an air of mystery around him, including exactly how much he makes in a year?
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The Messed Up Truth About Spain's Stolen Babies
For five decades women in Spain gave birth only to have their babies taken without their consent. Here is the messed up truth about Spain's stolen babies.
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The True Story Behind The First Black Woman To Serve In The US Army
In 1866, Cathay Williams enlisted in the United States Army -- as a man. Read on for the fascinating story of the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army.
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What Life In Prison Is Like For NXIVM Cult Leader Keith Raniere
Keith Raniere's life in prison has been difficult, and it appears as though the NXIVM cult leader still has a long, hard road ahead of him behind bars.
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The Completely Random Fossil Discovery An Expert Called The 'World Cup Of Paleontology'
What do you expect to find when you go beachcombing? Shells. Seaweed. Maybe a shark's tooth if you're lucky. Probably not 12 million-year-old fossils.
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The Worst Toxic Spills In History
On February 3, 2023, a freight train derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, spilling toxic vinyl chloride. Yet this was not the worst toxic spill in history.
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The Best Theories We Have About The Lost Continent Of Atlantis
No one has found Plato's most-likely fictional Atlantis, but not for lack of trying. Here are the best theories we have about the lost continent of Atlantis.
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The Crazy True Story Of Boss Tweed
Tweed's approach to electoral politics is aptly captured in a single quote: "I don't care who does the electing, so long as I get to do the nominating."
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The Real Reason John Adams Hated Alexander Hamilton
It's not all that unusual for people with similar endgames to disagree about the strategy to get there. Even really smart people. Even the Founding Fathers.
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The Controversial Restoration Of The Snake Goddess Of Minoan Greece
Who doesn't love a good archaeology story? The thrill of discovery, piecing together our past, perhaps shedding insight into our present. Or, making stuff up.
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How Mahalia Jackson Became The Voice Of The Civil Rights Movement
It's a long list -- artists who got their start singing gospel music. Toward the top is a woman who was also instrumental in the civil rights movement.
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The Messed Up History Of Zika Virus
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus illness that is spread through a common type of mosquito. Here is what you need to know about the history of Zika virus.
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Who Was Ivan The Terrible ?
With such a name you're already imagining that this Ivan guy was just an all-around awful person. And yup, he was. But he didn't come out the gate like that.
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The True Meaning Behind Kissing The Pope's Ring
Getting the chance to greet and touch the pope's hand is considered a golden opportunity for many Catholics. One customary greeting is kissing his ring.
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These Final Titanic Messages Are Even More Bone-Chilling Now
The 1912 disaster of Titanic is one that historians continue to study. One of the important factors of the disaster are the final messages sent from the ship.
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What Really Happened To Hitler's Body?
It goes without saying that history's worst dictator -- or at the very least, the worst dictator of the past couple of hundred years -- is Adolf Hitler.
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Why Modern Banking Has The Crusades To Thank For Its Existence
It's hard to imagine being able to function without a banking system as we know it. Here's why modern banking has the Crusades to thank for its existence
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The Ball Of The Burning Men: When The Duke Of Orleans Lit His Colleagues On Fire
King Charles VI of France faced many hurdles throughout his reign. However, one of the low points involved the Duke of Orleans and a rather fiery party.
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The Criminal History Of James Brown, The Godfather Of Soul
Though his mugshots made national news, James Brown's legacy as a showman and brilliant musician will most likely far outshine any legal issues he had.
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