The History Of Cockatoo Island, Australia's Alcatraz
In a bay where two rivers meet sits an island deemed worthy of cultural significance for both Indigenous Australians and British colonizers.
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Joe DiMaggio's Father Was A Target Of Xenophobia During WWII Despite His Son's Fame
Despite being an American and a legend in baseball, Joe DiMaggio's fame was not enough to stop his family from being discriminated against during WWII.
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The 2,000 Year Old Human Skeleton Found By Accident On A Construction Site
During construction, random artifacts may be found like coins or pottery. But during a bit of construction, something else was found: a human skeleton.
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Malaysia Flight 370: The Biggest Theories About What Happened
What happened to Malaysia Airlines flight MH370? We may still not know, but there have been some compelling theories over the years.
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The Caribbean Man Who Survived Three Weeks At Sea On Household Condiments
For many, being stranded at sea could be an absolute death sentence. But one man from the Caribbean managed to survive weeks at sea on household condiments.
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Sci-Fi Star Tom Sizemore Dead At 61
"Saving Private Ryan" star Tom Sizemore has died after suffering a brain aneurysm. Here's what we know about the sci-fi star's storied career.
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The Truth About Wild Bill Hickok's Death
Wild Bill Hickok found his expert marksmanship superpower early, and went on to have all sorts of adventures. Here's the truth about his death.
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The Quirkiest Hobbies And Habits Of American Presidents
It should come as no surprise that when many presidents found themselves with a little downtime, they often had unusual or quirky hobbies.
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How John Wayne's Voice Was Used In Star Wars
John Wayne and "Star Wars" aren't typically associated with one another, but the famous Western actor actually made a vocal appearance in "Star Wars."
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Confucius May Never Have Actually Existed. Here's Why
Our knowledge of who the real Confucius was comes through a worldwide, 2500 year-old game of "telephone". Still, his influence is undeniable.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Lost Raphael Painting 'Portrait Of A Young Man'
Raphael's "Portrait of a Young Man" was stolen in Poland during World War II and has never been seen since.
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This Alaska Saloon Is Said To Be One Of The Most Haunted Places In America
The Red Onion Saloon in Skagway, Alaska, is said the be the most haunted places in the state, thanks to a few ghosts who notoriously roam the premises.
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Reggie Miller's Poor Attempt At Trash-Talking Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan is one of the best players to ever be in the NBA. Here is more about the time in which Reggie Miller poorly tried to trash-talk Jordan.
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King Charles III And The Stone Of Destiny: Why Is It Important?
In the first event of its kind since 1953, the coronation of King Charles III is set to take place on May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London.
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The Surprising Origins Of The Ukulele
The ukulele is one of those things that comes and goes in popular culture. Small, sprightly, lightweight, a uke can literally fit in your pocket.
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The Dark Realities Of Gender Reveal Parties
Intended to be a happy celebration, gender reveal parties are now causing some concern. Here are some dark realities associated with gender reveal parties.
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How 'Balloon Man' Earned His Unusual Nickname
The history of medicine is filled with many oddities. One such, very painful, oddity occurred in the late 19th century under the monicker "Balloon Man."
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What Happened To The Man Who Killed Wild Bill Hickok?
The summer of 1876, Wild Bill Hickok was in Deadwood to make money. But he himself would soon be dead.
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The Truth About Ernest Hemingway's Many Wives
Ernest Hemingway had a Nobel Prize in literature and, three years before, picked up a Pulitzer. He also had a boatload of wives.
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The Truth About The Only Woman To Receive The Medal Of Honor
Mary Edwards Walker was not only a physician, but a surgeon, at a time when women, frankly, weren't respected enough to even be admitted to medical school.
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The Truth About Pancho Villa's Death
Here's how Pancho Villa died and became the most famous headless horseman never to haunt Ichabod Crane.
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The Untold Story Of Wild Bill Hickok And Calamity Jane Cannary
He was born James Butler Hickok in 1837 in Illinois; she was born Martha Jane Cannary. Here's the story of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane Cannary.
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Here's How Uranus Really Got Its Name
Uranus is the seventh planet in the solar system and was the last planet to be discovered. However, naming the celestial body underwent a couple of iterations.
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The Truth Of Annapurna, The World's Deadliest Mountain
Annapurna stands as the inverse of Mt. Everest. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world but only has the tenth highest death rate.
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How Day Of The Dead Is Really A Celebration Of Life
Primarily celebrated in Mexico and parts of Central and South America, the Day of the Dead has also become increasingly popular in other countries.
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The Mysterious Foo Fighters Of World War II
One of the most prominent early UFO sightings happened during the latter years of World War II. These are the mysterious foo fighters of World War II.
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How An Enslaved Person Became A Local Celebrity And Earned His Freedom
Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori went from being an African Prince to an American enslaved person before eventually regaining his freedom. Here's the story.
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