How A Team Of Researchers Decoded 400-Year-Old Letters From Mary, Queen Of Scots
For more than 400 years, a set of 57 letters sat in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, the country's national library, virtually untouched.
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Why Super Bowl LVII's Flyover Team Will Make History
Like in years past, in Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium, a flyover will mark the start.
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Grover Krantz: An Anthropologist Immortalized With Man's Best Friend
Grover Krantz stopped at nothing on his hunt for possibly North America's most known mythical creature that supposedly lurks in the woods: Bigfoot.
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The Speculated New Meaning Behind Ice Age Cave Art
Cave art has always fascinated historians, who believe it indicates what life was like back then. This is the speculated new meaning behind Ice Age cave art.
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The Biblical Story Of Why God Killed Moses' Two Nephews, But Not Their Brothers
In the Bible, there's a story of God killing two nephews of Moses. Here's why he killed Moses' nephews, but spared their brothers.
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The Confusing History Of The Philadelphia Eagles' First Quarterback
The history of the Philadelphia Eagles' first quarterback is confusing in that it's not clear who exactly he was.
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Unpacking The Superstition That Non-White Jerseys In The Super Bowl Are Bad Luck
There is a surprisingly good reason for the superstition that non-white jerseys in the Super Bowl are bad luck.
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What Is Sparta Like Today?
A small inland town nestled in the southeast corner of the Greek Peloponnese is home to many of ancient Greece's most famous myths and heroes.
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The Tragic Real-Life History Of The Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles, like every team in the NFL, have had their share of setbacks.
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Queen Elizabeth II's Deep Affection For Cows
Queen Elizabeth II had a deep affection for cows that many of her most ardent supporters aren't even aware of. This was the queen's relationship with cows.
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The History Of Spy Balloons Explained
Public interest in spy balloons grew in 2023 when a Chinese balloon was shot down in the U.S. Here's the history of spy balloons, explained.
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What A 40,000-Year-Old Statue Discovered In Germany Can Tell Us About Early Human Behavior
Prehistoric artwork gives us a glimpse into what life was like for the people living then. Here is what a 40,000-year-old statue tells us about our ancestors.
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The Children Of God: 16 Disturbing Facts About The Cult
Formed by David Berg in the 1960s, the Children of God abused its members under the cover of faith. Here are some disturbing facts about the cult.
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Why Was Origen Made A Heretic By The Church Despite Being One Of Its Most Devout Followers?
Why was Origen made a heretic by the church despite being one of its most devout followers? Here's why Christendom retroactively declared him a heretic.
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What Are The Five Elements Of Taoism?
Taoism (also known as Daoism) is a philosophy that has been around for thousands of years, leaving a profound effect on Chinese culture — and the world.
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Gruesome Details Found In 3,000-Year-Old Shark Attack Victim's Skeleton
Gruesome details found in a 3,000-year-old shark attack victim's skeleton were discovered by archeologists during a study on prehistoric violence in Japan.
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Montana's Roe River Holds A World Record In An Eliminated Category
The Roe River in Montana used to hold a strange Guinness world record, until that record was abolished completely: the world's shortest river.
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12 Most Embarrassing Super Bowl Moments In History
From bad plays to on-stage accidents, the Super Bowl has provided fans with some of the greatest moments in sports history … and some of the most humiliating.
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Why Barcelona Rejected The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a Parisian landmark, but the famous tower wasn't always destined for Paris. At first, it was supposed to be built in Barcelona.
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The Dark History Of NFL Cheerleading
For professional cheerleaders, making the team is nothing compared to the stress of staying on it. Here's the dark history behind NFL cheerleading.
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Every EGOT Winner In History
Winning an EGOT means having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony. Quite a feat that only a small group have achieved. Here's all the winners.
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The Relationship Of Black Panther Founders Bobby Seale And Huey P. Newton Explained
The relationship of Black Panther founders Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton explained
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The Grossest Medical Treatments In History
There are tons of historical medical treatments that ranged from counterproductive to outright dangerous.
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19-Foot Alligator: The Fascinating True Story
"Giant alligator" is an attention grabber. How big is the biggest gator?
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Royals Who Married Their Relatives
Historically, the rules of royal marriages have been completely bizarre to normal people.
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The Reason All Primates Haven't Evolved Into Humans
A 2015 article by anthropological geneticist Jennifer Raff points out the questions commonly posed by creationists and people confused by evolution.
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The Word Moody Originally Had A Much Different Meaning
The original meaning of the word moody is a far cry from the way we understand it today, but it's possible the two meanings do share a commonality.
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