The Real Reason Supreme Court Justices Wear Black Robes
Supreme Court Justices famously wear black robes, but the tradition originates in England and Europe. Here's where the judicial black robe tradition comes from.
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This Actor Was Considered For George H.W. Bush's Vice President
George H.W. Bush almost selected Clint Eastwood as his running mate in 1988, and he might have made a better choice than you'd think.
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The Complicated Relationship Of Ezra Pound And Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway and Ezra Pound were to literary giants, and they were actually close friends. This is the complicated relationship of Hemingway and Pound.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Legendary Treasure Described In The Copper Scroll
The Copper Scroll, one of the Dead Sea Scrolls, supposedly details the whereabouts of a huge hoard of treasure. The problem is, no one knows how to read it.
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Why Some Hindu Homes Have Four Deities Surrounding The Tulsi Plant
The tulsi plant is highly significant in Hindu culture. Here's why some Hindu homes have four deities surrounding their tulsi plant.
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The Origin Of The Easter Sunrise Service
The Easter sunrise service is a staple of the Easter holiday, but what is it and why is it observed? This is the Biblical origin of the Easter sunrise service.
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Tecumseh's Curse Fully Explained
Tecumseh's Curse has allegedly plagued U.S. presidents for over a century, dooming presidents elected in years ending with zero to an untimely death.
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Here's What The CIA Knew About 9/11 Before The Attack
In the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, there was only one question on a lot of Americans' minds: Could we have prevented this?
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Here's What Really Happened During The Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan
The Soviet invasion was neither the beginning nor the end of Afghanistan's occupied history. Here's what happened during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
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10 Ways Texas Chain Saw Massacre Lied To You About Historical Events
The true story behind Texas Chain Saw Massacre is much stranger and more gruesome than fiction could ever be.
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The Biggest News Story The Year You Were Born
Choosing the biggest news story from any given year is tough. Do you go with number of headlines generated, or historical significance?
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The Tragic Truth About Stalin's Aardakh Deportations
Aardakh was one of the many forced deportations the Soviet Union enacted against ethnic minorities. Here's the tragic truth about Stalin's Aardakh deportations.
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False Facts About Ancient Religions You Always Thought Were True
You've probably always believed some of these common misconceptions and false facts about ancient religions.
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Hugh B. Cott And The Palatability Of Eggs Study
Hugh B. Cott was a zoologist who launched a study in which a panel of three people tried hundreds of types of eggs to test their palatability to humans.
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The Harrowing Bus 300 Affair Explained
Extrajudicial killings are nothing new in the history of Israel. But the Bus 300 affair showed how far the Shin Bet was willing to go to protect its own.
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Spike: The Record-Holding Dog From Camden, Ohio
There are an estimated 70 million homeless cats and dogs in the United States alone and between 200 and 600 million worldwide. Spike was one of them.
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How A Whale Bone Used In A Medical Procedure Killed A Founding Father
Gouverneur Morris was one of the Founding Fathers as New York's representative. Morris was plagued with health problems. Here is how a whalebone killed Morris.
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'Unsolved Mysteries' That Have Never Been Solved
Here are some brutal cold cases that seem destined to remain cold as Pluto forever.
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Parts Of The Bible That Don't Make Sense
The Bible can sometimes appear entirely at odds with archeological records — or even itself. Here are some parts of the Bible that don't make sense.
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Here's Why People Keep Dying On Mount Everest
People are dying on Mount Everest kind of a lot. Here's why Mount Everest is claiming so many lives.
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False Facts About Star Wars You Always Thought Were True
It would be easy to think all of Star Wars Jedi secrets have been gleaned from that galaxy far, far away. But here are some fake ones that slipped through.
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Once Popular Words That No One Uses Anymore
No one uses these words that were once very popular, but maybe we should bring some of them back!
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The Scariest Apocalypses Predicted Throughout History
There have been plenty of times that prophets have spoken about the end of the world. Here are the scariest apocalypses predicted throughout history.
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Messed Up Things That May Have Happened In New Orleans History
These messed up things may have happened in New Orleans' history. We may never know.
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The Truth About Wyatt Earp's Shady Past
How should we remember Wyatt Earp -- or anyone? At their worst? Or their best?
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The Most Unfortunate Musician Replacements In Rock History
Not all bands stay together. That's when bands bring in replacement musicians. Most unfortunate musician replacements in rock history.
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Queen Boudica: The Crazy Life And Death Of The Celtic Warrior Queen
A Celtic queen named Boudica was a badass warrior. Here is the crazy story of the life and death of the Celtic warrior queen Boudica.
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