These Were The Last Debutantes Presented To The Queen
The last debutantes curtseyed before the Queen in 1958. Here are some of their fascinating stories as the last participants in a 2-century-old tradition.
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Things The Vikings Couldn't Live Without
Life as a Viking wasn't easy, but there was more to it than legend makes it seem. Here are the things that the Vikings couldn't live without.
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What Shelley Duvall's Life Has Been Like Since Her Harrowing Experience Working On The Shining
Shelley Duvall is most recognized for her role as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 movie "The Shining." Here's what here life has been like since.
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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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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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Times King Charles Blatantly Broke Royal Protocol
While heir to the throne, King Charles III was outspoken and even sparked outright controversy. Here are some times King Charles blatantly broke royal protocol.
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Why Elvis Presley Couldn't Stand To Be Called The King
Elvis Presley is still known at the King of Rock 'n' Roll, but it turns out he couldn't stand to be called The King. Here's why.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King is known as not only one of the greatest tennis players in history, but her struggles have paved the way for women and LGBTQ athletes today.
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Michael Toothman's Heartbreaking Last Words Before Being Killed By His Son
Outwardly, Zachary Toothman was an accomplished college student. But when he shockingly went to murder his family, his father uttered heartbreaking final words.
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Hidden Meanings In King Charles III's Coronation Emblem Explained
When Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, her son, Charles, automatically became the king of England. Here's his coronation emblem explained.
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Hidden Messages In King Charles III's Official Coronation Playlist
With contributions from Queen, Grace Jones, and The Beatles, the Coronation Celebration Playlist hints at many things to come of King Charles III's rein.
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The History Of God Save The Queen Explained
The words "God save the queen" are usually said to demonstrate and vocalize British patriotism and support of the British royal family.
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The Shocking Crime Spree Of The Briley Brothers
One murderous family that has not received as much media attention or mentions in the history books spent seven months terrorizing Richmond, Virginia, in 1979.
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The Time The National Park Service Had To Tell People To Stop Licking A Wild Toad
The National Park Service had to tell people to stop licking a wild toad in October 2022. It's not clear whether the toad lickers heeded the command.
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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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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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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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Royals Who Married Their Relatives
Historically, the rules of royal marriages have been completely bizarre to normal people.
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10 Best Queen Songs You've Never Heard
Whether you like Queen or not, they're one of the most pervasive forces of nature the music industry has ever seen.
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Bizarre Things That Happened On The Set Of Game Of Thrones
Some of the shenanigans and troubles on the Game of Thrones set are almost equal to the trials and tribulations of Westeros.
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When The Royal Family Travels It Costs UK Taxpayers Way More Than You Realize
The British Royal Family travels frequently for engagements both at home and abroad, and the bill isn't cheap. It costs UK taxpayers more than you think.
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The Startling Reason Martin Luther King Jr's Family Met With Convicted Killer James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr. is thought to have been killed by James Earl Ray, but the King family disagrees, thinking Ray was part of a broader conspiracy.
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How A Single Key Could Have Stopped The Sinking Of The Titanic
The Titanic famously sunk after crashing into an iceberg, but here's how a single key might have been able to stop that tragedy from happening.
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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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The Only People Outside The British Royal Family Given State Funerals
Over the course of British history, a handful of public figures not of royal descent have also been given the honor of a state funeral. Here is the full list.
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How Religious Was Queen Elizabeth II?
Queen Elizabeth II not only served as her nation's queen, but also as an important figure in the Church of England. Her faith was more than just a title.
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