Why Hollywood Star Carole Landis Was An Unsung Hero Among WWII Troops
Carole Landis was a bright young star who was in many different films throughout her short life. Here is how she was an unsung hero during World War II.
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Why Pope Pius XII's Inactivity During The Holocaust Remains Controversial To This Day
Pope Pius XII, who was pope during World War II and the Holocaust, never intervened on behalf of the Jews. Here's why his inaction remains controversial.
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The Real Person Behind Robin Williams' Character In Good Morning Vietnam
The real person behind Robin Williams' character in "Good Morning Vietnam" was veteran Adrian Cronauer, but the film was only loosely based on his experience.
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How Germany's Eulenburg Affair Helped Lead To WWI
The Eulenburg Affair was a domestic scandal, but it would prove to have much more international effects (worldwide ones, quite literally). Here's that story.
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James Stewart's Last Vietnam Flying Mission Almost Ended In Disaster
Jimmy Stewart, known for starring in "It's a Wonderful Life," almost perished during his last bombing mission in Vietnam. Here's what happened.
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James Stewart's Father Wrote Him A Heart-Tugging Letter When The Actor Left For WWII
Renowned Hollywood actor James Stewart took a career break to serve in WWII, and his father wrote him a heart-tugging letter upon his departure.
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Common Myths Of WWII In Europe
From stories of Soviet human wave attacks to the idea that D-Day was a turning point, here is a (non-exhaustive) list of myths about World War II in Europe.
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Fritz Kolbe: The German Diplomat Who Spied For The Allies In WWII
In Nazi Germany, there were some who tried to stand up to Adolf Hitler. This is the story of Fritz Kolbe, the German diplomat who spied for the Allies in WWII.
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Japanese Americans Who Resisted Internment During WWII
Japanese Americans who resisted internment during WWII faced many challenges. Here are the stories of a few of those brave individuals.
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Inside The Time A Civil War Soldier Accidentally Tasted A Human Brain
There were all kinds of atrocities that occurred during the Civil War. Once, a Civil War soldier accidentally and disgustingly ate human brains.
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How Long Cowboys Legend Roger Staubach Really Served In Vietnam
Roger Staubach is probably most readily remembered as a successful and effective member of the Dallas Cowboys football team. Less known is his military service.
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The True Story Of Ed McMahon's WWII Military Service
Ed McMahon may have spent decades playing second fiddle to Johnny Carson on "The Tonight Show," but by no standard was he a second-tier entertainer.
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The Genius Way Super Glue Was Used In The Vietnam War
Super Glue was invented during WWII to help soldiers in the field. However, it wasn't until the Vietnam War that it was used for another special purpose.
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Grover Cleveland Avoided The Civil War Through This Controversial Loophole
Grover Cleveland was the only president to serve two nonconsecutive terms, but he also devised a clever way to avoid serving in the Civil War.
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One Dog's Bathroom Break Awarded Her A WWII Medal
A dog named Juliana earned a medal in World War II after urinating on an explosive device that fell through her family's home, and neutralizing it.
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Why A Japanese Imperial Army Soldier Didn't Know WWII Was Over For 30 Years
A Japanese soldier in WWII didn't realize the war was over for 30 years, and remained hiding out in the jungle until he was eventually found.
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How A Brigade Of Slugs Saved Lives In WWI
During WWI, when mustard gas was used as a powerful weapon, here's how a brigade of slugs saved lives.
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How George Lucas And Don McLean Really Reacted To Weird Al's Famous Star Wars Parody
Weird Al Yankovic has made for himself by parodying songs by major entertainers, but when he tried to tackle the "Star Wars" universe, everything changed.
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A Famous WWI Flying Ace Was The Inspiration Behind The First Electric Guitar's Name
Spinal Tap might have had amplifiers that went up to 11, but those wouldn't have helped without the innovators who made electric guitars louder.
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How Margaret Thatcher May Have Inadvertently Launched Star Wars Day
"May the fourth be with you" is a common saying when May 4 comes around on the calendar. However, the origins of this phrase are rooted in a political victory.
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How Evelene Spencer Weaponized Fish During WWI
Some forms of seafood are presently considered expensive delicacies -- lobster, for instance. There was a time when families were encouraged to eat more fish.
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How Knitting Was Used By Spies During WWI And WWII
Knitting might sound like a relatively innocuous activity, but it was instrumental for spies during WWI and WWII. Here's how knitting was used by spies.
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Here's Why A Medium Was Jailed Under The Witchcraft Act During WWII
Helen Duncan was the last witch in Great Britain to be imprisoned. This is the story of the medium who was jailed under the Witchcraft Act during WWII.
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Why The US Military Built A Fake Town During WWII
During WWII the U.S. undertook a massive operation in the Pacific Northwest to build a fake town. The reasons for this may be less obvious than you think.
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What It Was Really Like Being In The Wars Of The Roses
The Wars of the Roses were a three-decades-long fight between branches of one family (Yorks, Lancasters, and Tudors) over who should sit on England's throne.
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Who Was The Man Who Saved Nearly 700 Children During The Holocaust
Nicholas Winton was an ordinary stockbroker in London in the late 1930s. To the 669 children he saved from the Holocaust, he was nothing short of extraordinary.
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Noor Inayat Khan: The Truth About The Courageous WWII Spy
Noor Inayat Khan was a pacifist, a poet, and a children's author. She was also a WWII spy. Here is the truth about the courageous woman.
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