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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The Tragic History Of The World's Shortest Wars
From a few weeks to a couple of minutes, here’s the tragic history of the world’s shortest wars.
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The Disturbing Story Of The Cold War's 'Lavender Scare'
Targeting one segment of the population, pitting it against another, is a common political tactic. One of those government targets was the LGBTQ+ community.
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Most Important Battles Of World War I
World War I was one of the largest and deadliest conflicts in human history. Battles were hard fought, setting the stage for Allied victory.
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Things We Believed During The Cold War That Ended Up Being Wrong
These things we believed during the Cold War ended up being totally wrong. Despite the propaganda, Eastern Europe isn't a grim, gray wasteland.
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Civil War Myths You Always Thought Were True
The facts of the Civil War are still hotly debated, as the war remains a contentious subject today. Here are some of the myths you always thought were true.
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Why World War I Helped Create The Candy Bar Boom
In previous (and later) conflicts, troops would often be on the move, the Great War's trench warfare meant soldiers and armies would remain static.
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The Truth About The Last Surviving World War I Veteran
A number of WWI veterans survived well into the 2000s, but only 10 World War I veterans around the world were still alive in 2008.
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The Unbelievable Story Of The Vietnam War's Most Notorious Sniper
Marine sniper Carlos Hathcock was so focused that he was able to go days without sleeping and staying out of visibility from enemy soldiers in Vietnam.
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The Truth About Anne Frank's Father Otto
Anne Frank's diary wouldn't have been made public if it weren't for her father Otto. Of everyone who hid alongside Anne, her father was the only one to survive.
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How Dogs Actually Played A Role In World War I
They say that dogs are man's best friend, and this truth became particularly evident in the way that dogs were used during World War I.
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A Look At Winston Churchill's Massive Failed World War I Attack
In World War I, Winston Churchill's reputation was, among other things, tainted by a far less flattering demonstration of his capabilities.
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The Surprising Way Ellis Island Was Used During World War I And World War II
We don't really think of Ellis Island as mysterious and haunting. In our history books, its existence has been idealized. For most, it's a symbol of resilience.
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The Clever Reason Italian Doctors Faked A Disease During The Holocaust
From the earliest inception of Nazi eugenics in the 1930s to the very end of their reign in 1945, millions were murdered across Europe.
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How World War I Led To The Creation Of Dr. Dolittle
Dr. Dolittle is a beloved character of children's fiction depicting the titular whimsical doctor and his ability to talk to animals. But do you know its roots?
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The Truth About The 12-Year-Old Who Took Part In The Civil War
Among the many volunteers who were ready to give their lives to the army was John Clem, an Ohio native who first tried to join at the age of just 9 years old.
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How The Battle Of The Scheldt Became One Of WWII's Most Intense Battles
While a film adaption of the conflict is set to air on Netflix, the Battle of the Scheldt is one of the war's least remembered campaigns.
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What You Should Know About The Holocaust Avengers
While war is always filled with trauma and pain, one of the largest atrocities ever committed during wartime was the Holocaust.
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The Two Wars That Contributed To The Existence Of M&Ms
M&Ms are an engineering marvel and do indeed melt in the mouth rather than in the hand, and sometimes fans just don't appreciate what a big deal that could be.
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The Real Reason Carl Sagan Called Star Wars Racist
Here's why Carl Sagan told Johnny Carson in 1978 that he believes the first Star Wars film (aka A New Hope) may be a racist movie.
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