One Of The Biggest Mistakes In Cartography History Involves California
One of the biggest mistakes in cartography history involves California, where early explorers thought the area was an island and mapped it as such.
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Moonshiners: What Happened To The Former Cast?
"Moonshiners" followed a group of down-to-earth country folk devoted to home-brewed hard liquor. Here's a look at what happened since to this lively bunch.
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Why Kevin McCarthy's Removal As House Speaker Is So Historic (And What Does It Mean)
In a historic moment, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, was forced from his position in a 216 to 210 vote.
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Why Election Day Is In November
The timing of U.S. Election Day has remained consistent since the first president took the White House. Here's why heads of state are decided in November.
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Inside Napoleon's Complicated Relationship With His Wife Josephine
Napoleon and Josephine had a passionate and tumultuous relationship, mired in scandal, affairs, and drama. Even after they divorced, they remained devoted.
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The Untold Truth Of The Amazing Randi
Anyone whose blood boils at the thought of pseudoscience, and how it is used to trick the gullible out of their hard-earned money, will miss James Randi.
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The Tragic Murder Of Tupac Shakur Explained
Tupac Shakur staked his claim within rap music in the mid-90s. On September 7, 1996, Shakur was gunned down in a drive-by shooting that took place in Las Vegas.
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This Is How Tupac Predicted His Own Death
On September 13, 1996, Tupac Shakur was declared dead. Shockingly - or not shocking at all, depending on who you ask - he may have predicted his own murder.
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Why Priscilla Presley Reportedly Won't Be Buried Next To Elvis
Graceland is a shrine to all things Elvis Presley, including being the burial ground for his family, but Priscilla Presley won't be buried next to Elvis there.
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The Bizarre Ending Of The Gospel Of Mark Explained
Though the four gospels of the Christian Bible's New Testament tell similar stories, the Gospel of Mark has a bizarre ending that is still debated.
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The Real Reason Switzerland Remains Neutral
Switzerland has maintained a policy of armed neutrality in international affairs. The reason for it goes back centuries, but it hasn't always been easy.
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The Unexpected 'Sky Grief' Caused By Too Much Artificial Light
With so much artificial light illuminating the lives of humanity around the world every night, some are calling "sky grief" the unexpected effect.
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The Real Reason Switzerland Has So Many Secret Bunkers
Hundreds of thousands of secret bunkers are scattered all across Switzerland. To find out the reason for theire existence, we have to go back decades.
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History Of Fascism Explained
From its earliest roots, fascism has a long, storied, and abhorrent history. It's not as clear-cut as you may think, and it didn't start with the Nazis, either.
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What Happened To Dolly The Sheep And Her Clones?
Dolly the sheep was known around the world in the late 1990s as the first mammal to be successfully cloned. Here's what happened to Dolly and her clones.
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What The Final Year Of George Harrison's Life Was Really Like
George Harrison was the second member of The Beatles to die, of cancer in 2001. Here's a closer look at the last year of George Harrison's extraordinary life.
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The Scientific Reason You Think Your Singing Sounds Better In The Shower
Most people have probably tried singing in the shower at some point. Maybe you even thought you sounded pretty good - and you'd kind of be right.
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The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Meeting China's Leader
International relations require careful consideration of cultural differences. Here are a few of the biggest mistakes people make when meeting China's leader.
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Inside Werner Herzog's War-Torn And Impoverished Childhood
Filmmaker Werner Herzog was born on September 5, 1942, amid World War II and before the bombing of Munich. The story of his childhood is an interesting one.
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The Biggest Scandals To Hit Moonshiners
"Reality TV" is undeniably TV -- it's the reality part that's sometimes called into question. Lots of series have been scrutinized, including "Moonshiners."
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American Presidents With Rumored Illegitimate Children
While presidents are held to the highest standards, that doesn't mean they are free from indiscretion or rumors of indiscretions.
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What Happens If A Member Of Congress Dies While In Office?
Occasionally, sitting Senators die before finishing out their terms, leaving a vacant seat. Here's what happens if a member of Congress dies while in office.
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The Mysterious 2015 Disappearance Of Crystal Rogers
Where is Crystal Rogers? It's a question that haunts the family of the Bardstown, Kentucky mother of five.
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Why The '90s Clear Phones Became So Popular
Remember the clear phones from the 1990s? They were pretty popular for a while along with other clear tech - so what happened? Here's the story.
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Why Britain's Robin Hood Tree Is So Revered
Britain's so-called "Robin Hood" tree was was recently felled in an act of vandalism, shocking and saddening the nation. Here's why the tree is so revered.
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How The Assassination Of 2 Colleagues Catapulted Dianne Feinstein's Career
Diane Feinstein was thinking of leaving politics, but the assassination of two of her colleagues in San Francisco ended up catapulting her political career.
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The Tangled Life Of Minecraft's Creator
Markus Persson is a Swedish gamer and the billionaire creator of "Minecraft," who has publicly struggled with success, his past, his demons, and controversy.
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