Why Did WWII Helmets Have Nets?
If you've ever watched a WWII movie or seen images of the conflict, you've probably seen those helmets with nets. Maybe you even wondered what they're for.
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Why The Insurrection Act Was Last Used For The 1992 LA Riots
The Insurrection Act was last used for the 1992 LA riots that broke out after the four police officers who brutally beat Rodney King were acquitted.
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11 Worst Things That Happened During Market Crashes
Stock market crashes can have far-reaching and unexpected effects. Here are some of the most dramatic things that happened because of major sell-offs.
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What Does HMS On A Ship Stand For?
Ship names tend to come with acronyms, and they all tell you something about the sea vessel. If you see the letters "HMS" on a ship, here's what it stands for.
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What's The Origin Of The Terms Bull And Bear Markets? It's Complicated
You might have heard the terms "bull" and "bear markets" before when discussing the stock market to describe periods of buying and selling, respectively.
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Movies That Lied About The True Stories Of Legendary Celebrities
Movie biopics about legendary celebrities have been made since the early days of cinema, but many have lied about the true stories behind those stars.
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What The Final Year Of Aileen Wuornos's Life Was Really Like
Serial killer Aileen Wuornos was executed in Florida in 2002 for killing six men. Here's what the final year of her life on death row was really like.
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What It Was Like The Day Hitler Died
On April 30, 1945, one of history's most infamous evil villains ignominiously died. But was it like for everyone else on the day that Adolf Hitler died?
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Terrible Details About These Respected Musicians
Geniuses or not, plenty of music artists have won the respect of many, sometimes undeservedly. These are respected musicians who were actually terrible people.
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The Hidden Truth Of Layne Staley
In the era of grunge music, Alice in Chains' Layne Staley's voice stood out as raw and haunting. Here are some hidden truths about the fallen star.
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The Hidden Meanings Behind These Classic Rock Songs
The lyrics for rock songs often leave little to the imagination, but a few well-known classic rock hits have hidden meanings behind their iconic melodies.
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Iconic Musicians Who Are Surprisingly Poor
They made hit records and won legions of fans, but factors ranging from health issues to mismanagement left these musicians in dire financial straits.
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Inside The Tragic Life Of Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott is one of the most influential and successful artists and producers of her generation, but there's plenty of tragedy behind her image and music.
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What Happened To Kiki Camarena's Wife?
On the day of his abduction, DEA Special Agent Kiki Camarena was supposed to meet up with his wife, but she would never see him again. Where is she today?
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What Life Is Like Inside El Salvador's Largest Prison
The Trump administration has sent hundreds of U.S. immigrants to CECOT, El Salvador's largest prison. Here's what life is like inside the institution.
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Things That Came Out About Rock Stars After They Died
Being a rock star is often the epitome of life in the limelight, with everything laid bare, but some things about these musicians only came out after they died.
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Tragic Theories For Why The Dire Wolf Went Extinct
The dire wolf, popularized by "The Game of Thrones," has been extinct for 13,000 years. Here are a few plausible theories as to why they died off.
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The Tragic Reason The Moa Bird Went Extinct
Like many animals across history, the moa bird ultimately went extinct around 500 years ago in 1445. The reason? It's one you've probably heard before.
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Famous People Who Actually Served During WWII
Millions of people fought and died in the worldwide conflict that befell the globe from 1939 to 1945, and a few of those who served in WWII were pretty famous.
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Lottery Winners Who Lost All Their Money
A few lottery winners lose every penny and somehow wind up worse off than before they won. These are lottery winners who lost all their money.
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Lies You Learned In History Class
These lies you learned in history class will make you rethink your entire education.
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The Bizarre Way The Phrase 'Heil Hitler' Saved Millions Of Lives In WWII
"Heil Hitler" was the defining slogan of the Nazi Party amid its rise to power and horrific war crimes. But it also helped save lives amid the conflict.
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Secret Government Documents That Were Leaked
Governments and public officials always have their secrets, and leaks are rarely welcome. Here are some secret government documents that were leaked.
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Things Found At Patsy Cline's Death Scene
Country singer Patsy Cline was killed in a plane crash along with three others in 1963. The damage found at the death scene in the wooded area was catastrophic.
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Why The US Banned The F-22 Raptor From Being Exported
America's F-22 Raptor is one of the most powerful and advanced military fighter jets in the world, and it was banned from being exported to other countries.
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Details That Came Out About The JonBenét Ramsey Case Years Later
We still don't know who killed 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey in December 1996, but a steady drip of details and theories have emerged over the decades.
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Why Canada Has Never Joined The United States
There have been many pushes to get Canada to join the United States over the years, but none have succeeded. To understand why, we have to look back in history.
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