The Surprising History Of Camels In North America
Unless we're talking about a zoo of some sort, most people don't identify the history of camels with North America. And that is where most people are wrong.
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These Are The Conspiracy Theories That Donald Trump Is Into
Trump's engagement with fringe, unproven, and demonstrably false ideas hasn't come about because the President himself has a preference for the tin foil hat.
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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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The Origin Of The Word Hazard Comes From An Unexpected Place
You might see hazard warnings when driving -- road conditions that are hazardous when wet. The roots of the word itself also involve a level of risk.
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The Untold Story Of The Delano Grape Strike
From simple beginnings, the Delano Grape strike grew to encompass an effort for fair, safe working conditions for farm laborers throughout the United States.
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The Conspiracy Theory That Might Explain The Oak Island Mystery
Whether you're looking for the Lost Dutchman Mine, the city of El Dorado, or hidden Nazi gold, a good treasure hunt mystery is bound to be intriguing.
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The Surprising Reason The Academy Awards Are Called The Oscars
Along with the usual predictions and speculation that come with every Oscars ceremony, there are questions about the history and origins of the awards.
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The Science Behind The Bubbles In Your Beer
Maybe you had one of those teachers who would remind you that science is everywhere, if you take the time to look -- like at the foam on a glass of beer.
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Jack The Ripper's Infamous Nickname Came From An Utterly Dark Letter
Theories about regarding the Whitechapel murders in 1888 London. "Jack the Ripper" was the named used by newspapers, coming from someone claiming credit.
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The Untold Truth Of Nyjah Huston
Qualifying for his first-ever Olympic Games, Nyjah Huston is set to make his debut at the Tokyo Olympics, leading the first U.S. Olympic skateboarding team.
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The Truth About The First Person Who Was On The $1 Bill
Washington wasn't always the one on the one. The first $1 bill featured Salmon P. Chase, former Treasury Secretary and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
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The Truth About John Wesley Hardin's Death
John Wesley Hardin was an Old West outlaw in the truest sense of the word, and a perfect encapsulation of the frequent savagery of this era.
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The Tragic Death Of Former NFL Player Cedric Benson
The former football star posted a picture of his BMW motorcycle to Instagram with the text, "My Saturday evening." That night, Benson crashed into a minivan.
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Did Witch-Hunters Only Kill Women?
You might associate witch hunts with medieval Europe and the Inquisition, but the truth is that the fear of magic has been around for thousands of years.
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The Tragic 1969 Death Of World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Marciano
Rocky Marciano was a legend in the boxing ring, an athlete who wouldn't back down. Outside the ring, he was equally famous for his kindness.
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What It's Really Like Being A Funeral Director
It's pretty crucial that funeral directors have superb customer service skills. It's a big chunk of the job.
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The Impressive Musical Instruments Collection Inside The Library Of Congress
The Library of Congress's Music Division was formally established in 1896, but its roots go as far back as 1815.
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What Do Mink Farms Do?
Although the days of the mink coat as a symbol of extremely elegant attire for the extremely affluent seem to be disappearing, minks are still farmed for fur.
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The Relationship Between Former PM Shinzo Abe And Current PM Fumio Kishida
Elected political change often represents a shift in policies and national direction. Shinzo Abe was succeeded as Japan's prime minister by Fumio Kushida.
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What Really Happened If You Were Caught Drinking Alcohol During Prohibition
What happened to average consumers who were somehow able to keep drinking despite Prohibition? Were they punished if they were caught drinking alcohol?
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What The First Earth Day In 1970 Was Like
Certainly there's plenty of emotion wrapped around issues of protecting the environment and ecology, but Earth Day's roots are firmly planted in science.
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How Much Money Does NBA Dunk Contestant Anfernee Simons Make
Simons was pretty young when he first went professional, but that's what happens when you have mad skills like his. Let's see if his pay matches up.
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The Ruthless Way Victor Fleming Kept Order While Shooting The Wizard Of Oz
Victor Fleming harbored a darker side ingrained in Hollywood's troublesome past.
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The Youngest Person Accused In The Salem Witch Trials Might Surprise You
The Salem witch trials led to the hanging of 19 women and the subsequent imprisonment of not just women, but also men and children.
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What Does OK Stand For And Where Did It Originate?
Words are one thing. They're made up of letters (at least one, anyway). What about the words that are made up of the initials of other words?
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The Creepy Truth About The Bones Found In Benjamin Franklin's Home
When examinations uncovered that the human bones found in his former residence were 200 years old, this raised the question: Was Franklin also a serial killer?
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Ancient Roman Dodecahedron
For all of our faults and foibles, human beings can also be pretty neat and clever, right? This is why people, not aliens, built the Pyramids at Giza.
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