Why You'd Never Survive Life During The Middle Ages
If you believe Hollywood, life during the Middle Ages was glamorous. But the Middle Ages were pretty awful. Here's why you would never survive the Middle Ages.
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Proposed States In The U.S. That Never Happened
Here are some of the proposed states that failed to receive admittance to the U.S. and some currently pushing for recognition that might still get their chance.
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Historical Figures You Didn't Know Were Related
We're all related, if you go back far enough in time, but many historical figures we know throughout American and world history have surprising family roots.
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What Is The World's Fastest Missile?
The world's fastest missile can travel 27 times the speed of sound, is maneuverable, and can carry a nuclear bomb, but it doesn't belong to the U.S.
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WWII Details Too Horrific For History Class
World War II is often taught in broad strokes: the players, the battles, and the atrocities. In reality, many of the details are too horrific for history class.
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The Difference Between Anthropologists And Archeologists Explained
Anthropologists and archaeologists are similar — they both devote their lives to studying humans. Yet they do so using different tools and methods.
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Ringo Starr Lives An Unbelievably Lavish Life
As a Beatle and household name, the artist Ringo Starr lives a life worthy of peak rock-star status. It may surprise no one that it is unbelievably lavish.
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Why Finding This One Penny Can Make You Staggeringly Rich
A lot of people think of pennies as relatively useless, but finding this particular penny can help you rake in some big bucks. Here's what to look for.
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This Rare Lioness Statue Is The Most Expensive Ancient Artifact Ever Sold
Ancient artifacts can develop our understanding of history, but they can also sell for big bucks. And the rare Lioness Statue is the most expensive ever sold.
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How The Who Ended Up With The Record For The Shortest Concert Ever
The Who was known for their wild and violent live shows, and they once ended a performance after 13 seconds — but probably not for the reason you think.
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'90s Musicians We Completely Forgot About
These musicians and bands were on top of the world -- and the charts -- in the 1990s, but many of them have faded into obscurity since that storied decade.
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The Origin Of Queen's Band Name Explained
In the early 1970s, the name "Queen" was a little unusual, even risky, for a burgeoning rock band, but it worked. Here's the origin of the iconic band name.
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Why Are Massachusetts And Only 3 Other States Called Commonwealths?
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Virginia are all called commonwealths. Other American states don't have the same designation. Here's why.
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The Origin Of Evanescence's Band Name Explained
In 2003, Evanescence burst onto the scene with their debut album "Fallen," which was a smash hit. And their name dates back to when they were just a two-piece.
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The Rare Artifact That Was The First Of Its Kind To Be Found In Scotland
In 2025, a construction project for a golf course led to the discovery of a rare artifact that was the first of its kind to be found in Scotland.
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Tribes That Have Zero Contact With The Outside World
It may seem like our modern world is small and interconnected, but even so, there are still some tribes that have zero contact with the outside world.
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This Is Who Experts Believe Was Egypt's First Pharaoh
When you think of ancient Egypt, pharaohs are probably some of the first things that come to mind. But who was the first pharaoh that started it all?
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If A Trucker Has Ever Honked At You, This Could Be Why
If a trucker has ever honked at you, it can be disconcerting. Sometimes they communicate with their horns, so if you hear them honking, this could be why.
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The Origin Behind The Term 86'd Is More Complicated Than You Think
You might have heard the term "86'd" used to describe removing someone from an establishment — or even killing someone. And its origins are pretty murky.
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What Ringo Starr's Former Bandmates Have To Say About Him
Ringo Starr has continued to prove his legendary status even after the Beatles broke up, and his former bandmates have a lot to say about him.
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The Reason Why Soldiers Need To Be Tapped Out After Graduation
If you've ever seen a military graduation, you might have noticed that soldiers are tapped out after the ceremony. There are a couple of reasons for this.
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Billy Joel's Disorder That Tragically Forced Him To Cancel All Concerts
Billy Joel, the legendary "Piano Man," announced he's cancelling all upcoming tour dates due to a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).
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Here's What Habeas Corpus Means And Why It's So Important
You've probably heard the term "habeas corpus" at some point. Maybe you know that it's related to the U.S. Constitution and are wondering what it means.
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Weird Footage That Still Can't Be Explained
Since the advent of home movie cameras, people have been allegedly capturing cryptids, UFOs, and other unexplained phenomena on film and video.
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Things About Space That Movies Get Wrong
In fiction, the gaps in humanity's knowledge of space have been filled by creativity and speculation. These are some things about space that movies get wrong.
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The Untold Truth Of The Magic School Bus
A generation of budding scientists found inspiration in the fun yet educational kids cartoon "The Magic School Bus." Here's what you didn't know about it.
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Why Pearl Jam Once Refused To Make Music Videos
You might not know it from their MTV hits like "Even Flow" and "Jeremy," but Pearl Jam once refused to make music videos. And they had a pretty good reason.
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