Meet Benny Benson, The 13-Year-Old Who Designed Alaska's State Flag
The design for the Alaskan state flag was made by a 13-year-old boy named John Bell ("Benny") Benson. Read more about the flag's fascinating history.
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Why The US' Operation Tidal Wave Proved To Be An Early Failure In WWII
On paper, the U.S. WWII mission "Operation Tidal Wave" seemed like a strategic move. But due to miscalculations and pilot errors, it turned into a catastrophe.
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The Fungus That Looks Like Dead Body Parts You'll Find In Nature
There's one interesting-yet-grotesque fungus that resembles decomposing body parts of humans far, far too much. It can terrify anyone who stumbles upon it.
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How An Ancient Roman Symbol Became Associated With The Politics Of Benito Mussolini
From the Roman Empire to the Lincoln Memorial, from Italian fascists to the alt-right America of today, this ancient emblem continues to endure.
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Here's How Willie Mays Basically Played Three Games In One Day
On May 31, 1964, Giants legend Willie Mays played the equivalent of three and a half games in a doubleheader against the Mets.
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Johnny Cash's Career Was Almost Destroyed For Standing Up For Native Americans
Johnny Cash's career was almost destroyed for standing up for Native Americans with his concept album, "Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian."
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Who Is David Hahn, And Why Was He Called The Radioactive Boy Scout?
Who was the Radioactive Boy Scout, and how did he earn the strange nickname? Meet David Hahn, whose talent for chemistry sent him down an odd path.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Manson Family's LaBianca Murders
As tragic as the Tate murders were, they have come to overshadow the Manson Family's next night of terror. This is the messed up truth of the LaBianca murders.
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A Short History Of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day goes back several hundred years, yet it's exact origins are not fully known. Still, there are a few theories about the holiday's history.
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Franco Harris Died Nearly 50 Years After The Immaculate Reception Made Him An NFL Legend
The Immaculate Reception was the metaphorical end to decades of Steelers' ineptitude, and it solidified Franco Harris as a Pittsburgh legend.
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How Some Manhattan Project Scientists Attempted To Prevent The Use Of The Atomic Bomb
Oddly enough, some of the very scientists involved with the creation of the atomic bomb objected to its use.
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How The 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates Made MLB History With An Inclusive Decision
The 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates made MLB history with an inclusive decision but no one even noticed until a couple of innings into the game.
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How Many People Are On Death Row In 2022?
Though executions have become more controversial in the last decades, 27 states still have the death penalty. Here's how many people are on death row in 2022.
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Why The Terror Birds Went Extinct
Terror birds were once the most feared predator in South America, so how did they go extinct? There are a few different theories scientists have considered.
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Who Are The People On The Crew Of SpaceX's Mission To The Moon?
In 2018, SpaceX announced it would send a manned spacecraft to circle the moon, crewed by artists rather than scientists. Here are the selected crewmembers.
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The History Of The Argentinian Flag
Argentina's flag, like that of just about every other country in the world, is rife with historic and cultural symbolism. So what is its history?
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How Airplane Turbulence Can Cause Injuries
In a single flight on December 2022, 36 people on a flight were injured from severe turbulence.
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The Best History Books Of 2022
Here are some of the most fabulous history books in 2022, all of which were critically acclaimed by book reviewers and highly recommended by major outlets.
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Tragic Details About Lars Ulrich
Lars Ulrich of Metallica has experienced loss and adversity is his life and career, starting with a shattered athletic dream as a teen new to the United States.
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How A 1941 Noir Film Inspired A Name For An Atomic Bomb
An atomic bomb was named after a character in the movie "The Maltese Falcon."
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Why J. Robert Oppenheimer Leaving Cambridge Was The Best Thing That Could Happen For Him
J. Robert Oppenheimer has a complicated legacy. Now, for a detailed look into the scientist's extensive academic career, including his stint at Cambridge.
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Why Kyoto Was Spared From The Atomic Bomb, Leaving Nagasaki To Take Its Place
The Japanese city of Kyoto was spared from the atomic bomb, leaving Nagasaki to take its place at the last minute. Here's why.
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The Murky Details Of Octlantis, A City Built And Run By Octopuses
What do you think a city would look like if it was built and run by octopuses? Yes, those clever sea creatures with massive roving eyes and bulbous heads.
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The Naturalist Who Had A Relationship With A Dolphin
Margaret Howe Lovatt volunteered to study dolphins but ended up having something like a romantic relationship with a young male marine mammal.
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Why Science Says Taking A Selfie Is More Likely To Result In Death Than A Shark Attack
Taking a selfie is as common and mundane as it gets, but data shows selfie-taking has resulted in more deaths than shark attacks, skydiving, or bungee jumping.
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Kobe Bryant And Lionel Messi's Friendship Explained
American basketball star Kobe Bryant and Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi had more in common than you may think. Herre is their friendship, explained.
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Why Both Keith Richards And Queen Elizabeth Objected To Mick Jagger's Knighthood
Rolling Stone's guitarist Keith Richards and Queen Elizabeth II objected to Mick Jagger's 2003 knighthood. Both had their own reasons. Here's why.
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