What A Victorian Ball Was Really Like
Ever wondered what went on inside Victorian ballrooms? They had a reputation for being a bit snobbish, but here's what a Victorian ball was really like.
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The Relationship Between Michael Cohen And Jerry Falwell Jr Featured In Hulu's God Forbid
It's to no one's surprise that deals are struck and arrangements are made under the table, behind closed doors, off the books, when it comes to politics.
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Pieces Of A Crashed Space Station In The 1970s Were Worth A Pretty Penny To Treasure Hunters
What goes up is quite likely to come down once again, sometimes predictably, sometimes chaotically, and sometimes profitably for a lucky few.
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Did Nazi Germany's Armored Mine-Clearing Tractor Actually Work?
Landmines are a particularly brutal weapon employed against an enemy military, and difficult to remove without injury. Hence, the Nazis' mechanized solution.
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The Violent History Of The Jolly Roger Flag Explained
There are certain symbols associated with piracy -- perhaps a parrot, or a peg leg, or a treasure chest -- but few speak as loudly as the Jolly Roger flag.
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What We Know About The Secret Stash Of Nazi Memorabilia Found In Argentina
In 2017 a secret stash of Nazi memorabilia was found in Argentina. Here's what we know about the 75 artifacts and who had them.
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Why Do Some Powerful People Have 'Fixers' And What Do They Do?
It's no surprise that the wealthy live their lives differently than the rest of society. Why do some powerful people have "fixers" and what do they do?
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Here's What Caused The Famous Golden Gate Bridge Arches To Flatten In 1987
Major modern roadways, including bridges, are designed to bear extraordinary amounts of traffic and, therefore, weight -- but even so, there are limits.
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What Is Energy Terrorism?
The word "terrorism" conjures images of many different forms of warfare. But one form of terrorism perhaps not discussed as often is energy terrorism.
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Mars Opportunity Rover's Final Words Before Scientists Lost Contact
Opportunity -- "Oppy," the Mars rover that completed its mission, and then some -- finally stopped communicating with Earth after a massive Mars dust storm.
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Who Is Subhash Kapoor, The American Antiquities Dealer Who Smuggled Looted Artifacts?
Subhash Kapoor, American and Indian artifact collector, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in India for smuggling offenses on November 1, 2022.
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The Lie You've Been Fed About Sean Connery's Name
At its very heart, the case could be made that acting is basically make-believe -- creating a character who may or may not relate to the actor in costume.
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How Eurythmics' Dave Stewart And Nelson Mandela's Unique Friendship Saved Lives
Dave Stewart and Nelson Mandela first met at the first Free Nelson Mandela concert in 1988 at Wembley Stadium in London. Here's how they saved lives.
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The Extreme Sport That Involves Surfing Down An Active Volcano
Standard, garden-variety surfing has its risks -- uncontrollable waves, oceangoing predators -- but if you want to up your game, try volcano surfing. Really.
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Decades Later, The Gulf Breeze UFO Incident Remains An Unsolved Mystery
A series of infamous UFO sightings across Florida's Gulf Breeze between 1987-1988 has sparked intense speculation and debate for decades. Here's the story.
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The Mars Opportunity Rover Functioned Over A Decade Longer Than Its Mission
Despite decades of research, space exploration is still a tricky, almost delicate proposition -- so it's that much cooler when it succeeds beyond expectations.
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How Dogs' Eyes Have Evolved To Communicate With Humans
Humans talk about non-verbal communication with each other -- how posture, facial expressions, gestures carry meaning. Dogs have been paying attention.
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Carly Simon Did Something On Saturday Night Live That Will Likely Never Be Done Again
On May 8, 1976, right in the 1st season of "Saturday Night Live," Madeline Kahn was hosting the show, and Carly Simon was scheduled as the live musical guest.
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How Much Space Debris Actually Falls Back To Earth?
You might be wondering, "Could any of space trash plummet down to Earth and bonk me on the head on my way to work?" Well, let's take a look.
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Where Do Deer Sleep In The Winter?
Come the cold winter months, some animals ride out the storms by hibernating, others by becoming dormant, and others head for warmer climates. And deer?
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Tragic Details About The Dead Kennedys
The Dead Kennedys have frequently broken up and regrouped over the past four decades, dealing with infighting, legal troubles, death, betrayal, and pain.
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Whatever Happened To Robert Shapiro From The OJ Simpson Case?
Robert Shapiro's name will likely not be forgotten by anyone who was paying attention to the news during the mid-1990s. So what happened to him?
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Bob Dylan's High School Yearbook Showed His Dreams Of Musical Stardom Started Early
Bob Dylan is renowned as a folk artist, but he was no stranger to rock 'n' roll, either. Here's how his high school yearbook hinted at his eventual stardom.
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The Only Memory Of Over 80 Native American Tribes Lives On In Edward S. Curtis' Photography
In the first decades of the 20th century, Edward Curtis set out to create a photographic and audio archive of Native American life and culture.
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Joseph Stalin's Daughter Lived Out A Quiet Life In Wisconsin Because Of A Bizarre Reincarnation Theory
One of Stalin's children, Svetlana Iosifovna Alliluyeva, eventually made her way to the U.S. and lived the high life before disappearing into obscurity.
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Russia's Centuries-Old Churches Defy Modern Construction Methods
Many's the structure that causes the viewer to ask, in awe and wonder, "How did they do that?" Add two all-wooden Russian churches to that list.
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This Is The Deadliest Month Of The Year In America
With the change in the seasons each year, there are risks and benefits. However, studies have shown that annually, one particular month is the deadliest.
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