What Was Phossy Jaw And How Did It Kill People?
"Phossy Jaw" was a condition that afflicted matchstick girls in the Victorian era, and featured in the new film "Enola Holmes 2." Here's how it killed people.
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The Story Of The Unidentified Isdal Woman In Norway
In November 1970, the scorched remains of a petite woman were found by a family on a hiking trip. Here's the story of the unidentified Isdal Woman in Norway.
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The Hidden Meaning Behind Bob Dylan's My Back Pages
Bob Dylan is known for his lyrical prowess, yet some of his songs can seem cryptic. This is the hidden meaning behind Dylan's "My Back Pages."
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Why The Fonda Acting Family Owed Their Careers To Marlon Brando's Mother
The Fonda acting family is one of the most well-known in Hollywood. Here's why the family owes their careers to Marlon Brando's mother.
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Halloween-Related Accidents Created An Unsettling Statistic Regarding Children
Halloween can be a scary time of year, and not just because of the ghosts. It often has high rates of pedestrian-related accidents involving children.
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How Each American President Died
In its nearly two-and-half-century history, the United States has had a number of presidents come and go. Here's how each American president died.
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Day Of The Dead: Your Guide To The Holiday
Hollywood has given the public fascinating, colorful takes on Mexico's Day of the Dead, but those aren't the whole story. This is your guide to Day of the Dead.
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The First Time Fingerprints Were Used As Evidence In A Case
Fingerprints were first used as evidence in U.S. court in 1910.
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What Victorian Halloween Was Really Like
While perceptions of the Victorian era may make it difficult to think of people having fun with Halloween, it seems that couldn't be further from the truth.
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This Washington Town Has Unique Infrastructure To Make Squirrels' Lives Easier
There's a popular theory that all life on the planet is in some way interconnected, from the smallest insects to the largest whales -- including squirrels.
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Why Teddy Roosevelt's Daughter Was Banned From The White House
Theodore Roosevelt's eldest child, Alice Roosevelt, was banned twice from the White House.
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The Scary Accident That Caused Elvira's Scars
Today Cassandra Peterson is best known for her campy persona "Elvira, Mistress of the Dark," but at one time she was a scarred, bullied little girl.
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The Tragic 2009 Disappearance And Death Of Mitrice Richardson
On September 16, 2009, Mitrice Richardson ordered an $89 meal at Geoffrey's, a restaurant in Malibu, California. What happened next is tragic and still debated.
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What Happened To The Man Who Sang Monster Mash?
Christmas probably gets the most attention in terms of music of the season, but there are Halloween entries, too, especially the perennial "Monster Mash."
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What Was It Like To Celebrate Halloween With Queen Victoria?
Even monarchs like to have a little holiday fun sometimes. Here's what was it like to celebrate Halloween with Queen Victoria.
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Why Prince Always Wore The Color Purple
Prince was an icon in the truest sense of the word, in part because of his unique style. Here's why he always wore the color purple.
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The Disturbing Way 3 Murdered Children Were Found By Their Parents
When a couple trusted a friend to watch their three small children, they came home to find them murdered -- their bodies left in a horrifyingly disturbing way.
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The Heaviest Recorded Neutron Star Is Heavier Than You Think
Gaze into a clear night sky, and the pinpricks of light are dazzling, even awe-inspiring. Research tells us they are far more than twinkles in the darkness.
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Clarence Roberts: The Man Who Died In A Mysterious Fire Twice
Arson can be a tricky crime to prove, since the evidence can sometimes be totally consumed, leaving investigators with more questions than answers.
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Edgar Allan Poe Took Writing Inspiration From An Unexpected Source
Edgar Allan Poe, the artist who crafted both fiction and poetry, is perhaps most often associated with ravens, but other animals also provided inspiration.
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How A Religious Sculpture Became A Viral SNL Moment
Art is at its best when it draws in the audience, sparking discussion, offering alternative views of reality, perhaps even changing society for the better.
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The World's Most Famous Visually Impaired Athletes
As parasports become more popular, not only are disabilities normalized, but the feats of some of the world's greatest athletes get well-deserved attention.
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Japan's Unique Tree Growing Technique That Could Help Solve The Climate Crisis
The world's climate crisis seems to be ratcheting up every year. Japan's unique tree-growing technique could help solve the problem.
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Why Fan Flirting Was So Important In The Victorian Era
Fashion accessories sometimes serve more than one purpose -- a cowboy hat protects from the elements, but can also scoop up water. Fans multi-tasked, too.
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The Earth's First Mass Extinction May Have Taken A Bigger Toll On The Environment Than We Thought
Extinction is a word with such finality about it -- species of life on Earth that have disappeared, for whatever reason. And not just dinosaurs, either.
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The Appearance Of One Messy Galaxy Revealed Its Distant Past
New developments in technology have allowed human beings to learn more and more about the far reaches of space without ever leaving Planet Earth.
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Nostradamus Had A Recipe For Romance That Will Have You Scratching Your Head
Mention the name Nostradamus, and odds are people will think about a writer from the 16th century who may or may not have predicted future events.
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