Why Men Stopped Wearing Hats
Hhats used to be ubiquitous in Western culture, but more recently, they've begun to fall out of style. These are some reasons why men stopped wearing hats.
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The Tragic Story Of Sideshow Star Julia Pastrana
When Julia Pastrana died at the young age of 26, she was known as the "world's ugliest woman." This is the tragic story of sideshow star Julia Pastrana.
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The Untold Truth Of US Attorney General Merrick Garland
Merrick Garland is known for being denied a confirmation hearing on his Supreme Court nod, but here's what more you should know about the U.S. attorney general.
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The Untold Truth Of Ezra From The Bible
Ezra, son of Seraiah, is a major figure in the history of Judaism. So, who was Ezra? And how come the Bible as we know it might not exist at all without him?
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The Untold Truth Of Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie's life has been a stressful one, including decades of threats and living under a false identity. This is the untold truth of Salman Rushdie.
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How Murder Victim Reet Jurvetson Was Identified Decades After Her Death
Jane Doe 59 was identified as Reet Jurvetson 46 years after her murder.
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The Disturbing Reason Vivien Leigh Hated Kissing Clark Gable
The on-screen magic was certainly present between Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler. But between Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable? Well, not so much.
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The Truth About The Comanche Toothbrushes You See In Hulu's Prey
Sometimes a period movie's production team will work overtime to make sure the film is as historically accurate as possible. And the devil's in the details.
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When The Queen Dies The Pound Sterling Is Going To Look A Lot Different
Unlike U.S. currency, which only features portraiture of deceased individuals, some of the U.K.'s present money features the picture of Queen Elizabeth II.
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The Poetic Justice Behind The Placement Of Carol Burnett's Star On The Walk Of Fame
Carol Burnett had her share of hard times growing up, so she made sure there was poetic justice behind the placement of her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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The Horrifying Discovery A New Zealand Family Made After Purchasing Forgotten Luggage
A New Zealand family made a horrifying discovery after purchasing forgotten luggage from a storage facility.
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The Disturbing History Of Mississippi's Turning Angel Statue
Mississippi's "Turning Angel" statue phenomenon is said to be caused by an optical illusion -- but it comes with a disturbing history.
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The Cruelest Curses In Ancient Greek Mythology
The Greeks had a ton of practice dishing out some dark and imaginative curses, and it's no wonder, really. They were just taking a page from the gods' playbook.
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The Cyclist's Friend In 1900s England Was A Lot More Dangerous Than It Sounded
Many sports have their moments of risk, even danger -- whether it involves a team or a solitary pursuit. Even bicycling apparently had its moments at first.
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Hasbro's Short-Lived Answer To Barbie Was The Stuff Of Nightmares
To try to compete with Mattel's newfound success with Barbie Dolls, in 1965 Hasbro launched the Little Miss No Name Doll.
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The Royal Family's Code Names Explained
No matter the style of government, when a nation's leader dies, it signals significant change, including sometimes elaborate, historical observances.
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The Tragic 1963 Murder Of 13-Year-Old Virgil Lamar Ware
September 1963 proved to be deadly amidst the turbulent Civil Rights movement in Birmingham, Ala. The murder of 13-year-old Virgil Ware added to the fire.
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What Football Player Manti Te'o Is Doing Today
Manti Te'o forged a relationship with a person online who didn't exist and publicly mourned her fake death. Here's what the football player is doing today.
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Inside Abraham Lincoln's Plan To Relocate Formerly Enslaved People To Haiti
The presidency of Abraham Lincoln was one of the most crucial, difficult periods in American history -- a civil war, and the question of emancipation.
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Shark Expert On Why Reunion Island Is A Hotbed For Shark Attacks - Exclusive
Shark attacks are rare but every year some are reported. An exclusive interview with a shark expert reveals why this island is a hotbed for shark attacks.
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How Athens Altered Its Founding Myth During Its Cultural Peak
Greek mythology helped the ancient people to understand the world. Here's how Athens altered its founding myth during its cultural peak.
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How Hurrem Sultan Went From Kidnapped Concubine To Queen Of The Ottoman Empire
Roxelana, or Hurrem Sultan, the wife of Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, had quite the meteoric rise to power. Here's her fascinating story.
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Alexander The Great's Father Changed The Military Forever. Here's How
Alexander the Great is certainly a prominent figure in the history of ancient civilizations, but his father, Philip II, also has long-lasting influence.
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Mississippi's Stats On Homicides Are A Real Eye-Opener
As with the nation overall, Mississippi's homicide rates have risen over the past few years, with citizens demanding more from the state's elected officials.
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The Real-Life End To The WWII Submarine In Das Boot Differs Greatly From The Film
Wolfgang Petersen's "Das Boot" was highly praised by critics and was nominated at the Academy Awards.
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What You Never Knew About Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly was a Hollywood icon of the 1950s, but despite her fame, she remained a remarkably mysterious figure. Here's what you never knew about Grace Kelly.
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What Did Ancient Mesopotamians Believe About Ghosts?
The spirits of dead folks were apparently quite the force in Mesopotamia. Here's what the ancient Mesopotamians believed about ghosts.
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