The Tragic Injury Harriet Tubman Never Recovered From
Harriet Tubman is best known for helping enslaved people escape to freedom via the Underground Railroad, and she did so while suffering from a tragic injury.
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Grant Imahara's Most Dangerous Moments On MythBusters
Grant Imahara and the cast of MythBusters did a lot of potentially dangerous things on the show. Here's a look at some of Imahara's closest calls.
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Headlines From The Onion That Later Came True
Whether it's staffed with notable seers or just has good concepts of cultural trends, The Onion managed to predict the future on numerous occasions.
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The Record For Slowest Jet Ever Made Goes To This Aircraft
Jets are built for speed. That's kind of the whole point. Yet, out of necessity, the slowest jet ever was created. The record goes to this aircraft.
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12 Times Tons Of Money Was Dumped In Public
Over the years, there have been many incidents of money being unintentionally dumped in public. In some cases, people even got to keep what they snatched up.
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The Meaning Of An Upside-Down Flag Explained
There are many rules around how to handle and position American Flags, but a court case determined that an upside-down flag is allowed. Here's what it means.
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How Many Egyptian Pharaohs Were Women?
Egypt had plenty of pharaohs over its roughly 3,000-year history, and though you might not have guessed, a not insignificant number of them were women.
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Here Are The 2 Richest Members Of ABBA
Hailing from Sweden, ABBA became one of the most successful musical groups in pop history. They've all done well, but these are the two richest members.
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11 Battles That The Allies Actually Lost During WWII
Before key Allied victories turned the tide of World War II in 1942 and '43, the war was going badly for the Allies. Here are some important battles they lost.
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What Do Those Letters And Numbers On Military Aircraft Mean?
We are so accustomed to numbers and letters on military aircraft that we may not even really think about it, but there is a whole system behind what they mean.
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Why Does Maple Syrup Have Tiny Handles?
If you've ever seen a bottle of maple syrup, you might have noticed those tiny, seemingly useless handles. Maybe you even wondered: "What's the point?"
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Why You Should Never Ignore A Helmet On The Ground Behind A Motorcycle
If you're ever on the road and see a helmet on the ground behind a motorcycle, don't ignore it — it has a very particular meaning.
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What Does It Mean When TSA Yells Bravo?
The next time you're at the airport, keep in ear out for a particular word — it's a Transportation Security Administration code you never want to hear.
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Things That Came Out About One-Hit Wonders After They Died
By definition, one-hit wonders usually don't have much time in the spotlight, so we often learn surprising things about them after they die.
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How Deep Purple Earned The Record For The Loudest Band In The World
Legendary rock group Deep Purple once really liked to play loud — so loud that they actually earned the record for the loudest band in the world.
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Why Townspeople Once Tore The Roof Off Of A Palace During A Papal Conclave
Years ago, during a papal enclave, a gathering of cardinals to elect a new pope, townspeople tore off the roof of a palace. And it made history.
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'80s Stars Who Died In Bizarre Ways
Sadly, many of the numerous stars that the iconic decade of the 1980s produced are no longer with us, and some of them died in tragically bizarre ways.
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What Does The California State Flag Mean?
The California state flag has a grizzly bear on it, but you won't find those in the Golden State these days. Here's what the symbolism means.
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These Were Hitler's Plans For Japan During And After WWII
Japan was one of Nazi Germany's key allies during World War II. Here's what Hitler hoped to gain from the alliance -- and what it could have meant for Japan.
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The Meaning Behind Pope Robert Prevost's Chosen Name, Leo
The name Leo dates back centuries in the history of the Catholic Church — and has been used by 13 previous popes. What is the history behind this papal name?
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What Song Did The Swiss Guard March To After The Conclave?
While many were focused on the identity of the new pope, some were curious as to what exactly that marching band was playing that preceded his appearance.
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Who Is The New Pope After Francis?
The newly-elected head of the Catholic Church is Robert Francis Prevost, who will now be known as Pope Leo XIV. What do we know about him?
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Holy Week Timeline Explained
Holy Week covers the events leading up to and including Jesus' death, and ultimately to the founding of the Christian religion. Here's its timeline explained.
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Why Stephen Hawking Never Talked About His IQ
Stephen Hawking is regarded as one of the most brilliant minds of our time, but he never talked about his IQ, even saying doing so is for "losers." Here's why.
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Musicians Who Are Likely Stuck In Prison For Life
Creativity and impulsive behavior often go hand in hand, but these musicians let their impulses score them a lifetime in prison for some serious crimes.
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Loretta Lynn's Tragic Real Life Story
Loretta Lynn played a foundational role in the rise of country music, and the coal miner's daughter from Kentucky had a tragic life to match her success.
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How Eurovision Forever Changed Celine Dion's Life
Even though Celine Dion had recorded nine albums prior to winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1988, that win forever changed her life. Here's how.
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