The Surprising Time The US Tried To Invade Mexico
In the wake of World War I, the American military began analyzing several combat scenarios that included an invasion of Mexico.
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How George Orwell Was Nearly Killed While Writing One Of His Books
You've likely heard of George Orwell, the crafty English novelist whose writing was equal parts science fiction and societal critique.
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The Milky Way Has A Very Surprising Smell And Taste
The Milky Way does not smell or taste anything like the yummy candy bar of the same name. There is no hint of chocolate or caramel in the air.
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Inside The Mysterious Disappearance And Death Of Erica Parsons
The missing girl was 13-year-old Erica Parsons. She was reported missing by her adoptive brother on July 30, 2013, who claimed he had not seen her since 2011.
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The Surprising Amount Of Money Someone Once Paid For Hitler's Boxers
An anonymous buyer at a private auction purchased a decades-old pair of monogrammed underwear that belonged to none other than Adolf Hitler.
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Steven Seagal Worked With This Legendary Singer On His Debut Album
Actor and martial arts expert Steven Seagal is well known for his starring roles in campy '80s and '90s action movies like "Hard To Kill" and "Under Siege."
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Is George Harrison Buried Anywhere?
As the lead guitarist of the world-famous English band the Beatles, George Harrison's death at the age of 58 startled the music world.
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How The Washington Monument Was Nearly Destroyed
In regard to iconic backdrops and architectural marvels, few buildings rival the Washington Monument, the oddly shaped spectacle nestled into the U.S. capital.
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Here's What It's Like To Be An Amish Teen During Rumspringa
Rumspringa is a practice where Amish teens socialize amongst themselves and, for many, experience something of the outside world. Here's what it's like.
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This Was The Very First President To Ever Live In The White House
George Washington was the first president of the United States, but he did not live in the White House.
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Is The Bible The Most Stolen Book?
The Bible is the most stolen book in history. That's a great factoid to bring out at parties, but is it actually true? As it turns out, it's hard to say.
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The Reason Some People Thought The World Was Going To End In 1982
People have been announcing the imminent end of the world seemingly for as long as the world has been around, and yet the Earth continues to turn.
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Grizzly Bears Lived In The White House. Here's Why
The year was 1807 when Thomas Jefferson, then the third president of the United States, received a bizarre gift: a pair of grizzly bear cubs.
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A Look At The Bizarre Journey Of Buffalo Bill's Corpse
Both in life and death, William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" was the embodiment of the West and the people who lived there. Here's the story of his corpse.
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The Truth About The Nun Who Joined The FBI
An FBI agent showed up for career day at the school where she was teaching. Then-Sister Joanne liked what she heard and asked the agent if they were hiring.
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The Surprising Time The US Tried To Invade New Zealand
New Zealand, a nation of about 5 million people, is one of those countries that has never once given the United States the slightest bit of consternation.
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How William Penn Played A Role In Pennsylvania's First Witch Hunt
Quakers like Penn were known for the belief in ideals like pacifism, spiritual equality, and later for their part in abolitionist and women's rights movements.
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The Stunning Number Of Stars In The Milky Way Galaxy
We can't physically count the number of stars in the galaxy, but scientists have a general idea of what our galaxy looks like.
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How A Chimp Nearly Killed Ronald Reagan
In 1951 Reagan's career as an actor was still going, and that year he starred alongside Diana Lynn and Peggy the Chimpanzee in the film "Bedtime for Bonzo."
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What Really Happens To Your Body When You Are Decapitated
Whether severed from your body as the result of an execution or a tragic accident, your body goes through rapid changes when your head has been removed.
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The Real Reason Joseph Pulitzer Communicated In A Secret Code
Joseph Pulitzer, one of America's leading newspaper editors and publishers, faced stiff competition in the world of reporting during the 1870s and 1880s.
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The Surprising Distance Rene Descartes' Corpse Has Traveled
For a man who valued numbers, even mathematician and philosopher Rene Descartes might have marveled over the mileage that his body traveled after death.
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The Truth About Edgar Allan Poe's Struggles With Alcohol Addiction
Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most influential and well-respected writers in American history, yet the author fought a long-term battle with alcoholism.
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How Ancient Romans Used Urine For Tanning Leather
Human waste was used daily for a variety of reasons, and urine though was especially valued. To the Ancient Romans, urine was liquid gold.
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How Rice Once Led To A War
A starving person will do anything for food, so it's no surprise that widespread famine will fester into war and violence as the desperate fight for food.
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The Real Reason This Bible Was Banned At Sam's Club
Book banning is nothing new in America. So why was the Bible was banned at Sam's Club? Here's the real reason behind the prohibition.
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The Real Reason Walt Disney Kidnapped Richard Nixon
Come to find out Disney accomplished what should have been the crime of the century: He kidnapped the vice president of the United States and got away with it.
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