Why Did The U.S. Enter The Korean War?
When the smoke of the Korean War had cleared, 40,000 Americans had died; another 100,000 were injured in the conflict. The Korean Peninsula was split in two.
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Lies They Taught You In School
Teachers, unfortunately, still manage to perpetuate a surprising amount of urban myths and misinformation. Here are some lies they taught you in school.
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The Truth About The Queen's Secret Signals To Her Staff
In order to keep her private communication on the down-low when she's in public, Her Majesty uses her purse in a sort of code of secret signals.
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The Unfortunate Truth About Electric Cars
As the demand for more and more batteries grows, especially as electric cars start to become more popular, so goes the need for their core components as well.
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The Fascinating History Of Indonesian Gamelan Music
"Gamelan" refers to the region's entire musical heritage. It's kind of a catch-all word that really should mean "awesome hammers make shiny future sound."
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A Look At Wild Bill Hickok's Early Years
Wild Bill Hickok. Just the mention of his name, and you can almost feel the grit on your face and the palpable dread of getting on the guy's bad side.
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Fans Think This '80s Band Should Have Retired A Long Time Ago
Several popular '80s bands are still together today, but many fans think these groups should have stopped making music ages ago.
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How One Of The Worst Moles In CIA History Was Caught
Aldrich Ames wasn't the smartest man in the CIA, but financial problems led to him selling top secret information to Soviet agents in the 1980s and '90s.
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Here's Why Aaron Burr Might Have Committed Treason
After killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel, Aaron Burr still had quite a few more years ahead of him. Here's why Aaron Burr might have committed treason.
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Quincy Jones' Bold Claim About Elvis Presley Has People Talking
Elvis, like everyone else, was far from perfect, and his character flaws, including a short temper, are as much a part of the man's narrative as his music.
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Jethro Tull Skipped Out On Playing At Woodstock. Here's Why
In 1969, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull did one of the most un-rock and roll things of his career: he turned down a chance to play at Woodstock. Here's why.
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Why Led Zeppelin Turned Down Playing At Woodstock
Led Zeppelin was one of the biggest bands of the 1960s, but they didn't play at the decade's biggest concert. Here's why.
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This Is How Punk Became Connected With Ska Music
British punk musicians were aware of ska thanks to immigrants from the Caribbean who brought recordings with them to England, which had ruled Jamaica.
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This Was The First Victim Of The Honolulu Strangler
Hawaii's first-known serial killer, the Honolulu Strangler, terrified the city from 1985-1986 — then the killings just stopped. Had police found their killer?
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The Real Reason Joni Mitchell Passed On Woodstock
Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock," is a tribute to the 1969 event; however, despite the evocative descriptions of the festival, Mitchell didn't actually attend!
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Pallbearing Traditions From Around The World
Around the world pallbearing traditions are as diverse and fascinating as any other death ritual.
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This Is The Net Worth Of Zoltan Bathory
Guitarist Zoltan Bathory went from the failed communist state of Soviet Hungary to shredding for one of the best metal bands of the modern age.
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The Chicago Strangler Case Is More Messed Up Than You Know
Since 2001, more than 50 Chicago women have fallen victim to a potential serial killer, the Chicago Strangler, and the case is more messed up than you know.
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The Decision That Turned The Battle Of Britain In Britain's Favor
World War II's Battle of Britain was a primarily air-based conflict between the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and Germany's own, the Luftwaffe.
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The Scary Details Behind Queen Elizabeth's Assassination Attempt
Several assassination attempts have been made against Queen Elizabeth. In one case, an assassin actually fired a gun at her while she was visiting New Zealand.
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Who Was History's Richest President?
The skills that make for a career in politics can also translate into the private sector, and many throughout history were already wealthy when elected.
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The Reason Jupiter Doesn't Orbit The Sun
When we learn about the solar system as kids, we usually learn that planets all revolve around the sun in their own orbits. Well, it's a bit more complicated.
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This Is When Donald Harvey Killed For The First Time
A hospital seems an unlikely place for a serial killer to find refuge. The 17-year spree of nurse's aide Donald Harvey, though, disproves all those assumptions.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of The Real Voice Of Milli Vanilli, John Davis
John Davis, who helped voice late '80s-early '90s pop sensation Milli Vanilli's album "Girl You Know it's True," died on May 24 from COVID-19. He was 66.
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The Battle Of Britain Was The First Confrontation In History To Do This
When the Second World War broke out, technology had come a long way since WWI, and as a result, the Battle of Britain marked an incredible world first.
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The Least Popular Member Of Aerosmith Might Surprise You
The rock band Aerosmith has been a staple group in music since the '70s, producing classic hit songs like "Crazy" and "Janie's Got a Gun."
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The Musical Abilities Of Perfect Pitch And Relative Pitch Explained
There is a difference between perfect pitch and relative pitch, and they meet at the intersection of musical talent and labor.
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