What It Was Really Like To Be One Of The First U.S. Astronauts
The first group of astronauts became known as the Mercury Seven and were followed by several groups of men that would go down in history of U.S. space flight.
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The Messed Up True Story Of English Occultist Aleister Crowley
Occultism was a common interest among the British upper classes at the turn of the 20th century, but Aleister Crowley was one of the most notorious.
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The Real Reason You Can't Find The 1890 U.S. Census
Beyond the contemporary functional application of the census, it also offers a phenomenal glimpse into hundreds of millions of lives throughout history.
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Why A Fight Between Big Show And Shaq Ultimately Didn't Happen
The rivalry got pretty heated back in 2017, when the pair of towering titans tossed a volley of social media posts back and forth, egging each other on.
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Helge Fossmo: What Happened To The Pastor Who Had His Wife Murdered?
What made the murder of Alexandra Fossmo so sensational had to do with the fact that she was killed on the orders of her husband, Helge, a pastor.
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This Is Who Salmonella Is Named After
Very rarely, salmonella poisoning requires hospitalization, and even more rarely, it can be fatal. It's generally spread via contaminated foods.
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This Is Why Volcanoes Really Erupt
Eruptions occur because super-hot molten rocks called magma rise through the earth's crust and surface, according to Oregon State University's Volcano World.
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The Surprising Way Ed Kemper Confessed
After killing his final two victims — including his mother — Ed Kemper may have gotten away with his crimes. Instead, he made a highly unusually decision.
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The Dubious Legacy Of General Joseph Hooker
As it turns out, Union General Joseph Hooker's main concern was making sure his troops' spirits remained high while they were fighting the Confederates.
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The Truth About George W. Bush's Military Career
It wasn't Bush's enlistment that would later be called into question during his successful presidential campaigns, so much as the lucky circumstances around it
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What Happens When No One Claims A Dead Body?
There will always be unclaimed bodies, no matter how perfect the system may be. This is what happens when no one claims a dead body.
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Here's What Happened After The Mexican-American War Ended
The end of the Mexican-American War greatly expanded the United States' territories, but that wasn't the only big change it brought about.
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Brandi Passante's Storage Wars Exit Explained
Brandi Passante joined the cast of Storage Wars after being approached by the show's producers at her and Jarrod Schulz's consignment shop.
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Lizzie Borden's Murder House Is For Sale
Lizzie Borden is one of the most famous murderers in history, and the house were the killings happened is up to sale.
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Your Body Could Turn Into Soap After You Die. Here's How
There is a chemical process that can take place after death in certain individuals that cause their remains to turn to soap.
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The Weird Things That Tony Curtis Is Buried With
When Hollywood legend Tony Curtis died in 2010, the actor was buried with many of the expected things but also some weird things.
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36% Of People Wish They Could Have Seen This Iconic Concert
Out of multiple choices, a recent survey asked readers which iconic music concert they most wish they could have experienced live.
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This Item Was Key To American Victory In The Battle Of New Orleans
While it took place after a peace treaty ended the War of 1821, the Battle of New Orleans was a severe defeat for the British at the hands of Andrew Jackson.
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Here's How Elton John And Bernie Taupin Met
One of the most stalwart allies of Elton John's career has been Bernie Taupin, writer of a great glut of John's most beloved and timeless songs.
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The Messed Up History Of The Lost Cause Of The Confederacy
Lost Cause believers will tell you the Civil War was fought over states' rights, but that may not necessarily be the case.
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Who Actually Wrote The Dead Sea Scrolls?
Known today as the Dead Sea Scrolls, fragments of ancient Biblical texts were once uncovered in the caves of Qumran in the Judaean Desert.
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The Truth About Dennis Rader's Life Before He Became The BTK Killer
Before his arrest, 'BTK Killer' Dennis Rader was a seemingly ordinary man with a dark secret. Here's what we know about his childhood and young adult years.
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A Look At Frida Kahlo's Sad Childhood
While people remember her distinctive look, Frida Kahlo painted some of the most arresting paintings, which are now considered national treasures in Mexico.
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Why The Beatles Wouldn't Have Existed Without Buddy Holly's Band
Buddy Holly's band inspired many up-and-coming musicians to follow in their footsteps, including a band later known as the Beatles.
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The Surprising Animal The Vikings Kept As Pets
Vikings kept dogs and cats as pets, and wealthy ones boasted hawks and falcons, but people also commonly kept a fiercer animal in their homes: bears.
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How Many Murder Victims Have Been Found In The Texas Killing Fields?
A stretch of land off Interstate 45 in an otherwise unassuming area near Houston, the Texas Killing Fields are infamous for the murder victims found there.
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The Tragic Death Of Eddie Cochran
Eddie Cochran was at the peak of his career at the time of his death in 1960, leaving many to wonder how things might have turned out if he were alive today.
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