This Is How Eels Powered The Economy In Medieval England
In England in the Middle Ages, there was one form of payment that stood out from the others: eels. Tenants used eels to pay their rent to English lords.
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The Reason Twisted Sister's Dee Snider Decided To Record His Hit Christmas Song
It's pretty surprising that Dee Snider of Twisted Sister is the author of a hit Christmas song, of all things -- and Snider himself agrees.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Sammy Davis Jr.
Before his death in 1990, Davis became a showbiz pioneer, a virtuoso entertainer who helped bring the visibility of Black entertainers to new heights.
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What It Was Really Like Being A Teenager During The Civil War
The Civil War was by far the bloodiest conflict on American soil. It was difficult for all Americans, including teenagers of the time.
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The Bizarre Life Of The Man Who Killed Spartacus
If you only know Marcus Crassus as the man who killed Spartacus, there's much to learn about him and the odd and crooked ways he made his money, as well as his almost comically tragic end. Here are some of the strangest details in the bizarre life of the richest man in Rome.
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Wizard Rock, A Famed 1-Ton Boulder, Has Disappeared In Plain Sight
If you think lifting a dresser upstairs is hard work, here's a riddle for you: how do you go about stealing a 1-ton chunk of solid rock without breaking your spine? Wait, that's not hard enough. What if the rock sits on the side of a highway, and is a popular roadside attraction named Wizard Rock?
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Winchester Mystery House Offers Virtual Tours To Quarantined Horror Fans
On March 12th, the Winchester Mystery house, located in San Jose, California, announced via its website that it would be closing its doors until at least April 7th, citing concerns about the novel coronavirus pandemic. Now the location is open to the public, if only virtually.
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Will The MyPillow Guy Really Run For Office?
While many political candidates would have been nuts to think they could win an election, the same can't be as easily said for the MyPillow guy, Mike Lindell, who may very well have a soft place to lay his political aspirations in the near future, thanks to a Trump endorsement.
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Why Is Healthcare So Expensive?
Why is it that citizens in the richest country on Earth are charged so much money for not dying that many go broke and even end up living on the streets? Let's take a look at the history and the travesty of American healthcare.
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Whatever Happened To The Car Connected To James Dean's Death?
James Dean was at the apex of his fame when he was killed in an automobile accident on September 30th, 1955. At the time of his death he was driving a customized 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, nicknamed "Little Bastard," which would go on to become almost as famous as its owner.
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What The Park From Class Action Park Looks Like Today
Action Park officially opened on May 26, 1978, and for the first few years it was a huge success. Waves of visitors flocked to what was then the state's first and largest modern waterpark... but it would also become its most dangerous.
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This Is Why Elton John Can't Stand Madonna
As one would expect from the pop stardom sphere, Elton John and Madonna have been feuding for years.
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This Is The Safest Country In The World To Visit
Travel will always come with a few attendant risks, but some locations are certainly riskier than others. For those cautious globetrotters looking for the cultural experience with the lowest threat level, there's one international destination that scores better than all the rest for traveler safety.
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The Truth Of Benedict Arnold's Death
It's not everybody who gets an entire classification of something named after them. Yet so it is with Benedict Arnold, an otherwise hit-or-miss military commander during the American Revolution who is now well and truly and forever associated with traitors.
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The Truth Behind This NASA Astronaut's Alleged Space Crime
Most people grow up wanting to be athletes, doctors or astronauts. You know what job you don't hear as often? Space criminal. But all that might change thanks to Anne McClain, a NASA astronaut who has been accused of the world's first space crime, according to AOL.
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The Truth About The Real Ivar The Boneless From Vikings
The history of 9th century Vikings is passed down to us today via Old Norse oral tradition, written down long after the campfires died. Did tales get changed? Quite possibly. Over time, things get added, subtracted, multiplied, and even turned into shows on the History Channel, like Vikings.
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The Truth Behind Cleopatra's Death
History is a murky son of a gun, but most historians agree that Cleopatra died on or around August 12th of 30 BC. It's generally accepted that she killed herself, but firsthand accounts are difficult to come by and the exact method of her demise is up for debate.
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The Truth About The Most Powerful Volcano Eruption In U.S. History
Photographer Dave Crocket described the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens as "hell on Earth," per My Northwest. One of Washington state's seven mountains, it had sat inactive since 1857...
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The Truth About The Deepest Hole In The World
Over the course of the 20th century, experts from all over the world have dug, dug, dug in their quest to reach Earth's mantle. This quest for depth has led to all kinds of terrifyingly deep holes punching through the Earth, but the deepest of them all can be found in Murmansk, Russia.
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The Truth About Sitting Bull's Death
Sitting Bull was a respected spiritual leader who was revered for bravery on the battlefield. He brought Sioux, Arapaho, and Cheyenne tribes together and led a legendary united front against the United States. Here's the truth about his death.
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The Most Controversial Corporate Mascots In History
Sometimes, mascots can land a company in boiling hot water. From racist controversies to violent incidents, you’ll probably remember these controversial mascots, even if the corporations themselves might prefer that you didn't.
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The Messed Up Truth About The East India Company
The East India Company is pretty much the poster child of an evil corporation. Just how evil? Well, here's the messed up truth about this notorious organization.
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The Sometimes Tragic History Of Divorce
The U.S. divorce rate reached a record low in 2019, when only around 15 out of every 1,000 marriages ended in divorce. That was the lowest figure since 1970.
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How Social Security Would Not Have Existed Without The Great Depression
In the early 1930s, millions of Americans were out of work, and many were struggling to support their families. Unemployment skyrocketed nationally.
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The Truth About Henry Hill's Death
Henry Hill, the gangster who inspired the book Wiseguy and Ray Liotta's performance in Goodfellas didn't die of lead poisoning, so to speak. His was a much slower passage.
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The Tragic Death Of The Mamas And The Papas' Cass Elliot
Cass Elliot is remembered for a few things, especially: Great voice, fun to be around, but, well, chubby
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The Tragic Deaths Of Loretta Lynn's Children
Most would say country legend Loretta Lynn leads an enviable life. But she has seen her fair share of tragedy. Chief among those tragedies -- the deaths of her children.
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