What These Presidents Actually Wanted To Be When They Grew Up
Some of America's greatest leaders had different aspirations as kids. Here are a few former presidents whose American dreams were not what you'd expect.
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The Worst Part Of The USSR Isn't What You Think
Threatening the USA was nothing compared to some of the sick things the Soviet Union got up to. It's true: the worst part of the USSR isn't what you think.
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The Weird History Of Alchemy
The word "alchemy" is enough to conjure images of strange medieval scholars or magicians trying to turn lead into gold. Here's the weird history of alchemy.
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The Untold Truth Of Ric Flair
Ric Flair has quite the colorful history. Here are facts and stories from Ric Flair's history you might not have known.
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Things The Aeronauts Got Wrong About History
While The Aeronauts manages to get the spirit of ballooning of the 1800s, it gets many facts wrong. Here are things The Aeronauts got wrong about history.
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The Untold Truth Of The Battle Of Dunkirk
Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk dramatizes the true story of a devastating battle from World War II. This is the untold truth of the Battle of Dunkirk.
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The Untold Truth Of Patrice Endres' Mysterious Disappearance
The disappearance of Patrice Endres is a cold case on Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries reboot. This is the untold truth of Patrice Endres' mysterious disappearance.
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The Untold Truth Of Joseph In The Old Testament
If all you know about Joseph from Genesis is his Technicolor Dreamcoat, there's a lot more to him. Here is the untold truth of Joseph in the Old Testament.
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The Untold Truth Of John Wilkes Booth
John Wilkes Booth shot and killed Abraham Lincoln in 1865. But what do we really know about the assassin? This is the untold truth of John Wilkes Booth.
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The True Story Of The Queen Of Sheba
With her role in the Bible, the Queen of Sheba is one of the most famous and mysterious women of the ancient world. Here’s the true story of the Queen of Sheba.
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The Tragic Truth About Tibet
Tibet's fate has been largely down to the fact that it lies adjacent to China. That's a recipe for turmoil and tragedy. This is the tragic truth about Tibet.
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The Real Mythology Behind The Witcher
The Witcher is a book series and a Netflix show starring Henry Cavill. Its world is filled with magic and monsters. Here's the real mythology behind The Witcher
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The Most Dangerous City In The US
Some cities are safe, but there are definitely places in America where you don't want to be out at night. This is the most dangerous city in the US.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Vlad The Impaler
Vlad the Impaler gained such a reputation for cruelty he's become synonymous with his fav method of execution. Here's the messed up truth of Vlad the Impaler.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral
The gunfight at the O.K. Corral.is a shoot-out that has come to define the Wild West. Here's the messed-up truth of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
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The Dramatic Way American Presidents Age During Their Presidency
Presidents change a lot between their election and leaving the White House. Here's the explanation for the dramatic way American presidents age in office.
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The Creepiest Things Caught On Doorbell Cams
Doorbell cams record when they detect motion. And sometimes what they capture is pretty freaky. These are the creepiest things caught on doorbell cams.
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The Biggest Scandals To Ever Hit PBS
PBS is held to higher standards, so PBS has found itself deep in controversial territory on several occasions. Here are the biggest scandals to ever hit PBS.
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Secrets Valve Doesn't Want You To Know
Valve used to be a game developer. Now it focuses mostly on sketchy activities meant to increase its bottom line.
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Richard Branson's Secret Island People Don't Know About
Richard Branson owns two private islands: Necker Island and one that is less well-known. Here's Richard Branson's secret island people don't know about.
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Popular Places That Are Now Ghost Towns
Cities all over the globe love letting buildings go to rot, including ones that were once a bustling hub of activity.
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How The United States Stole Hawaii
Once the US abutted Canadian and Mexican borders, it simply turned its eyes overseas. Before Hawaii was annexed by the US, it was its own, sovereign kingdom.
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The Tragic Death Of Jayne Mansfield
The group set off in a 1966 Buick Electra. The plan was to arrive at their destination, the Roosevelt Hotel, later that morning. They never made it.
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The Legend Of The Hawaiian Menehune Explained
While no evidence exists that the Menehune actually lived in the Hawaiian Islands' dense forests and remote valleys, the mythology tells a different story.
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Why Some People Cannot Sweat
The inability to sweat might (at first) sound almost ideal. People who can't perspire, however, have their own very specific challenges, including heatstroke.
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The Tragic Death Of Thomas Nast, The Man Who Created Santa Claus
The inventor of the image of Old Saint Nick we all love is cartoonist Thomas Nast, whose version of Santa appeared in the January 1863 issue of Harper's Weekly.
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The One Moment That Derailed The Dixie Chicks' Career
As she explained to Allure earlier this year, "I wanted the audience [in London] to know who we were and what we were about."
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