Indiana's Original Capital Actually Wasn't Indianapolis
Indiana's most populated city is also its capital, but Indianapolis wasn't the original capital. There were two others as the Hoosier State evolved.
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Can Amish People Ever Drive Cars?
Amish people devote their lives to building communities without the modern technology we take for granted. And you might be wondering if they ever drive cars.
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A South Dakota County Made It Illegal To Grow One Beautiful Flower
South Dakota is home to many alluring locations and greenery, but one country actually made it illegal to grow a particular beautiful flower.
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Things About The American Revolutionary War Your History Class Ignored
While all students in the U.S learn about American history, some things that happened get ignored, like these aspects of the American Revolutionary War.
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Why Many Amish People Don't Actually Have Social Security Numbers
The Amish are known for forgoing many of the niceties of modern, technologically advanced life, and many of them don't actually have Social Security numbers.
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Why Texas Is Called The Lone Star State
You've probably heard that everything is bigger in Texas. You've also probably heard it called the "Lone Star State," and the nickname has a complex history.
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Things That Don't Make Sense About The Fourth Of July
On July 4, America annually celebrates its Independence Day, but even the most patriotic American might find that some aspects of July Fourth don't make sense.
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Weird Things People Ignore About Davy Crockett
Davy Crockett is a legendary American figure. He shows up several times in pivotal times in history, but here are weird things people ignore about him.
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How The Mastodon Became Indiana's State Fossil
On July 1, 2022, the extinct mastodon officially became Indiana's state fossil, making history for both the region and its scientific research.
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The Meaning Of Pennsylvania's State Flag Explained
Pennsylvania is one of the 13 original colonies and it has a lot of historical importance, but it didn't have a state flag until 1907. Here's an explainer.
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What Does ICE Stand For?
You've probably heard the acronym "ICE" thrown around in news related to the United States, and maybe you even wondered what, exactly, it stands for.
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The Rare Quarter That Could Make You A Millionaire
Most people would love to come across their ticket to being a millionaire, and there's actually a rare quarter that could be your ticket to wealth.
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Those Black Dots On Your Windshield Are More Important Than You Think
If you've ever taken a close look at your windshield, you might have noticed those black dots around the edges. There are a couple of purposes they serve.
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How Archeologists Discovered An Ancient Road Underneath The Mediterranean Sea
In 2021, archeologists discovered an ancient road underneath the Mediterranean's Adriatic Sea that looks to be from an old civilization many years ago.
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Classic Rock (1)
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Mick Jagger Stories So Strange They're Hard To Believe
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has lived the quintessential rock star life. Some of his stories are so strange they're hard to believe.
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Actresses Who Are Stuck In Prison For Years
While rare compared to their male counterparts, actresses are not immune from criminal temptations, and more than one are stuck in prison for many, many years.
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The Unexpected Australian Fossil Hiding In Plain Sight For Decades
For decades, a fossil was lurking in Australia's Biloela State High, until it was finally identified by a scientist in 2025. And it could rewrite history.
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John Candy's Former Co-Stars Have A Lot To Say About Him
Throughout the '80s, John Candy rose from a renowned comic to an international movie star, and his former co-stars have a lot of kind things to say about him.
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The Most Infamous Cartoon Episodes To Ever Be Allowed On TV
Cartoons are generally associated with wholesome, kid-friendly entertainment, but some TV cartoon episodes gained infamy for their controversial content.
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Legendary Stars Who Were Beyond Weird
Legendary stars are people too, and like the rest of us, many of them have eccentricities. Here's a list of 20 stars who's behavior was beyond weird.
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Former Co-Stars Who Have A Lot To Say About These Famous Comedians
Being an accomplished comedian carries a certain happy-go-lucky image, but these former co-stars have a lot more to say about certain famous comedians.
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Why Are Police Called The 5-0?
There's a long list of slang terms that refer to police, but their origins can be murky. However, in the case of the term 5-O, we can look to pop culture.
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The Most Valuable Guitar In The World Is Worth A Staggering Amount
Plenty of guitars have sold at auction for ridiculous amounts, like Kurt Cobain's Martin D-18E. But when it comes to value, there's one guitar at the top.
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Rock Stars Who Are Surprisingly Poor
While many musicians have earned hefty sums during their careers, money is easy to spend. You might be surprised at how relatively poor these rock stars are.
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What The Kids In These Famous Memes Look Like Today
These are some of the most recognizable meme child stars on the internet, how they rose to fame, and what they look like years after they first became famous.
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'90s Stars Who Are Poorer Than You Realized
If you could break through, the '90s were a great time to be an entertainer, awash with wealth and fame. But some '90s stars are now poorer than you may think.
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Here's Who Inherited Gregg Allman's Money After He Died
Gregg Allman, the legendary co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, spent his final days visiting with his children, close friends, and wife.
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Why Can You Find Bagged Milk In Canada?
Believe it or not, bagged milk was pretty popular in Canada at one time, and you can still find it in certain areas of the country even today.
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Here's How Long Israel And Iran Have Really Been Fighting
Contention between Israel and Iran has been simmering for decades, though they were once friendly. Here's a look at how long the nations have been fighting.
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Why Harvard's Acceptance Rate Is So Low
Harvard is the oldest university in the U.S. and the most difficult to get into. Here's why the acceptance rate is so low, and what it takes to get in.
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This Is The Oldest Kingdom In The World
Throughout history, kings, queens, and kingdoms have come and gone. But it all had to start somewhere — with the oldest kingdom in the world.
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Here's What Happens To Clothes On A Dead Person
We all die at some point, and that's when our body begins to decompose. But have you ever wondered what happens to the clothes on a dead person?
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What Does The Gun Salute During Trooping The Colour Mean?
Trooping the Colour is the military parade the celebrates the birthday of the British Sovereign, and you might be wondering what the gun salute means.
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The Real Reason Motorcyclists Rev Their Engines At Stoplights
At some point, you've probably heard a motorcycle revving its engine while at a stoplight. There are a couple of reasons why they might be doing this.
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Stories From History That Ignore The Real Hero
Countless pivotal events in history have shaped the world today, and while you may be familiar with them, many ignore the real heroes behind the stories.
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If You See A Motorcyclist Point Their Thumb Toward Their Helmet, Here's What It Means
If you'ev ever been on the road, you might have seen motorcyclists doing signals to each, including pointing their thumb toward their mouth.
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The Dumbest Ways To Die Throughout History
The one thing we can count on happening in life is death, and throughout history there have been plenty of ways to die, including some of the dumbest.
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The Meaning Of Alabama's State Flag Explained
The Alabamian state flag is pretty recognizable with its bold crimson cross, arms reaching diagonally to the corners of the flag on a plain white background.
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Here's What These Iconic Russian Hats Are Called
You've probably seen those iconic Russian hats — the ones with the fuzzy round cap, characterized by the long ear flaps that ornament each side.
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Why The Jaguar Was So Important To Ancient Mayans
In ancient Mayan culture, which existed around 4,000 years ago, the jaguar was an important animal and can be found depicted in many artifacts from the period.
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Here's How Stephen Hawking Was Able To Talk Using AI
For the majority of his life, Stephen Hawking lived with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease, and he was able to talk thanks to AI.
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Popular Items That Were Banned From US Schools
The playgrounds and classrooms of our youth have seen endless fads sweep through like wildfire, but these popular items were even banned from U.S. schools.
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Bandmates Who Actually Hated Each Other
Being a part of a band often leads to creative differences, while success also brings a wealth of temptations, and these bandmates ended up hating each other.
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The Most Bizarre Rock Star Deaths Ever
Rock stars are rarely strangers to tragedy. And while there's nothing more tragic than death, some artists met their maker in the most bizarre ways possible.
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The Meaning Behind Alice In Chains' Band Name
Alice in Chains started out as Glam Rock, but evolved as part of the Seattle Grunge sound that came out of the early '90s. Here's the meaning behind their name.
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Layne Staley's Former Bandmates Have A Lot To Say About Him
Once the front man for Alice In Chains, Layne Staley tragically died young in 2002. Decades later, Staley's former bandmates still have a lot to say about him.
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Musicians Who Work Totally Normal Jobs Today
Many people switch careers throughout their lifetime, and even some famous musicians put down their instruments for totally normal jobs that they work today.
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Former Bandmates Have A Lot To Say About These Famous Musicians
The lives and drama of famous musicians are often splashed across the media, but their former bandmates also have a lot to say about their old coworkers.
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Weird Details People Just Ignore About These Famous Musicians
Even these musicians' most devoted fans seem to overlook some of their quirks, talents, and misadventures, if they ever knew about them in the first place.
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Rock Stars Who Are Absolute Nightmares On Tour
Being a rock star obviously has some pretty big perks, but it's not always an easy lifestyle. And that goes for the people who have to tour with them.
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'80s Musicians Who Became Unbelievably Poor
Popular '80s musicians who made it big were still not immune to financial issues. Plenty of them filed for bankruptcy. Here's who went from rich to poor.
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Strict Rules Famous Musicians Made People Follow While On Tour
From exacting dietary requirements to more extravagant requests, here are some nonnegotiable rules famous musicians have enforced while on tour.
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The Unusual World Record Held By Weezer
Over the years, rock band Weezer's unique brand of music has been called "nerd rock" and "geek rock," and they also hold an unusual world record.
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Why There Will Never Be Another Musician Like Prince
Long before and after his tragic death in 2016, Prince has been widely acclaimed as one of the greatest musicians ever, and there may never be another like him.
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Billy Joel Holds A Staggering Concert Record For New York City
Singer-songwriter Billy Joel's long, impressive career spans 13 studio albums, and he also holds a staggering concert record for New York City.
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Bizarre Encounters Musicians Actually Had With Fans
Musicians are renowned for pushing boundaries and often invite their fans to join them, but sometimes fan encounters with their idols can get downright bizarre.
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'00s Musicians Who Died In Bizarre Ways
The early aughts saw a variety of new music and bands, but since then, several artists have died in bizarre ways. Here's what happened to these '00s musicians.
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Theories About Famous Mysteries That Actually Make Sense
There are plenty of strange unsolved mysteries that have eluded clear explanation, but some determined sleuths have proposed theories that actually make sense.
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Famous Last Words People Said Before They Disappeared
The last words of those who reach fame are often poignant, but the final utterances of those who mysteriously disappeared are famous for more haunting reasons.
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Beach Boys Co-Founder Brian Wilson Dead At 82
The music world was saddened to hear that Beach Boys founder and one of rock n' roll's most legendary figures, Brian Wilson, died on June 11, 2025.
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Why Do Trains Have Wheels Shaped Like Cones?
You might have noticed that trains don't have round wheels — they're shaped like cones. The reason is important and crucial for their safe operation.
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Here's Who Inherited Desi Arnaz's Money After He Died
Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball made history with their groundbreaking show, "I Love Lucy," and after Arnaz died, his estate was worth quite a bit.
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The Iconic Marilyn Monroe Image That Never Graced The Silver Screen
Marilyn Monroe has a few stand-alone images that are iconic parts of pop-culture, but one created for a film surprisingly never graced the silver screen.
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The Most Controversial Presidential Pardons
From George Washington all the way to today, U.S. presidents have exercised their powers with some of the craziest and most controversial presidential pardons.
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The Truth About Trump And The Military Parade On His Birthday
In the U.S., military parades typically do not honor presidents, but in 2025, a military parade is slated to happen on Donald Trump's birthday.
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Televangelists Who Were Anything But Holy
If you're looking for a celeb that's going to get hit with a scandal, you'd do alright perusing the ranks of televangelists. These televangelists were not holy.
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Royals Who Were Absolute Nightmares In Real Life
Throughout history, royals have often been portrayed as magnificent examples of the ruling elite, but in real life, many were absolute nightmares to be around.
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What's The Meaning Behind Trooping The Colour?
Trooping the Colour (aka the King's Birthday Parade) has been a British tradition for over 260 years, and there's a pretty specific meaning behind it all.
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Legendary Stars Who Were Actually Horrible People
A select few have managed to earn celebrity status for all the right reasons, but some legendary stars have turned out to actually be horrible people.
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Stephen Hawking's Ex-Wife Married This Musician After They Divorced
Stephen Hawking was married twice, spending 30 years with his first wife, Jane Hawking. She married this musician after divorcing the theoretical physicist.
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What It Means When A Ship Honks 3 Times
Whether it was in a movie or by the dock of a bay, you might have heard a ship honk three times and wondered what it meant, if anything at all.
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Wrestling Stars Who Are Surprisingly Poor
Professional wrestling can bring fame and fortune, but many of its former superstars have since struggled to make ends meet.
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What Happened To Sang Lan, The Gymnast Who Broke Her Neck In 1998 Vaulting?
Chinese gymnast Sang Lan was only 17 when she broke her neck in 1998 in a vaulting exercise, leaving her paralyzed. And that was only the beginning.
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The Real Reason Sinbad Lost Most Of His Money
Sinbad currently has around $100,000 in assets. You might be wondering how the famous comedian has so little, and the answer is a little complicated.
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Things That Came Out About Hollywood Legends After They Died
The legends of Hollywood graced our screens and earned a place in our hearts, but a few held closely guarded secrets that didn't come out until after they died.
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Joan Of Arc's Tragic Final Words Before Her Execution
Joan of Arc's tragic final words before her execution illustrated her dedication to her belief and faith.
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This Historian Predicted Trump's US-Iran Conflict In 2024 And His Theories About WWIII Are Chilling
The U.S. bombed Iran in June 2025, beginning what many are calling World War III. One historian called it a year earlier, and he has some chilling predictions.
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Things About These Infamous Wars That Don't Make Sense
Our history includes a long list of infamous wars, most of which are carefully recorded and studied. Even so, many have details that still don't make sense.
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The Most Bizarre Job Interview Questions Companies Actually Asked
Prepping for a job interview can be a stressful exercise, and that's before worrying about getting the bizarre questions that companies have actually asked.
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Bizarre Things People Believed 50 Years Ago
From health and fitness to gender roles and geopolitics, people had some pretty surprising ideas in the 1960s and 1970s.
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The True Story Of The 8-Year-Old Who Spent Nearly A Week Lost In The Woods
On June 16, 1946, an 8-year-old girl spent nearly a week lost in the woods as people searched for her. She was miraculously found relatively unscathed.
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Why The Battle Of Iwo Jima Was Worse Than You Thought
The famous image of U.S. soldiers raising the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima might be well known, but that heated WWII fight was even worse than you think.
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Things About Japan's WWII Strategy That Don't Make Sense
Japan's role in World War II is remembered as having a brutal ending, but there are many things about Japan's WWII strategy that don't make sense.
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18 Most Bizarre Details Everyone Ignores About WWII
As the deadliest and most catastrophic war ever fought by humanity, it may be no surprise that everyone has largely ignored a few details about WWII.
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Things About The Pearl Harbor Attack That Don't Make Sense
The 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. into World War II, but as well known as it is, there are some things about it that don't make sense.
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Things About World War II That Don't Make Sense
One of humanity's worst conflicts, World War II, has been documented and examined for decades. Yet, there are some facts that still don't make sense.
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