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History & Innovations

Remarkable Events From Our Past

Accidental Inventions

From Hay to Healing:

The Strange Origins of Blood Thinners

Ancient Inspirations

From Holy Water to Hot Snacks

The Surprising Origins of Vending Machines

Cultural Traditions

Surprising Origins of Thanksgiving's Customs

Turkey, Tunes and Traditions

Legends & Myths

William Tell

The Myth That Shaped A Nation

Nautical Legends

A Feast of Firepower

When Pirates Turned to Silverware in Battle

Presidential Quirks

George Washington's Tooth Truth

A One-Tooth Presidency

Ancient copper or bronze urn, similar to the vessels used by medieval brewsters to prepare beer.

Folklore and Beliefs

From Brewing to Bewitching

How Medieval Beer Makers Became the Witches of Legend

Ancient Beauty Rituals

A Smile of Status

The Allure of Black Teeth in Ancient Japan

Politics

Democracy's Ticking Clock

How Long Do They Last

Espionage

Spies with Wings

How the CIA Used Pigeons for Secret Surveillance

Legendary Documents

Hidden Treasure

How a $4 Flea Market Fund Uncovered a Valuable Piece of American History

Nautical Legends

Nautical Legends and Ocean Oddities

Fascinating Facts & Hidden History from the Depths

Cultural Traditions

Why the Fourth Finger?

The Love and History Behind Your "Ring Finger"

Cultural Traditions

Behind the Veil

The Interesting Origins of Our Favorite Wedding Traditions

Nautical Legends

Shipwrecked to Sovereign

The Swedish sailor who Became King of a Tropical Island

Cultural Traditions

Fortune's Favorites

Fascinating Facts About Lucky Charms

Historic Blunders

Oops! Epic Failures

Historical Blunders That Changed Everything

Royal Scandals

Crown Confessions

Scandalous Secrets

Odd Interests of Nobility

Friedrich Wilhelm I Kidnapped Tall Soldiers

It Was An Obsession...

Odd Interests of Nobility

King Louis XVI

More Interested in Locksmithing than Ruling a Nation?

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History's Most Bizarrely Entertaining Facts Explained

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Stories of Strange Sagas of Kings & Queens

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2000+ Fun Questions for Adults

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