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The first ice cream recipe called for an ingredient made of whale poop
During your next summer cool down with ice cream, ponder the surprising history and science behind the frozen treat.Or maybe not, because it's kind of gross.Journalists Cynthia Graber and Nicola...
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The 17 equations that changed the course of history
Mathematics is all around us, and it has shaped our understanding of the world in countless ways.In 2013, mathematician and science author Ian Stewart published a book on 17 Equations That Changed The...
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Every year modern-day Vikings descend on Spain — here's what it looks like
In Northwestern Spain, the small village of Catoria along the Ulla river is home to 3,500 people, but on the first Sunday of every August, it is invaded by Vikings.The tradition has been alive in the...
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Here's how the crew of the Enola Gay crew recalled the first atomic weapons...
Shortly after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, the Enola Gay's tail gunner Bob Caron wrote his wife that the crew had just received a medal and she'd be reading about what they...
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Declassified photos show the US's final preparations for the only nuclear...
On August 6th and 9th of 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, causing significant death and destruction in both places. To this day, the...
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History proves that Donald Trump's 'unpresidential' behavior is not a...
Donald Trump has been called “un-presidential” by some pundits, even compared to former US presidents whom, at various moments in history, have used unseemly language or have engaged in inappropriate...
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Twitter is making it easier for businesses to scan every tweet in history
Every day, the world tweets 500 milion times. 350,000 of these jokes, thoughts, updates, and news are going up every minute. Over time, this adds up to a lot of history, and now Twitter wants to make...
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World War II ended 70 years ago — here's the planned US invasion of Japan...
On August 14, 1945, US President Harry Truman announced the unconditional surrender of Japanese Emperor Hirohito, thereby ending World War II.The surrender came after months of bombing raids across the...
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A physicist blew the controversy behind this iconic American photo wide open...
For 67 years, the identity of the two kissers in one of America's most celebrated photos — the "V-J Day in Times Square" or simply "The Kiss"— remained a complete mystery.The photo was taken by Life...
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This Twitter account is tweeting the events of the Watts riots as they...
This week, America is recognizing the 50-year anniversary of the Watts riots, which took place in a small suburb of Los Angeles on August 11, 1965.On that date, a white police officer pulled over a...
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You can buy Kurt Cobain's childhood home with his original artwork on the...
Now's your chance to own a piece of certifiable rock history.Kurt Cobain's childhood home in Aberdeen, Washington, is for sale, and it just got a price chop.Originally listed in 2013 by Cobain's...
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It's been 75 years since the iconic B-25 Mitchell Warbird made its debut
On August 19th, 1940, the North American B-25 "Mitchell" performed its first flight. It would become the most versatile, widely used, and overall best medium-range bomber of World War II.The B-25 took...
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The crazy story of why there are almost no Germans in New York's East Village...
Once upon a time, what is known as New York City's East Village today was the world's third-largest German-speaking city — behind only Vienna and Berlin.While New York is home to an abundance of unique...
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The historical origins of 6 swear words
Sometimes, everyday speech just can't convey your meaning. You need words with a little more oomph — expletives.In fact, Americans swear so often, the US made airing indecent or profane language during...
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The surprising history of why married women adopt the term 'Mrs.'
The titles we assign women — from Miss to Ms. to Mrs. — have long defined us, whether we like it or not. The box you tick on a form or even the way you sign your name often speaks volumes about your...
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Here's the real story behind Martin Luther King Jr.'s greatest moment
"I have a dream ... " We all know the words that start the famous speech.But Martin Luther King Jr.'s crowning moment may never have happened without one of the largest protests ever — the March on...
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This man rollerskated 685 miles to attend Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have A...
Today marks the 52-year anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have A Dream" speech in Washington D.C. It also marks the anniversary of a far less prominent but equally symbolic feat.On...
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5 of the coolest things in the US Army's massive treasure room
With 240 years of history, the US Army has been around the block a few times.Artifacts from its history are put up in museums around the country, but a surprising number of awesome artifacts are kept...
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Amazing images from a US Air Force base in England during World War II
Argunners is fortunate enough to feature some beautiful images from the United States Army Air Force, taken in England during WWII. Most of the photographs depict the 458th Bombardment Group which were...
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