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A history professor explains why Americans are so prone to conspiracy theories
The recent on-air shooting of a Virginia television reporter and her cameraman by a deeply troubled former co-worker prompted the familiar outcry for stricter gun control laws and mental health...
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5 US generals buried in more than one place
Sure, most people end up in one nice, consolidated grave. But these five generals were not “most people”:1. Gen. “Mad” Anthony Wayne’s skeleton and flesh were buried 400 miles apart.When Isaac Wayne...
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3D printing helped solve an ancient musical mystery
Modern digital technology has increasingly allowed scientists and musicians to play music that has not been heard for thousands of years.These recreations range from the pre-Celtic British liturgical...
View ArticleAmazing drone footage explores historic Masada
Jefferey Worthington's aerial footage sails over historic Masada and its impressive structures and vistas. Video courtesy of JP Worthington MediaFollow BI Video: On FacebookJoin the conversation about...
View ArticleAnimated map shows how the states voted in every single presidential election
The citizens of the United States have elected 43 presidents in 57 elections since the Constitution was adopted in 1789. Over the last 150 years presidential contests have been dominated by the US's...
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Archaeologists say they've found a massive underground structure that could...
In the middle of a wide, grassy meadow in southern England, a ring of carefully arranged stones forms one of the most famous and most studied prehistoric monuments in the world. But while scientists...
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There's a startlingly simple reason that Americans dress so casually,...
It's common knowledge among everyone who pays attention to such things that Americans frequently dress super casually — and have for quite a while now.Whether it's Silicon Valley CEOs or college...
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Researchers stumbled upon a 'newly unearthed slice of human history’ just...
What began as a nod to conservation by a state government ended as a surprising discovery of Washington's 10,000-year human history.Salmon conservation is not normally the business of a state's...
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The 5,000 year history of interest rates shows just how historically low US...
On Thursday, the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate target pegged to a range of 0% to 0.25%, which is where they've been since December 2008.That's low.Interestingly, rates aren't just...
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Two coders used old photographs to make a Google Street View map of San...
If you've ever wondered what it'd feel like to travel back in time and walk the streets of San Francisco, this might be the closest you'll get — at least for now.Two developers, Dan Vanderkam and Raven...
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This coder used old photographs to create a beautiful Google Street View map...
New York City has a long and sprawling history, but looking at the city today, it's hard to tell what it looked like in the past. Luckily an enterprising coder has solved that problem by creating a...
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31 photos of Facebook's rise from a Harvard dorm room to world domination
Facebook is a classic Silicon Valley success story: From a Harvard dorm to the top of the world.It has made Mark Zuckerberg into a legendary figure, and turned a hoodie and tennis shoes the height of...
View ArticleHow Tomb Raider's Lara Croft has changed over the years
Lara Croft is one of the few video game characters who have broken though niché gamer circles to become a world wide cultural phenomenon. With the franchise having sold over 42 million copies in its...
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The last 15 years of Saddam Hussein's regime are crucial to understanding ISIS
American intelligence analysts have been pressured into giving a more positive assessment of the progress of the war against ISIS, it has been reported, confirming what was obvious to everyone not...
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There's a dress code more formal than black-tie that you've probably never...
Even more formal than black-tie — which most Americans see as the pinnacle of formality— is the forgotten white-tie.Unless you're British, or a fan of "Downton Abbey," you've probably never heard of...
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The crazy history of McDonald's at a glance
McDonald's is America's ultimate fast-food chain.But like any other business, it had humble beginnings.We made a timeline below to highlight some of the most crucial moments in the history of...
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Europe's 8 greatest military leaders of all time
Over centuries of inter-state conflict on the continent Europe has seen a number of remarkable military leaders come and go.The common thread linking all those who reached the very top of that...
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The fascinating story behind the military's use of the 21-gun salute
The 21-gun salute that we know today has its roots in the ancient tradition of warriors demonstrating their peaceful intentions by resting the point of their weapons on the ground.The notion of making...
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This is the only commissioned US Navy ship to have sunk an enemy vessel
Yesterday the USS Constitution has announced on its Facebook page that she is now the only ship in the U.S. Navy to sink an enemy vessel in action. Adding: "The USS Simpson, the only other ship to...
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