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12 books that forever transformed America as we know it
There are some books that are just good reads, and then there are others that fundamentally change the course of American history.Business Insider compiled a list of books — including novels, memoirs,...
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Many people incorrectly think that the Founding Fathers signed the...
What is Independence Day?Well, in the US, it's a pretty big deal.While the Declaration of Independence wasn't actually signed on July 4, Fourth of July festivities mark the 13 colonies' declaration of...
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A look at the daily routine of Alexander Hamilton, who loved coffee and...
Alexander Hamilton was the first Treasury Secretary of the US.He also spearheaded promoting the US Constitution and founded the national's financial system, the US Coast Guard, and The New York...
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A photographer captured stark images of a former human zoo that’s now a...
Just outside Paris, there is a peculiar park, where ruins of pavilions and greenhouses lie among overgrown grass, weeds, and wild tree branches.The site hosts the remains of one of the world's few...
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The 34 colleges that produced the most US presidents
Some colleges have a pretty decent track record when it comes to producing presidential alumni.Harvard University, Princeton University, Yale University, the College of William & Mary, West Point,...
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17 terrible things that have happened on Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th has been a superstitious date for a very long time, but no one knows exactly why.Whether you believe in the bad luck this day brings, there are multiple examples of terrible or tragic...
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The 57 best one-hit wonders of all time
A one-hit wonder is a singer/group that has only experienced real mainstream success with one hit song.Often, people will only remember the name of the song, and not the singer/group behind it.We've...
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People are afraid of what's inside Egypt's newly discovered 2,000-year-old...
A massive black sarcophagus has been found in Egypt.It should be opened so we can see what's inside.Some argue that opening a sarcophagus that's been closed for 2,000 years can unleash a curse that...
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A massive, black sarcophagus has been unearthed in Egypt, and nobody knows...
Archaeologists in Egypt found a very large, black granite sarcophagus 16 feet underground.They have yet to discover whose body lies inside, but an alabaster head found in the same tomb may be a clue....
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A brief history of US trade wars
There have been numerous trade fights throughout history.Most trade fights only cause economic effects on the involved countries. But in some cases, trade wars can have political and diplomatic...
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Archaeologists say they have 'not been hit by a curse' after they opened...
Egyptian officials opened the giant black sarcophagus they discovered earlier this month.Despite fears of a curse that would usher in a thousand years of darkness, all seems well."The sarcophagus has...
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13 things you may not know about former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was one of the most influential and admired First Ladies in American history. Born on July 28th, 1929, her maiden name was Lee Bouvier. She wore many hats throughout her life...
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A handful of recent discoveries has transformed our entire understanding of...
Recent discoveries have revealed that much of the traditional understanding of the human origin story is wrong.Until the past few years, most anthropologists and archaeologists believed that the first...
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10 actors who convincingly played historical figures on screen
There’s something so fascinating about a great period piece — a movie that can take you back in time and provide a nuanced look at life during a specific era. Essential to the success of such films is...
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Here's how much cellphones have actually changed over the years
It’s difficult to imagine a time without cell phones connecting us to people across the city, country, and world.Features we might take for granted, like being able to change our background, type with...
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10 abandoned underwater sites and the history behind them
If abandoned places already have an eerie vibe to them, echoing with the people and stories that no longer occupy them, then underwater abandoned places are especially mysterious. Buried beneath the...
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There’s a fight going on in schools over when history begins
AP history classes usually cover about 10,000 years, but a statement was recently released saying the course material would cut information before the year 1450. This would cut a large swath of human...
View ArticleHow dinosaurs took over the world
Dinosaurs were the true kings of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. For millions of years, velociraptor, T-Rex, and your other favorites reigned supreme. But they weren't always on top. At first,...
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39 photos that show how Steve Jobs saved Apple from disaster and set it on...
This week, Apple officially hit the $1 trillion mark— making it the first American company to do so, ever. So much of that success is due to the vision of Steve Jobs, the late Apple cofounder. Without...
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THEN AND NOW: The progression of work fashion from the 1950s to today
Work clothes have changed a lot over the years.Style in general has become less formal since the 1950s.Take a look below at how office workers have dressed across the decades.Why don't people dress up...
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