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7 inspirational speeches from Martin Luther King Jr. that aren't “I Have a...
Martin Luther King Jr. is well known for his "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963, but he gave a lot of other moving talks during his activism. "Our God is Marching On,""A Time to Break the Silence," and...
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This week in history: Queen Victoria died, Clinton denied having 'sexual...
From Winston Churchill's death, to former President Bill Clinton denying having had "sexual relations" with Monica Lewinsky, there are a number of historic events that occurred between January 22 and...
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23 times the Doomsday Clock moved
The Doomsday Clock debuted as a graphic on the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists in 1947, and gained popularity worldwide as a symbol marking the threat of an impending nuclear apocalypse. It's now a...
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From 38,000 BC to now: this is how purses have changed over the years
People have been using handbags since ancient times.18th-century "purses" were actually pockets.Designer "status bags" originated in the '50s.If you keep your whole life in your purse, it's easy to...
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10 of the most powerful things US presidents have said during their State of...
A State of the Union address has been given by presidents each year since after the founding of the country.Franklin D. Roosevelt's speech at the beginning of World War II gave hope to millions of...
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The unbelievable story of a Japanese soldier who hid in a jungle cave for 27...
On January 24, 1972, two hunters came across a man setting fishing traps in a river near Talofofo Falls in Guam. The man was later identified as Shoichi Yokoi, a Japanese soldier who had been living in...
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13 black women from history you probably didn't learn about but should know
History books are filled with stories about impactful men of color like Malcolm X, Fredrick Douglas, and Martin Luther King Jr.There are many black women who have made significant contributions as...
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30 vintage photos of postal workers from back in the day
The US Postal Service dates back to 1775.Since then, postal workers have been bringing people their mail through various modes of transportation.Postal worker uniforms have changed over time from suits...
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The 10 greatest scandals caused by queens throughout history
Royal families are no strangers to scandal, with queens themselves sometimes causing the stir.Irene of Athens, empress of the Byzantine empire, gouged out her son's eyes to take over the throne.Mary,...
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Take a look inside the German castle that inspired Disneyland's Sleeping...
Neuschwanstein castle is a fairy tale-like castle in the German Alps that inspired Walt Disney to create Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland. The castle's interior — which includes a salon, music...
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8 ways the Boy Scouts has evolved over the years
The Boy Scouts has a complicated history as it's struggled to adapt to modern times. The Boy Scouts of America has especially been criticized for its lack of diversity and unwillingness to open the...
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15 vintage photos of Boy Scouts throughout their 111-year history
The Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910, two years after the phenomenon had swept the UK.Since then, thousands of boys have joined their ranks, earning badges, going to Scout camp, and helping...
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Teachers around the country are decking out their doors for Black History...
Teachers around the country are decorating their doors with intricate, paper-made designs in honor of Black History Month.The classroom doors depict famous figures like Ruby Bridges and Diana Ross, and...
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Cigars, painting, and crosswords: the surprising hobbies of 17 presidents
The lesser-known habits among past American presidents range from athletic to creative, and even to the delicious. These habits helped the leaders of the free world unwind.Though presidential legacies...
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How the way we dress for work has changed over the last 100 years
Fashion in the workplace has changed drastically throughout the last century.In the early 1900s, both men and women were dressed to the nines — but just 50 years later, casual work looks began to...
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18 books US presidents have written about their time in office
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.US presidents have had a substantial...
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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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Here's what it looked like when US Marines hit the beach at Iwo Jima 74 years...
The Battle of Iwo Jima kicked off 74 years ago, on Feb. 19, 1945.One of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific theater of World War II, the 35-day fight for the desolate island yielded 27 recipients of...
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10 wedding traditions with dark and twisted origins
Though weddings are generally considered joyous and bright celebrations, many of their oldest traditions have dark and twisted origins. Many wedding staples, like veils and bridesmaids, were originally...
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There's an abandoned fallout shelter from the Cold War underneath an...
There's an abandoned fallout shelter from 1962 under the Oyster-Adams school in Washington, DC.Since the shelter has remained untouched, much of the supplies are still there. From food to portable...
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