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What would happen if Donald and Melania Trump got a divorce?
First couples face extreme scrutiny and are often surrounded by rumors about their personal lives, which likely makes marriage at the White House rather stressful. However, no president and first lady...
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President Nixon had this 'Moon Disaster' speech ready in case Apollo 11...
NASA'sApollo 11 mission sent three astronauts to the moon exactly 50 years ago, in July 1969. Two of them landed on the moon's surface and they all returned home safely.But NASA knew the mission was...
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15 inventions and landmarks that you had no idea debuted at World's Fairs
Some inventions that debuted at World's Fairs have now become part of our everyday lives. Color televisions, touchscreens, and the telephone all made their debuts at World's Fairs. Landmarks like the...
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How 18 of the oldest companies on Earth have been making money for centuries,...
Most companies today survive for about 15 years.Many of the longest-lasting businesses produce food items, alcohol, or even guns — things people have evidently been interested in for centuries.The...
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16 TV shows that changed the world
Movies are important, but there's something about TV that has ingratiated itself into our lives — we let these shows into our homes, our families, and our day-to-day.As a result, these shows can have a...
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12 iconic restaurant chains that no longer exist in America
No restaurant chain can live forever, no matter how popular or unique it is.From America's first food-service automat to a castle-themed buffet to country comedian chicken joints, many classic...
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20 photos of the oldest subway stations in the US that show just how much...
Subways have completely revolutionized how people travel in the US and beyond.Boston's subway system opened in 1897, making it the first in North America, according to the MBTA.New York City,...
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12 US destinations that will make you feel like you traveled back in time
Living history museums like the Boston Tea Party Museum and Old Cowtown in Kansas recreate historic events and ways of life.Neighborhoods with historic architecture include Miami's Art Deco District...
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From leech collectors to knocker-ups, here are 16 weird jobs our ancestors...
Before we had computers, refrigerators, and modern medicine, we had people performing tasks that we now take for granted.Jobs like ice cutters and knocker-ups sound ridiculous to us now, but people...
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One-third of American households have at least one cat. That's roughly 93.5 million house cats in the US, alone. You can find house cats on every continent except Antarctica. But that wasn't always the...
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The explanation behind 6 popular design elements on buildings
Some design elements you see on buildings and homes have some superstitions and histories behind them.You won't find the number 13 in some building elevators in the US because of superstitions that the...
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A look back at Lowe’s journey from small family hardware store to retail...
Lowe's boasts a long history, tracing its roots back to a single general store in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.Business Insider took a look back at the company's history to get a better sense of...
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The bombshell report accusing GE of 'Enronesque' fraud is just the latest in...
The recent report by Harry Markopolos alleging fraud by General Electric is the latest in a legacy of accounting controversies the company has faced.Here are a few of the accounting issues GE has run...
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I tried vintage recipes from a '50s cookbook and I see why Jell-O salads...
I tried making three vintage dishes from "The Joy of Cooking" and invited some friends over to try them. Food historian Sarah Wassberg Johnson recommended a menu of rumaki, tomato aspic, and a fruity...
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42 secrets you never knew about the Titanic and the people aboard it
The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912 — 107 years ago.The wreck was discovered 34 years ago on September 1, 1985. While there have been many movies, books, and research about the ship, you might be...
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THEN AND NOW: 7 Victorian Era landmarks and what they look like today
Many famous landmarks from the Victorian Era still stand in England.The Worthing Pier and the Scarborough Spa were both built so that people in the Victorian Age could enjoy the water. They are still...
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14 trailblazing women who broke down barriers over the last 150 years
The last 150 years saw a huge shift in women's rights around the world. Susan B. Anthony helped get women the right to vote.Rosa Parks became a symbol of the civil rights movement for her work.Ellen...
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42 stunning photos reveal what life was like 50 years ago, in 1969
The year 1969, which marked pivotal moments in science, pop culture, and politics, was 50 years ago.The summer of 1969 in particular saw several historic moments, from Neil Armstrong setting foot on...
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The most beautiful historic place in every state
All over the US, there are historic towns and neighborhoods that date back to early America. Inman Park in Georgia, Wickford Village in Rhode Island, and Harpers Ferry in West Virginia are just a few...
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10 ways the average American home is different today than it was in the '60s
The typical American home has changed dramatically since the 1960s. In the '60s, homes were mostly ranch style and decorated with bright, flashy colors. Today, a modern farmhouse style with subdued...
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