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Titanic by the Numbers
When the luxurious passenger liner RMS Titanic was built in 1912, it was deemed practically unsinkable. Well, we all know how that ended. When lookin…
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Sex and Corn Flakes
Cereals; the good wholesome breakfast for children and adults alike for nearly two centuries. Sure, we all have our favorite. But did you know that t…
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Sheep Wars
Sure, by the mid 20th century, the American West became more settled and regulated through the development of laws and regulations regarding land use…
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Four Diaries of Anne Frank
Anne Frank, a Jewish girl living in Amsterdam during World War II, gained worldwide fame posthumously for her diary, which she wrote while in hiding …
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Genghis Khan (Where are they now?)
We finish our Where Are They Now series with the man who, although dead for centuries, remains ever present today. An international group of genetics…
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Conversations: Visiting the graves of all American Presidents, w/ Brady Carlson
Mr. Brady Carlson is a reporter, author of Dead Presidents, on-air NPR host, and podcast producer and host of the Cool, Weird Awesome podcast.
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Grant and Twain
Following Ulysses S. Grant's dismal presidency and failed investments in later life, the former president fought against death itself to ensure his w…
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Mayan Portal to the Underworld
Did you know that apart from their sophisticated cities, monumental architecture, and complex social systems, the Mayan civilization was also known f…
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1968 Democratic National Convention
President LBJ took a deep breath, looked up, and spoke very slowly: "I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another …
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Orphans Preferred
In 1860, posters went up in Sacramento: Wanted: Young, skinny, wiry fellows not over 18, Must be expert riders… orphans preferred. Pony Express was a…
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