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The Legend Of The Real Sword In The Stone And The Person It Actually Belonged To

The Legend Of The Real Sword In The Stone And The Person It Actually Belonged To

Along with the sword, you'll also find the mummified hands of a thief who once tried to steal the blade.
The President’s “Nuclear Button” Isn’t Actually A Button, But A Briefcase Called The Nuclear Football

The President’s “Nuclear Button” Isn’t Actually A Button, But A Briefcase Called The Nuclear Football

The supposed "nuclear button" isn't a button at all. Instead it's a "nuclear football" that comes in the form of a heavy briefcase.
The Origin Of The Term ‘Devil’s Advocate’ Is More Literal Than You Think

The Origin Of The Term ‘Devil’s Advocate’ Is More Literal Than You Think

The position of advocatus diaboli, or devil's advocate, existed at the Vatican for centuries.
The Story Of King Adolf Frederick And How He Ate Himself To Death

The Story Of King Adolf Frederick And How He Ate Himself To Death

King Adolf Frederick sat down for a rather large meal on Shrove Tuesday in 1771. It would be his last.
He Used Black People As Guinea Pigs For Years – And The Government Paid For It

He Used Black People As Guinea Pigs For Years – And The Government Paid For It

This doctor's experiments tortured poor cancer patients, and he got away with it.
6 Feminist Icons Who Don’t Get The Credit They Deserve

6 Feminist Icons Who Don’t Get The Credit They Deserve

Unlike Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, these feminist icons never got the recognition they deserved.
14 Historical Fashion Trends Best Left In The Past

14 Historical Fashion Trends Best Left In The Past

From corsets to codpieces, these strange historical fashion trends make even less sense now than they did back then.
The Word ‘Thug’ Comes From A Roving Gang Of Criminals Much Worse Than Any Modern Thug

The Word ‘Thug’ Comes From A Roving Gang Of Criminals Much Worse Than Any Modern Thug

'Thug' is an oft-used derogatory term, and it turns out the Thuggees of India were actually pretty horrible people.
Dickin Medal Recipients From Sgt Reckless To Simon The Cat

Dickin Medal Recipients From Sgt Reckless To Simon The Cat

Dickin Medal honorees like Sgt Reckless the horse are among history's bravest animals to ever serve during wartime.
Vintage Photos Of New York Public Transit Like You’ve Never Seen Before (And Won’t Again)

Vintage Photos Of New York Public Transit Like You’ve Never Seen Before (And Won’t Again)

Believe it or not, the subway was once the height of refinement.
How Antonio López de Santa Anna Helped Invent Your Grandparents’ Favorite Chewing Gum

How Antonio López de Santa Anna Helped Invent Your Grandparents’ Favorite Chewing Gum

Years after he killed hundreds at the Alamo, Antonio López de Santa Anna accidentally helped create chewing gum as we know it today.