During the late 19th century, America was going through a period of profound economic transformation. The Industrial Revolution was in full swing, cities were expanding rapidly, and the country was transitioning from an agrarian society to an industrial powerhouse. This era was also marked by significant financial turbulence, including the financial panics in 1884 and […]
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Richard Kuklinski was an American criminal known as the Iceman, an apt nickname for the cold-blooded murderer he was. Though he was convicted of four out of five counts of murder, he claimed to have killed between 100 and 200 men for which authorities couldn’t find proof. Many also dismissed Richard’s claims because he was
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There was a time when only men could receive formal education, even in matters like obstetrics and gynecology. Though women had more firsthand experience in childbirth, the male perspective always prevailed. However, that changed when Justine Siegemund proved herself in the field of midwifery and became an irrefutable authority on the subject. Justine wrote The
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You may not have heard of his name or even be able to pronounce it in one try, but you’ve surely heard his voice. Israel Kamakawiwo’ole (Kah-MAH-kah-VEE-voh-OH-lay) was the voice behind the popular medley of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World.”Israel was large. He struggled with obesity all his life like several of his
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Plenty of extraordinary individuals have deeply shaped, influenced, and transformed the world around us. Despite history’s tendency to focus on men, many remarkable women have also made their mark. Looking closer, we uncover thousands of stories of women whose contributions reverberate across time, from ancient civilizations to the modern day. These unsung heroines defied societal
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Blanche Dumas was a woman of extraordinary physical attributes. She defied societal norms and transformed her unconventional existence into a captivating tale. She was born in the 19th century with dipygus. This meant that she boasted two fully functional vaginas, as well as four breasts and three legs. She certainly captivated the imaginations of onlookers.
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It was rare for Black people to rise to power during the time of segregation. But against all odds, Bumpy Johnson somehow managed to do so. Between the 1950s and the 1960s, he was the most powerful man in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Though he was arrested dozens of times, Bumpy always
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No, the Diet of Worms is not a literal consumption of worms — although that wouldn’t be too bad since they are a great source of protein and macronutrients! The Diet of Worms was actually an assembly of Catholic leaders in 1521 to discuss the unorthodox opinions of Martin Luther, a German religious leader. The
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Pilots enjoy easy cross-border access. Barry Seal realized that it was also advantageous for a career in smuggling guns and drugs. He wasted no time in using his job for illegal activities that made him renowned as an American smuggler. He was so renowned that a movie was made about him. Let us take a
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When people think of pirates, they immediately picture Captain Hook or Jack Sparrow. The image of a woman doesn’t naturally come to mind. However, Anne Bonny defied gender norms by becoming a woman pirate in the 18th century. Who Is Anne Bonny? Even if they’re women, pirates aren’t known as upstanding citizens. So it’s no
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