The United States is an enormous country with a deep and lengthy history that goes back centuries and spans entire eras. Within its borders lie countless dark secrets and haunting reminders of a troubled past that surpass those found anywhere else in the world. Far from being an entirely peaceful, personable land, the history of […]
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In the quiet rural town of Elkhorn, nestled among the rolling hills and forests of Wisconsin, lies a secret. For decades, residents whispered about a mysterious creature that roams the rural areas surrounding Bray Road. The Beast of Bray Road – a cryptid steeped in folklore and myth – is a rumored elusive creature that
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Born as a slave in the early 1800s, Henry “Box” Brown escaped from slavery and became a well-known abolitionist and stage performer. Today, he is an icon in African-American slaves’ fight for freedom. Let’s get to know this courageous and unforgettable character in history. Early Years Henry Brown might have been born in 1815 or
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Have you ever wondered just how long the human body can go without food? In June of 1965, Angus Barbieri, a seemingly average, normal Scottish man, captured the world’s fascination. He embarked on what would become an unbelievable 382-day fasting journey. He decided to attempt to overcome his food addiction and lose weight. Barbieri shattered
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For generations, the American West has been a realm of mythical stories and legends that have stirred the popular imagination, with accounts of cowboys, outlaws, and legendary creatures. But perhaps no cryptid is as beloved or enduring as the jackalope, a strange and wondrous beast that is rumored to roam the wilds of the Western
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For centuries, Native American folklore has been filled with tales of powerful and majestic creatures, each imbued with its own unique symbolism and significance. But perhaps none are as awe-inspiring as the Thunderbird, a legendary creature that is said to bring thunder and lightning with the beating of its mighty wings. Across many different tribes
It is rare for a person to leave such an enduring mark on the world as Josephine Baker did. She dazzled audiences in Paris with her electrifying performances and daring fashion, but her life was about much more than entertainment. She risked her life as a World War II spy, gathering intelligence across the world.
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Imagine walking through a bustling city of thousands of people. There are towering earthen mounds and busy marketplaces, all nestled in the heartland of America over a thousand years ago. Although it sounds like a fantastical dream, it was a real place – Cahokia. The history of Cahokia is a captivating tale of an indigenous
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The prehistoric period was a time when many creatures were much, much bigger than their ancestors who are alive today. However, there are just as many animals that are large today whose distant relatives were very small during their time. The prehistoric period can be tough to conceptualize due to the dichotomy between the sizes
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The musical Hamilton instigated a revival of renewed interest in the founding fathers. It’s easy to reduce the founding fathers to dry facts, important dates, and a timeline of battles and laws that we trot out for school tests. However, these were unique individuals who worked hard to create a country from a conglomerate of settlements. They
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