Between 250,000 and 420,000 boys under the age of 18 were part of the American Civil War. This number was for both the Union and Confederacy. According to records, about 100,000 of these boys were younger than 15. But have you heard about the 10-year-old drummer boy who became a legend? Johnny Clem became a […]
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A whistleblower is a person who reveals illegal, immoral, or fraudulent activities within a private or public organization. They are usually people who discover these sketchy activities and report them to higher authorities. But what happens when one finds fraudulent activity within one of the branches of administration in the United States government? Dr. Whitehurst
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Richard Ramirez, also known as The Night Stalker was an American serial killer, rapist, kidnapper, child molester, and burglar whose crime spree took place in California between 1984 and 1985. He was caught and sentenced to death in 1989. But while he was in prison, Ramirez got married to one of his fans. Doreen Lioy
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The number of cold cases or cases that have not been fully resolved in the United States is at an all-time high. But does this mean people actually got away with murder? According to UCR data, there are currently 250,000 unsolved murders in the United States, with an annual increase of about 6,000. With a
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We know milk is a nutrient-dense liquid food cultivated by mammals via mammary glands. It serves as the primary source of nutrition for young mammals before they can digest solid food. Yes, this also included breastfed human infants. But did you know that in the 1800s milk was virtually unsafe to consume? In the 1800s,
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Wildfires are uncontrolled fires in densely forested areas, most commonly in forests. As a result, wildfires are more likely to occur in rural areas and significantly affect wild animals. These massive fires can arise from entirely natural causes. Nowadays, however, around 85% of all wildfires are either indirectly or directly caused by humans. But did
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The Rock was the byname of Alcatraz because it was an island in the middle of San Francisco Bay. The prison was known to hold some of the most notorious criminals of American history, and it was often thought of as an inescapable prison. But before the island was modernized, how did the Native Americans
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The influx of Chinese immigrants at the turn of the century caused many frowns from locals, which led to the creation of laws to stop them from coming. They found a loophole in the law by opening Chinese restaurants. But did you know that there is a restaurant that is still open to this day?
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Hitler was one of the most despised figures in modern history. He single-handedly orchestrated monstrous events that led to the deaths of millions of people. But despite his military prowess, did you know that he committed many major mistakes that led to his ultimate demise? Hitler did not get to anticipate the harsh Russian winters
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Elmo is the famous red Muppet character from Sesame Street. He first appeared in the kids’ show in 1980 and is still active in his role. But did you know, this furry red monster also appeared in court to testify? In 2002, muppet Elmo from Sesame Street testified before a House of Representative Committee. Referred
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