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9 Surprising Facts About Mexican Revolutionary Pancho Villa

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Assassinated at the age of 45, Francisco 'Pancho' Villa was a bandit, a politician and one of the most prominent figures of the Mexican Revolution.

7 Reasons Catherine the Great Was So Great

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Her legacy has been reduced to tales of horses and sordid affairs, but the real story of Russia's longest reigning female leader is truly fascinating.

The Magical Art of Cambodian Shadow Puppetry Has Entertained for Centuries

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The tiny Southeast Asian country of Cambodia has achieved a worldwide reputation for perfecting the art of shadow puppetry.

Adopting a Pet Can Be Hard; We Have 8 Tips to Make It Easier

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Although it may seem like there is no shortage of pets available for adoption, competition can be fierce for the more desired ones.

Beer Ads and Wild West Shows Hyped the Myth of Custer's Heroic 'Last Stand'

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Beer ads and wild west shows transformed 'Custer's Last Stand' into a mythical story of 'good' versus 'evil.'

How Did Constantinople Become Istanbul?

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Istanbul, Turkey, once known as Constantinople, has a long history as the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and as the center of cultural activity in Eurasia.

All 'Aboot' Canadian Holidays

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What's Victoria Day all about? Why is Canadian Thanksgiving in October? We'll give you a quick tour of Canadian holidays.

Murder! Money! Power! Art! Meet the Medici Family

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This wealthy banking dynasty of Florence rubbed shoulders with Michelangelo, Botticelli and Galileo. How did they get so wealthy and powerful? And how did they lose it all?

How Willie Mays Became the Catalyst for "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

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Generations have grown up watching 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.' But what does baseball legend Willie Mays have to do with this beloved animated special?

How a Teenage Sacagawea Guided the Lewis and Clark Expedition Into Immortality

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Sacagawea, at around 16 or 17, guided the Lewis and Clark expedition thousands of miles from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean, and became a legend.

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