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The Cadaver Synod: When a Dead Pope Was Put on Trial
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During one of the most political times in papal history, Pope Formosus' corpse was dug up and put on trial for crimes of hist past.
African King Mansa Musa Was Even Richer Than Jeff Bezos, Some Say
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In the 1300s, Mali's Mansa Musa set out for Mecca with an entourage of 60,000 people bearing thousands of pounds of gold. So, where did all that gold come from? And what would that be worth today?
Bessie Coleman: America's First Black Female Aviatrix
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You've heard all about the exploits of Amelia Earhart, but do you know the story of Bessie Coleman, the first Black American woman to receive a pilot's license?
Why Chuck Yeager Was the Greatest Pilot of All Time
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Before Yeager did it, people thought it was impossible to break the sound barrier in flight. But he proved them wrong, even flying the plane while nursing two cracked ribs.
Does the Real Element 115 Have a Connection With UFOs?
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For decades Bob Lazar talked about a mysterious element 115 that could power alien spacecraft. People thought he was nuts, but scientists discovered element 115 in 2003. What can that element do?
The Pomodoro Technique: You Can Tackle Any Task 25 Minutes at a Time
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Whether you're a procrastinator or a workaholic, you can improve your time management. How? With a timer, scheduled breaks and some serious discipline.
The Misrepresentation of 'Nosferatu' in Vampire Lore   Â
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Popularized in the novel 'Dracula' (1897) by Bram Stoker, and the film 'Nosferatu' in 1922, the word 'nosferatu' is largely considered to be an archaic Romanian word, synonymous with 'vampire.'
Bacon's Rebellion: America's First Armed Insurrection
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Nathaniel Bacon led an armed rebellion in 17th century Colonial America against Gov. William Berkeley. The rebellion was brief but its ramifications changed the course of American history.
5 Reasons Concert Tickets Are So Expensive
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Why do musicians charge so much for live shows these days? HowStuffWorks talked to industry experts and got some answers.
Why Do People Eat Dirt?
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Geophagy is the worldwide phenomenon of people eating dirt. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this counterintuitive practice and why people do it.