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5 Things You Didn't Know About Princess Diana

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It may seem like there are no secrets left about Diana, Princess of Wales, but we've unearthed some facts that may be new to you.

Black Loyalists Fought for Their Freedom During the American Revolution

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During America's War for Independence, the British promised enslaved Africans their freedom if they'd join their side. Thousands signed up. What happened next?

Ohio Residents Fight to Give Lake Erie Legal Rights

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A growing network of global activists is taking an alternative approach to saving the environment: Pushing to recognize natural ecosystems as having legal rights like humans.

The New England Vampire Panic Was Very Real and Very Deadly

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In the 1890s, consumption (now called tuberculosis) was ravaging New Englanders. But what caused it? Could it be ... vampires? They exhumed the dead bodies to find out.

How Matcha Went From Ancient Ceremonial Tea to Health Drink Du Jour

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Matcha tea has roots in Zen Buddhism and Japanese tea ceremonies. So how did this ancient tea end up on the menus of hip tea houses and Dunkin' Donuts?

Self-Quarantine Might Feel Like House Arrest, But It's Not

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During this period of self-quarantining, you might feel like you're on house arrest, just without the angle bracelet. But how similar is it really?

How the Mason-Dixon Line Divided the North and the South

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The Mason-Dixon Line has ties to slavery, which often overshadows its otherwise fascinating story about one of the most significant surveying achievements in North America.

6 Things We Still Thank Teddy Roosevelt for Today

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Teddy Roosevelt changed the American landscape, establishing the U.S. Forest Service and protecting the magnificent green spaces we cherish today.

Can the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Be Postponed?

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The date the U.S. president must vacate office is written into the Constitution, election or not. Filling the seat without an election, though, is complicated.

Why Marcus Aurelius Matters, in 5 of His Classic Quotes

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Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius is remembered today, mainly for a short philosophical book he wrote called 'Meditations.' We peek inside it.

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