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The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think
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This was no mere execution. In addition to being hanged until "almost" dead, body parts were taken out and burned before the head was cut off. And we haven't got to the quartering yet.
Mudlarkers Pull Historical Artifacts Out of Riverbank Muck
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Does searching through the mud of a riverbank for treasures of old sound like a fun way to spend a day? If so, you may just be a true mudlarker at heart.
Why Does Nova Scotia Have a Latin Name?
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The Canadian province's name means 'New Scotland,' so why isn't it in English? Learn more about the naming of Nova Scotia on HowStuffWorks.
How Sarah Forbes Bonetta Was 'Gifted' to Queen Victoria
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Though the story has become overblown, Sarah Forbes Bonetta, a West African slave, was liberated from slavery to become an intimate of Queen Victoria.
Sampson, aka Mammoth: The Biggest Horse Ever
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Sampson was a magnificent Shire horse from the mid-1800s whose incredible size and strength made him a legend in his own time. A true colossus, he dwarfed even the largest of draft horses.
Zulu Time Conversion: Defining Zulu Time and GMT's Value
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Zulu Time is a shorthand for describing a time that is the same no matter where you are in the world. So, how does that work?
Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
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If you ever wondered why leaves change color in autumn, you're not alone. Learn why leaves change color, and how they get that vibrant red hue.
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.
Can You Match These World Famous Soccer Players to Their Home Country?
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Athletes come from all corners of the world, but how well are you able to tell which one they are from? If you would like to test your knowledge, you should take this quiz!
7 Puritan Myths We Should Stop Believing
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We often think of Puritans as those pilgrims to America whose twin passions were long church services and burning witches. But the truth is far more interesting.