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How Pirate Radio Rocked the 1960s Airwaves and Still Exists Today
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When British radio wouldn't play the Rolling Stones' 'Let's Spend the Night Together,' in the 1960s, a ship moored off the coast of England would.
Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead
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Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.
World War II Timeline
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World War II was a conflict built from festering resentments after World War I. Learn about World War II and the Holocaust with timelines and images.
How a 'War of the Worlds' Radio Broadcast Panicked America
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The 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast on Oct. 30, 1938 is one of the most famous in history, mainly because Americans believed aliens were invading.
The World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band: The Rolling Stones Quiz
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The Rolling Stones are the longest-running rock band ever, going on 54 years in 2016. How much do you know about Mick, Keith and the rest of the band?
Can You Name the Shakespeare Play from a One-Sentence Summary?
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Quiz, quiz – wherefore art thou, quiz? Shakespeare is one of the most prolific authors of all time, famous for his popular plays. Can you name each of his plays from a single sentence? Let’s find out!
How Virgin Galactic Works
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Virgin Galactic is the first commercial space tourism company, offering flights to space. Read about Virgin Galactic.
How the Crusades Worked
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The Crusades were religious wars. Find out what triggered the First Crusade and how the pope persuaded people to go on a crusade.
11 of the Biggest Lies in History
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You don't look fat in those pants. I didn't copy off his paper. I am not a crook. I never met her. Lots of us lie, but what are some of the biggest whoppers ever told?
From The Beatles to The Who: The British Invasion Quiz
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Looking back, it may seem that bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones have always been around. But they were part of a wave of British music that flooded the U.S. in the 1960s. See how much you know about the British Invasion with our quiz.