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Brent Furdyk

Where Are Iran-Contra Scandal's Oliver North & Fawn Hall Today? Their 40-Year Update Is A Twist No One Saw Coming

The Iran-Contra Scandal was arguably the most prominent scandal of Ronald Reagan's presidency, and at the center were Oliver North and Fawn Hall. Continue reading... View more
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Scheenagh Harrington

The FBI's Deadly War On Depression-Era Gangsters

In between the start of Prohibition in 1920 and the christening of the FBI in 1935, the bureau clashed with infamous gangsters you've probably heard of. Continue reading... View more
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The Guillotine: A "Humane" Execution Machine Born from Revolutionary Ideals

It might sound ironic, but the infamous guillotine was originally introduced as a more humane method of execution. During the chaos of the French Revolution, executions were common—and brutal... View more
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The Shameful Truths They Never Spoke Of: What Victorian Mothers Hid from Their Daughters

In the Victorian era, certain topics were simply too awkward to discuss. "What about my wedding night?"—a young girl might ask her mother. "You'll find out on your own,"—her mother would reply... View more
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Why Did Sailors Wear Wide-Leg Pants Instead of Traditional Trousers?

Flared pants became an iconic fashion item of the 1960s and 70s, especially during the disco era. However, few people know that the original design of these pants didn’t come from fashion... View more
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