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7 Finger-lickin' Legends About Colonel Sanders and KFC
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Was Sanders a real colonel? Does KFC use real chicken or something else? Find out as we bust some myths about KFC and its founder.
9 Heavy-hitting Facts About the Greatest, Muhammad Ali
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He was cocky when it came to his boxing career but charitable when it came to his heart. That's just part of why Muhammad Ali's legacy shines so bright.
Polio Doc Jean Macnamara's Work Proves Viruses Can Be Vanquished
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Dame Jean Macnamara's research helped lead to the Salk vaccine for polio. Her lasting legacy as an advocate for people with disabilities lives on today.
Searching for the Lost Horizon of Shangri-La
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A fictional paradise created by British author James Hilton in the novel 'Lost Horizon,' the mystical Tibetan paradise of Shangri-La remains mythical.
How Global Icon Coco Chanel Reinvented Women's Fashion
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She's a symbol for fashion and feminism, and she designed the little black dress. But hanging next to it in her closet were some big skeletons, too.
The Slithering Serpent and 6 Other Secrets of Chichén Itzá
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The archeological site Chichén Itzá is one of Mexico's most popular tourist draws. Here are some things you may not know about this wonder.
Who Really Struck It Rich During the California Gold Rush?
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When you think of the California Gold Rush, you probably think a lot of people made millions off that gold, right? Some did, but it wasn't from panning for it.
No Need to Beware the Ides of March, Actually
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March 15, the Ides of March, has become synonymous with betrayal, lost loyalty and unwelcome surprises. But should this day still make us wary?
Chairman Mao Zedong Used Death and Destruction to Create a New China
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Chairman Mao is one of history's worst despots, having murdered millions of Chinese during his communist reign. So why is he also still revered by many in that country?
How King Tut Became a Pharaonic Rock Star Only After Death
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Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun didn't make much of an impression in his time on Earth, even while he was king. But in the afterlife King Tut rules.