The 1933 Double Eagle, The Most Expensive Coin In The World
The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coin was worth $20 when it was minted in 1933 — but shoe designer Stuart Weitzman just auctioned it off for a fortune.
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What Happened On May 27th
From the birth of "Wild Bill" Hickok to the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge, here's what happened on this date.
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An Up-Close Look At The Capture Of Saddam Hussein
Long before ISIS, this man was the U.S.'s primary enemy in the Middle East. And this is how he met his end.
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What Happened On July 23rd
Today in history, the illegitimate son of King Henry VIII dies at 17 years old, Ford sells its first car, and Amy Winehouse dies of alcohol poisoning.
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The Troubled Star Who Shook Up 1940s Hollywood
In 1978, a rumor spread that Frances Farmer had been lobotomized. Though this was later proven false, a 1982 movie about Farmer still featured a lobotomy ...
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How Hannah Beswick Became The Manchester Mummy
Not only was Hannah Beswick turned into a mummy, she was also rumored to have hidden a golden treasure in her family's estate.
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Remains Of Ancient Mongol Women Trained For Combat Offer Link To Legend Of Mulan
Two female skeletons were found that displayed signs of horseback riding and archery, activities associated with military training.
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Four Architectural Wonders Of India
India's architecture is as rich as its food. Here are four prime examples.
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Where You Can Buy Acceptance
Offering an escape from the confines of capitalist society for a cool $380, Burning Man proves that the market even provides for those who despise it.
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Fisherman Sell Ambergris, Or 'Whale Vomit,' For $1.5 Million
The fishermen found a whale carcass, and in its guts a chunk of the rare substance ambergris — which they sold to a perfumer in the United Arab Emirates.
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