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When English textile workers saw their jobs being replaced by machines, they took bold action.

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Journalist Nellie Bly survived 10 horrific days undercover at an insane asylum—but that’s just one part of her unbelievable life story.

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Discover the surprisingly complicated histories behind 25 everyday objects, from forks and pencils to zippers, mirrors, matches, and light bulbs.

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Ringo Starr has spent decades living the shadow of his bandmates—but his wild life has been every bit as dramatic as John, Paul, or George's.

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When JFK uninvited Sammy Davis Jr. to a party due to his race, Dean Martin refused to go in support of his Rat Pack comrade.


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