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Why is walking under a ladder supposed to be unlucky?

There are numerous superstitions that we unthinkingly adhere to, such as walking under a ladder. But why is it supposed to be so unlucky?

10 Whistleblowers and the Horrors They Exposed

There are people willing to sneak grimy, dirty classified files and documents from under lock and key and into the disinfecting power of sunlight. Here are 10 people who went public with stories of hidden corruption.

Who's in Charge of Investigating Deaths in Antarctica?

Antarctica belongs to no one nation. So what happens in the event of a crime?

Can a full coat of body paint kill you?

5 Quirky (and Super Specific) Dating Apps

Frederick Douglass' North Star Newspaper Relaunched

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History

Travel space and time to explore our world’s regions and civilizations. The History section takes you across battlefields, into palaces and through the remote villages and growing cities that have created the world we see today.

How Onesimus, a Slave in Colonial Boston, Helped Stop a Smallpox Epidemic

Why Arkansas Is Never Pronounced 'Ar-Kansas'

5 Polar Expeditions That Went Disastrously Wrong

People

The People Channel explores the different facets of society and culture. You'll find information on topics related to culture and traditions, government, etiquette and education.

Nearly Half of All Americans Have a Family Member Who's Been Jailed

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