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From Burpy to Grumpy: The 50 Rejected Dwarfs of Snow White's Kingdom

Before Disney settled on Doc, Grumpy, and friends, nearly 50 other dwarf concepts were explored for Snow White. Names like Burpy, Deafy, and Hickey were sketched and considered before being cut, revealing a fascinating creative process that shaped a cinematic masterpiece.

Entertainment & Media Art, Culture & Design History

An Assassin Acquitted: The Trial That Put the Armenian Genocide in the Dock

Haunted by the murder of his family during the Armenian Genocide, Soghomon Tehlirian tracked down and assassinated the genocide's chief architect, Talaat Pasha, in Berlin. His subsequent trial became an unprecedented indictment of the Ottoman government, ending in a stunning acquittal.

History Wars, Conflict & Heroes Biography & Personal Stories

More Than Just a Name: The Secret Life and Death of Hurricane Names

Ever wonder where hurricane names come from? They aren't random. The World Meteorological Organization uses rotating lists, and if a storm is exceptionally deadly or costly, its name is permanently retired as a mark of respect, turning a weather event into a historical memorial.

Science & Nature History

Nahwa: The UAE's Geographical Russian Doll Inside Oman

Nahwa is a village in the UAE that forms a rare geographical oddity known as a counter-enclave. It is entirely surrounded by the Omani territory of Madha, which is itself an enclave completely surrounded by the United Arab Emirates. A nation within a nation, within a nation.

Geography & Places History

The Perfect Hell: When the Philippines' Largest Volcano Erupted Inside a Typhoon

On June 15, 1991, the Philippines faced an unparalleled catastrophe as Mt. Pinatubo's massive eruption coincided with Typhoon Yunya. The storm turned volcanic ash into a deadly, concrete-like slurry, causing immense destruction, 847 deaths, and altering global temperatures.

Science & Nature History Geography & Places

More Than a Mascot: The Official Medical Files of George, the WWII Battleship Cat

During WWII, a stray cat named George was rescued by the crew of the USS North Carolina. To boost morale, they created hilarious 'official' medical and service records for him, cementing his legacy as a cherished member of the crew and a unique figure in naval history.

History Wars, Conflict & Heroes Animals in Culture

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