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Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila never planned to run a marathon without shoes. And even barefoot, he made history. 

In 1911, the Indianapolis Speedway set its longest race at 500 miles – because that’s how long a car could drive during daylight hours.

Did Babe Ruth really call his shot? The slugger changed his story several times.

Boiardi sold ravioli and spaghetti to Americans who’d never tasted Italian food. 

A prince promised riches – but his tropical paradise was too good to be true.

He stole the most famous painting in the world –– and changed the course of history.

Why do we have Christmas trees? Who invented the candy cane? And which fairytale was the first gingerbread house inspired by? 

Want some fun facts about Thanksgiving history to share this holiday? 

Feeling queasy? In the 1830s, your doctor might have prescribed ketchup.

What was Legs Diamond famous for? Rival gangsters couldn’t figure out how to kill him.