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Cool History Stuff
100

Dune 2, Challengers, Euphoria

Zendaya

100

a founder of the german democratic party, was a pretty decent scientist, and married his first cousin

Albert Einstein

100

Known as the "Moses of her people," this abolitionist helped hundreds of enslaved individuals escape via the Underground Railroad.

Harriet Tubman

100

Beginning in 1919 after a star player was sold to a rival team to fund a Broadway musical, only to be broken 86 years later with a dramatic postseason comeback.

The Curse of the Bambino

100

this linen cloth bears a faint image of a man and is considered a significant religious relic by many Catholics.

Shroud of Turin

200

"Father of the Year", MIT, Harvard Law School

Bridgit Mendler

200

the voice of Meg from Family Guy

 Mila Kunis

200

This radical abolitionist led the raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859, aiming to start an armed slave rebellion.

John Brown

200

Peyton Hillis, Marshall Faulk, and Dante Culpepper saw massive career downfalls after great seasons leading them to be "cover" athletes.

The Madden Curse

200

A mysterious bronze object with 12 sides; its purpose is still unknown.

roman dodechadon

300

The Duff, You Get Me, Blended

Bella Thorne

300

Born in Jerusalem, this actress was the queen of Naboo in the prequel trilogy and also attended Harvard.

Natalie Portman

300

This abolitionist co-founded the American Anti-Slavery Society in 1833 and edited the influential newspaper The Liberator. Known for calling the U.S. Constitution a "covenant with death," he was a vocal advocate for immediate emancipation.  

William Lloyd Garrison

300

History repeats itself, as lead actresses see major health declines after starring in the prequel musical adaptation of this movie; whose actors also had fatal illnesses after starring in the original film in 1939.

The Curse of the Wizard of Oz

300

A musical instrument invented by Franklin played with wet fingers.

Franklin's Armonica
400

Cobra Kai, Charmed, School Spirits

Peyton List

400

the bald mastermind behind the 2 greatest sitcoms ever, Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm

Larry David

400

This former slave became one of the first Black women to successfully sue for her son’s freedom and later gave powerful speeches, including "Ain’t I a Woman?"; a memorial museum of her is in Northampton

Sojourner Truth

400

Often linked to misfortunes such as George Reeves’ mysterious death and Christopher Reeve’s tragic accident, this curse is said to affect those who portray a certain superhero known for truth, justice, and the American way.

The Superman Curse

400

Found and auctioned, one of this short king's iconic bicorne hats.

Napolean Bonaparte

500

The Social Network, A Cinderella Story, Spoke at the U of R last year

Brenda Song

500

survivor of the Haulocost, he is the famous director of "The Pianist"; which won 3 Oscars in 2002, he was also a character in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".

Roman Polanski

500

This woman authored Uncle Tom’s Cabin, a novel that galvanized anti-slavery sentiment in the North

Harriet Beecher Stowe  

500

This curse is said to have plagued actors who played this Terminator character, with several experiencing legal troubles, career setbacks, or personal struggles after portraying him.

The John Connor Curse
500

Ancient Jewish texts were discovered in the Qumran Caves, including some of the oldest biblical manuscripts.

Dead Sea Scrolls

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