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History's Mysteries
TV Series (1998 - 2004)
Focusing on historical events or subjects considered to be mysterious by the general public. Typically beginning with Host Arthur Kent giving a broad overview of the subject followed by what is accepted as a common explanation. During the main segments, experts on both sides of the issue present their evidence and opinions. Kent would also give the audience bits of trivia relating to the subject.
Series Info
Type:
Documentary
Premiered:
1998
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
N/A
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Series Fun Facts
- Lincoln believed Ulysses Grant was a better General drunk than his other Generals were sober. However, he denied ever saying this oft-quoted line, "I wish someone would tell me what brand of…
[show]Lincoln believed Ulysses Grant was a better General drunk than his other Generals were sober. However, he denied ever saying this oft-quoted line, "I wish someone would tell me what brand of whiskey Grant drinks, I would send a barrel to every one of my other Generals."
[hide] - Abraham Lincoln is the third most frequently portrayed historical figure in film, behind Jesus Christ and Napoleon Bonaparte.
- Abraham Lincoln is the only President to be issued a patent for his 1849 invention of inflatable air chambers for lifting riverboats in shallow water.
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