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April 4th, 1902

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1902 British Financier Cecil Rhodes left $10 million in his will that would provide scholarships for Americans to attend Oxford University in England. There is nothing twisted about this, but it is extremely cool to know how the term “Rhode Scholar” came about. Close Bookmark and Share This Page Save … Continue reading

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December 15, 2001

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 2001, Siena Heights University began offering a two-credit class called “Animated Philosophy and Religions”. It would cover how religion and philosophy are part of the popular culture and would be based on the television series “The Simpsons.” The Chief Homer of the Simpsonite Cult led his followers to protest … Continue reading

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