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  • 10 Notorious Political Scandals In American History

    These political scandals altered the course of American history. For this list, we’ll be considering the most shocking and far-reaching controversies that have rocked the world of American politics.
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  • Top 10 Votes That Altered History FOREVER

    Ever ask yourself: why is it important to vote? Because there are some world-changing votes that change the course of history. Whether they’re the most important presidential elections, for example, like the election of Abraham Lincoln, the United Nations’ vote on the Partition Plan for Palestine or the Brexit vote to decide whether the United Kingdom should leave the European Union, these votes affected the politics and histories of many nations. WatchMojo counts down ten times citizens went to the polls and made history.
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  • Top 10 Most Important Mayors In History

    From transforming struggling cities to pioneering progressive reforms, these influential leaders shaped American urban history. Join us as we count down our picks for the most noteworthy American mayors who left lasting legacies through innovation, public service, and transformative leadership. Which city leader do you think made the biggest impact?
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  • 10 Political Mistakes That Changed History Forever

    Dive into the most catastrophic political blunders that dramatically altered the course of world history. From disastrous military decisions to critical mistranslations, these moments reveal how a single mistake can reshape entire civilizations and global power dynamics.
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  • 10 Darkest Crimes in European History

    These horrific crimes will make you see Europe in a whole new light. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’ll be discussing the most heinous crimes against humanity that were carried out throughout European history.
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  • Top 20 Most Controversial People in History

    They're heroes to some and villains to others. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the twenty figures in history whose actions, beliefs, and/or policies have been subjects of heavy debate.
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  • Top 10 Moments That Changed the Course of History

    These moments from history changed everything! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for key discoveries, eras, technological achievements, and watershed moments that reshaped civilizations.
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  • 20 Most Infamous Assassinations In History

    These assassinations changed the trajectory of world history. For this list, we’ll be looking at notorious slayings of public figures throughout history that left a mark in the history books.
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  • Top 10 Most Ruthless Betrayals In History

    Don't trust anybody. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most notorious and consequential backstabs in world history.
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  • 10 Bloodiest Acts of Revenge In History

    History is written in blood. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most brutal acts inspired by vengeance from throughout time.
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  • Top 10 Most Controversial Pardons in US History

    Just because you can, doesn’t always mean you should. From pardoning a brother, to pardoning a hardened criminal, to pardoning a political donor, these presidential mistakes will go down in history. WatchMojo counts down the Top 10 Most Infamous Pardons in US History.
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  • Top 10 Shocking Moments in Modern British History

    A list of the top 10 most shocking, distressing or infamous moments from 20th and 21st century British history. From unpredictable politics to Royal tragedies, these events made headlines all over the world.
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  • Top 10 Epic Military and Political Quotes in History

    Well... we wouldn’t want to be in a war of words with any of these iconic figures. From iconic prose, to legendary quotes, to sentimental words, these will go down in history. WatchMojo counts down the Top 10 Epic Military and Political Quotes in History.
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  • Top 10 Firearms That Changed History

    These guns are the most famous firearms in history. From the Heckler & Koch MP5, to the Gatling Gun, to the Colt Single Action Army, these are the gun shots heard around the world. Watchmojo counts down ten firearms that changed history.
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  • Top 10 Myths About World History

    Even serious history buffs may not know that some of these facts are actually myths. From Viking helmets, to who invented Santa Claus, to the origins of pasta, lets set the record straight. WatchMojo counts down the Top 10 Common Misconceptions About World History.
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