What Happened To The Bodies Of These Gangsters?
The life of a gangster is a notoriously risky one. But not all mobsters die violently, and their bodies final resting place can be surprisingly serene.
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Stories By Michele Gama Sosa
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Devastating Tragedies Caught On Live TV
With the proliferation of mass media, there's little that escapes the public eye anymore. So when the worst disasters strike, we all get to watch in real time.
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Unexpected Rules Catholic Priests Have To Follow
Catholicism has honed its many doctrines over thousands of years. The Church's priests are expected to follow them all, and some are not so well-known.
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The Tragedy Of Jesus Explained
From birth through to death by crucifixion, Jesus Christ was never meant to have a happy life. The tragedy of Jesus is long, painful, and takes some explaining.
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History's Weirdest Death Sentence Rules You Never Knew Existed
As far back as recorded history goes, people have been putting people to death. These are history's weirdest death sentence rules you never knew existed.
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Why The Jonestown Massacre Is Worse Than You Think
You might be familiar with the broad strokes of the grisly events at Jonestown, but there are disturbing details that are often left out of the narrative.
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Politicians Who Were Really Weird People
Plenty of politicians have quirks, but a few took their eccentricities to a whole new level -- and sometimes changed the course of history in the process.
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What Happened To The Bodies Of The Apostles?
The Apostles of Jesus Christ would have followed him to the ends of the earth. As it happens, after they also died, their remains were scattered far and wide.
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Respected Hollywood Stars Who Were Actually Terrible People
Some Hollywood icons live up their reputations, but others fall spectacularly short. Here are a few stars whose offenses overshadowed their accomplishments.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson has a long and successful career playing complex tough-guy roles, and it turns out he has plenty of seriously tragic life experiences to draw from.
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The Most Disastrous Criminal Trials In U.S. History
Every year in the U.S., thousands of criminal cases end in unremarkable trials. A few, though, lead to courtroom debacles and even bloodshed.
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What Would Life Be Like If 9/11 Never Happened?
The September 11 attacks changed much in America and ushered in an era of war and fear. But what if 9/11 hadn't happened?
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Politicians Who Were Assassinated In The 21st Century
Political assassinations are nothing new, and barely a quarter through the 21st century, there has been a steady drumbeat of murderous political events.
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The Most Popular Jobs 1,000 Years Ago
While daily life was very different 1,000 years ago, people still needed to work for a living. Some jobs are still popular today, but others may surprise you.
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Things People Believe Are In The Bible But Aren't
The Bible has birthed many scenes in popular culture, such as the infamous apple that caused humanity's fall. But not all of these are actually in the Bible.
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The Dark Real-Life Story Of The HIV Trial In Libya
In 2000, Libya shocked the world by accusing several nurses and doctors of deliberately infecting Libyan children with HIV. Their trial was a multi-year ordeal.
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Mafia Stories That Seem Too Wild To Be True
News about the mafia usually means murders, crime, drugs, and the occasional cannoli -- all outrageous in their own right.
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14 Unsolved Murders From 1940s America
From gangland hits to a killing spree that still haunts Texas and Arkansas, here are 14 murder cases from the 1940s that have yet to be officially solved.
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Plans Napoleon Made That Never Happened
While Napoleon accomplished much during his lifetime and rise to power, he had other lofty goals that never quite made it to fruition.
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The Significance Of Stars In Different Spiritual Practices Explained
Humanity has long gazed at the stars and sought meaning in them. No wonder, then, that they have become woven into many spiritual practices throughout history.
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The Untold Truth Of Ansel Adams
Ansel Adams is famous for capturing America's natural beauty, but he also survived an infamous disaster, took on presidents, and championed nuclear power.
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The Untold Truth Of Brigham Young
Brigham Young was a pioneer in the early Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a force unto himself. His life is more interesting than you may think.
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The Biggest News Stories Of 2023
From politics and politicians to global conflicts to celebrity news, the headlines of 2023 covered them all.
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Tragic Details About First Lady Dolley Madison's Life
Dolley Madison is known for the myth that she rescued a portrait from a burning White House, but her real life was exciting enough. Here are her many tragedies.
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Every Amendment After The Bill Of Rights Explained
Not all Constitutional amendments are as famous as the first 10. Here is each one after the Bill of Rights explained and the circumstances that led to them.
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Things That Were Normal In Schools 70 Years Ago
The 1950s was a time of changing childhoods. Here are some things that were commonplace in the 1950s that have largely vanished from American schools today.
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What Happened To FDR's Children?
One of the most famous U.S. presidents, FDR, had six children, many of whom made names for themselves. Here's how they fared in politics, industry, and beyond.
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