The Twisted History Of Oskar Dirlewanger, The Nazis' Most Evil Officer
One of the most twisted men in WWII was Oskar Dirlewanger, leader of his own sadistic SS brigade. Here is the twisted history of the Nazis' most evil officer.
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The Twisted History Of Pol Pot
Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge killed millions in Cambodia, during one of the worst genocides of the 20th century. Here is the twisted history of Pol Pot. -
Tragic Details Of WWII's Bombing Of Dresden Campaign
In February 1945, the Allies dropped 2,700 tons of bombs on Dresden, reducing it to a charred wasteland. Here are the tragic details of the bombing campaign. -
Questionable Things About Barack Obama's Presidency
Although the reception of Barack Obama as president has been relatively favorable, there are questionable things about his presidency. Here are a few examples. -
Famous People Who Declined Honors From Queen Elizabeth II
Almost 300 people rejected royal honors during Queen Elizabeth II's reign. Here is a cross-section of famous people who declined honors from Queen Elizabeth II. -
The Best And Worst U.S. Presidents, According To Historians
The 2021 C-SPAN survey ranked all former presidents in several areas. Here are the six best and six worst presidents of the United States, according to C-SPAN. -
The Dark Side Of Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is not always a healthy sport, and many bodybuilders push their bodies to extremes. Here is the dark side of bodybuilding. -
The Deadliest Hotel Fires In History
As scary as wildfires are, urban fires can be even more terrifying. Hotel fires have occurred around the world; here are the deadliest hotel fires in history. -
The Untold Truth Of The Royal Air Force
For over a century, the RAF has played a pivotal role in aviation technology, as well as numerous conflicts. Here is the untold truth of the Royal Air Force. -
What Happens If You're Exposed To Radiation?
The more one reads about radiation, the more terrifying its fierce toxicity becomes. Here is what happens when your body is exposed to radiation. -
The Richest Comedians In The World
Comedy may not always be very lucrative, but it has long proved to be an enormous earner for those at the top. These are the richest comedians in the world. -
Countries With The Strictest Gun Laws
In America, gun ownership is a constitutional right. But other regions of the world have a different approach. Here are the ones with the strictest gun laws. -
The Worst Genocides In History
Genocides, coordinated acts of violence to wipe out a group, have occurred across the world. Ordered by death toll, here are the worst genocides in history. -
The Worst Crimes U.S. Presidents Have Been Accused Of
Public confidence in U.S. governance keeps ebbing, and presidential history offers a clue why. Here are the worst crimes U.S. presidents have been accused of. -
What Living In New York City 100 Years Ago Was Really Like
A century ago, New York City was, like now, a buzzing mass of extremes and contradictions. Here is what living in New York City 100 years ago was really like. -
The Untold Truth Of Tucker Carlson
Time correspondent Charlotte Alter suggested that Tucker Carlson may be "the most powerful conservative in America." Here's the story of this Fox News fixture. -
The Untold Truth Of Ronald Reagan
While many know about his politics, less is known about Ronald Reagan's private life and his reputation that went from Hollywood lightweight to U.S president. -
Things Found At The Bottom Of The Baltic Sea
Shipwrecks hold a certain morbid fascination for many people -- what happened, and why, and how many, and when? The bottom of the Baltic Sea holds its share. -
What East Germany Was Like Before The Fall Of The Iron Curtain
The division of Germany into East and West after the conclusion of World War II quickly became a study in contrasts -- in politics, economics, and government. -
The Biggest Government Secrets That Were Accidentally Made Public
Not all government disclosures are intentional. Here are some of the biggest government secrets that were accidentally made public. -
Tragic Details About The Hemingway Family
Despite renown and riches, Ernest Hemingway was a fatally troubled man, and his suicide was neither the first nor the last tragedy for the Hemingway family. -
The Real Reason The British Empire Collapsed
Once known as "The empire on which the sun never sets," from friends and foes to conflict and currency, here are the real reasons the British Empire collapsed. -
The Most Dangerous Cities In The United Kingdom
Crime is on the rise in the United Kingdom, and the statistics are there to prove it. These are the most dangerous cities in the United Kingdom. -
The Most Uncomfortable Sports Interviews Ever
Here is a selection of sports interviews that were rude, explosive, and downright weird. They may be uncomfortable to watch, but they certainly aren't boring. -
What Airline Travel Was Like 50 Years Ago
Between the lines and the pitiful leg room, air travel can be a nightmare -- but it wasn't always this way. This is what airline travel was like 50 years ago. -
What The American Road Trip Was Like 100 Years Ago
For the road trippers of the 1920s, their journeys were not about convenience but untamed adventure. Here's what the American road trip was like 100 years ago. -
The Untold Truth Of Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar distinguished himself from the WWE roster by pummeling his way to UFC heavyweight champ, becoming one of the best-known fighting men in the world.
