Chilling Details About The Boston Irish Gang Wars
The Boston Irish Gang Wars killed dozens of people in the 1960s, with assassinations, gang shootouts, and car bombs leaving a grim mark on the city's history.
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Stories By Leon Wilczek
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The Dark Side About Being A Country Star In The 1960s
While country music of the 1960s was laced with themes of love, loss, and nostalgia, it often masked a darker side fraught with controversy and personal pain.
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Who Were The Cursed Soldiers Of Poland?
The story of the Polish fighters known as the Cursed Soldiers reveals a unique glimpse into the power of perseverance and resistance in the face of persecution.
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Botticelli's Tradition-Smashing Birth Of Venus' Lasting Effect On Pop Culture
Botticelli's tradition-smashing Birth of Venus' lasting effect on pop culture has endured in the 700 years since the painting was unvieled.
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Benito Mussolini And King Victor Emmanuel III Of Italy's Relationship Explained
Mussolini is remembered as a fascist leader who allied with Hitler during World War II. But what was his relationship with Italian King Victor Emmanuel III?
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Pink Floyd's Attempt At A Commercial Hit Ended In Disaster
It was Pink Floyd's third single, produced in a rush and released in a whirlwind, that brought the band their first taste of failure. Here's the story.
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The First Crewed Vessel To Reach The Deepest Point In The Ocean
Space travel might get most of the attention from the general public -- science fiction and fact, both -- but the planet's oceans have yet to be truly explored.
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What Is The Significance Of Saint Monica Weeping In Catholicism?
There are different kinds of crying: an infant's cries, because of hunger or discomfort; the tears of anguish over a child choosing the wrong path in life.
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Prince's Love For Joni Mitchell Caught The Attention Of The Folk Singer's Security Team
Prince's love for Joni Mitchell caught the attention of the folk singer's security team when he used to write her fan mail.
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John Wayne Gacy's Crimes Helped Inspire The Creation Of Amber Alerts
The 20th century certainly had its fair share of monsters, yet few remain as loathed and as vilified in the modern age as serial killer John Wayne Gacy.
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The Rare Phenomenon That Allows Twins To Have Different Fathers
The subject of twins has intrigued humanity, probably since the beginning, both in terms of literature and in terms of serious scientific research.
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The Reason Some Birds Lay Blue Eggs
One of the most curious varieties of bird eggs are those that are blue. But why do some birds lay them? Here is the science behind blue bird eggs, explained.
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The Heartbreaking Story Behind The Guinness Record Holder For The World's Longest Nose
One especially heart-breaking (though mostly forgotten) story is that of Thomas Wedders, who holds the Guinness record for the world's longest nose.
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The Song North Koreans In Pyongyang Hear Every Morning
North Korea is a famously closed nation with many mysterious traditions. This is the song North Koreans in Pyongyang hear every morning.
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Inside America's Often Forgotten 3-Day 'War' With Grenada
You can do a lot in three days — go on a road trip, reminisce with old pals, or, as it turns out, invade Grenada. Here's the story of the U.S.-Grenada war.
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The Reason Eminem Sued Universal Music
Eminem, actual name Marshall Mathers, is no stranger to controversy — or the courtroom, for that matter. Here's the reason he sued Universal Music.
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What We Know About The Secret Stash Of Nazi Memorabilia Found In Argentina
In 2017 a secret stash of Nazi memorabilia was found in Argentina. Here's what we know about the 75 artifacts and who had them.
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This City Has One Of The World's Most Chilling Travel Warnings
One city in Africa has a chilling travel warning from the U.S. State Department, advising travelers to make funeral arrangements before visiting.
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Decades Later, The Gulf Breeze UFO Incident Remains An Unsolved Mystery
A series of infamous UFO sightings across Florida's Gulf Breeze between 1987-1988 has sparked intense speculation and debate for decades. Here's the story.
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The Botched Eye Surgery That Left Johann Sebastian Bach Blind
Johann Sebastian Bach is widely regarded as a unique musical genius, a man who composed works that continue to amaze centuries later -- until he was blinded.
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The Horrific Crime Scenes Of WWE Star Chris Benoit And His Family
It sent shockwaves through the wrestling community and beyond when WWE star Chris Benoit killed himself and his family, and the crime scenes were horrific.
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Ireland's Land Wars Prompted A Single Family To Go To Battle Against The Police
Class warfare is nothing new; those who lack means, often unjustly, have risen up against those who wield economic control for generations, including Ireland.
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Why Hybrid Animals Are More Common Than You Think
As we evolve, we seek to broaden our understanding of the natural world around us. Here's why hybrid animals are more common than you think
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Why Some Defectors Return To North Korea By Choice
North Korea is known for its stringent dictatorship, its secrecy, and its citizens' lack of freedom. Here's why some defectors return to North Korea by choice.
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Is There A Hidden Song Painted In The Last Supper?
Some experts think there is a hidden song painted in Leonardo DaVinci's famous painting, "The Last Supper," but is there really?
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The Daring Prisoner Who Managed To Escape From Jail With The Help Of Some Nectarines
Generally speaking, people are sentenced to prison because they don't abide by the rules and norms of society. No surprise if that continues behind bars.
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This Is Where Mary Shelley Is Buried
Mary Shelley is the author of Frankenstein, one of the most popular gothic books of all time. Here's where she's buried, and the circumstances of her death.
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