The Scariest Stories Of Pirate Ghosts
Sightings of ghost pirates have been recorded all over the world. Ready to have your timbers shivered? Read on for some of the scariest pirate ghost stories.
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Upsetting Historical Facts You Wish You Hadn't Learned
Some facts about history you just wish you never knew, like that people used to sit in dead whales to cure arthritis or that human fat was an old cure for gout. These upsetting historical facts will make you question everything you knew about Bull Run, Peru, and Ivy League schools.
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The Greatest Books Written In Prison
The greatest books written in prison illuminate the harrowing events of life behind bars, such as Nelson Mandela's Conversations With Myself.
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Star Trek Uniforms Fully Explained
Today, a fan can take just a single aspect of Star Trek and dive into it for weeks, like the uniforms. Here's a rundown of the Star Trek uniforms, explained.
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Fascinating Facts About The Legend Of Mulan
Was Mulan a real person? Did she really fight disguised as a man? Here are some fascinating facts about the legend of Mulan.
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The Medicinal History Of Sodas Explained
The history of soda can be traced back to 1767 when chemist Joseph Priestly added carbonation to water for medicinal purposes.
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The World's Most Haunted Cemeteries
Even the most skeptical among us can still be scared by an old, creepy-looking cemetery. Here are some of the most haunted cemeteries in the world.
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Disturbing Details About Marcus Wesson And His 'Vampire' Cult
Marcus Wesson was an actual person who lived this demented story, and is still alive and hanging out on death row in San Quentin State Prison.
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The Messed Up History Of Disco
Disco culture emerged from underground house parties which showcased the music of Black, LGBT, and Latino cultures in the early 1970s. The history of disco is full of tragedy, from Freddie Mercury's death, to the shuttering of Studio 54, and the riots of Disco Demolition Night.
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What Happened To The Migrant Mother From The Great Depression?
A photograph that's graced every American history book, the Migrant Mother features an exhausted, dirt-tussled woman, looking into the distance as her children huddle close. The photo did nothing to help the woman herself. Here's what happened to the Migrant Mother from the Great Depression.
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What It Was Like Living In The Playboy Mansion
A big-name newspaper one wrote, "Everyone in Hollywood has a Playboy Mansion story. Many are unprintable." Let's dig further and find out exactly what living in the Playboy Mansion was like.
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The Break Up Of The Beatles Explained
Yoko Ono looms large in most debates over the downfall of the Beatles, but a multitude of factors led to the Fab Four's split. This is the break up of the Beatles explained.
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The Real Reason We Haven't Been Back To The Moon
On July 20, 1969, one of the most momentous events in human history occurred: Men walked on the Moon. Eventually the United States completed six Moon landings, bringing a total of 12 astronauts to the Moon's surface by 1972. Then we stopped. This is the real reason we haven't been back to the moon.
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The Most Famous Visions Of Jesus And Mary In History
Not all visions of Jesus and Mary are people seeing the Savior on their morning toast. Here are some of the most famous visions of Jesus and Mary in history.
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The Untold Truth Of The Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry and its radio show made country music what it is today. This is the untold truth of the Grand Ole Opry.
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The Untold Truth Of America's WWII Internment Camps
Even the US did terrible things in WWII. This is the untold truth of America's WWII internment camps.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Simon & Garfunkel
Tragically, feuds and shifting careers have led Simon & Garfunkel to reunite and break up many times over.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Council Of Nicaea
This is the messed up truth of the Council of Nicaea.
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The Tragic Story Of The Doctor Who Pioneered Hand-Washing
Hungarian doctor Ignaz Semmelweis was the first to link hand hygiene to the spread of disease in the 1840s. Semmelweis pioneered the practice of hand-washing.
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The Untold Truth Of The Yorkshire Ripper
When it comes to notorious serial killers, there's probably none higher on the list than Jack the Ripper, but what about the Yorkshire Ripper? This is the the untold truth of the Yorkshire Ripper.
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Barry White's Tragic Real-Life Story
Barry White had a successful career and is often remembered for his love ballads, but his life wasn't easy. This is Barry White's tragic real-life story.
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What The Final 12 Months Of Johnny Cash's Life Were Like
In Johnny Cash's last year, he suffered the loss of his wife, recorded music prolifically, and released a series of cover songs.
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Noteworthy Historical Events That Happened On Halloween
Plenty of important historical milestones have taken place on Halloween. Here are some noteworthy historical events that happened on Halloween.
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Creepy Tales Of School Ghosts
With centuries of student and teacher history, schools are one of the most common places for ghosts to haunt, from Ireland to Oklahoma.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Alice Cooper
There's much more to Alice Cooper than his spooky stage theatrics. This is the crazy real-life story of Alice Cooper.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Ray Charles
Blindness wasn't the only hardship Ray Charles faced. This is his tragic real-life story.
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The Untold Truth Of The Sugarhill Gang
The Sugarhill Gang is often credited with creating the first major hip hop album and the first chart-topping rap single "Rapper's Delight" in 1979. The untold truth of the Sugarhill Gang is that their groundbreaking hit had a bass line lifted from Chic's "Good Times" and included stolen lyrics.
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