The Tragedy Of Sisyphus In Greek Mythology Explained
While the image of Sisyphus rolling his boulder up the hill only for it to roll back down again is well known, other facets of his life remain obscure.
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History's Darkest Forms Of Execution And Torture
People have spent millennia perfecting ways to torment, kill, and mutilate their enemies. Here are some of history's darkest forms of execution and torture.
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The Most Dangerous Bridges In The World
The scariest bridges can be perfectly safe, and the most innocuous ones can be anything but.
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Famous Murders That Remain Unsolved
No matter how hard the police and investigators try, no matter how famous the cases get, some murders remain solved.
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The Untold Truth Of Trans Rights Hero Sir Lady Java
Although Sir Lady Java may not be a household name across the United States yet, during the 1960s she was a pivotal figure for transgender rights.
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What It Was Really Like To Be One Of The First U.S. Astronauts
The first group of astronauts became known as the Mercury Seven and were followed by several groups of men that would go down in history of U.S. space flight.
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The Messed Up True Story Of English Occultist Aleister Crowley
Occultism was a common interest among the British upper classes at the turn of the 20th century, but Aleister Crowley was one of the most notorious.
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What Happens When No One Claims A Dead Body?
There will always be unclaimed bodies, no matter how perfect the system may be. This is what happens when no one claims a dead body.
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Lies They Taught You In School
Teachers, unfortunately, still manage to perpetuate a surprising amount of urban myths and misinformation. Here are some lies they taught you in school.
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How One Of The Worst Moles In CIA History Was Caught
Aldrich Ames wasn't the smartest man in the CIA, but financial problems led to him selling top secret information to Soviet agents in the 1980s and '90s.
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Here's Why Aaron Burr Might Have Committed Treason
After killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel, Aaron Burr still had quite a few more years ahead of him. Here's why Aaron Burr might have committed treason.
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Pallbearing Traditions From Around The World
Around the world pallbearing traditions are as diverse and fascinating as any other death ritual.
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The Chicago Strangler Case Is More Messed Up Than You Know
Since 2001, more than 50 Chicago women have fallen victim to a potential serial killer, the Chicago Strangler, and the case is more messed up than you know.
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What We Know About The Pentagon's UFO Report So Far
The U.S. Department of Defense will soon give a report to Congress on "unidentified aerial phenomena." Here's what we know about the Pentagon's UFO report.
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The Worst Ways To Die According To Scientists
No one can say for sure what happens after death, but some ways to die are certainly worse than others. Here are the worst ways to die, according to scientists.
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Here's What Happened To The Bodies Of These Cult Leaders
Cult leaders have died in prisons and mansions; alone and surrounded by followers; hated and revered. Here's what happened to the remains of these cult leaders.
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The Untold Truth Of Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer has worked on over 200 movies and won an Academy Award, but that's not all this composing legend has done. This is the untold truth of Hans Zimmer.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Munich Olympics
During the 1972 Summer Olympics, hosted in Munich, a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September stormed the Olympic Village.
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The Battle Of Waterloo Finally Explained
The final downfall of Napoleon Bonaparte came on June 18, 1815, near a small Belgian village called Waterloo. Here's the Battle of Waterloo finally explained.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Anderson Cooper
Since 2003, Anderson Cooper has been a staple in cable news -- and his influence is only growing. This is the tragic real-life story of Anderson Cooper.
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The Untold Truth Of Halston
Both Halston's designs and the designer himself were incredibly famous, even though his personal excesses ultimately stood between him and even greater glory.
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The Most Dangerous Kings Throughout History
Power, wealth, and lack of normal consequences is a dangerous combination. Here are some of the most dangerous kings throughout history.
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Everything We Know About Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee So Far
In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate an unprecedented 70 years of ruling. Here's everything we know about Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee so far.
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How The Kennedy Family Really Got So Rich
While the Kennedy family is steeped in American politics, their fortune has its beginnings with patriarch Joseph Kennedy's business moves.
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The Double Life Of The Children's Author Who Spied For The British
Arthur Ransome was an MI6 spy turned children's book author, who had ties to the Bolsheviks.
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The Most Dangerous Dog Breeds Throughout History
Through the years, certain dog breeds have been much more prone to violence than others. Here's a list of the most dangerous.
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