The Dark Truth Behind The Horrible Nazi Seawater Torture Experiment
The Nazi Party's self-proclaimed scientists devised unique and horrifying experiments to inflict on their captives, including the seawater torture experiment.
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The Rivalry Between Ancient Athens And Sparta Explained
The rivalry between ancient Athens and Sparta was one borne of different ideologies and approaches to societal life. It's not a lot different than today.
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What Happened To These Presidential Assassins?
Throughout the course of American history, there have been several presidential assassination attempts. We examine the assassins and what happened to them.
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The Manacled Mormon Case: How An American Beauty Queen Enraptured The British Tabloids
Crimes can be laced with tawdry, unseemly behavior. Here is how an American beauty queen came to be the central figure in the British Mannacled Mormon case.
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Disturbing Details Found In Mollie Tibbetts' Autopsy Report
On July 18, 2018, 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts went on a jog in her hometown of Brooklyn, Iowa. She never returned home. Weeks later, her body was found.
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Chilling Details About Australia's Last Officially Sanctioned Massacre
Here are some chilling details about Australia's last officially sanctioned massacre, the Coniston massacre: Why it happened, who took part in it, and more.
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The Bizarre History Of The Kingdom Of Wallachia
While there are 195 countries in the world, there are also many micronations. One such micronation, the Kingdom of Wallachia, has an interesting back story.
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The Truth Behind The Exorcism Of Roland Doe, Inspiration For The Exorcist
Catholicism has been engaged in exorcisms for centuries. Among the countless exorcisms, few stick out as much as Roland Doe's -- which inspired The Exorcist.
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What It Was Like Serving On The Scott Peterson Jury
On December 24, 2002, Laci Denise Peterson, who was eight months pregnant, was reported missing by her husband Scott — but authorities soon became suspicious.
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What's In The Secret Tunnel Found Under This Ancient Pyramid?
The Aztecs came to Mesoamerica, now Mexico, in the early 13th century, probably hunter-gatherers from a northern tribe — and discovered the Pyramid of the Moon.
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The Surprising Age Of The Youngest Soldier In World War I
World War I raged on from 1914-1918. Nearly 60% of soldiers who fought in it died and it's still considered to be one of the deadliest conflicts in history.
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How Did Brutus Die?
Most remember ancient Roman general Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus — better known as Brutus — for who he killed. "Et Tu, Brute" being shorthand for deception.
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What Is A Regnal Name And Why Do Monarchs Use Them?
Monarchs have the option to choose a regnal name that is different from their birth name during their reign.
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The Tragic Death Of Aaron Burr's First Wife
The Burrs seemed to be an unlikely pair with Theodosia being 10 years older than Aaron Burr. Sadly, they would not live out their whole lives together.
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The Odd Reason Woodrow Wilson Kept A Flock Of Sheep On The White House Lawn
Wilson's friend Dr. Cary T. Grayson bought 12 sheep and four lambs from a farm on behalf of the president; the flock would eventually grow to number 48.
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When A Town In France Was Poisoned By Bread
What could cause hundreds of people in a village in the South of France to suffer from an illness that caused violent hallucinations and led to four deaths?
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Who Listens To The Pope's Confession?
Confession is one of the most important sacraments in the Catholic faith. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a way for the faithful to be absolved of past sins.
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How The Plan Of San Diego Changed America Drastically
Although the Plan of San Diego didn't itself come to fruition, its consequences reverberate over 100 years later in America.
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Why Sir Alfred Was Stuck In An Airport For 18 Years
None of us can claim to have had an airport experience quite like Mehran Karimi Nasseri (Sir Alfred), the man who lived in a Parisian airport for 18 years.
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Here's What Might Have Caused The Extinction Of Neanderthals
Neanderthals had a long run as the dominant species, as far back as 400,000 years ago. Then about 40,000 years ago, they were completely gone. What happened?
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The Vatican Sets This Surprising Record In Wine Consumption
While Vatican City is considered an austere place, it has also held the distinction of being the place where the most wine in the world is consumed per capita.
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The Truth About The Pappygate Bourbon Heist
In 2013, more than 200 bottles of rare Pappy Van Winkle bourbon disappeared from the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky. The incident was dubbed "Pappygate."
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Why Charles Lindbergh Was Once Given An Award By The Nazis
Charles Lindbergh is an early hero of aviation, captivating headlines worldwide for his trans-Atlantic flight and becoming one of the first modern celebrities.
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The Sad Story Of The Man Struck By Lightning 7 Times
It's a distinction likely no one would want. Both terrible and fascinating, Roy Cleveland Sullivan holds the world record for "Most lightning strikes survived."
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The Who Concert Disaster Explained
Around 7:20, the crowd to see The Who surged and one set of doors shattered. Others were pushed open. With no visible security, there was no control.
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Why Isaac Newton Once Stuck A Needle In His Eye
Not only did Isaac Newton invent calculus, he also dabbled in alchemy, biblical history, and served in Parliament. Oh, and once, he stuck a needle in his eye.
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The Surprising Thing Johnny Appleseed's Apples Were Really Used For
John Chapman, later known as Johnny Appleseed, is a folk hero whose tree-planting exploits are taught to schoolchildren all across the country.
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