The Pagan Origins Of The Infamous Nazi Black Sun Symbol
The Nazi party was famously influenced by the mystical and the occult. Even the infamous Nazi Black Sun symbol has pagan origins.
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Elvis' Relationship With His Backing Band's Guitarist Was Anything But Smooth
It's one thing for a band to make it as a group, and another for a solo performer to rise to the top -- with or without those who contributed to the success.
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Three Saints So Far Were Born In The United States
If the subject of saints comes up -- official, Catholic saints -- there seems to be a majority of individuals from around the globe. What about the U.S.A.?
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The Baton Rouge Killer Had A Seriously Messed Up Childhood
The Baton Rouge killer, Derrick Todd Lee, had a seriously messed up childhood that in hindsight showed signs of the violent adult he became.
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Things Found At The Bottom Of The Black Sea
Today, the Black Sea is known for being one of the best-preserved sailors' graveyards, where over 60 well-preserved shipwrecks have been discovered.
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Why Nazi Germany Banned The Novel All Quiet On The Western Front
Censorship was a pillar of Nazi Germany, with the government banning many books and movies. Here's why the novel "All Quiet on the Western Front" was banned.
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Led Zeppelin's Four Symbols Had Origins In The Occult
It may come as no surprise that Led Zeppelin's four symbols had origins in the occult, but here is why the members chose each symbol.
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Inside The Gruesome European Sport That Involved Throwing Foxes
Even though many sports today have evolved over time some have faded into obscurity. Thankfully, due to its brutal nature, fox tossing was one of those.
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The Assassination Of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Explained
Like the war itself, the circumstances that made Archduke Ferdinand's death so consequential stretch back long before the assassination. Let's take a look.
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How Elvis' Stage Fright Changed The History Of Dance
Numerous performers have used what might be seen as a physical drawback to their advantage -- Humphrey Bogart's lisp. Curly Howard's gait. Elvis's dance moves.
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The One Reason Putin Is Not A Fan Of NATO
Beginning in February 2022, the war between Russia and Ukraine took over headlines across the world. Here's the one reason Vladimir Putin is not a fan of NATO.
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The Truth About The Indy 500's Wild Snake Pit
If you hear a mention of the Indy 500, there's a good chance you'll be thinking of the race, but there's also a longtime tradition called the Snake Pit.
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Putin Seems To Confirm What We Suspected About His Feelings Towards Donald Trump
Putin and Trump have a history of what's been seen as a friendly relationship. After recent Russian bannings of U.S. citizens, Trump's omission raised eyebrows.
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The Most Popular Theories Why New Orleans Is Known As The Big Easy
New Orleans is commonly known as "The Big Easy," but how did it get this nickname? There are many popular theories, but here's how the city likely got the name.
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The Tragic Assassination Of The Mirabal Sisters Explained
When the three Mirabal sisters stood up against a tyrant, their only mission was to make the world a better place for their children.
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Here's What Happened To The Bodies Of These Drug Lords
The wealth, notoriety, and power of drug lords mean that some unexpected things happen to their remains. Here's what happened to the bodies of these drug lords.
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The Untold Truth Of George Washington
While George Washington is fairly well understood, there are facts about him that help explain who he was as a person and as a leader. Here is his untold truth.
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The Most Common Ways To Die In Ancient Egypt
While it was famed for its doctors, ancient Egypt was barely above the level of present-day first aid. These are the most common ways to die In ancient Egypt.
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The Youth Hostel That Was Once A Nazi Castle
Nazi Germany looted the countries they conquered, laying claim to and confiscating works of art and other objects of value. They also grabbed properties.
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The Former President Of Cyprus Had His Grave Robbed A Year After His Death
Nearly a year after his death, the body of former Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos was stolen from his grave. It was only the beginning of the story.
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How 'Balloon Man' Earned His Unusual Nickname
The history of medicine is filled with many oddities. One such, very painful, oddity occurred in the late 19th century under the monicker "Balloon Man."
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The Biggest Theories Why Figure Skaters Are Banned From Performing Backflips
One aspect of the winter Olympics is the idea of control: basically, skiers and sledders and skaters are dangerously slip-siding away over snow and ice.
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Which British Monarchs Have Celebrated A Golden Jubilee?
"Uneasy is the head that wears a crown," wrote Shakespeare. He might have added that longevity is not a given for those who grace the throne of England.
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SpaceX's Flight Attendant Debate Is Overshadowing Allegations Against Elon Musk
A contract flight attendant on a SpaceX corporate jet has made accusations, through a friend, of unwanted sexual advances by billionaire Elon Musk.
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Babe Ruth Once Punched An Umpire In The Middle Of A No-Hitter
A baseball umpire's job is frequently thankless, and it has ever been so. Fans disagree regularly with calls. Even the game's greatest players did, too.
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Why Did Beethoven Go Deaf?
Ludwig van Beethoven is still celebrated as a composer, hundreds of years after his death. He's also remembered as an artist afflicted with hearing loss.
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What To Do If You're Bitten By A King Cobra Snake
The natural world is a fascinating, almost magical place, filled with colors and behaviors that delight and astonish. Unless, of course, they try to kill you.
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