The Real Reason We Can't Find The Ark Of The Covenant
It's one of the great mysteries of the modern age, due in no small part to Indiana Jones. Does the Ark of the Covenant exist? And if so, where is it?
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Lost Florentine Diamond
You'd think that something this large would be hard to lose track of, but the Florentine Diamond went missing some years ago, and stayed that way.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Legendary Treasure Of Lima
Pirates and their treasures, gold and jewels and coins galore. Some pirate treasure have been recovered. But the Treasure of Lima? Not so far.
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Secret Libraries Around The World
Though people often like to share knowledge, some libraries have managed to hold onto their secrets. Here's a list of secret libraries around the world.
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Tragic History Of The Minnesota Vikings
Since entering the National Football League in 1961, the Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most celebrated franchises in all of professional football.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of Dorothy Forstein's Disappearance
It's a tragic fact of life that people disappear under mysterious, sometimes violent, circumstances. One of those cases is that of Dorothy Forstein in 1949.
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The Swedish New Year's Year Walk Tradition Explained
New Year's traditions in Sweden involve reconnecting to nature and listening for messages. A "Year Walk" reveals what the year holds for you.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Missing Romanov Faberge Eggs
Romanov Faberge Eggs are legendary objects of exquisite beauty and masterful craftsmanship, yet some are missing. This is the real reason we can't find them.
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A Brief History Of The Olympic Games That Never Happened
The Summer Olympics have been canceled or delayed four times, and the Winter Olympics twice. Here is the history behind the games that never happened.
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The Truth About Michelangelo's Relationship With The Pope
Some art is consigned to history's rubbish bin almost immediately. Centuries later, other works, like the Sistine Chapel frescoes, continue to speak.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Lost Library Of The Moscow Czars
Lost treasures have been fodder for storytelling since approximately forever. Jewels, precious art -- but what about an entire library that's gone missing?
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Surprising Details About Queen Elizabeth's Relationship With Prince William
When all is said and done, the British royal family is made up of human beings, with human relationships, like that between a grandmother and grandson.
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Weirdest Laws In Florida
The law is a complicated subject -- just ask any attorney or legislator. Still, you have to wonder how some laws got on the books -- and why they remain there.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Legendary Treasure Described In The Copper Scroll
The Copper Scroll, one of the Dead Sea Scrolls, supposedly details the whereabouts of a huge hoard of treasure. The problem is, no one knows how to read it.
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The History Of Britain's My Lai Explained
The massacre at Batang Kali committed by British troops soon became known as Britain's Mỹ Lai. This is the history of Britain's Mỹ Lai explained.
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Every Major Event The Oldest Living Person Has Lived Through
Here are significant events both from Japan and elsewhere that 119-year old Kane Tanaka, the Guinness World Record holder for the oldest person, lived through.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of Kaspar Hauser
Kaspar Hauser was a young man who appeared in Bavaria and whose origins remain a mystery to this day.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find The Legendary Honjo Masamune Sword
The Honjo Masamune is one of the most famous and legendary swords in Japanese history, but after the Allied occupation of Japan, it went missing.
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Outdated Dating Etiquette Rules From The 1950s
In the 1950s, people wrote "dating etiquette" guides for teens, and they're seriously antiquated. Here are some outdated dating etiquette rules from the 1950s.
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How Historically Accurate Is Rudy?
While the 1993 sports drama, "Rudy," generated just under $23 million in worldwide box office, the flick became a blockbuster in people's hearts.
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Here's How Many People Died Building The Great Wall Of China
Erected without any modern technology, the Great Wall is a testament to human ingenuity. A dark side to the story is how many people died while building it.
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The Worst Ways Humans Have Impacted Nature
In order to mitigate or undo the damage humanity has brought upon Earth and its denizens, it's important to identify the worst ways humans have impacted nature.
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The Story Of The Only Written Eye-Witness Account Of Pompeii's Destruction
Historians do have access to one particular eyewitness account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and it's the one that Pliny the Younger left behind.
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Weirdest Laws In New Mexico
No matter what state you reside in, you might be surprised at some laws on the books. Ranging from outdated to bizarre, New Mexico has its share of weirdness.
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Weirdest Laws In Utah
All 50 states have their fair share of laws that could be considered outright bizarre, and you'll find that the Beehive State is no exception.
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Did Medieval Bards Really Exist?
If you're a musician -- better yet, a singer/songwriter -- you might call yourself a troubadour, or a minstrel, or even a bard. Is there a difference?
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How The Days Of The Week Got Their Names
Most of us live within the context of the seven-day week. It wasn't always so. Also, those seven days have individual names. That wasn't always so, either.
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