This Is The Deadliest Place On Earth For Catholic Priests
You would think that in a country that is almost uniformly Catholic, being a priest would be a safe job. As it turns out, this isn't the case.
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Did Witch-Hunters Only Kill Women?
You might associate witch hunts with medieval Europe and the Inquisition, but the truth is that the fear of magic has been around for thousands of years.
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Here's Why Prince Philip's Will Won't Become Public For 90 Years
Having been a senior member of the Royal Family, the prince's last will and testament is not privy to the same requirements as those of other British civilians.
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The Untold Story Of The Danbury Shakes
Ever thought about where the Mad Hatter in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" got his name? Or why the character is so unhinged? The inspiration was very real.
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Rules The British Royal Family Have To Follow Forever
Some people want to be famous, and others would love to become part of the royal family. In many ways, royals appear to live a charmed life of fancy events.
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The Real Reason Netflix's The Queen's Gambit Is Being Sued
For a few months in late 2020, the hottest thing on TV was a seven-episode Netflix series about chess. "The Queen's Gambit," was based on the 1983 novel.
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The Truth About The Clinton Correctional Facility Jailbreak
In the summer of 2015, two convicts escaped from the maximum security Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York and made headlines around the nation.
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The Unexpected Object The Vatican Owns In Arizona
In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII established the Vatican Observatory. By studying the stars, the Observatory helped the Church to reform its calendar.
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The Real Reason Amish Men Have Beards
For the Amish, a North American religious sect mostly in the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church, a hirsute visage represents the embrace of a religious practice.
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The Disturbing Thing Jeffrey Dahmer Gave His Neighbor
Known as the "Milwaukee Cannibal," Jeffrey Dahmer was tried and convicted of murdering 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991.
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Were The Mongol Conquests And Invasions The Most Brutal In History?
Around 40 million people are believed to have died as a result of the Mongolian invasion — a high number, but was it the most brutal force in history?
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What It Really Means To Be Excommunicated From The Amish
Excommunicated members must leave the Amish community, but it does not necessarily mean they have to cut all ties with their family.
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The Tragic Deaths Of Charles Dickens' Siblings
Charles Dickens is one of the most influential authors of the past few centuries, so much so that his work helped the cultural revival of Christmas.
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The Crazy True Story Of The Cape Cod Vampire
Antone Charles Costa, known as Tony, killed at least two and probably eight women between 1966 and 1969. Here is the crazy true story of the Cape Cod Vampire.
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Here's Why Benjamin Franklin Dropped Out Of School
Can you imagine dropping out of school when at the age of 10, though? The legendary Benjamin Franklin did just that.
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The Vatican's Economy Explained
The Vatican is the world's smallest country, but it has one of the biggest economies. Here's the lowdown on the Catholic Church's impressive finances.
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Most Dangerous Weapons In Mythology
Mythological weapons are all dangerous. Of course, most of these weapons are pure legend, but there are some that purportedly still exist.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1920 Haiyuan Earthquake
In 1920, China's Haiyuan County was struck by one of these rarities: An earthquake that measured a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1931 Yangtze River Floods
The summer of 1931 saw the deadliest natural disaster of the 20th century, when the Yangtze River in southern China overflowed and destroyed millions of lives.
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What Do Freemasons Actually Believe?
Shrouded in secrecy, the Freemasons is a fraternal society that has attracted its share of controversy and concern for centuries.
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This Former US President Had The Most Children
Per POTUS.com, American presidents have had, on average, 4.1 children. That's a good deal higher than today's national average — 1.9 children per family.
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What Really Happened To John Wayne Gacy's Brain After His Death
So many of us wish we could peer inside the brain of John Wayne Gacy to see if there is some kind of anomaly or injury that ordinary people do not possess.
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The Truth About Jackie Robinson's Involvement In A Street Gang
For a time in his childhood, Jackie Robinson engaged in an activity that many other poor, minority youth engage in to this day: He joined a street gang.
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How The Mona Lisa Once Ended Up In Napoleon's Bedroom
He is one of the most compelling figures in history. She is one of the most famous and enduring faces on planet earth — though no one is certain of who she is.
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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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What Is Actually Written In The Dead Sea Scrolls?
One of the most important archaeological discoveries of all time, occurred when a Middle Eastern shepherd happened upon some forgotten-about jars in a cave.
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The Odd Reason Charles Manson's Mother Was Sent To Jail
Failed musician and cult leader Charles Manson is one of the most infamous and feared criminals of the 20th century, after ordering a series of grisly murders.
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