The Dark History Of Leif Erikson Day
Have you ever heard of Leif Erikson Day, which is observed on October 9? Here's a little unsavory background on this holiday.
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How The Eiffel Tower Slightly Grows During The Summer
It's impossible to imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower. The landmark is Europe's most-visited tourist attraction receiving seven million visitors every year.
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What Ed Kemper's Life In Prison Is Really Like
Edmund Kemper, also known as "The Co-ed Killer," is one of the most famous serial killers in the United States. How many victims did he have?
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Where Did Hitler Get All Of His Money From?
The name Hitler may conjure up many thoughts, but it may surprise many to know that he was a man of great wealth. Here's how he made his money.
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Christian Relics That Are Still Missing
While there's a ton of Catholic relics out there - including multiple skulls of St. John the Baptist - some of the biggest Biblical artifacts are still missing.
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The Messed Up Truth About Conversion Therapy
Conversion therapy practices have ranged over the years, but there's no evidence conversion therapy works. This is the messed up truth about conversion therapy.
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Unsolved Mysteries Of Colonial America
While modern techniques can solve some Colonial mysteries, these unsolved mysteries from the early days of American history will likely never be explained.
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The Criminal History Behind Hollywood's Famous Sunset Strip
The name Sunset Strip evokes Old Hollywood glamour but the street has also had a notorious and sordid past. From murder to mayhem, the Strip has seen it all.
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The Real Reason Paul Is Sometimes Called Saul In The Bible
Throughout the Bible, character names are changed after significant events. One example is the Apostle Paul, who is also known as Saul of Tarsus.
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Stephane Breitwieser: The Truth About The Art Thief Who Stole $1.4 Billion
Who doesn't love a good art heist story? OK, maybe collectors and museums, but the rest of us can gawk at the work of notorious thief Stéphane Breitweiser.
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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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According To The Bible, How Long Was Jonah Inside The Whale?
For centuries, Christians have been taught the Old Testament story of Jonah and the whale. How long was he inside the great beast?
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Details You Didn't Know About Henry Lee Lucas
Henry Lee Lucas, referred to as "The Confession Killer," is one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history. But there's plenty you might not know.
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Here's How Many UFO Sightings Have Been Reported In The Hudson Valley
Places like Roswell, NM, and Area 51 come to mind when we think of UFOs, but New York's Hudson Valley actually boasts the most UFO sightings in the country.
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The Mystery Of The Great Sheep Panic
There have been many strange and mysterious happenings recorded throughout history, and one of them is the Great Sheep Panic of 1888.
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This Man Just Surpassed Jeff Bezos As The Richest Person In The World
Jeff Bezos is worth $193.9 billion. And while that's enough to fly him into space, it's not enough to make him the richest man in the world anymore (for now).
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These Were The Most Common Pets To Have In The Roman Empire
The wondrous Roman culture flourished for more than 1,000 years. And like much of modern society, the Romans also had a fascination with animals.
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Parts Of The Bible That Science Has Confirmed To Be True
Certain interpretations of Biblical text align with modern scientific knowledge. These are the parts of the Bible that science has confirmed to be true.
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The Messed Up Truth About Cult Leader Daniel Perez
In 2015, Daniel Perez, who was also known as Lou Castro, was found guilty on dozens of criminal counts, including sex crimes and murder.
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The Messed Up History Of Halloween
Halloween is about more than superhero costumes and abundant candy. This is the messed up history of Halloween.
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How One Man Escaped Nazi Prison By Hiding Inside A Wooden Horse
Oliver Philpot was able to escape a prisoner of war camp by using a wooden horse to detract attention from the tunnel that he and other prisoners were digging.
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The Stylish Women's Shoe Of Ancient Rome That Rivals Modern Fashion
Roman gladiators did indeed wear straps of leather hobnailed to a single, rigid sole. One was discovered inside a well at the Roman fort in Saalburg, Germany.
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What You Might Not Know About Bolivia's Sky Mirror
Few places in the world are as impressive as the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, the largest salt flat in the world that has approximately 4,250 square miles.
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Why People Once Ate Mummified Egyptian Bodies
History is rife with examples of strange beliefs and wild practices, including the consumption of mummies in medieval Europe.
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What It Was Really Like To Live Under Apartheid
Apartheid mandated race classifications, and created race-based laws that governed where people could live, work, learn and worship.
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This Is How Fake Holocaust Survivor Misha Defonseca Was Caught
"Misha: A Mémoire of the Holocaust Years" was a book that astounded readers. It was the story of a Jewish girl who'd escaped the Nazis and lived with wolves.
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North Korea's Extreme Dating Rules Explained
Dating and public displays of affection have long been frowned up or looked at as suspect, anti-socialist behaviors in North Korea.
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