Does The Bible Ever Mention Mary Magdalene's Death?
Mary Magdalene is, after the Virgin Mary, the most-named women in the Gospels, and was very clearly the most important of Jesus' female followers.
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What Dragons Look Like Around The World
Cultures throughout history have had myths about creatures that can be described as dragons. Here's what dragons look like around the world.
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The Dark History Behind Kleenex Will Surprise You
Grabbing a Kleenex used to be serious business. The ubiquitous household item that we take for granted today once served an important function in World War I.
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What It's Really Like To Go To The Olympics As A Spectator
The Olympic Games are one of the most-watched televised events, garnering billions of viewers all over the globe — but there's nothing like seeing it in person.
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What It Was Really Like Being A Spectator In The Colosseum
Visiting the Roman Colosseum during its heyday was an unbelievable, violent experience. Here's what it was really like being a spectator in the Colosseum.
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Here's How Much Your Old Beanie Babies Could Be Worth Now
For a while in the 1990s, Beanie Babies -- plush and colorful toys produced by manufacturer Ty -- were all the rage. Consumers gobbled up the popular toys.
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A Look At The Disappearance Of Aaron Burr's Oldest Daughter
No one really knows what happened to Theodosia Burr Alston. She was the oldest daughter of Aaron Burr, the vice president who killed Alexander Hamilton.
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What It Was Like Traveling On The Hindenburg
Before its fiery end, the Hindenburg was a luxurious, expensive, and fast way to cross the Atlantic. Here's what it was like traveling on the Hindenburg.
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What It's Really Like Being A Lighthouse Keeper
Is being a lighthouse keeper a life of loneliness and extreme weather? Here's what it's really like being a lighthouse keeper.
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The Dark Secrets Warren G. Harding Tried To Hide During His Presidency
Warren G. Harding is remembered as one of the worst U.S. presidents ever. Here are some of his dark secrets that help explain how he got such a reputation.
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Why Being A Medieval Barber Was One Of The Most Disgusting Jobs In History
Today, it might be unthinkable that barbers would perform rudimentary operations on top of their more familiar duties but such was the lot of a medieval barber.
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The Strange Time In History When Artichokes Took Down The Mafia
New York mayor Fiorello La Guardia jumped onto the back of a vegetable truck at the Bronx Terminal Market and announced that small artichokes were banned.
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The Disturbing Discovery Made 100 Years After The Tulsa Race Massacre
The Tulsa Race Massacre is considered one of the worst massacres in American history. Countless people lost their lives and some remains are still being found.
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The Controversial History Of The International Olympic Committee
Bribery, racism, and human rights abuses are just some of problems with the ICO. This is the controversial history of the International Olympic Committee.
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The Unbelievable Story Behind The Doctor Who Surgically Removed His Own Appendix
Leonid Rogozov, in a base in Antarctica, had the classic symptoms of acute appendicitis and had to undergo surgery to survive, but he was the only doctor there.
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The Truth About The Final Immigrant That Passed Through Ellis Island
For over 60 years, immigrants arriving in America through New York were processed at Ellis Island — the last of which was a sailor who overstayed shore leave.
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Inside The African Boycott Of The 1976 Olympics
In 1976, as the Olympics were ramping up in Montreal, Quebec -- mere days before the opening ceremonies -- more than 30 teams simply packed up and went home.
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The Dark Truth Behind The Violent Ice Cream Truck Wars Of The 1980s
In Glasgow, Scotland, in the 1980s, was a time now known as the ice cream truck wars. That doesn't mean ice cream vendors throwing cold treats at one another.
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Does The Bible Ever Mention The Virgin Mary's Death?
In some cases in the Bible, individuals get less than a sentence, while in others, they get whole books. Death is often an important part of a person's story.
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The Most Believable Tales About Mythical Sea Creatures
For centuries, ships, sailors, and those observing from the safety of land have seen countless sea serpents, tentacled beasts, massive fish, and even mermaids.
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The Truth About The US Defectors In The Korean War
Here are the stories of some of the 21 American POWs who refused repatriation to the United States when fighting in the Korean War ended.
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What You Should Do If You Think You Found A Fossil
The process of fossilization is a far more complex one than most people realize (and much more rare). So what do you do if you happen to find a fossil?
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The Shakespeare Conspiracy That Would Change Everything
Theories positing that someone other than William Shakespeare wrote his famous plays have been around for centuries, and continue to circulate even today.
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This Is What Jesus Really Looked Like In The Bible
Most depictions of Jesus that endured through popular culture portray him with Western European features: peach-colored skin; straight hair; a Caucasian nose.
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The Most Expensive Things You Can Do For Fun In Under 1 Hour
There are some interesting ways to drop an obscene amount of cash in 60 minutes or less. Here are the most expensive things you can do for fun in under 1 hour.
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The Truth About Greek Mythology's Scylla And Charybdis
The ancient Greek culture created some horrifying monsters, including Scylla and Charybdis. Both immortals troubled traveling humans - most notably, Odysseus.
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The Truth About Underground Boxing Matches On New York's Hart Island
New York's Hart Island is mostly known as a cemetery, but it has a rich history dating back to the 17th century — including its time hosting illegal boxing.
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