The Weirdest Ways People Have Tried To Tell The Future
There's no way to tell what the future holds, but that hasn't stopped people from trying. Here are the weirdest ways people have tried to tell the future.
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The Untold Truth Of Baptism
On the surface of it, baptism may seem like a simple enough ceremony, but there's more to it than you might think. Here's the untold truth of baptism.
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The Eiffel Tower Was Constructed Much Faster Than You'd Guess
Paris' famous Eiffel Tower, an ostentatious and stunning sight that no visitor can ever resist photographing, wasn't under construction very long at all.
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The Deadliest Earthquake In History That No One Talks About
In 1556, the Chinese province of Shaanxi was struck by an earthquake that killed hundreds of thousands of people and remains the deadliest in history.
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Here's What People Thought Earth Looked Like Before We Finally Saw It
The ancients had figured out that the Earth was round thousands of years before Columbus got lost trying to circumnavigate it.
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The US Government's Secret Plan To Experiment On American Citizens Explained
Critics say when a team at the University of Cincinnati exposed at least 88 patients to radiation, they were doing it to help the U.S. government.
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Here's What The Bible Says About Gambling
What does the Bible actually say about gambling? Surprisingly little, as it turns out.
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The Truth About Ecuador's Youngest Serial Killer Juan Fernando Hermosa
Ecuador's youngest serial killer Juan Fernando Hermosa, who is commonly referred to as the "Child of Terror," was born and raised in Quito.
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Here's How Tall The Giants Of Kashmir Really Were
Historic photos of the Kashmir giants were taken in India during the Durbar festival in Delhi in 1903. Here's how tall the giants of Kashmir really were.
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The Truth About The Bloody Benders Serial Killer Family
Between May 1871 and December 1872, several mysterious deaths and disappearances were reported surrounding an inn owned by the Bloody Bender family.
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The Deadliest Flood In History That No One Talks About
There is one massive flood that, while not officially a secret, rarely gets the attention it deserves.
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The Dark Secret Behind Project Sunshine The US Government Tried To Hide
The U.S. government once resorted to something macabre and horror tale-sounding by collecting deceased baby parts for use in nuclear experiments.
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The Tragic Story Of The Inca Civil War
The collapse of the Inca Empire lies in a civil war that pitted brother against brother. This is the tragic story of the Inca Civil War.
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The Youngest And Oldest Olympians To Ever Compete
You'll probably be surprised to find out exactly how young or old some of these world-class competitors were when they competed in the Olympic Games.
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Inside The Boycotts Of The 1956 Summer Olympics
The 1956 Summer Olympic games was one of the most controversial in history. The summer of '56 saw the first ever nations to boycott the event -- eight of them.
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Yukio Mishima: The Life And Tragic Death Of The Japanese Author
Yukio Mishima was rejected by liberals and conservatives alike despite his nationalism, but his novels still maintained a grip on the Japanese literary scene.
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Ronald Reagan's Most Controversial Presidential Pardon You've Never Heard Of
Ronald Reagan had a reputation of being a law-and-order president, but one of his final presidential pardons may surprise you. This is why is was controversial.
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How Long Does It Take To Read The Bible?
So how long would it take to read the Bible, from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21?
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The History Of The Olympic Anthem Explained
The anthem which accompanies the raising and lowering of the Olympic flag, known as the Olympic Hymn, has been played for virtually all of the games since 1960.
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The Untold Truth Of The Oldest Living Olympian
The Hungarian gymnast won 10 Olympic medals, survived the Holocaust, and is the oldest living Olympic champion alive.
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This Is The Largest Unoccupied Building In The World
Around the world, massive constructions become ghostly shells that never recover. Here's the biggest unoccupied building in the world.
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Here's How Many Victims Serial Killer Vlado Taneski Really Had
Between 2005 and 2008, the rural town of Kicevo, Macedonia, was terrorized by a serial killer who preyed on older women who were domestic workers.
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Countries With The Most Olympic Gold Medals In History
Every four years, nations demonstrate their athletic prowess. These are the countries that have collected the most Olympic gold medals in history.
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The Scary Story Behind The Most Haunted Painting In History
Unlike some haunted things, there's really no mystery surrounding the origins of "The Hands Resist Him," a painting so creepy it became an internet meme.
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The Man Who Escaped Prison By Simply Walking Out The Door
Steven Russell was such an amazing conman that he walked out of prison on four separate occasions. And the hopeless romantic did it all for love.
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Here's What The Bible Says About Cremation
Some readers may wonder if the Bible (either Testament) mentions cremation and, if so, what it says about it.
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Groundbreaking Female Filmmakers Of Early Hollywood
Here's a look at the women who were silenced long after the silent film era ended. These are the groundbreaking female filmmakers of early Hollywood and beyond.
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