The Secret History Of The Devil
The Devil may seem like a pretty straightforward concept, but who or what is the Devil, really? This is the secret history of the Devil.
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Here's What Would Happen If The US Declared Martial Law
There's always at least one person holding up a sign on a street corner, yelling about how the president is plotting to end democracy and enact martial law.
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Why Rome Would Have Crumbled Without Vestal Virgins
Their role was so vital that the fall of the Roman Empire was blamed on the widespread adoption of Christianity and ignoring the old gods, including Vesta.
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America Once Lost A Nuclear Bomb. Here's What Happened
With so many high-yield devices available to destroy the world several times over, keeping tabs on them is a top priority. How did one (or four) get lost?
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Bizarre Things That Don't Make Sense About Attila The Hun's Death
Over the course of his campaigns, Attila suffered only one military defeat. His death was not in battle, but the result of either poor health or treachery.
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The Dark Truth Behind The Vatican's School For Exorcisms
The word exorcism comes from the Latin "Exorcizo te," which translates to "I command you," a common phrase used during an exorcism to cast out demons.
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The Untold Truth Of The French Resistance
The reality of the French Resistance during World War II is a lot more nuanced than you might think. This is the untold truth of the French Resistance.
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The Real Reason Charles Manson Avoided His Execution
Despite not physically taking part in the murders, in 1971 Manson was convicted of first-degree murder for directing the killings and was sentenced to death.
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What You Didn't Know About Philadelphia's 1793 Yellow Fever Outbreak
Around the year 1668, a disease was introduced to the United States by way of New York City that was causing fever, liver damage, and yellowing of the skin.
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Here's How This American Toddler Just Made History
While most kids have a grasp of the colors, shapes, and the numbers 1-10 by first grade, very few have that mastered by the age 18 months, as did Kashe Quest.
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Giant Prehistoric Insects That No Longer Exist
Insects haven't always been small. Here are some of the largest extinct insects to ever fly or crawl on the planet.
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This Is How Nostradamus Predicted The End Of The World
Nostradamus focused on writing almanacs and became an astrologer. His work proved so popular that powerful figures of the time hired him to "read the stars."
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The Long History Of Skateboarding Explained
The evolution of skateboarding has followed a nonlinear path and gone through periods of decline, but the sport (or hobby, or lifestyle) has zigzagged uphill.
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Stanislav Lunev: The Soviet Defector Who Went Free Into Witness Protection
In 1992, Stanislav Lunev became the highest-ranking Russian officer to ever defect to the US. The info he gave in exchange for his protection was shocking.
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The US Government's Secret Plan To Inject People With Plutonium Explained
Eileen Welsome published an expose revealing one of the most morally reprehensible atrocities that the U.S. government ever committed against its own people.
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The Truth About Dan And Betty Broderick's Children
Betty and Dan Broderick married in 1969 and had four children together: Kim, Lee, Dan, and Rhett. After it all went wrong, what do their kids think today?
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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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