The Staggering Number Of People Who Died In The Heavens Gate Cult
The mass suicide committed by members of the Heaven's Gate cult over the course of three days was one of the largest in American history.
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Inside The Soviet Union's Failed Flying Tanks
War is a bad idea, but it sometimes leads to good ideas that end up benefiting humanity. The Soviet Union's idea to make flying tanks was not one of the latter.
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The Sad Truth About The Libby Prison Jailbreak
Not every prison break ends in success, and many escapees are sent back to face additional punishment for their escape attempts.
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The Truth About Abigail's Unhappy Marriage In The Bible
Abigail is considered one of the seven female prophets in the Hebrew Bible, and she is the only woman in the book described as beautiful and intelligent.
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The Big Lie About George Washington You Learned In History Class
George Washington occupies a unique place in American history, serving as a real historical figure and being something of a national hero.
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The Mythology Of Demeter Explained
The mother of Persephone and the origin of the Eleusinian Mysteries, Demeter was a revered Greek goddess. This is the mythology of Demeter explained.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Reformation
The Reformation was the split of the Western Church into Protestantism and Roman Catholicism. Lots of messed up things happened during this period.
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The Victorian Era Fashion Trend That Killed Thousands
For some fashion-forward women, sacrificing a little bit of comfort is a small price to pay to look good while wearing the latest trends.
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The Surprising Truth About Axis Soldiers During World War II
World War II saw unprecedented levels of destruction, where civilians across Europe, Asia, and the Pacific were forced to face the consequences of total war.
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The Mythology Of Athena Explained
As the goddess of both wisdom and war, Athena was one of the most important deities in ancient Greek mythology.
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The Truth About Cain And Abel's Feud In The Bible
Rivalry is common among siblings, and they typically make for funny stories as children grow up into adults. But some can turn deadly.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of The Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts
Charlie Watts, the unassuming drummer who never missed a beat in 58 years playing with the Rolling Stones, has died, according to his spokesperson.
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What Life Would Be Like If Dinosaurs Never Went Extinct
Despite roaming the Earth over 50 million years ago, dinosaurs have captured the minds of children and adults alike in the centuries since.
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What You Might Not Know About Jim Jones' Wife
Jim Jones built a successful church that turned into the worst cult disaster in history, but he didn't do it alone. His wife Marceline played an important role.
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Here's What The Bible Really Says About Immigration
Immigration continues to be a hot-button political topic, and some Christians possess anti-immigrant views. So what does the Bible say about the issue?
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Why Many Christians Prefer The King James Bible
There are dozens of Bible translations available to English-speaking Christians. But for some Christians, the "King James Version" is the only way to go.
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Here's How Amelia Earhart Would've Looked In Color
Amelia Earhart has inspired adventure enthusiasts for almost a full century now after taking strides toward creating a space for women in aviation.
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The True Story Of The Women Who Voiced Axis Sally
Axis Sally was voiced by two women. Mildred Gillars and Rita Zucca were both Americans who found themselves abroad when the war started.
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Here's What Some People Think Happened At Montauk Air Force Station
On the easternmost tip of Long Island, lies what remains of the Montauk Air Force Station, where disturbing experiments supposedly took place. But what's true?
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The Untold Truth Of Nestorianism
The Church of the East, often associated with Nestorianism, completely contradicts the notion that Christianity was brought to Asia by force and colonialism.
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The Mythology Of Zeus Explained
The king of the ancient Greek gods, Zeus had an appetite for women and lived a hedonistic life. This is the mythology of Zeus explained.
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The Mythology Of Herakles Explained
The ancient Greek demigod Herakles was a far cry from modern versions of Hercules. His life was dark, violent, and very erotic. This is Herakles explained.
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These Are The Most Notorious Female Pirates In History
Not only were quite a few women part of the pirate life, but they have some deeply fascinating stories. These are the most notorious female pirates in history.
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The Mythology Of Medusa Explained
The mythology of Medusa is actually pretty complicated, with varying backstories and different characters. This is the mythology of Medusa explained.
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The Most Devastating Hurricanes Throughout History
Hurricanes have been in the news a lot in recent years, but there are many devastating examples throughout history.
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The Messed Up Truth About Russian Roulette
So many things are called "playing Russian roulette" that it's easy to forget how deadly the real thing is. Here's the messed up truth about Russian roulette.
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The Dirtiest Players In NFL History
The NFL has lots of rules, but plenty of NFL players take those rules more as suggestions. Here are the dirtiest players in NFL history.
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