The Meaning Of The Tree Of Life In The Bible
Biblical scholars have interpreted the tree of life as being a symbol of Adam and Eve's spirituality and their relationship with and dependence on God.
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What Herbert Mullin's Childhood Was Really Like
Between 1972 and 1973, Herbert Mullin killed 13 people in and around Felton, California. His reason for the killings was even stranger than might be expected.
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The Unbelievable Story Behind A Man Who Was Lost At Sea For 133 Days
Poon Lim's survival came down to a combination of luck and determination. You'd have to have a little of both in order to survive 133 days lost at sea.
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The Unexpected Post-War Death Of Civil War General Braxton Bragg
Braxton Bragg was one of the most controversial generals of the Civil War, a former war hero who routinely failed to secure a win for his side.
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The Staggering Number Of People Killed Or Injured By The Aum Shinrikyo Cult
One of the most sickening attacks committed by members of a cult took place in Tokyo, Japan, by a group calling themselves Aum Shinrikyo.
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Here's How Babe Ruth Would've Looked In Color
Babe Ruth, otherwise known as the Great Bambino (among other things) was born as George Herman Ruth Jr. in 1895. Here's what he looked like in color.
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The Tragic Story Of Emperor Franz Joseph I
Emperor Franz Joseph I rose to power when he was only a teenager. He was the latest ruler from the powerful royal family known as the house of Habsburg.
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The Bizarre Story Of The MLB Player Who Hit A Fan With Two Foul Balls
On August 17, 1957, the Philadelphia Phillies played a day-time baseball game against the then-New York Giants that would go down in history for a weird reason.
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How People Handled The Deaths Of Loved Ones In The Victorian Era
Today, Victorian death photos make rounds online and although they may seem morbid and disturbing, they once provided loved ones consolation in times of grief.
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The Truth About The Girl With A Pearl Earring Painting
Johannes Vermeer's oil painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring," is one of the greatest mysteries of the art world. Who was the girl and was that really a pearl?
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What History Books Got Wrong About The Great Depression
Let's look at some ways the history books, especially the older ones, weren't 100% accurate when looking back on the Great Depression.
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The Bizarre Murder Mystery That Began With An Arm Inside A Shark
Everything was going fine until a week into the tiger shark's residency when out from the shark came a rat, bird, and — to everyone's horror — an intact arm.
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The Truth About The Olympic Corrections Center Jailbreak
Countless media has centered around the ingenuity and daring attitude required to attempt to break out of jail, but real-life attempts are not always so clever.
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The Bob Marley Conspiracy Theory That Would Prove He Was Murdered By The CIA
Bob Marley may not have invented reggae, but he certainly helped bring it out of the ghettos of Kingston, Jamaica, and into more mainstream popularity.
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This Was The Problem With Charles VI Of France's Reign
Here's the main reason why Charles VI's reign was such a problematic one in medieval France.
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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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