The Truth About Life In Log Cabins For Old West Families
Homes had to be a minimum of 10 by 12 feet in size and had to include a glass window. The provisions that encouraged people to move west also discouraged them.
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This Is How Ted Bundy Was Captured For The Last Time
Ted Bundy made headlines for murdering at least 30 women while traveling throughout the United States before he was finally captured.
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What Really Happened In The Long, Hot Summer Of 1967
When discussing the long, hot summer of 1967, almost all of the cases of property damage resulted as a reaction to police assaulting or murdering a Black person
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This Is The Ancient King People Admire The Most
A recent survey of people around the country asked which ancient king they admired most, and here is the surprising answer.
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The Curse Of The Rockefeller Family
But one of the things that landed the Rockefellers in the tabloids had nothing to do with their wealth. Many tragedies hit ; some even say the family is cursed.
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This Is How The Unabomber Was Finally Caught
In April 1996, law enforcement closed in on 53-year-old Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, hiding in an isolated cabin in Montana.
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This Is Who Salmonella Is Named After
Very rarely, salmonella poisoning requires hospitalization, and even more rarely, it can be fatal. It's generally spread via contaminated foods.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Casanova
The name "Casanova" is almost universally associated with the idea of a seductive and often untrustworthy lover. This is the crazy real-life story of Casanova.
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The Fascinating History Of Totem Poles
Totem poles are easily one of the most recognizable cultural artifacts of indigenous peoples in the Pacific Northwest, originating in this area alone.
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The Surprising Way H.H. Holmes Was Brought To Justice
America's first serial killer, H.H. Holmes, was convicted and sentenced to death in 1896, and this is the surprising way he got caught.
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The Black Hole Of Calcutta: The 18th Century Prison Explained
Part-real tragedy, and possibly part-false flag event, the 18th century prison now known as the Black Hole of Calcutta is explained.
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This Is The One Thing You Definitely Need In Your Apocalypse Shelter
The preparedness movement has grown, and a recent survey of Americans revealed the top item you need in your apocalypse shelter
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The Messed Up Truth About Poisonous Renaissance Books
Books laced with arsenic actually do exist. Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark found three books covered in the deadly poison in the library.
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What Happened To Lizzie Borden After Her Not Guilty Verdict?
Lizzie Borden was famously acquitted for the brutal axe-murder of her father and stepmother in 1892. Here's what happened after her not guilty verdict.
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The Real Reason There Were So Many Assassinations In Germany After WWI
Germany's defeat in WWI triggered an internal struggle for political power, which led to numerous assassinations of top officials.
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The Most Notorious Highwaymen In History
The armed robber of the roads, the highwayman historically struck unsuspecting travelers, stripped them of their possessions, and then disappeared in the night.
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This Was The First Murder In Colonial America
In 1630, John Billington became America's first known person to be executed for murder. This is the real story behind the first murder in colonial America.
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Why H.H. Holmes Ended Up Killing His Business Partner
Holmes and a partner would come up with another insurance fraud scheme, but his associate soon discovered that he was in cahoots with the wrong kind of con man.
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The Truth About The Tragic USS Akron Crash
History remembers the Hindenburg disaster but seems to have forgotten the USS Akron crash even though it was much deadlier.
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The Truth About Richard Ramirez's Death
In 1989, Richard Ramirez was convicted of 13 murders and sentenced to death, but he never did make it to his execution date.
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Everything We Know About The Whydah Gally Pirate Remains Found
An investigative team has announced the discovery of six skeletons from the wreck of the pirate ship Whydah Gally, sunk off the coast of Massachusetts in 1717.
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The Assassination Of This Canadian Commune Leader Is Still Unsolved After 100 Years
In 1924, a train explosion killed Peter Verigin, leader of the Doukhobors. The assassination of this Canadian commune leader is still unsolved after 100 years.
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Stonehenge's Origin Isn't What You Always Thought
For years, Stonehenge has generated questions on how the Neolithic engineering marvel came to be, and its origin may surprise you.
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The Crazy True Story Of The Mysterious Voynich Manuscript
One of the most baffling puzzles in history is a medieval codex that has defied translation. This is the crazy true story of the mysterious Voynich Manuscript.
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The Truth About The Industrial Revolution's Sewing Machine Wars
Before the invention of the sewing machine, making a shirt could take more than 14 hours. Creating a calico dress might require six-and-a-half hours.
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The Messed Up Truth About The Chameleon Killer
He and his friends were unaware that the barrel contained the remains of the victims of a man who would go on to be known as The Chameleon Killer.
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Who Owns The Cecil Hotel?
With the release of Netflix's newest documentary series, many people are captivated with the story of the infamous downtown Hotel Cecil and its sordid history.
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