Things You Didn't Know About Serial Killer Gesche Gottfried
Gesche Gottfried is one of these twisted women whose story has overshadowed but make no mistake, Gottfried was the real deal before Dahmer or Bundy were born.
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According To The Bible, How Long Was Jonah Inside The Whale?
For centuries, Christians have been taught the Old Testament story of Jonah and the whale. How long was he inside the great beast?
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How American History Classes Lie About WW1
World War I was without a doubt the defining event of the 20th and 21st centuries. But America's school systems vary greatly in how they treat the war.
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The Unbelievable Story Of The Man Who Survived His Own Hanging
Convicted murderer John "Babbacombe" Lee, who maintained his innocence, managed to cheat the hangman's noose not once but three times.
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Are There Any Jokes In The Bible?
The Bible contains a wide array of different literary styles throughout its many pages. But does the Good Book contain any jokes?
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This Is What Ruined Benjamin Franklin's Relationship With His Son
William Franklin was born on February 22, 1730, to an unknown mother and future founding father of the United States of America, Benjamin Franklin.
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The Death Of Australian Outlaw Ned Kelly Explained
Ned Kelly was both an Australian folk hero and a thieving, murdering bushranger who killed three police officers. Here's how he died.
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The Legend Of The Menehune: Hawaii's Mythical Progenitors
The Menehune, it's said, were the original inhabitants of Hawaii. They were short — about 2 or 3 feet — and only came out at night.
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Snails Helped Make The Phoenicians Rich. Here's How
Snails are small creatures — just a few centimeters long and at its max, maybe 12 inches. But once upon a time, they helped make the Phoenician culture wealthy.
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This Is How The Mafia Got Started
The history of the Mafia is complex and ambiguous. Here's how the Mafia got started and grew into an international force to be reckoned with.
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Here's What Happened To The Bodies Of The Most Famous Queens In History
You might know how these famous queens died, but not what happened to them in the end. Here's what happened to the bodies of the most famous queens in history.
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Here's How Allyson Felix Just Made Olympics History
While Allyson Felix didn't get the top prize, she is No. 3 in the world and the August 6 win makes her the most decorated woman in track and field.
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The Story Of John The Baptist's Mother In The Bible Explained
Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist and a relative of the Virgin Mary., is mentioned many times throughout the Bible.
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What You Should Know About The Navajo Nation's Long Walk
The Long Walk is another tragedy perpetrated by the U.S. government against an indigenous people that almost wiped out the Navajo Nation.
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Why Ruth Was Such An Important Female Figure In The Bible
The female character Ruth is important enough in the Bible that she has her own chapter, the Book of Ruth, as part of the Ketuvim segment in the Old Testament.
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Here's One Of The Few Ways Women Could Divorce In Medieval England
In the medieval world, divorce was an annulment that made the marriage invalid. Unsurprisingly, it was only granted in specific cases.
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The Stunning Story Of The $65 Billion Ponzi Scheme
In 1992, the United States SEC launched an investigation into the largest ongoing Ponzi scheme in US history — Bernie Madoff's $65 billion Ponzi scheme.
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What You Might Not Know About Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi Painting
A potentially new, unknown work by Leonardo da Vinci, "Salvator Mundi," surfaced in recent years, the discovery took the art world by storm
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What It's Really Like To Work On An Offshore Oil Rig
Working on an offshore oil rig can be challenging in the best of circumstances, and potentially downright dangerous in the worst.
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How The Louisiana Purchase Led To The Civil War
The Louisiana Purchase was either good or bad, depending on which side one was on — and it ultimately helped bring on the Civil War.
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The D.B. Cooper Theory That Would Change Everything
On November 24, 1971, a man boarded a plane flying from Portland to Seattle carrying a briefcase, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, black tie, and sunglasses
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The Truth About The Sani Abacha Heist
Nigerian military leader Sani Abacha stole billions from the country during his five years as head of state. Here's how the country tried to get its money back.
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The Reason Beavers Were Eaten During The Medieval Era
Like any distant period of history, the medieval era can feel absolutely unrelatable to us, and the fact that people from this time ate beaver doesn't help.
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Respected People In The Bible Who Actually Weren't That Great
Scripture is filled with heroes who have informed the Christian faith. Yet further interpretation makes it clear they were also bad people.
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The Messed Up Truth About Cult Leaders Bo And Peep
Heaven's Gate was a cult that posed as a religious group. The cult believed in UFOs and alien beings but they also borrowed from the Christian religion.
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How George H.W. Bush Once Evaded Being Eaten By Cannibals
By a stroke of luck, former American President George H.W. Bush avoided an incredibly cruel end during his time in the U.S. Navy.
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Here's How Gangster Machine Gun Kelly Was Finally Caught
George "Machine Gun" Kelly had such a deft hand with his gun that he could sign his name on the walls of the banks he robbed in bullets. So how was he caught?
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