The First Word Decoded From A Manuscript Nearly Destroyed By Mt. Vesuvius
Years ago, Mt. Vesuvius erupted and swallowed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Now, we've decoded the first word of a manuscript from the area.
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The Most Bizarre Unsolved Mysteries Of World War I
World War I might not have been as deadly as its successor, but it had just as many bizzarre incidents that remain unsolved to this day.
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Things About The Battle Of Dunkirk That Don't Make Sense
From May 26 to June 4, 1940, the Battle of Dunkirk saw the Allied forces trapped by the German Army. And there are some things about it that don't add up.
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What Your History Class Didn't Teach You About WWII
History class probably taught you a lot of things about World War II, but it can only cover so much. Indeed, lots is left out from such curriculums.
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12 Historical Artifacts That Are Said To Be Cursed
Throughout the years, artifacts have been unearthed and shed light on the history of the world. And some, the tales say, are cursed.
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The 5 Most Painful Ways To Die In The Wild West
The Wild West took place from 1865 and 1900 in the United States, and it was a different time, to say the least. There were also plenty of painful ways to die.
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Chilling Audio Recording Likely Captures Titan Sub's Final Moments
In June 2023, a submersible and its crew went missing only to implode deep in the sea. Chilling audio recording likely captures the Titan sub's final moments.
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What Happens When You Leave The Mafia?
The word "mafia" is thrown around a lot, and it refers to any number of organized crime outfits around the world. And none of them are easy to leave.
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What Is The Meaning Behind An Upside-Down Cross?
You've probably seen an upside-down cross before - maybe on a band tee or in religious artwork. That's because it's meaning is, well, complicated.
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What Aviation Experts Really Think Caused The 2025 DC Plane Crash
Aviation experts are weighing in on what caused American Airlines flight 5342 to crash with a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, killing 67 people.
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The Biggest Questions About The 2025 DC Plane Crash
In January 2025, American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter above the Potomac River in Washington, D.C, killing 67 people.
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Lies People Believe About Typhoid Mary
Typhoid Mary is known to many as the woman who spread Typhoid fever back in early-20th century New York. But many details of her tale aren't true.
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Lies You Believe About Billy The Kid
There are plenty of tales about famous American gunslinger and outlaw Billy the Kid, but like many such stories, a lot of the details just aren't true.
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What Happens When You Leave The Yakuza?
You've probably heard of the yakuza before in some form of popular culture. But what happens when you leave Japan's most notorious criminal organization?
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The Life Of Typhoid Mary Was Worse Than You Thought
Mary Mallon, aka the infamous "Typhoid Mary," was vilified simply for asymptomatically carrying a deadly disease, but her life was even worse than you thought.
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The Worst Punishments Humans Ever Created
Throughout history, humans have devised some uniquely awful ways to punish supposed wrongdoers. Here are some of worst we've come up with so far.
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Strange Things Everyone Ignores About SEAL Team Six
SEAL Team Six rose into public consciousness after it conducted Operation Neptune Spear, killing Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in 2011.
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The Messed Up Reality Of KISS
Since the 1970s, the painted faces of rock band KISS have been a metal icon as much as their songs, but behind the makeup lurks a darker, messed-up reality.
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The Rule Russia Has To Follow If They Use An ICBM
If Russia decides to use an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), there are some rules it has to follow stemming back to an old 1988 agreement.
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Presidents Whose Wives Died While In Office
Of all the 47 United States presidents, only three had wives who died while they were in office. Here's who they were, and how they lost their loved ones.
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The History Of The 4B Movement Explained
The 4B movement gained renewed traction after the 2024 presidential election and centers around women's rejection of marriage, childbirth, romance, and sex.
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5 Strange Wild West Stories That Sound Fake But Are Actually Real
The Wild West was indeed a wild time. But though many stories become fictionalized over the years, some strange stories that sound fake are actually true.
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Expert Reveals What You Should Never Do If You Win The Lottery
We've all heard the tragic stories befalling the lucky people who win the lottery, so we asked an expert what you should never do if you win the lottery.
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Things That Don't Make Sense About World War II's Battle Of Los Angeles
World War II's Battle of Los Angeles happened on February 25, 1942, but it wasn't much of a battle at all. Here's what doesn't make sense about it.
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Weird World War II Missions That Almost Happened
World War II was a time of technological evolution. With that advancement came some pretty weird ideas and missions. Here are some that never happened.
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5 Deadly Prehistoric Animals We're Lucky Went Extinct
Lions, tigers, bears - they may seem dangerous today, but there are quite a few deadly prehistoric animals that would have eaten them for lunch.
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Tragic Details Found In The Bayesian Yacht Disaster Autopsies
The Bayesian yacht disaster took the lives of seven people after a freak weather incident sank the boat in just 12 minutes. Here's what the autopsies show.
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