Why You Wouldn't Survive Life In Ancient Greece
We like to imagine it as a cultured and sophisticated society, but in reality, there’s absolutely no way you’d survive life in ancient Greece.
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The Most Bizarre Disqualifications In Sports History
From overeager runners to laughable MMA fighters, these are the most bizarre disqualifications in sports history.
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Can You Still Stay In Elisa Lam's Room At The Cecil Hotel?
The Netflix series Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel has reignited interest in the Elisa Lam case, and some want to stay in her room.
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Hidden Secrets Of The Library Of Congress
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, holding more than 162 million assets in its collections. Here are some of its secrets.
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The Surprising Items Roald Dahl Is Buried With
While many folks may not recognize the name of Roald Dahl, their collective childhoods were touched by the British fighter pilot in one way or another.
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The Horrifying Obsession Of Carl Tanzler
Love can make you do some extraordinary things. For Key West's Carl Tanzler, his deep love and obsession showed themselves in a particularly disturbing way.
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What Happens If A Nuclear Power Plant Melts Down?
Although nuclear power plants are designed with safety in mind, the risk of deadly fallout is always there. Here's what happens if one melts down.
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This Is How John Wayne Gacy Was Finally Caught
Chicago-based serial killer John Wayne Gacy brutally murdered 33 men and boys from 1972 until his arrest in the final days of 1978.
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The Truth About Wild West Gunfights
Shootouts in the Wild West are in the popular imagination and, believe it or not, a common occurrence, pretty violent, and simply good guys vs. bad guys.
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The Dark Organization Behind Some Of The World's Biggest Comedians
Many big-name comedians got their start at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, California. However, the comedy club has a much darker history than you'd expect.
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16 Best Inventions From The Industrial Revolution
During the Industrial Revolution the world switched from an agricultural one to the industrialized society of today. It was fueled by these inventions.
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The Truth About Loretta Lynn's Relationship With Patsy Cline
Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline are two of the biggest and most popular singers in the history of country music. When the two women met, they quickly hit it off.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Stephen King
Stephen King has defined horror for a generation, but his rise to the top of the literary heap has been anything but easy.
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What It Was Really Like As A Medic In The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War has become known for the brutal battles fought, with thousands of U.S. soldiers' lives lost. Medics worked alongside troops, saving lives.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Don Knotts
While Don Knotts was epically funny on the small screen, his tragic-real life story includes a wounded childhood, struggles and later severe health struggles.
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Billy Idol's 1989 Brush With The Thailand Military
Billy Idol might not appear to have much in common with the Thailand military, but he once had an unexpected brush with them in 1989.
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These Game Show Hosts Got Caught Yelling At Their Contestants
Despite keeping their composure most of the time, game show hosts are people too, and sometimes they can't help but react when contestants get out of hand.
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The Legacy Of Johannes Gutenberg Explained
The importance of Johannes Gutenberg's contribution to Western civilization has never been in doubt. This is the legacy of Johannes Gutenberg explained.
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What It Was Really Like To Party Like An Ancient Egyptian
At any point in history, people liked to party, and ancient Egypt is no exception. Here's what it was really like to party like an ancient Egyptian.
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Why No One Lives In These Uninhabited Places
There are still quite a few spots on Earth that are practically uninhabited due to extreme weather and temperatures, lack of resources, and more.
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Where Are The Cast Of Horrible Histories Now?
"Horrible Histories" was a children's series on the BBC from 2009 to 2013 and covered the awful, gory aspects of history.
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The Crazy True Story Of The Pembrokeshire Murderer
A serial killer's appearance on a game show led to his conviction two decades later. This is the crazy true story of John Cooper, the Pembrokeshire murderer.
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The 25-Year-Old Soldier Who Became The Youngest Head Of State In The World
Following a surprise coup of Sierra Leone's president, 25-year-old soldier Valentine Strasser was made the new dictator. But that wasn't the end of the story.
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The Untold Truth Of Paul From The Bible
Paul was both a devoted follower of Jesus and a Roman citizen, quite a dichotomy. This is the untold truth of Paul from the Bible.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn was a beloved Hollywood star, known just as much for her charity work as for her acting. But hers was a tragic life.
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DNA Research Reveals A Strange Truth About Families In Ancient Greece
DNA research reveals a strange truth about families in ancient Greece and the unexpected family members they chose to marry.
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The Most Disastrous Riots In American History
America has a pretty long history of civil unrest, with riots over the last couple of centuries remaining scarily relevant today.
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