The History Of The Forgotten Jeweled Skeletons
Here's the story of the mysterious and elaborately jeweled skeletons of the so-called martyrs of the Counter-Reformation and where you can find them today.
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The Tragic True Story Of Truganini: The Last Tasmanian Aboriginal
During her life, Truganini watched her world completely and utterly transform. This is the tragic true story of Truganini: the last Tasmanian Aboriginal.
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What Would Happen If The Earth Ever Ran Out Of Oxygen?
Earth won't suddenly run out of air in a single day; it'll be a much slower process. And a hint of Earth's distant future comes from its distant past.
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Kid McCoy's Motive For Murdering His Girlfriend
Boxing great Kid McCoy was convicted of murdering his girlfriend, Theresa Mors, in 1924.
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The Former Bulls Star Who Lost His Father In A Terrorist Attack
Many public figures, including athletes, have suffered devastating personal trauma, then taken that pain and somehow channeled it into something worthwhile.
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Bearcats Have A Uniquely Familiar Scent
Just about everyone is familiar with the scent of popcorn. Especially the very specific popcorn scent that comes from the lobby of a movie theater.
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How The Assassination Of Amalasuntha Invoked The Wrath Of Justinian I
Amalasuntha's life was an empire-transforming one full of intrigue and betrayal. Here's how her assassination invoked the wrath of Justinian I.
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Here's Why Doc Gooden And Darryl Strawberry's Careers Were Ruined
Two of the most integral players to the New York Mets' post-season success were pitcher Dwight "Doc" Gooden and outfielder Darryl Strawberry.
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True Stories Behind Popular Queen Songs
What do all of Queen's biggest songs mean? Here are the meanings behind some of the most popular Queen songs of all time.
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Here's What May Have Happened If Germany Invaded The United Kingdom During WWII
The outcome of World War II is universally agreed to be one of the most — if not the most — defining events of the 20th century and all human history.
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How Different Religions Describe Hell
While hellfire and the devil with a pitchfork may be Christian constructs, many religions have their own ideas of what hell looks like.
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The Truly Horrific Crime Scene Of The Armin Meiwes Murder
By the time he was 12, Armin Meiwes was consumed by thoughts of eating his friends. Here's the truly horrific crime scene that he left behind.
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The True Story Of The Teen Boy Who Stashed A Dead Body Under His Bed For A Week
On November 3, 1998, 8-year-old Maddie Clifton went outside to play in her Jacksonville, Florida neighborhood and never returned home. What happened?
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The Messed Up Truth About The French Town Nazis Torched
When it comes to Oradour-sur-Glane, unanswered questions abound. Here's the messed up truth about the French village razed and torched by the Nazis.
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Inside The Rivalry Between John Cena And Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
Here's a deeper look at WWE legends John Cena and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's early-2010s rivalry in and out of the ring.
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Bob Dylan Called This Guitarist The Best Musician He Ever Heard
Bob Dylan is one of the most legendary and revered songwriters and musicians of all time. This is the guitarist he called the best he'd ever heard.
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Can Seeds Actually Germinate In Your Stomach?
Eating is something that just about all of us have in common. No wonder there are so many urban legends centered on food consumption and its consequences.
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The Origin Of The Phrase Give Up The Ghost
The phrase "give up the ghost" has become common in our everyday vernacular, but where does it actually come from. Turns out, it has roots in the Holy Bible.
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What The Final Months Of Napoleon's Life Were Like
Napoleon Bonaparte met his tragic demise in exile on the island of St. Helena, and many suspect he was poisoned. This is what his final months were really like.
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John Hinckley Jr. Attempted To Assassinate Another President Before Reagan
Just months into his first term as president, Ronald Reagan nearly died at the hands of a would-be assassin. And Reagan was not the shooter's first target.
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This Planet Rains Molten Glass And Has Wind Faster Than The Speed Of Sound
With that great big universe out there, you're bound to find enormous variations in planetary systems and planetary conditions themselves -- some quite extreme.
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Why A Man's Personal Ad From 1865 Still Has Us Laughing Today
Let's face it: Finding The Special One for your life isn't easy today, and as the historical record shows, it's never really been all that easy before.
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What Marlon Brando Believed About Marilyn Monroe's Death
The tragic and early death of Marilyn Monroe -- she was just 36 years old -- continues to spur conspiracy theories among observers and colleagues.
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Seals And Crofts' Summer Breeze Appeared In A Movie You Would Not Expect
In the early '90s, though, the song "Summer Breeze," which charted for Seals & Crofts, was covered in a style that couldn't be more different from the original
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The Untold Truth Of The Statue Of Zeus At Olympia
Of the Wonders, the statue of Zeus at Olympia has one of the most interesting histories, and it has thrived as long as the Olympics thrived.
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Dark Secrets Of The 1968 Chicago Riot Revealed
The 1960s are one of the most turbulent decades in U.S. history, especially in Chicago. These are the dark secrets of the 1968 Chicago Riot, revealed.
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The True Story Of Two Yankees Teammates Who Swapped Their Wives And Families
New York Yankees pitchers Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich swapped lives in 1972.
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