The Surprising Sports Team The Vatican Has
Another way in which Vatican City is functionally its own country is that it has its own sports leagues.
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The Truth About Amish Puppy Mills
Part of the Amish response to the rapidly changing times of the modern world is the creation of controversial puppy mills across America.
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What The Last Few Days Of Osama Bin Laden's Life Were Like
Osama Bin Laden, America's most wanted terrorist, was killed close to 10 years after he masterminded one of the worst terror attacks in American history.
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This Is The Deadliest Place On Earth For Catholic Priests
You would think that in a country that is almost uniformly Catholic, being a priest would be a safe job. As it turns out, this isn't the case.
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Did Witch-Hunters Only Kill Women?
You might associate witch hunts with medieval Europe and the Inquisition, but the truth is that the fear of magic has been around for thousands of years.
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The Untold Truth Of Emperor Akihito
For many Westerners, there's still a lingering sense of mystery around Japanese culture and history, including the Japanese imperial family.
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Here's Why Prince Philip's Will Won't Become Public For 90 Years
Having been a senior member of the Royal Family, the prince's last will and testament is not privy to the same requirements as those of other British civilians.
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The Tragic Death Of Andy Kaufman
If anyone were going to fool the masses with an elaborate death prank, it'd likely Andy Kaufman, the comedian who starred in "Taxi" and appeared on "SNL."
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The U.S. Embargo Of Cuba Finally Explained
The U.S. embargo of Cuba employs sanctions on Cuba of American imports, exports, travel, and more.
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The Untold Story Of The Danbury Shakes
Ever thought about where the Mad Hatter in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" got his name? Or why the character is so unhinged? The inspiration was very real.
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The Reason Ted Bundy Sometimes Returned To His Crime Scenes
Ted Bundy ultimately confessed to killing dozens of women in several states and one 12-year-old girl, though it's suspected he may have killed many more.
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Rules The British Royal Family Have To Follow Forever
Some people want to be famous, and others would love to become part of the royal family. In many ways, royals appear to live a charmed life of fancy events.
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The 'Freedom Phone' Explained
Finman is, in fact, peddling a phone. "Comparable to the best smartphones on the market," with a "superfast processor," all for $499.99 — the Freedom Phone.
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The Real Reason Netflix's The Queen's Gambit Is Being Sued
For a few months in late 2020, the hottest thing on TV was a seven-episode Netflix series about chess. "The Queen's Gambit," was based on the 1983 novel.
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America's Most Dangerous Cities
America is a great place to live and visit. Unfortunately, it's also home to some not-so-safe cities that have high crime rates.
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How The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne Was Nearly Killed In High School
The song "Mother Please Don't Be Sad," from their most recent record, 2020's "American Head," directly pulled its inspiration from a harrowing experience.
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The Truth About The Clinton Correctional Facility Jailbreak
In the summer of 2015, two convicts escaped from the maximum security Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York and made headlines around the nation.
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The Unexpected Object The Vatican Owns In Arizona
In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII established the Vatican Observatory. By studying the stars, the Observatory helped the Church to reform its calendar.
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The Real Reason Vatican City Has One Of The Highest Crime Rates
It's hard to imagine that the home of one of the world's most revered religious leaders is also a hotbed of criminal activity, but the crime data is shocking.
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The Truth About The Great Mining Robbery
Between 2010 and 2012, over the course of five mining transactions, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was reportedly robbed of over $1 billion.
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How Ted Bundy Played A Role In The Green River Killer Case
Infamous serial killer Ted Bundy offered his help to detectives in catching the Green River Killer.
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This Is How Many Women H.H. Holmes Was Really Married To When He Died
Serial killer H.H. Holmes, known for his murder castle, was married to three women at the time of his death.
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The Real Reason Amish Men Have Beards
For the Amish, a North American religious sect mostly in the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church, a hirsute visage represents the embrace of a religious practice.
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The Disturbing Thing Jeffrey Dahmer Gave His Neighbor
Known as the "Milwaukee Cannibal," Jeffrey Dahmer was tried and convicted of murdering 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991.
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Were The Mongol Conquests And Invasions The Most Brutal In History?
Around 40 million people are believed to have died as a result of the Mongolian invasion — a high number, but was it the most brutal force in history?
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What It Really Means To Be Excommunicated From The Amish
Excommunicated members must leave the Amish community, but it does not necessarily mean they have to cut all ties with their family.
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of Jennifer Dulos
On the morning of May 24, 2019, Jennifer Farber Dulos dropped off her five children at school. But what happened to Dulos after she returned home is a mystery.
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