Paroled Killers Who Murdered Again
There are an almost shocking number of cases in which a convicted murderer was released from jail early and went on to kill again.
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The Truth About The Large Festival Held In Bastet's Honor
Greek historian Herodotus witnessed a Bastet festival. His description of the revelry surrounding the festival reads as similar to that of a modern Mardi Gras.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Serial Killer Carl Panzram
A career criminal, Carl Panzram was an unstoppable machine who enjoyed inflicting pain on everyone who was unfortunate enough to cross his path.
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The Mystery Of Hotel Del Coronado Explained
The Victorian-style Hotel Del Coronado, opened in 1888, has gained a reputation for being haunted and for its supernatural guests that refuse to check out.
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The Untold Truth Of The Hanging Gardens Of Babylon
Most people have heard of the Seven Wonders of the World, but the Hanging Gardens of Babylon is so mysterious, no one knows whether or not it actually existed.
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The Seven Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Explained
Christians believe the gifts manifest through the power of the Holy Ghost. From wisdom to understanding, counsel to fortitude, here's a rundown of this mystery.
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The Real Reason Caterpillar Fungus Is More Valuable Than Gold
Demand spiked in 1993 when Chinese athletes broke several track and field world records. Their coach attributed their prowess to consuming caterpillar fungus.
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What's The Real Difference Between A Cult And A Religion?
Characteristics of cults, such as charismatic leaders or beliefs that challenge orthodoxy, were true of belief systems that are now mainstream religions.
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The Truth About The First African American Baseball Pro, Moses Fleetwood Walker
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB). However, that's not the whole truth.
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Why Robert Propst Regrets Inventing The Office Cubicle
Ever since its debut in office workspaces around the world, the cubicle has gained an exceptionally -- almost universally -- negative reputation.
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How Elephants Have Been Used As Weapons In Warfare
People have ridden horses and camels into the heat of battle, but perhaps no cavalry in history has been more terrifying than the use of war elephants.
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What Queen Esther Really Looked Like In The Bible
In her reign, the young Queen Esther, herself secretly Jewish, helped save her people from persecution by strategically negotiating with her husband, the king.
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This Computer Was Created Specifically For The Amish
When we think of typical Amish trappings, they usually revolve around barns, buggies, and beards. Computers and cell phones certainly have no place, right?
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The Truth About The World's Most Infamous Mummy, The Yde Girl
In 1897, two Dutch laborers near the village of Yde in the Netherlands were working in a bog when a deformed dark body with fiery red hair came to the surface.
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What Really Happens If You Are Arrested In The Vatican
That crimes are committed within Vatican City is problematic for the country, considering that it has no prison (just detention cells) and only one judge.
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These Are The Only Two Countries Without Divorce Laws
Perhaps it's surprising to learn that in 2021 there are still two countries where there are no divorce laws on the books.
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The Amish's Complicated Relationship With Electricity Explained
At the heart of the Amish creed is their dedication to Christianity and their emphasis on the importance of community harmony.
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Here's What Would Happen If Earth Was No Longer Magnetized
At any given moment, Earth could just stop being a magnet. If that ever happened, here is the series of events that would most likely follow.
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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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