The History Of Cremation Explained
Cremation is an increasingly widespread tradition today, with it being a common practice throughout history, despite controversy.
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Here's Why Maar Volcanoes Are Different From Other Types
Volcanoes are perhaps the most frightening of all the natural disasters the planet has up its spherical sleeves. They're both awe-inspiring and terrifying.
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The Dumbest Cat Breed In The World
While cats aren't exactly feline Einsteins, we have struggled to find ways to measure their un-intelligence. So what's the dumbest cat breed?
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The Truth About Nicolae Ceausescu's Corpse
Nicolae Ceausescu ruled Romania without mercy during the final decade of Eastern Europe's Iron Curtain at the end of the Cold War before being killed.
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The Real Reason Steve Irwin's Father Left Australia Zoo
In 2008, Bob Irwin, Australia Zoo founder and patriarch of the Irwin family, left the zoo he'd called home for more than half his life. So why did he do it?
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Ed Kemper's Favorite Pastime In Prison May Surprise You
No one knew that as a boy, Ed Kemper had displayed disturbing behavior that pointed to the signs of a serial killer in the making.
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The Real Reason Carl Sagan Called Star Wars Racist
Here's why Carl Sagan told Johnny Carson in 1978 that he believes the first Star Wars film (aka A New Hope) may be a racist movie.
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The Truth About Saddam Hussein's Forbidden Blood Qur'an
The lasting source of controversy for this text of the Qur'an is that it is supposedly written in Saddam Hussein's own blood, leaving a precarious situation.
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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 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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How The Plane Ride From Hell Became One Of The WWE's Biggest Scandals
What really happened during the Plane Ride from Hell, and what made it one of the most scandalous events the WWE has ever dealt with?
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The Crazy True Story Of The Cape Cod Vampire
Antone Charles Costa, known as Tony, killed at least two and probably eight women between 1966 and 1969. Here is the crazy true story of the Cape Cod Vampire.
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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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