Countries That Don't Actually Exist
How can a country not exist? In most cases, it's because other countries tell them they don't. Here are countries that don't actually exist.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Mata Hari
Mata Hari has gone down in history as the femme fatale du jour of World War I. Mata Hari is the classic archetype. She was exotic and alluring, a promiscuous dancer, a courtesan, a divorcee, and a seductive spy. But that isn't Hari's whole story. This is the crazy real-life story of Mata Hari.
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The Real Reason Joan Of Arc Was Burned At The Stake
Joan of Arc had visions of God, prompting her to lead a religious rebellion. She was a martyr who was burned at the stake.
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How John Wayne Got His Iconic Name
John Wayne was famous for delivering a fairly predictable cinematic product: manly men of few words and much action. But his real name wasn't so manly.
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The Real Reason Ringo Starr Quit The Beatles
It would be easy to assume that Ringo Starr decided to leave the Beatles due to ego. Shockingly, it wasn't ego that drove Ringo to leave the Fab Four mid-recording session on August 22nd, 1968. To hear it described by those involved, it was the opposite: he didn't feel good enough.
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Antarctica Experiences First Ever Recorded Heat Wave
On March 31, Deutsche Welle reported that scientists recorded the first known heat wave in Antarctica's history.
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The Worst Part Of The Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster Isn't What You Think
The fiery disintegration of Columbia ultimately led to the loss of lives and the retirement of NASA's shuttle fleet. But as it turns out, there's more to the story that makes it so much worse. As you'll find out, the worst part of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster might not be what you think.
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Satan's Enigma: 'Possessed' Nun's Cryptic Message Decoded
A three hundred year-old 'possessed' nun's cryptic, Satanic messaged has finally been decoded.
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The Truth About The Musical Instrument Benjamin Franklin Invented
Benjamin Franklin is generally considered a somewhat eccentric genius. The man's accomplishments span several different fields... including music.
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The Most Independent Cat Breed In The World
You like cats, but don't necessarily want one glued to you -- one that doesn't require your constant loving attention and affection; what some might call an "independent" cat. So which breed is right for you?
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The Bizarre Life Of The Man Who Killed Spartacus
If you only know Marcus Crassus as the man who killed Spartacus, there's much to learn about him and the odd and crooked ways he made his money, as well as his almost comically tragic end. Here are some of the strangest details in the bizarre life of the richest man in Rome.
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Is Walt Disney's Body Really Frozen?
"Is Walt Disney's body/head/still conscious brain cryogenically frozen under the eerily clean streets of Disneyworld?" Here's the truth.
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The Real Reason We Don't See Shane McMahon In WWE Anymore
Here's why you don't see him as much now.
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The Dog Breed That Once Hunted Bears
If you're trying to hunt bears, guns help, of course, but what you need is a good dog. Especially a bear dog. You'll want the Blue Ribbon Champion of bear annihilation: the Caucasian mountain dog, bred specifically to help take down Mr. Bruin in the Caucasus region of Russia.
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The Truth About The Legendary Shaolin Monk Warriors
Shaolin monk warriors seem to defy gravity and bend the laws of physics. This is the truth about the legendary Shaolin monk warriors.
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What It Really Means When You Dream About Flying
Have you ever dreamed one of those dreams where you're flying? The liberating feeling of being able to take it to the skies. The wonderful experience of actually feeling in control of the dream. You can handily escape whatever ogres or bloodthirsty were-kittens your subconscious throws at you ...
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Joe Exotic's Net Worth Is Higher Than You Might Expect
As the nation is captivated with the Netflix docuseries Tiger King and its eccentric and, uh, less than law-abiding central character, Joe Exotic, many aspects of the world's most famous mullet-wearer have been made public. But his net worth is a little tougher to unravel.
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The Real Reason Dogs Lick Their Paws
The sudden urge to "nibble" an adorable baby or "dropkick that puppy" because "he's so cute," demonstrates a phenomenon that scientists call cute aggression. Apparently, a person or pet can be so aww-inspiring that you feel the spontaneous urge to eat or beat it.
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What The Conjuring Didn't Tell You About The True Story
Since the release of "The Conjuring," audiences have been hungry for more about Ed and Lorraine Warren, the paranormal investigators the movie is based on.
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The Real Reason Brian Jones Left The Rolling Stones
Take a moment to let the following sentence sink in: One time, Keith Richards fired a guy for doing too many drugs. That man was Brian Jones.
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Here's How Much Billy Mays Was Worth When He Died
Today, the Flex Tape Guy might be sitting at the top of the meme-able product spokesman pyramid, but back in the day, Billy Mays was king. But how big was his throne of cash?
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Inside Marilyn Manson's Connection To Joe Exotic
If you're going to run for Governor of the State of Oklahoma, it only stands to reason you'll want endorsements from, say, goth-rock performer Marilyn Manson. At least that's the case if you're Joe Exotic.
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What It's Like Inside The G.W. Zoo Today
The subject of Tiger King, one self-styled Joe Exotic, created a zoo/wild animal park in memory of his late brother, the Garold Wayne Exotic Animal Memorial Park in Oklahoma. That morphed into the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park. Here's what it's like today.
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The Real Reason Diana Ross Left The Supremes
During Motown's heyday, it boasted the best musical acts ever assembled. In the 1960s, music didn't get more elite than the Supremes. Originally formed in 1959 as the Primettes, the teen quartet of Florence Ballard, Betty McGlown, Mary Wilson, and Diana Ross started as ...
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The Untold Truth Of Jean Macnamara
Google Doodles crop up every so often -- according to the company's web site, over 4,000 have appeared over the years -- celebrating a person, place, thing, or event. Recently, the Doodle featured Jean Macnamara, a pivotal figure in helping rid the world of polio.
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Here's How Much Shane McMahon Is Actually Worth
There are spoiled kids who spend their days doing nothing but living the good life with the sweet, sweet millions of their parents. Shane McMahon is not one of them, despite the fact that his father, the WWE main man Vince McMahon, is a billionaire who makes an amazing amount of money every year.
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The Untold Truth Of James A. Garfield's Assassination
America's Gilded Age was a time of industrial advances, a soaring economy, and an honest-to-goodness debate about whether or not doctors should wash their hands before sticking them into a bullet wound.
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