The Oldest Finds On American Pickers
Fans of "American Pickers" know Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are all about the old stuff. Here are some of the oldest things ever found on "American Pickers."
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The Craziest Fictional Diseases From Movies And TV
In real life, symptoms of most mass illnesses tend to be rather similar. Not so in fiction. These are the craziest fictional diseases from movies and TV.
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The Crazy True Story Of The North American Fur Trade
The fur trade dates far back in North American history. This is the crazy true story of the North American fur trade.
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The Most Bizarre Freak Accidents
These are some of the most bizarre freak accidents you'll ever hear about.
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The Tragic Story Of When The British Starved Bengal
The Bengal famine of 1943 wasn't the first induced in India by the British, but it was the last. This is the tragic story of when the British starved Bengal.
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False Facts About Chewbacca You Always Thought Were True
Chewbacca is more than just Han Solo's sidekick, but we don't know all that much about the big Wookiee. Ihere are a lot of misconceptions about Chewbacca.
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The Most Dangerous Cartels To Ever Exist
The history of cartels is fraught with betrayal, splinter groups, and brutally shortened lives. Here are the most dangerous cartels to ever exist.
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Real World Things That Inspired Lord Of The Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien told his tales of elves and hobbits to both his sons. So where did all this inspiration come from? From close to home and very far away, indeed.
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Eminem's Insane Real-Life Story
Here's Eminem's insane real-life story. You don't go from public housing to top of the hip-hop world without a little work.
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The Most Brazen Propaganda Campaigns Ever
You might think you're immune to propaganda, but you probably aren't. Some misinformation campaigns didn't even bother with subtlety.
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Most Dangerous Animals In Africa
The allure of the great animals of Africa is exciting. But don't get too close, since many of these animals are quite dangerous.
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The Time Vermont Was An Independent Country
Here is the story of how Vermont, the Green Mountain State, held its head high in the original rebellion against the United States.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of James Dean
James Dean became a heartthrob in a way wannabes only dreamed about. Little did everyone know his struggle. This is the tragic real-life story of James Dean.
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The Native American Fish Wars Of The 1960s And 1970s Explained
The U.S. cared little about upholding treaties, and for over a century, Native American rights were infringed upon. This oppression culminated in the Fish Wars.
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The Untold History Of Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart was a legendary pilot who mysteriously disappeared during her most daring journey. But the aviatrix was much, much more than that.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Great Chicago Fire
The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 burned for three days. Legend says it began in a Mrs. O'Leary's barn when her cow kicked over a lamp.
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The Only People Outside The British Royal Family Given State Funerals
Over the course of British history, a handful of public figures not of royal descent have also been given the honor of a state funeral. Here is the full list.
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Major Actors Hired To Do Very Little
Some directors are perfectly happy paying top-dollar to cast some ultrastar for a sentence or two, if that.
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The Only US President Who Was A Citizen Of The Confederacy
Who's this one U.S. president who also happened to be a citizen of the Confederacy in his youth? Well, that would be Woodrow Wilson.
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The Best Classic Rock Songs You've Never Heard
These songs, from some of the greatest artists in history, survive only as studio recordings or one-off live performances.
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The Mars 2020 Mission Explained
NASA will be returned to the Red Planet with the Mars 2020 mission, which looked just like the last mission with a few notable exceptions.
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How Logan Screws Up The X-Men Movie Timeline Even More
It seems that "Logan" will, in several ways, continue the X-Men cinematic universe's tradition of screwing up its timeline beyond repair.
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The Most Haunted Places In Salem, Massachusetts
The witch trials aren't the only awful thing that ever happened in Salem. So of course there are plenty of ghosts.
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The Biggest Scientific Discoveries Of 2021
There was a lot of amazing research in 2021, way too much to put in one article, so this list includes the ones with the most "wow" power.
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The One Messed Up Thing About These Christmas Movies Nobody Talks About
Here's the one messed up thing about these Christmas movies nobody talks about.
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Lesser Known Heroines Of World War I
WWI saw countless women picking up arms, working as spies, and entering the workplace and the laboratory. It was the complete opposite of what society expected.
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The Japanese Pantheon Of Gods Explained
Shinto – Japan's native religious system – provides a rather long roster of gods and spirits. This is the Japanese pantheon of gods explained.
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