What It Was Really Like Being A Spectator In The Colosseum
Visiting the Roman Colosseum during its heyday was an unbelievable, violent experience. Here's what it was really like being a spectator in the Colosseum.
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The Myth About Jellyfish Stings You Should Stop Believing
Getting stung by a jellyfish is not a rare occurrence but it turns out that the common wisdom we hear about how to treat it may actually make things worse.
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Why Being A Medieval Barber Was One Of The Most Disgusting Jobs In History
Today, it might be unthinkable that barbers would perform rudimentary operations on top of their more familiar duties but such was the lot of a medieval barber.
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The Controversial History Of The International Olympic Committee
Bribery, racism, and human rights abuses are just some of problems with the ICO. This is the controversial history of the International Olympic Committee.
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Sex Scandals The White House Couldn't Hide
From affairs jokes about private parts, there are no shortage of scandals that threatened to rock the White House over the last couple of centuries.
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Frederic Bourdin: The Crazy True Story Of A Serial Impostor
The story of Frédéric Bourdin and his numerous identities is almost unbelievable, right down to impersonating a missing kid and living with the family.
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False Things You Believe About Sharks
Thanks to pop culture, most people believe a pile of misconceptions about sharks. Here are some false things you might believe about sharks.
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The Evolution Of AI In Movies Explained
Netflix's "Oxygen" introduces us to some shifty new artificial intelligence MILO. Here's a brief look at how film's treatment of AI has changed over time.
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The Most Memorable Moments From Summer Olympics History
History is made at the Olympic games. Here are some of the most memorable moments from Summer Olympics history.
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Extinctions That Scientists Still Can't Explain
There are still holes in our understanding of life on Earth, and some extinctions are mysteries. These are some extinctions that scientists still can't explain.
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The Mythology Of Sea Monks Explained
In the 16th century, the legend of a mythical creature took hold. This is the mythology of sea monks explained.
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The Truth About Paul McCartney's Relationship With John Lennon
The relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, The Beatles principal songwriters, continues to capture audiences' imaginations.
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The History Of The Golem Explained
Steeped in Jewish folklore, the golem has grown into a figure of Jewish resistance and strength. The history of the golem is rich, complicated, and important.
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The Untold Truth Of The Paralympic Games
Although disabled athletes have competed against one another for hundreds of years, the official Paralympic games didn't start until the mid-20th century.
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The First Black Presidential Candidate No One Remembers
The first Black presidential candidate that almost no one remembers was George Edwin Taylor, back in 1904. Though George Edwin Taylor lost, he made his mark.
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Things You May Not Know About Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan's life story is undeniably intriguing, but there's plenty that most fans don't know. Here are some things you may not know about Jackie Chan.
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What Vampires Look Like In Different Cultures
Blood-sucking entities that rise from the dead to prey on humans appear in legends all over the world. Here's what vampires look like in different cultures.
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The Untold Truth Of Mumford & Sons
Mumford & Sons have made a name for themselves for their unique style and constant evolution as musicians. This is the untold truth of Mumford & Sons.
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Messed Up Things That Happened After The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
BP's Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster in 2010 has had far-reaching effects beyond the immediate disaster.
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The Weird History Of The Garden Cemetery Movement
During the Victorian era, overcrowded graveyards and changing attitudes about death brought about the rise of garden cemeteries. This is their weird history.
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The Crazy Story Of Why The FBI Went Searching For Lost Treasure
The legend of the Dents Run gold has persisted into the present day with modern seekers. Here's why the FBI got involved in the hunt for lost Civil War treasure
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Rules Employees Of The British Royal Family Have To Follow
The British royal family has servants to do everything. However, working for the royals comes with very specific rules.
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False Things You Believe About Cheech And Chong
Whether you think they're always high or fluent in Spanish, you might be surprised. Here are some false things you might believe about Cheech and Chong.
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The Deadliest Bridge Disasters In History
From railway bridges collapsing to pedestrian being thrown to watery deaths, these are the deadliest bridge disasters in history.
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The Stories Behind Some Of The World's Most Famous Diaries
To truly appreciate the world's most famous diaries, you need to understand them in context. Here's the stories behind some of the world's most famous journals.
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What It's Really Like To Live In The Smallest Country In The World
The nine-island nation of Tuvalu is the world's smallest republic by population. Here's what it's like to live there, and how climate change has changed life.
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The Weird Truth About Glow-In-The-Dark Sharks
Bioluminescence is an ocean oddity that only gets creepier when it comes to the phenomenon of glow-in-the-dark sharks. Three new types were discovered in 2020!
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