What The Final Year Of Stephen Hawking's Life Was Like
Legendary physicist Stephen Hawking was still doing groundbreaking work in the weeks leading up to his death. Here's what the last year of his life was like.
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11 Most Chilling End Of The World Predictions Famous People Had
End of the world predictions are nothing new. In fact, there have been many over the years, and some came from famous people you wouldn't expect.
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Why The Crucifixion Of Jesus Was Worse Than You Thought
Jesus is believed to have been crucified in the spring of A.D. 30 or A.D. 33, and his death was probably even more gruesome than you thought.
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The Most Painful Ways To Die Throughout History
When it comes to fears, death is probably at the top of the list for most of us. But even higher is a painful death, and there have been many over the years.
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Here's What It Means When A Biker Points Down With 2 Fingers
It makes sense that bikers have a lot of hand signals to use while they ride motorcycles. Here's what it means when they point down with two fingers.
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The Hidden Truth Of The Dodo Bird
The dodo was a flightless bird from the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, and over the years, it's gotten a bit of an unfair reputation.
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7 Ancient Weapons Created From Outer Space Materials
One thing modern day people have in common with the ancients is a fascination with outer space. Our ancestors even had weapons created from space materials.
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Archeologists Spent A Decade Deciphering 1 Roman Court Document. Here's What They Learned
Archeologists spent a decade deciphering one Roman court document found among the Dead Sea Scrolls, and it was eye opening. Here's what they learned.
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5 Most Painful Ways To Die In Ancient Rome
Ancient Roman society was a wonder of architecture, literature, and yes, painful ways to die. They had plenty of them.
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Why The Crusades Were Worse Than You Thought
In the Middle Ages, holy wars raged between Christians and Muslims. Countless people were slaughtered, but the Crusades were even worse than you thought.
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Adolf Almost Had This Last Name Instead Of Hitler
"Adolf Hitler" - it's a name known around the world. But the fascist who caused unfathomable human suffering almost had a different last name.
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5 Most Painful Ways To Die In Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt was a time full of intrigue, and there are many mysteries from the time we have yet to solve. But the painful ways to die are all too clear.
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Strict Rules Freemasons Follow
As members of one of the most famous secret societies around, the Freemasons have long kept an air of mystery about the many secret rules they must follow.
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Times MI6 Broke The Rules And Landed In Hot Water
MI6 may have a glamorous image, but Britain's famous intelligence agency has managed to land itself in hot water by breaking the rules more than a few times.
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Why So Many People Once Believed That California Was Actually An Island
Early explorers learned by trial and error as they scouted new territories. Here's why people thought that California was actually an island for centuries.
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What It Was Like The Day Hitler Died
On April 30, 1945, one of history's most infamous evil villains ignominiously died. But was it like for everyone else on the day that Adolf Hitler died?
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The One Thing That's Illegal To Do With The National Anthem In Massachusetts
The next time you're in Massachusetts, you might want to be careful how what you do with the national anthem - or you could be hit with a fine.
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The Secret To Why Roman Concrete Lasts So Long
Roman concrete lasts long - it's even sturdier than the concrete we use to make buildings today. The reason lies in one very particular thing.
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10 Worst Ways To Die During The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a notoriously horrific conflict. Here are some of the worst fates that befell the combatants and civilians who didn't survive.
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What It Was Really Like At Jonestown The Day Of The Massacre
Thanks to survivor accounts, forensic evidence, and Jim Jones' own tape recordings, we know exactly how the 1978 Jonestown massacre unfolded.
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Unexpected Rules Christian Monks Have Followed Throughout History
Monastic life varies from one sect to the next, but all Christian monks are expected to observe the rules of their monastery -- even the surprising ones.
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The First Word Decoded From A Manuscript Nearly Destroyed By Mt. Vesuvius
Years ago, Mt. Vesuvius erupted and swallowed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Now, we've decoded the first word of a manuscript from the area.
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The Strange Story Of New York's Abandoned Castle On A Haunted Island
The strange story of New York's abandoned castle on a haunted island started with New York's early inhabitants. Today, it's a tourist attraction.
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True Stories Behind Popular Van Halen Songs
Van Halen have made countless popular songs throughout the years, and the stories behind some of them are pretty interesting, to say the least.
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What Archeologists Learned From An Ancient Roman Stone In Galilee
In 2025, researchers revealed that they had found an ancient stone in Galilee, Israel, that sheds light on some ancient history and raises a few questions.
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Strict Rules U.S. Marines Have To Follow
Considering the level of discipline we associate with the United States Marine Corps, it's not surprising that Marines have strict rules they must follow.
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The Major Discovery A Medieval Toilet Helped Researchers Identify
There was a time when indoor latrines were reserved for "high status houses," so finding this medieval toilet helped researchers identify Harold II's palace.
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