World Heritage Sites That Might Not Exist In 10 Years
World Heritage sites showcase our shared past back to the dawn of recorded time. But not all World Heritage sites are protected equally.
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How Grave Robbing Led To The 1788 Doctors' Riot
The Doctors' Riot of 1788 saw a mob turn on doctors and medical students to the point where some were run out of town. Here's how grave robbing led to the riot.
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The Disturbing History Of Dentistry
You might not like going to the dentist, but we have it pretty good today. The disturbing history of dentistry will make your gums ache.
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The Smallest Islands That People Actually Live On
Not all tiny islands count as paradise living.
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Messed Up Things That Actually Happened During The Viking Era
These messed up things really happened in the era of the Vikings. Vikings were no joke.
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The Worst Part Of Notre Dame's Near-Destruction Isn't What You Think
Seeing Notre Dame burning on the nightly news was tough for a lot of people. When you dig into the details of Notre Dame's near-destruction, it gets worse.
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Messed Up Things About Elementary School You Only Notice As An Adult
You'll only notice these messed up things about elementary school as an adult.
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Star Wars Science That Actually Exists In Real Life
Some scientists and engineers aren't content on Star Wars stuff staying fictional, and have worked to create tech that resembles what we see in the movies.
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Creation Myths From World Religions Explained
The creation myths of the world's religions provide a valuable touchstone that helps countless people get through their lives on earth. Here's some of them.
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What War With North Korea Would Actually Look Like
North Korea is the geopolitical equivalent of the drunken uncle at a wedding. Here's what war with the DPRK might look like.
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Giant Prehistoric Insects That No Longer Exist
Insects haven't always been small. Here are some of the largest extinct insects to ever fly or crawl on the planet.
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Questionable Things About Bill Clinton's Presidency
President Bill Clinton is often remembered as ushering in an economic golden age. But he made some questionable decisions, from sex scandals to foreign policy.
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Here's What Happened To Joey Buttafuoco
Joey Buttafuoco made headlines when he started a relationship with Amy Fisher back in the '90s. Since then he's been in and out of the headlines and jail.
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The Risque Defense An Ancient Greek Courtesan Used To Avoid A Death Sentence
Ancient Greece is known for male philosophers like Aristotle. However, one famous female named Phyrne made it to the history books for this remarkable reason.
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Music Legend Joan Baez And Her Unexpected Connection To A Groundbreaking Invention
Songwriter Joan Baez was linked to the '60s folk revolution but also connected to a scientific discovery. Here's what you need to know about Baez and science.
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The Allman Brothers Band's Tragic Real-Life History
Between numerous deaths, drugs galore, massive infighting, and celeb marriages, the story of the Allman Brothers is so much more than their records.
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The True Origin Of The Term Jaywalker
Jaywalking is one of those things that all of us may have done at one time or another. However, the history of the term has quite a countrified origin story.
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Secret Messages We Discovered Years Later
There's something magical about getting a secret message from the past, in the most unlikely place. Here are secret messages we discovered years later.
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The Real Reason Spain Sold The Philippine Islands To The United States
The era of Spanish influence was ending, the age of US imperialism was starting. This is the real reason Spain sold the Philippine Islands to the United States.
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The Deadliest Cars Ever Made
How deadly is your car? You could be driving in one of these rolling coffins without even knowing it.
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Bible Mysteries That We've Finally Solved
The Bible is full of mysterious stuff we don't know the answers to. There are a few Bible mysteries that have finally been solved.
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Most Insane Things Built With Legos
Some people take Legos really seriously, creating crazy models that require knowledge of robotics, real-life engineering, and even the ability to bend reality.
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The Disturbing History Of Gas Baths On The U.S.-Mexico Border
In 1917, El Paso officials enacted a policy of disinfection and fumigation for Mexicans. This is the disturbing history of gas baths on the U.S.-Mexico border.
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The History Of The Habsburg Chin Explained
The Habsburgs are a European royal family which, through the ages, developed particular facial features. Here is the history of the "Habsburg Chin" explained.
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The Worst Referee Calls In NFL History
NFL referees are hard-working individuals who get way more calls correct than people realize. When they do make a bad call, however, it's a doozy.
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Why You'd Never Survive Life Exploring The New World With Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus became famous for his explorations, but if you joined him, you'd never survive life exploring the New World with Christopher Columbus.
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The Mythology Of Hermes Explained
The Greek god Hermes, known to the Romans as Mercury, is almost instantly recognizable. But what does mythology actually say about Hermes?
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