What Life In Alcatraz Was Really Like
Everybody knows Alcatraz is one of the most infamous prisons in history, but this island penitentiary was actually a lot different than its legend suggests.
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The Craziest American Cowboy Stories You Never Heard In History Class
There are some really great, really crazy stories about American cowboys. Here are the craziest American cowboy stories you never heard in history class.
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How Henry Box Brown Escaped Slavery And Became An Entertainer
Henry "Box" Brown has gone down as a legendary figure of the American Anti-Slavery movement — a brave and ingenious character and a powerful campaigner.
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False Facts About World War II You Always Believed
So much of what we think we know about World War II is wrong. Here are some of the biggest myths you probably believe about World War II.
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Places On Earth We Still Haven't Explored
These virgin territories are still out there to spark your imagination and wanderlust.
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Famous Works Of Art With Messed Up Backstories
The world of art is filled with messed up stories. Here are some famous works of art with messed up backstories.
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Why Journey's Steve Perry Isn't In The Spotlight Anymore
When you think Journey, you think lead singer Steve Perry, and right now he's pretty MIA, both from the band and from public life, really. But why?
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The Reason Why These Animals Went Extinct
Extinction rates have been abnormally high since around the 16th century. Here are some of the species that are gone forever, and what really happened to them.
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What Medical Treatment Was Really Like In The Wild West
In the early days of US colonization of the American west things were notoriously rough and tumble. And medical treatment was arguably even rougher.
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Worst Presidents In American History
Since George Washington left office, there have been outcries of "Worst President Ever!" The guys below were all bad in their own, special way.
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The Crazy True Story Of The 1910 Los Angeles Times Bombing
Over four years in the early 1900s, there were over 70 dynamite attacks across the US. This is the crazy true story of the 1910 Los Angeles Times bombing.
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The Deadliest Mining Disasters In History
Mines are worked by hundreds of people, and cave-ins, fires, and toxic gas are ever-present threats. Here are some of the world's worst mining disasters
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Revolutionary Inventions That Disappeared For Dumb Reasons
The world was not ready for these inventions.
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The Most Bizarre Things Found Frozen In Ice
These are some of the most bizarre things found frozen in the ice. Some of it's coming out because of climate change, but some of it we went out and found.
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The Strangest Places Man-Made Objects Have Been Found
Sometimes, objects appear in strange places no one expects to find them. Check out these weird objects that were found in pretty strange places.
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The Most Bizarre Unsolved Mysteries Of 2018 So Far
Lots of bizarre things have happened in 2018 — these are all mysteries that we still don't have answers to. Here are the unsolved mysteries of 2018.
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Banks You Didn't Know Had Ties To Slavery
Banks profiting off of racist ideologies continued well after the slave trade was abolished. These are some of the banks you didn't know had ties to slavery.
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Athletes Who Predicted Their Own Deaths
Athletes are a suspicious group; when they start talking about how they're going to die, it's worth listening. Here are athletes who predicted their own deaths.
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Artists Who Were Ahead Of Their Time
When it comes to the world of art, there are plenty artists who were willing to go beyond mere trends. Here are artists who were ahead of their time.
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Animals That Went Extinct In The Last 100 Years
Extinct animals can be as fascinating and puzzling as extraterrestrials. Here are just a few of the animals believed to have gone extinct in the last century.
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The Untold Truth Of St. Lazarus
The resurrection of Lazarus--the brother of Mary and Martha of Bethany--has made the name Lazarus synonymous with a miraculous return from the dead.
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The Untold Truth Of The Bible's Saul
If all you know about King Saul is that he hated David, there's a lot more to know about Israel's first king. Here's the untold truth of the Bible's Saul.
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America's Most Ridiculous State Laws
These are the wackiest state laws ever passed in America ... and many of them still exist to this day. Watch your step!
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Airport Runways That Will Scare You Silly
The next time you visit any of these travel destinations, make sure you bring an immediately accessible change of underwear.
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The Untold Truth Of The King James Bible
Here's how the King James Bible, also referred to as the King James Version (KJV), manage to rise above the fray and become the dominant English translation.
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10 Best Nikola Tesla Inventions
The story of Tesla's inventions is as complex as he was. Sometimes, other inventors received credit for inventions and breakthroughs Tesla completed first.
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The World's Greatest Lost Cities
A city becomes lost for reasons as diverse as why a city would be built in the first place. Here is a survey of some of the world's greatest lost cities.
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