Details You Should Know About Legendary Highwayman Dick Turpin
British highwayman Richard "Dick" Turpin roamed the English countryside in the 1700s, robbing people and stealing horses until he was executed in 1739.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1881 Haiphong Typhoon
In recent years, Vietnam has seen its fair share of deadly storms, and they've lost thousands of citizens, but nothing like the 1881 Haiphong typhoon.
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This Theory Suggests Atlantis Was A Product Of Plato's Imagination
No ancient descriptions of Atlantis are known to exist independently of Plato's work, which describes Atlantis as an expansive and indulgent continental empire.
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The Mystery Of Billy Milligan's Multiple IQs
The perplexing case of Billy Milligan is one in which the story of the reported perpetrator of violent crimes overshadows the victims of those crimes.
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Pearl Fernandez Murdered Her Son. Where Is She Now?
Gabriel Fernandez was only 8 when he died at the hands of his mother, Pearl, and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre. This was no average case of child abuse.
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The Star Theory That Some People Think Proves The Moon Landing Was Fake
There are an awful lot of people devoted to believing very, very strongly that the Apollo moon landings never happened. So why is this the case?
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How Many Grave Robbers Have Been Caught At Princess Diana's Tomb?
Princess Diana's brother continued to deal with horrifying fallout, including people coming to his home and attempting to rob Diana's tomb.
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The Untold Truth Of Kurt Warner
Kurt Warner went from working at a grocery store while playing semi-professional football to keep his dream alive to playing in the NFL.
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How Vestal Virgins Had More Power Than Other Roman Women
The Vestal Virgins wielded tremendous influence in Rome. Here's why this group of women was so important and why they had so much power in ancient times.
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Most Dangerous Countries In The World
Traveling the world can be a wonderful experience, but not all destinations are created equal. Here are the most dangerous countries in the world.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1976 Tangshan Earthquake
The decade before this infamous quake, an even more formidable one devastated a Chinese city. Here's the terrible tale of the Tangshan earthquake of 1976.
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Why Kamran Loghman Regretted Inventing Pepper Spray
Kamran Loghman invented weapons-grade pepper spray in the 1980s, but law enforcement officials have gone on to use it in a way that he disagrees with.
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These Were H.H. Holmes' Final Words
In the midst of the excitement surrounding the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, an experienced killer was collecting victims. He didn't get away scot-free, though.
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The Mystery Of This Medieval Warrior Burial
Given the presence of male and female symbolic objects they were buried with, it's possible that this centuries-old warrior may have identified as non-binary.
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What Was In Ted Bundy's Trunk The Night Of His First Arrest?
The notorious serial killer Ted Bundy ultimately confessed to killing 36 young women in the 1970s, though it's possible his victims number in the hundreds.
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How Galileo Galilei Spent His Final Months Before Death
We all know Galileo Galilei and learned in school about his contributions to astronomy, math, and science. He changed the way people thought about those fields.
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The Truth About Shakespeare And The King James Bible
So what do these two greats, Shakespeare and the KJB, have to do with each other? Some people seem to believe they're interconnected, with clues as proof.
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The Unbelievable Story Of How The CIA Found Osama Bin Laden
SEAL Team Six — an elite Navy team — were tasked to either capture or kill Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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This Is Where Early Humans First Domesticated Cannabis
While it's not known for sure all of the ways our ancient ancestors used the cannabis sativa they cultivated, what is known is where it was first domesticated.
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Climbing Mount Everest Takes A Lot Longer Than You Realize
When taking conditions like height, oxygen, and frostbite into account, thrill-seeking climbers have about a one in 100 chance of dying on Mount Everest.
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The Oldest Basilica Of The Western World
Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, built in the early fourth century, is the oldest basilica in the Western world.
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The Real Reason The Amish Are Never Baptized Before Adulthood
In the Amish religion, the typical time to get baptized is between the ages of 18 and 22 when they can make their own decision to fully commit to the church.
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The 12 Days Of Christmas Explained
The English Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" originated in France and was published in 1780 without any music. So what does it mean?
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This President Had The First-Ever Photographed Inauguration
Today, the Chief Official White House Photographer is a senior position in the White House, one appointed by the president. But it was once very different.
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How This 19th Century Con Artist Sold A Nonexistent Country
Nothing in the world of contemporary cons can reach the scope, ambition, and sheer audacity of Gregor MacGregor, who sold a nonexistent country.
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How The Dust Bowl Disaster Could've Been Avoided
The Great Depression represented a then-unthinkable level of poverty. Its causes are debated, but the end result was millions of people losing their jobs.
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How The Vatican's Secret Passageway Helped Save Popes' Lives
Vatican City has often been a target of invaders, and more than one pope has escaped invading forces through its centuries-old secret tunnels.
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