The Mythology Of Zeus Explained
The king of the ancient Greek gods, Zeus had an appetite for women and lived a hedonistic life. This is the mythology of Zeus explained.
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The Mythology Of Herakles Explained
The ancient Greek demigod Herakles was a far cry from modern versions of Hercules. His life was dark, violent, and very erotic. This is Herakles explained.
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These Are The Most Notorious Female Pirates In History
Not only were quite a few women part of the pirate life, but they have some deeply fascinating stories. These are the most notorious female pirates in history.
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The Mythology Of Medusa Explained
The mythology of Medusa is actually pretty complicated, with varying backstories and different characters. This is the mythology of Medusa explained.
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The Most Devastating Hurricanes Throughout History
Hurricanes have been in the news a lot in recent years, but there are many devastating examples throughout history.
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The Messed Up Truth About Russian Roulette
So many things are called "playing Russian roulette" that it's easy to forget how deadly the real thing is. Here's the messed up truth about Russian roulette.
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The Dirtiest Players In NFL History
The NFL has lots of rules, but plenty of NFL players take those rules more as suggestions. Here are the dirtiest players in NFL history.
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False Things You've Always Believed About New York City
You've probably always believed these things about New York City, but they just aren't true. You don't really need to worry about rats and falling pennies.
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Actual People Accused Of Being Real Halloween Monsters
Devils and werewolves, witches and warlocks, and Frankenstein's monster are the stuff of Halloween fun, but that wasn't always the case.
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The Messed Up Truth About Jodi Arias
Jodi Arias' murder of Travis Alexander became one of the biggest media frenzies caused by a non-celebrity crime. This is the messed up truth about Jodi Arias.
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Things Vikings Gets Right About History
History's Vikings is a lot of dramatic fun, but the show is historically accurate in some ways. Here are some things Vikings gets right about history.
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The Stunning Number Of Deaths In The Branch Davidian Cult
In April 1993, FBI and ATF agents raided the compound of the Branch Davidian cult outside Waco, Texas. Here's how many people died as a result of the standoff.
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How Elon Musk Really Feels About Nikola Tesla
Elon Musk has few rivals when it comes to 21st-century technological innovation. But what does he think of American engineer Nikola Tesla?
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The Disturbing History Of Viruses Escaping From Research Labs
Lab leaks do happen. Truly heinous pathogens and poxes have escaped from research facilities and government institutions in countries all over the world.
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What We Know About The CIA's Alleged Secret Time Travel Program
In October of 1943, an alleged experiment took place at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard that opened the proverbial door to time travel.
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Here's What The Bible Really Says About Getting Revenge
The issue with revenge is that it's a slippery slope. What makes one act unjust, and a retaliatory act not so? Here's what the Bible has to say on this subject.
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Here's How Queen Victoria Would've Looked In Color
Before her great-great-granddaughter surpassed her record of being the longest-living and reigning British monarch, that title was held by Queen Victoria.
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The Mythology Of Achilles Explained
Achilles was a central hero in the ancient Greek tradition, but he doesn't meet the modern conception of a hero. This is the mythology of Achilles explained.
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The Meaning Of The Number 7 In The Bible Explained
If we asked you to name the most perfect number, there's a good chance that you'd say "seven." In many cultures, seven is treated as a special number.
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Who Had The Most Expensive Funeral In History?
Whether for the average person or for a famous person, funerals are not cheap affairs. Who had the most expensive funeral in history?
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The Truth About The 2012 Apocalypse
December 21, 2012: the day the world didn't end. Here's the truth about the 2012 apocalypse.
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The Deadly Outcome Of The Mantell UFO Incident
A 25-year-old member of the Kentucky Air National Guard was asked to investigate a report from the Kentucky State Highway Patrol.
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The Unusual Career That Was Made Obsolete By Alarm Clocks
Typically, if someone prowled the streets before sunrise rapping on peoples' windows with a big, long stick, there'd be cause for concern.
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What It Was Like Taking Part In D-Day
Some D-Day participants have spoken about what it was like, because remembering is important. Here's what it was like taking part in D-Day.
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The Real-Life Stories Of Women Who Led Native American Tribes
Native American women have held leadership roles for centuries. Across tribes, women became chiefs, warriors, shamans, and powerful figures in their own right.
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A Look At Jackie Kennedy And David Ormsby-Gore's Secret Relationship
Imagine your love letters going up for auction some day. That's what happened to Jackie Kennedy, revealing a surprisingly deep connection with a family friend.
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Myths About H.H. Holmes You Need To Stop Believing
H.H. Holmes conducted his crimes in what became known as the murder hotel or murder castle, where he reportedly lured his victims.
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