Here's What It Was Like For Prisoners In Ancient China
The treatment of prisoners in ancient China was meant to remove dissent within society. So let's look at the grim reality of being a prisoner in ancient China.
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Rayful Edmond: The Truth About The Drug Trafficker In Witness Protection
Drug dealer Rayful Edmond cooperated with U.S. officials as part of the witness protection program, but despite his invaluable help, he is still in jail today.
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The Most Consequential Murder John Wesley Hardin Committed
The brutal killing of Deputy Sheriff Charles Webb put infamous Wild West gunslinger John Wesley Hardin on the run and eventually landed him in prison.
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Sammy Gravano: The Dangerous Mobster Who's Free In Witness Protection
Mafia hitman Sammy "The Bull" Gravano killed at least 19 people, but went free in the witness protection program. Here's what he's been up to since.
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The Real Reason John Quincy Adams Pardoned Two Men For Murder
Individuals receiving pardons over the years have included those accused of land fraud, narcotics trafficking, espionage, serial murder, and assassination.
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What You Should Know About Betrayal At Attica's Elizabeth Fink
Attorney Elizabeth Fink was there fighting in the aftermath, trying to give the prisoners something they hadn't gotten in a long time: a fair shot at justice.
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Everything We Know About Serial Killer Gary Ridgway's Third Wife
Gary Ridgway, who is more commonly known as the Green River Killer, was arrested for killing at least 48 women while married to Judith Mawson.
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Was The Attica Rebellion Really The Worst Prison Riot In History?
The four-day riot saw the prisoners of Attica Correctional Facility assume control of the building. But was this really the worst prison riot in history?
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Are Dragons Ever Mentioned In The Bible?
According to Bible Study Tools, the word "dragon" appears 21 times in the King James version of the Old Testament, as well as in the New Testament.
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The Truth About Nazi Germany's Very Different Version Of The Bible
Hitler came up with a concept called "Positive Christianity" that he used to write the "Third Reich Bible," which was rife with Nazi propaganda.
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This Is How Aaliyah Predicted Her Own Death
Just a month before the plane crash that took her life, rising R&B star Aaliyah had a cryptic dream that seemed to predict her death.
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The Scandalous History Of Hollywood's Hacienda Arms Apartments
The Hacienda Arms Apartments in West Hollywood, which were originally called the Hacienda Park Apartments, have a rich and sordid history, including arson.
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The Dark Truth Behind The Time Princess Beatrice Dated A Convict
Princess Beatrice, the daughter of Prince Andrew, created a bit of a stir several years ago when the man she chose to date didn't quite meet royal standards.
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How The King's Speech Ignored King George VI's True Story
As the immortalized speeches of Winston Churchill were yet to come, in 1939 it fell upon King George VI to overcome his stutter and address the public.
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Is Attica Prison Still Used Today?
In the late 1920s, New York had an overcrowding problem in its prisons, so the Attica Correctional Facility was built and opened in 1931.
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This Is How Many Attica Inmates Died During The 1971 Riot
The Attica Prison riot of 1971 is considered one of the most catastrophic episodes in New York's history. Dozens died and confusion reigned for several days.
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The Tragic Story Of The Huascaran Avalanche In Peru
Besides its magnificent beauty, Mount Huascaran is also the cause of one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in Peru's history.
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Rulers Who Relied On Astrology To Make Decisions
You might think Mercury in retrograde isn't a big deal. Your nation's leader might think otherwise. Here are rulers who relied on astrology to make decisions.
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Here's What You Should Do If You Win The Lottery
Winning the lottery means you're set for life, right? Uh, not so much. Here's how NOT to lose it all after you win big. You can thank us (with cash) later.
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How A Broke Businessman Took The Monte Carlo Casino For Millions Using Math
A century and a half ago, one man took his gambling prowess to Europe's biggest and grandest casino: the one at Monte Carlo.
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The Meaning Of The Number 3 In The Bible Explained
The number three appears throughout the Bible a total of 467 times and is often used syntactically. So why is it so prominent?
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The Truth About W.E.B. Du Bois' Financial Problems Late In Life
The intellectual great and author W.E.B. Du Bois was a prominent Black American figure during the early 19th century and was a co-founder of the NAACP.
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The Spiritual Meaning Behind The Three Wise Men's Gifts To Jesus
According to Christmas carols and Nativity scenes, when baby Jesus was born, Three Kings were led by a bright star to find his location and pay him homage.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Banana Wars
The year 1898 marked the beginning of a campaign by three American fruit companies to secure land in Central and South America, in countries already weak.
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The Shakespeare Conspiracy That Would Change Everything
Theories positing that someone other than William Shakespeare wrote his famous plays have been around for centuries, and continue to circulate even today.
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This Is How Herbert Mullin Was Finally Caught
A serial killer who murdered because he believed he could prevent earthquakes? Yep, Herbert Mullin was unique. So how was he able to get away with 13 murders?
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The Deadliest Earthquake In History That No One Talks About
In 1556, the Chinese province of Shaanxi was struck by an earthquake that killed hundreds of thousands of people and remains the deadliest in history.
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