Here's How Harold Shipman Was Finally Caught
Notorious British serial killer Harold Shipman was arrested in 1998, and by the time he was caught, he had killed over 200 people.
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The Terrible True Story Of Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht was the night that kicked WWII and the rise of the Nazis all off — and legitimized the use of violence against an entire group of people.
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The Surprising Thing J.D. Salinger Did While Writing 'The Catcher In The Rye'
J.D. Salinger's aimless drifting came to an end with the encouragement of a Columbia professor named Whit Burnett, who recognized Salinger's distinct talent.
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What You Didn't Know About Serial Killer Amelia Dyer
It's particularly creepy when the crimes are carried out against babies, and that was the case with Amelia Dyer, a "baby farmer" in 19th century England.
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The Caribbean Art Exhibit You Need Diving Equipment To Visit
MUSA Cancun is an underwater art exhibit that looks like it would be an ancient, mysterious site, if only weren't a mere decade-old installation.
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The Truth About Oneida, An 1800's 'Free Love' Utopian Community
Founded in 1841 by lawyer-turned-seminary student John Humphrey Noyes, Oneida, the "free love" community, lasted until 1879, at most numbering 300 people.
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How The Mellon Family Really Got So Rich
The Mellons are known as one of the top 30 richest families in the United States and can boast a combined net worth of around $11.5 billion.
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The Time Canada Was Raided By An Irish Secret Society
Canada was at one point held hostage by an Irish secret society called the Fenians hell-bent on taking Canada as revenge on the British.
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Details You Should Know About The Popemobile
If you see Pope Francis during one of his many public appearances, there's a good chance you'll see him riding in what's come to be known as the Popemobile.
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The Truth About Serial Killer Rosemary West's Childhood
Rosemary West was born in England in 1953 under difficult circumstances, and her brutal childhood helped turn her into a serial killer.
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The Messed Up Truth About The History Of Diving Horses
People paid to watch someone push (or ride) a horse off a platform as high as 60 feet to plunge into a pool of water only 10 feet deep. That was the show.
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What Actually Happened To Titanic Survivor Madeleine Astor
The Astors booked First Class passage to New York on the new vessel, the RMS Titanic, in the spring of 1912. Neither seemed concerned when the ship hit ice.
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How A Mistake Led To The Formation Of The Salton Sea
Ever make a mistake, try to make the best of it, and just hope no one notices? That's kind of the story of the Salton Sea, a former expanse of man-made lake.
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The Truth About Sister Norma Pimentel's Relationship With The Pope
Sister Norma Pimentel was selected as one of The 100 Most Influential People of 2020 by Time, which referred to her as "the Pope's favorite nun."
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The Earthquake That Nearly Destroyed The Winchester Mystery House
The Winchester Mystery House is every bit as mysterious as the name suggests, and it was almost destroyed by a natural disaster.
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Which Pope Had The Shortest Reign Of All Time?
When the job is just too much to delegate, popes can -- and have -- stepped down. Perhaps the most famous (and certainly most recent) example is Benedict XVI.
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The Story Behind The Wall Street Bombing Of 1920
Before September 11, 2001, the worst attack in New York City was the bombing of Wall Street in 1920. But this bombing quickly faded out of people's memory.
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The Ancient Card Catalog Inside The Library Of Congress
The United States' Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. is (probably) the biggest library in the entire world. A variety of treasures is contained therein.
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How Pontiac's War Led To The American Revolution
Several Native American leaders aligned themselves with the French during the Seven Years War, including Pontiac, an Ottawa chief. The war continued until 1763.
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You Probably Didn't Know There Is A Grasshopper Trapped In A Van Gogh Painting
Van Gogh never sealed himself into a painting. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for a grasshopper that somehow embedded itself into one of his works.
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How Much Does The Pope Emeritus Get Paid?
The Vatican didn't have answers to many of the questions they now faced with a pontiff who wanted to step down instead of ending his life still in the papacy.
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The First Dead Sea Scrolls Discovery In Over 50 Years
The Dead Sea Scrolls are some of the oldest texts in the world. The fragments of ancient writings have informed research into religion, history, and languages.
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Survey Reveals The Historical Figure People Would Most Want To Swap Lives With
While daydreams often feature everyday experiences, some explore uncharted territory: superpowers, moving to paradise, and exchanging lives with someone else.
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The History Of Mike Tyson And Donald Trump's Unlikely Relationship
Mike Tyson and Donald Trump came from different backgrounds but have a lasting friendship. Their strange relationship may have shaped Trump's presidency.
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The Story Behind The Largest Bioterrorist Attack In U.S. History
In 1984, a cult preaching free love and meditation carried out a bioterrorism attack. Here's the story behind the largest bioterrorist attack in U.S. history.
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The True Story Of The Woman Who Betrayed Fellow Jews During WW2
Stella Goldschlag would become infamous for betraying her fellow Jews to the Nazis and condemning hundreds to death, but it's not as straightforward as that.
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What You Didn't Know About The SPAM Museum
The museum started as "a small storefront company museum in a local mall," but the public cared about SPAM more than any other product and so it was renamed.
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