What It Was Like Living In Berlin During The Cold War
The Cold War had a generations-long impact on the residents of Berlin after World War II. Here's what it was like living in Berlin during the Cold War.
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Messed Up Things That Happened During The Cold War
Fears of a nuclear apocalypse and of falling behind led governments to some weird ideas during the Cold War. Here are some messed up things that happened.
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The Messed Up Story Of Wounded Knee
The history between the US and Native Americans doesn't make the US look like the shining hero it pretends to be. This is the messed up story of Wounded Knee.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Marie Therese Of France
Marie Therese had a difficult life, starting out by being imprisoned for nearly four years and her family members being taken away from her one by one.
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The Crazy True Story Of The Protesters Who Took Over Alcatraz
In 1969, protesters took over Alcatraz, hoping to turn it into a Native American cultural center. This is the crazy true story.
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The Crazy Truth About The Time When There Were Three Popes
During the Western Schism, there were as many as three popes simultaneously. This is the crazy truth about the time when there were three popes.
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How The Fires In Canada's Northwest Territories Got Out Of Control
The fires in Canada's Northwest Territories in the summer of 2023 have been much more prolific than usual. Here's how they got out of control.
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What It Was Really Like Being A Grave Robber
Robbing graves was common in the 17th to 19th centuries, when doctors needed cadavers to experiment with. This is what it was really like being a grave robber.
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The Mythology Of Poseidon Explained
Poseidon, god of the sea, is one of the most well-known ancient Greek gods, both today and in antiquity. Here's the mythology of Poseidon explained.
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The Creepy Reason People Remain Conscious After Being Decapitated
The idea of decapitation is viscerally repugnant in its finality. Separating consciousness from the rest of the body has a certain deep cruelty to it.
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Who Is Ishmael In The Bible?
The Bible is rife with characters whose stories' have been passed down through the millennia. This is the story of Ishmael, the first born son of Abraham.
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Messed Up Reasons These Books Were Banned
Some of the greatest works of literature that we appreciate today have been banned for messed up reasons, like the author's lifestyle, and fear of communism.
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Here's All The People Who Died In The White House
In the White House. death can come creeping around the corner of the Oval Office at any time. Here are all the people who died in the White House.
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Ella Baker: The Untold Truth
Although not all those in the Civil Rights Movement agreed with her methods, Ella Baker continued to organize, and her work ended up inspiring countless others.
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Countries That Don't Actually Exist
How can a country not exist? In most cases, it's because other countries tell them they don't. Here are countries that don't actually exist.
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Cities With The Best Quality Of Life On Earth
Every year you get lists of the happiest cities or the cities with the "best quality of life." Here are some of the best cities to live in, based on data!
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Chilling Photos Showing Moments Right After Terrifying Events
While many of these photos look relatively innocuous, when you really think about the implications of these pictures you realize how chilling these photos are.
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Animal Body Parts Shockingly Great For Human Health
There are tons of unexpected, and legitimate, medical uses for the weirdest, most disgusting parts of all sort of animals.
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The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Meeting The Pope
Meeting the pope is a big deal, and there is a list of do's and don'ts of etiquette. However, despite the rules, people still make mistakes.
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The Controversial History Of Dungeons & Dragons
Why was Dungeons & Dragons condemned as a tool of the devil? Here's the controversial history of Dungeons & Dragons.
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Why Theodore Roosevelt Was One Of America's Coolest Presidents
And of all the presidents in United States history, none were as historic, noble, and downright cool as Theodore Roosevelt.
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The Disturbing True Story Of The Waverly Hills Sanatorium
Here are just some of the horrible things that have led to Waverly Hills Sanatorium's reputation as a hotbed of unquiet spirits.
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Who Was Mordecai From The Bible?
The Bible tells Mordecai's story in the Book of Esther. The cousins worked together to save the Jews from slaughter, leading to the Jewish holiday of Purim.
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The History Of The Beatles' Yellow Submarine Is More Complex Than You Realize
The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine" is a whimsical, childlike song, that was a big hit for the band, but the history is more complex than you realize.
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Famed Occultist Aleister Crowley's Secret Life As A World War I Spy
Famed occultist Aleister Crowley was into many things, from Buddhism to mountaineering. He also likely had a secret life as a World War I spy.
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Who Owns The White House?
The White House is an iconic part of the United States that was built on the orders of George Washington. So who owns it? You might be surprised.
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Why Did The US Enter WWI?
In the early days of the Central Powers aggression ahead of World War I, U.S. leadership was adamant about not getting involved. This is why the US entered WWI.
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