This Missing Violin Is Said To Be Worth $3.5 Million
The Davidoff Stradivarius violin, which once belonged to violinist Erica Morini, is worth over $3 million and was stolen in 1995. It's been missing ever since.
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The Oldest Inhabited Cities In The World
Very few cities have made it unscathed throughout mankind's tumultuous history. Nevertheless, here are the oldest inhabited cities in the world.
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The Theory That The Unidentified Bible John Killer Could Still Be Alive
Just because the Bible John case is more than 50 years old doesn't mean that the killer is dead.
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The Truth About Jimmy Carter's Post-Presidency Life
A major question during the 1976 Presidential election was how a new commander-in-chief could possibly regain the trust of the American people.
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The Spine-Tingling Mystery Of 13th Century Germany's Real-Life Pied Piper
The tale of the Pied Piper goes back hundreds of years to an actual event that appears to have unfolded in a German town.
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Librarians Delivering Books On Horseback Was A Thing Once. Here's Why.
To help pull the country out of the slump caused by the Great Depression, a program started to bring books to the people that relied on librarians on horseback.
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The Sad Connection Between Malcolm X And A Harlem Mob Boss
Malcolm X was a prominent figure in the civil rights era who advocated for militant self-defense among African Americans. He also had a sad connection.
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The Legend Of Nymphs Explained (& Why They Were So Revered)
Greco-Roman mythology is full of larger-than-life figures, but here is the legend of the ancient nymphs and why these minor nature spirits were so revered.
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The Bottle Of Beer That Almost Sparked A Legal Fight In Nova Scotia
One particular bottle of beer almost sparked a legal fight in Nova Scotia. Here's the story.
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Mount Trashmore: The Engineering Marvel That Transformed A Landfill Into A Park
The United States is filled with odd and curious landmarks. One such is Virginia Beach's Mount Trashmore, which became a marvel in upscaling engineering.
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Why Benito Mussolini Had His Own Son-In-Law Executed
Benito Mussolini overthrew the Italian government and asserted fascism as the country's dictator. No one was safe from his wrath. Not even his own son-in-law.
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The Creepiest Stories In Appalachian Folklore
A hallmark of every culture is its folklore. The Appalachian region is certainly rich in these tales and legends. These are some of the creepiest of them all.
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The Most Under-Appreciated Allied Victory Of WWII
One important Allied victory in World War II was also one of the most under appreciated. Here's why the Battle of the Bulge was so crucial.
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How A Conversation With A Group Of German Children Inspired The 'Candy Bomber'
During a WWII blockade, a group of kids and their interaction with an American Airman inspired one of the most heartwarming military operations.
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What It Was Like Traveling On The Hindenburg
Before its fiery end, the Hindenburg was a luxurious, expensive, and fast way to cross the Atlantic. Here's what it was like traveling on the Hindenburg.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King is known as not only one of the greatest tennis players in history, but her struggles have paved the way for women and LGBTQ athletes today.
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A Woman From 1700s Russia Reportedly Set A World Record That No One Has Broken Yet
"The Guinness Book of World Records" has served as the definitive source for various achievements met by humans and the animal kingdom. Here's one.
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Poor Eyesight Could Have Been A Death Sentence Under Cambodia's Khmer Rouge
In the end, up to 2.8 million people died in the Khmer Rouge's "Super Great Leap Forward." And poor eyesight could have been a death sentence.
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Times Alcohol Changed The Course Of American History
It doesn't matter which beverage you prefer. Beer, whiskey, rum, cider, and more all had a major impact on the future of America, and therefore, the world.
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Messed Up Things In The Roman Empire
For almost 1,500 years, the Roman Empire dominated, well, a lot of the world. And they weren't kind about it. Here are messed up things from the Roman Empire.
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Henry VIII's Family Tree Explained
Henry VIII may be infamous for his wives, but his relatives included other nobles with interesting stories and claims to the throne.
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The Mystery Of The 'Light At The End Of The Tunnel' Before Death May Never Be Solved
Those who have come close to death oftentimes recall profound experiences involving feelings of peace, bliss, and apathy for their life on Earth.
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Colonel Sanders' Crazy Real-Life Story
This is Colonel Sanders' crazy real-life story. Creating the juggernaut that is KFC wasn't the only fascinating thing he did.
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What Life Was Really Like In A Medieval Castle
While there is some variety across the different medieval castles still standing, there's a lot of similarities, too. Here's what life was like in a castle.
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The Disastrous Flight Of KAL Flight 007: A Tragedy Of The Cold War
The Cold War gave rise to no small number of mysteries, including the strange, tragic fate of KAL Flight 007, which was shot down by Soviet jets.
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The Untold Truth Of Wallis Simpson
Wallis Simpson was, and may still be, the ultimate antihero of the Windsor family and the modern monarchy.
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The American President Who Oversaw The Most Federal Executions In The Last 100 Years
Capital punishment is a hotly debated topic for many Americans. Here is the president that oversaw the most federal executions in the last 100 years.
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