Prehistoric artwork gives us a glimpse into what life was like for the people living then. Here is what a 40,000-year-old statue tells us about our ancestors.
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Formed by David Berg in the 1960s, the Children of God abused its members under the cover of faith. Here are some disturbing facts about the cult.
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Why was Origen made a heretic by the church despite being one of its most devout followers? Here's why Christendom retroactively declared him a heretic.
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Taoism (also known as Daoism) is a philosophy that has been around for thousands of years, leaving a profound effect on Chinese culture — and the world.
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Gruesome details found in a 3,000-year-old shark attack victim's skeleton were discovered by archeologists during a study on prehistoric violence in Japan.
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The Roe River in Montana used to hold a strange Guinness world record, until that record was abolished completely: the world's shortest river.
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From bad plays to on-stage accidents, the Super Bowl has provided fans with some of the greatest moments in sports history … and some of the most humiliating.
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The Eiffel Tower is a Parisian landmark, but the famous tower wasn't always destined for Paris. At first, it was supposed to be built in Barcelona.
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For professional cheerleaders, making the team is nothing compared to the stress of staying on it. Here's the dark history behind NFL cheerleading.
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Winning an EGOT means having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony. Quite a feat that only a small group have achieved. Here's all the winners.
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The relationship of Black Panther founders Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton explained
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There are tons of historical medical treatments that ranged from counterproductive to outright dangerous.
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"Giant alligator" is an attention grabber. How big is the biggest gator?
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Historically, the rules of royal marriages have been completely bizarre to normal people.
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A 2015 article by anthropological geneticist Jennifer Raff points out the questions commonly posed by creationists and people confused by evolution.
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The original meaning of the word moody is a far cry from the way we understand it today, but it's possible the two meanings do share a commonality.
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In the Wild West, deputies of the U.S. Marshals Service were tasked with law enforcement and capturing fugitives, and their jobs could be quite dangerous.
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Billions of dollars worth of treasure still await the right adventurer to turn them into a retirement plan for the next ten generations of their family.
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Here's the story of the Wannsee Conference of 1942: the birthplace of Nazi Germany's final solution, where Nazis increased efforts to eliminate the Jews.
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Here are some of the worst things about the Chernobyl disaster.
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Whether you like Queen or not, they're one of the most pervasive forces of nature the music industry has ever seen.
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Not all important historical finds are made by professionals. This rare, prehistoric find of a megalodon tooth was made by a 9-year-old from Maryland.
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Some of the shenanigans and troubles on the Game of Thrones set are almost equal to the trials and tribulations of Westeros.
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These prestigious awards were given out to some pretty undeserving winners.
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Stalin started off in death a popular figure, but his reputation soon soured. This is what happened to his body after he died, then again eight years later.
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The Bush political dynasty has been at the heart of American politics for generations. Here we trace the Bush family tree back to its not-so-humble beginnings.
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The Mirny Diamond Mine pumped out shiny diamonds for decades, but experts never figured out how. The giant hole in the ground is a wellspring of mystery.
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