Here's Why Caskets Are Locked Before A Body Is Buried
You've probably heard of the practice of locking caskets before a body is buried, and you might wonder why we do this. What's there to be worried about?
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How Often Have Presidents Defied Court Orders?
Defying a court order is nothing to take lightly. But over the years, even some United States presidents have done so, albeit for different reasons.
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Why The Insurrection Act Was Last Used For The 1992 LA Riots
The Insurrection Act was last used for the 1992 LA riots that broke out after the four police officers who brutally beat Rodney King were acquitted.
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The Bizarre Way The Phrase 'Heil Hitler' Saved Millions Of Lives In WWII
"Heil Hitler" was the defining slogan of the Nazi Party amid its rise to power and horrific war crimes. But it also helped save lives amid the conflict.
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17 Infamous Events That Were More Horrific Than You Realized
You probably knew these disasters and other grim historic events were terrible, but some of the details might be even worse than you realize.
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18 Worst Time Periods You'd Never Survive In
Modern times are tough, but not as tough as they've been in the past. Be grateful you weren't born during one of these tough-to-survive times in history.
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The 7 Most Painful Diseases To Die From
Death is inevitable, but not all death is painless. When it comes to disease, in particular, some are far more painful to die from than others.
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The Year Stephen Hawking Predicted The World Would End
Like many before him, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking predicted the world would end, but he had some pretty specific reasons for his beliefs.
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The Most Painful Ways To Die Throughout History
When it comes to fears, death is probably at the top of the list for most of us. But even higher is a painful death, and there have been many over the years.
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5 Most Painful Ways To Die In Ancient Rome
Ancient Roman society was a wonder of architecture, literature, and yes, painful ways to die. They had plenty of them.
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Adolf Almost Had This Last Name Instead Of Hitler
"Adolf Hitler" - it's a name known around the world. But the fascist who caused unfathomable human suffering almost had a different last name.
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5 Most Painful Ways To Die In Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt was a time full of intrigue, and there are many mysteries from the time we have yet to solve. But the painful ways to die are all too clear.
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The First Word Decoded From A Manuscript Nearly Destroyed By Mt. Vesuvius
Years ago, Mt. Vesuvius erupted and swallowed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Now, we've decoded the first word of a manuscript from the area.
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The Most Bizarre Unsolved Mysteries Of World War I
World War I might not have been as deadly as its successor, but it had just as many bizzarre incidents that remain unsolved to this day.
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Things About The Battle Of Dunkirk That Don't Make Sense
From May 26 to June 4, 1940, the Battle of Dunkirk saw the Allied forces trapped by the German Army. And there are some things about it that don't add up.
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What Your History Class Didn't Teach You About WWII
History class probably taught you a lot of things about World War II, but it can only cover so much. Indeed, lots is left out from such curriculums.
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12 Historical Artifacts That Are Said To Be Cursed
Throughout the years, artifacts have been unearthed and shed light on the history of the world. And some, the tales say, are cursed.
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The 5 Most Painful Ways To Die In The Wild West
The Wild West took place from 1865 and 1900 in the United States, and it was a different time, to say the least. There were also plenty of painful ways to die.
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Chilling Audio Recording Likely Captures Titan Sub's Final Moments
In June 2023, a submersible and its crew went missing only to implode deep in the sea. Chilling audio recording likely captures the Titan sub's final moments.
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What Happens When You Leave The Mafia?
The word "mafia" is thrown around a lot, and it refers to any number of organized crime outfits around the world. And none of them are easy to leave.
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What Is The Meaning Behind An Upside-Down Cross?
You've probably seen an upside-down cross before - maybe on a band tee or in religious artwork. That's because it's meaning is, well, complicated.
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What Aviation Experts Really Think Caused The 2025 DC Plane Crash
Aviation experts are weighing in on what caused American Airlines flight 5342 to crash with a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, killing 67 people.
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The Biggest Questions About The 2025 DC Plane Crash
In January 2025, American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter above the Potomac River in Washington, D.C, killing 67 people.
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Lies People Believe About Typhoid Mary
Typhoid Mary is known to many as the woman who spread Typhoid fever back in early-20th century New York. But many details of her tale aren't true.
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Lies You Believe About Billy The Kid
There are plenty of tales about famous American gunslinger and outlaw Billy the Kid, but like many such stories, a lot of the details just aren't true.
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What Happens When You Leave The Yakuza?
You've probably heard of the yakuza before in some form of popular culture. But what happens when you leave Japan's most notorious criminal organization?
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The Life Of Typhoid Mary Was Worse Than You Thought
Mary Mallon, aka the infamous "Typhoid Mary," was vilified simply for asymptomatically carrying a deadly disease, but her life was even worse than you thought.
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