Why Shopping On Sundays Was Once Illegal
New England's puritans introduced what came to be known as "blue laws," which forbade people from participating in various secular activities on Sunday.
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The Reason Victor Gruen Regretted Inventing Shopping Malls
As you stand on the sidelines cheering on the death of the mall, though, you might be surprised by who's joining you there: the ghost of Victor Gruen,
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Here are the craziest things ever to happen at a shopping mall.
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The Mythology Of Hermes Explained
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How Mattress Stores Totally Rip You Off
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Bizarre Survival Tips That Could Actually Save Your Life
These bizarre survival tips could actually save your life.
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This Was Reportedly James Dean's Final Meal Before He Tragically Died
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The Tragic Death Of Glam Rock
The music of Glam Rock is something between the feather boa glitz and dramatic pageantry of stage musicals, plus the fabtastic, over-the-top bombast of rock bands like Queen, or Elton John's ultra-big glasses phase. Add to this distilled essence of Tim Curry from 1975's Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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Things That Were Somehow Once Illegal
It's really amazing how many odd things were ruled illegal over the years.
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How Anna Sorokin Scammed NYC's Elite
Anna Delvey knew everyone. She was dressed in all the trendiest clothes, eating at all the trendiest restaurants, and was on the list at all the best clubs.
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Dark Secrets Of The 1968 Chicago Riot Revealed
The 1960s are one of the most turbulent decades in U.S. history, especially in Chicago. These are the dark secrets of the 1968 Chicago Riot, revealed.
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Weird Ways To Live Longer According To Science
There are a bunch of really obvious things you can do to live longer, like exercise more, eat less, and drive slower. Those are boring. Here are the weirder ways, according to science.
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Survival Tips Should You Find Yourself In The Middle Of A Crowd Crush
Crowd crushes happen at concerts, religious observances, and sporting events, among other situations that draw large crowds. Here are some survival tips.
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The Real Reason Escalator Handrails Move Faster Than Steps
Have you noticed your hand traveling faster than the step you're standing on? Well, there's a reason for that, and it all has to do with gears and safety.
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Products That Prove We've Gone Too Bacon-Crazy
Bacon is, without a doubt, the tastiest meat of all. Unfortunately, many bacon abominations exist that will make even the most devoted bacon nut cry uncle.
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Killers Who Used Dating Apps To Find Their Victims
The use of dating apps is on the rise. And while most user meet innocently enough for drinks, some use the apps for nefarious purposes.
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People Who Were Ruined By Their Greatest Creation
Some of the most famous inventions ended up maligned by none other than their own creators. These are some people who were ruined by their greatest creation.
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People Who Were Arrested For The Dumbest Reasons
People get arrested all the time for stupid things. But that's nothing compared to these fools, whose arrests will actually cause you to lose brain cells.
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What We Still Don't Know About Dorothy Arnold's Disappearance
Dorothy Arnold lived a privileged and carefree life. That all came crashing down on December 12, 1910, when the 25-year-old left her home and disappeared.
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How To Survive A Plane Crash, According To Experts
Many passengers are not aware of the fact that they can survive if they know what to do if a plane crash happens. So, let's talk about what the experts advise.
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What To Do If You Spot A Police Suspect
Often, when a criminal or person of interest in a criminal case disappears, law enforcement agencies will turn to the general public for help.
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The Truth About I Am A Killer's Dale Wayne Sigler
Dale Wayne Sigler, one of the subjects of Netflix's popular docuseries I Am A Killer and, more recently, I Am A Killer: Released, openly admits that 30 years ago, he took a man's life. Sigler spent three decades in prison following a robbery attempt that went bad in 1990.
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The Untold Truth Of Patrice Endres' Mysterious Disappearance
The disappearance of Patrice Endres is a cold case on Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries reboot. This is the untold truth of Patrice Endres' mysterious disappearance.
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Dark Secrets Of The Tattoo Industry
Tattoos may be more mainstream, but regulations and industry best practices have unfortunately remained a problem.
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Deadliest Mass Shootings In The World
Guns have become a scourge of societies around the planet. The deadliest mass shootings of the past 40 years reveal that gun violence is a global threat.
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Weirdest Laws In Iowa
Iowa has much more to offer than the cornfields that you might associate with this state. Let's take a look at some of the weirdest laws in the Hawkeye State.
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The Reason Marilyn Monroe Was Monitored By The FBI For Years
With Monroe being so popular in American culture, it might be difficult for some to imagine that she was once monitored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. We can tell you right now that the investigation didn't have anything to do with the Kennedys and her death at age 36.
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Who Was The Real J.C. Penney?
The J.C. Penney department store was once a beacon of the American shopping experience. But who was the real J.C. Penney? Let's take a look.
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Day Of The Dead: Your Guide To The Holiday
Hollywood has given the public fascinating, colorful takes on Mexico's Day of the Dead, but those aren't the whole story. This is your guide to Day of the Dead.
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Terrifying Real-Life Examples Of Death By GPS
These days, we rely on GPS to get us where we are going, but GPS can lead us astray. Here are terrifying real-life examples of death by GPS.
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