The Bizarre History Of The Palace Of Versailles
From its surprising origins to some shocking modern-day developments, here's the bizarre history of the Palace of Versailles
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New Atlantis: The Crazy True Story Of The Micronation
In 1964, Ernest Hemingway's younger brother Leicester established New Atlantis off the coast of Jamaica. This is the crazy true story of the micronation.
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Rock Stars Who Died Tragically
The phrase "Live fast, die young, and leave a good-looking corpse" became reality for many rock stars, many of whom have died tragically over the years.
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The Insane True Story Of Teddy Roosevelt
While no single article could possibly contain it all, here are just a few of the details of the truly insane life of Theodore Roosevelt.
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The Word Idiot Meant Something Totally Different In Ancient Greece
Idiot is one of those words that is used to refer to someone perceived with lower intelligence. However, it meant something different in ancient Greece.
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The Tragic Deaths Of Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe And His Partner Sam Wagstaff
The tragic deaths of renowned — yet controversial —photographer Robert Mapplethorpe and his partner Sam Wagstaff.
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The Civil War's Most Notorious Female Spies
When the Civil War broke out, secret agents were important to both the Union and the Confederacy. Interestingly, a good number of them were women.
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Disturbing Horror Movies That Wound Up Getting Banned
There are those scary movies that some felt were too disturbing to screen. Despite them being cult classics now, many were banned.
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Why Ace Frehley Once Drank A Bottle Of Perfume
Ace Frehley, lead guitarist of Kiss, once drank an entire bottle of perfume because it contained alcohol. Here's the story of why he did it.
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Disturbing Secret Science Experiments That Actually Happened
Unchecked by ethics, researchers can take their studies and experiments in some very disturbing directions.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Canada's Starlight Tours
An abusive police tactic has long terrorized Indigenous people in Saskatchewan, Canada and beyond. This is the messed up truth of Canada's starlight tours.
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Famous Celebrities Who Died In Their 90s
Somehow, the deaths of nonagenarian celebrities can still come as a shock and feel like a tragedy. Here are some of your favorite celebs who died in their 90s.
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What Happened To The Post-USSR Countries?
In 1991, the USSR split off into 14 newly independent states, along with Russia gaining it's freedom. But how have those republics fared since?
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How Many Victims Did The Most Prolific Serial Killer In China Really Have?
Born into an impoverished family in Henan, China, Yang Xinhai would become known as the "Monster Killer." However, he did not start out as a serial killer.
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The Chilling Discovery Made In An Abandoned UC Berkeley Building
In January 2023 a chilling discovery was made in an abandoned University of California, Berkeley building.
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The Truth Behind The World's First Ferris Wheel
The Ferris Wheel became the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition's big attraction, with the ability to hold over 2,000 people per ride.
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Nepal's Infamous Serial Killer 'The Serpent' Is A Free Man
Alleged serial killer Charles Sobhraj, also known as "The Serpent," was recently released from prison in Nepal. Here is why he is out and what's next for him.
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The Mysterious 2014 Disappearance Of William Tyrrell
William Tyrrell, a 3-year-old child from New South Wales, Australia, disappeared in 2014. Here is more information about his disappearance and his case.
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Everest Wasn't Always The Tallest Mountain, And It Won't Be Forever
Mt. Everest is famously considered the tallest mountain in the world, but it wasn't always the tallest, and one day another mountain will replace it.
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Inside The Myth About Removing Nail Polish From A Dead Body
There is always a lot of curiosity when it comes to what happens to our remains after we die. Here is more into the myth regarding nail polish after death.
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Why The I-70 Killer May Have Killed A Man By Mistake
In the case of the so-called I-70 Killer, who was active in the spring of 1992, all of his victims fit a specific profile, with one exception.
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The Hauntings Of Cape May, America's First Seaside Resort
Even if the folksy attractions of Cape May aren't quite your style, after a visit to this seaside town, you might be convinced that Cape May is haunted.
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Why Gurkhas Are Considered The Toughest Soldiers In The World
One fighting force from Nepal, the Gurkhas, which are still active today, continue to command the respect of militaries around the world.
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How Lincoln's Son Was Linked To The Assassination Of Three US Presidents
What history forgets to teach is that Lincoln's son, Robert, bore witness to other presidential tragedies, years after the death of his father.
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This Is The Real Reason The U.S. Expelled The Chagossians From Their Island
The people of the Chagos Archipelago in the central Indian Ocean have been evicted. This is the real reason the U.S. expelled the Chagossians from their island.
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The Complex Acquittal Of Dr. David Moor And The Issue Of Euthanasia
Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide is a topic that is greatly debated. Here is why Dr. David Moor's acquittal in a euthanasia case was very complex.
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The Real Reason We Can't Find Matthew And Luke's Gospel Known As The Q Source
There are different theories about the Synoptic Gospels. One of them may be the real reason we can't find Matthew and Luke's gospel known as the Q Source
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