Law Enforcement's Serious Reaction To The Area 51 Memes Was No Laughing Matter
In 2019 there was a social media movement to storm the mysterious Area 51, but Law enforcement's serious reaction to the Area 51 memes was no laughing matter.
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The Bizarre Item In King Tut's Tomb That Baffled Scientists
The opulence found in the tombs of Ancient Egypt's pharaohs is the stuff of legend -- precious jewels, luxurious foods, and sarcophagi made of gold.
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The Tragic 1921 Death Of Virginia Rappe
The tragic 1921 death of Virginia Rappe ended with the downfall of one of the biggest actors of the time, even though he was acquitted of causing her death.
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How A Shaving Razor Spelled Doom For A US Congressman In 1921
A US congressman died tragically in 1921, and the culprit wasn't what you might expect. A shaving razor spelled doom for this US congressman.
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How The Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick, Really Died
The so-called Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick's death was unexpected when he died at 27. Here's how he really died.
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How The Hunt For The 1881 Railway Murderer Changed Policing
In 1881, a manhunt took place for a man wanted for murder, which led to two major developments for the police and how criminals are sought after to this day.
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Secret Societies That Are Nearly Impossible To Leave
Secret societies have been around almost as long as humanity. And some are super secret, while others not so much. Leaving can be complicated.
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Vladimir Putin's Supposed Resemblance To This Movie Character Almost Led To A Lawsuit
Nearly twenty years ago, Vladimir Putin's alleged resemblance to a character on the silver screen led lawyers to consider a lawsuit. Here's what happened.
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13 Animals That Can Change Their Gender
Even amidst this wild and wonderful world, there are some animals with especially peculiar traits. These are animals that can change their gender.
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The Wildest Fan Brawls In Sports History
A sports game is a place where many a fan goes for fun. But tensions between opposing fans can boil over. These are the wildest fan brawls in sports history.
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This Iconic Wedding Tradition Can Be Traced All The Way Back To Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria popularized a wedding tradition that is still followed today.
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The First Recorded Successful Limb Amputation Is Much Older Than You Think
Amputation as a life-saving medical procedure goes back centuries, particularly on battlefields. Recent evidence suggests it even happened in prehistoric times.
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The Tragically Gross 1980 Death Of Mayor Monica Meyer
The tragically gross 1980 death of Mayor Monica Meyer in Maryland is one of those unimaginable, cringeworthy situations.
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Why There Are Conspiracy Theories About Émile Zola's 1902 Death
A public controversy can divide an entire nation, raising passionate responses and positions. In some sad circumstances, they can also mean violence.
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Here's How Long It Takes A Drop Of Water To Travel The Length Of The Mississippi River
The massive, majestic Mississippi River has been inspiring artists and businesses for generations. Certainly it's big and it's wide, but how fast is it?
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Why Karl Marx Had Issues With Religion
Karl Marx's views and philosophies have had a profound impact on society, whether people agree with them or not. Here's why he had issues with religion.
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The Brutal Way The Megalodon Disabled Its Prey
Land-based prehistoric life seems to get the really big-budget movie treatment, but megalodon has attracted some scientific attention of its own lately.
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The Woman Who Saved Emily Dickinson's Poetry
Today, Emily Dickinson is considered one of the greatest poets in American literature. The reclusive writer's work was almost lost, however.
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Here's The Real Difference Between A Turtle And A Tortoise
Turtles and tortoises are very similar animals often considered to be interchangeable. Here's the real difference between turtles and tortoises.
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Why A NASA Astronaut Pranked Everyone With A Fake Cockroach
Astronauts aren't typically known for their practical jokes, but one astronaut once pranked everyone aboard a space shuttle with a fake cockroach.
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The True Story Of Galvarino, The Mapuche Warrior Who Had Knives For 'Hands'
In the martial stories of history, there are accounts bordering on legend, telling of extraordinary deeds accomplished by extraordinary individuals.
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The Scary Reason The Wicked Witch Actress Couldn't Eat On The Wizard Of Oz Set
There are certainly those who are willing (though perhaps not eager) to suffer for their art. That seems especially true in the performing arts.
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The Eye-Opening Space Discovery That Left More Questions Than Answers
Fast radio bursts, observed by a telescope in China over the course of a couple of months in 2021, may disprove what little we know about the space phenomenon.
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The First Ever Tailgate Dates A Lot Further Back Than You Probably Think
The football tailgate is a beloved fall tradition in the U.S., but the first American tailgaters gathered to watch something much more harrowing than football.
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Inside Mel Gibson's 2006 Arrest
Mel Gibson has been a Hollywood fixture for decades, preceded by a critically acclaimed career in Australian films. And then he got pulled over and arrested.
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This 6,000-Year-Old UK Home Is So Ancient That It Has Stone Furniture
Ruins discovered on the Orkney Islands reveal much about Britain's ancient settlers, including their sophisticated culture, rituals, and diets.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Obsession With Oak Island Explained
Rumors of lost treasure just waiting to be found have interested human beings for centuries. Even the already wealthy can become intrigued by the possibilities.
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