The Dark Origins Behind The Sicilian Mafia Explained
Did the mafia start as organized crime networks of drug trafficking, racketeering, protection money, baseball bats to kneecaps, and so on? Is it truly savage?
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The Untold Truth Of The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World involved lots of debate and competing lists. This is the untold truth of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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What Was Actor Anthony Johnson's Net Worth When He Died?
Anthony "AJ" Johnson, the actor and comedian best known for his roles in "Menace II Society," "Friday," and "I Got the Hook Up," has died.
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Why AEW's Owen Hart Foundation Partnership Has Wrestling Fans Divided
Fans are split over the recent announcement of a partnership between AEW and the Owen Hart Foundation that would honor the late wrestler's legacy.
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Why Amish Children Aren't Allowed To Go To School Past 8th Grade
The Amish are exempted from Compulsory Education Laws and educate children only up until the 8th grade.
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This Is The Difference Between A Serial Killer And Mass Murderer
While a serial killer and a mass murderer commit the same crime of taking lives, there are differences between the two terms.
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Why This Museum Claims To Hold Thomas Edison's Dying Breath
Thomas Edison's son sent Henry Ford one of the test tubes found in the room where the inventor died in 1931.
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Here's Why Earth, Wind & Fire Sang About The 21st Of September
Released 43 years ago, the iconic song 'September' by Earth, Wind, & Fire still gets everybody on their feet. Indeed, it's still played at weddings.
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The Surprising History Of Paul The Apostle
One of the most commonly mentioned facts about the Apostle Paul actually isn't true. The myth is that he was born Saul, persecuted, and changed his name.
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Thomas Edison's Feud With George Westinghouse Explained
There are few inventors more widely known than Thomas Edison, and even less inventors who courted controversy as commonly as the New Jersey native.
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Was The Aztec Sun Stone Really Used For Human Sacrifice?
The Aztecs of ancient Mexico are another such example. Their polytheistic religion placed an emphasis on sun god, Tonatiuh, who provided both light and life.
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The History Of Cremation Explained
Cremation is an increasingly widespread tradition today, with it being a common practice throughout history, despite controversy.
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Here's Why Maar Volcanoes Are Different From Other Types
Volcanoes are perhaps the most frightening of all the natural disasters the planet has up its spherical sleeves. They're both awe-inspiring and terrifying.
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The Dumbest Cat Breed In The World
While cats aren't exactly feline Einsteins, we have struggled to find ways to measure their un-intelligence. So what's the dumbest cat breed?
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The Truth About Nicolae Ceausescu's Corpse
Nicolae Ceausescu ruled Romania without mercy during the final decade of Eastern Europe's Iron Curtain at the end of the Cold War before being killed.
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The Real Reason Steve Irwin's Father Left Australia Zoo
In 2008, Bob Irwin, Australia Zoo founder and patriarch of the Irwin family, left the zoo he'd called home for more than half his life. So why did he do it?
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Ed Kemper's Favorite Pastime In Prison May Surprise You
No one knew that as a boy, Ed Kemper had displayed disturbing behavior that pointed to the signs of a serial killer in the making.
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The Real Reason Carl Sagan Called Star Wars Racist
Here's why Carl Sagan told Johnny Carson in 1978 that he believes the first Star Wars film (aka A New Hope) may be a racist movie.
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The Truth About Saddam Hussein's Forbidden Blood Qur'an
The lasting source of controversy for this text of the Qur'an is that it is supposedly written in Saddam Hussein's own blood, leaving a precarious situation.
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Paroled Killers Who Murdered Again
There are an almost shocking number of cases in which a convicted murderer was released from jail early and went on to kill again.
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The Truth About The Large Festival Held In Bastet's Honor
Greek historian Herodotus witnessed a Bastet festival. His description of the revelry surrounding the festival reads as similar to that of a modern Mardi Gras.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Serial Killer Carl Panzram
A career criminal, Carl Panzram was an unstoppable machine who enjoyed inflicting pain on everyone who was unfortunate enough to cross his path.
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The Mystery Of Hotel Del Coronado Explained
The Victorian-style Hotel Del Coronado, opened in 1888, has gained a reputation for being haunted and for its supernatural guests that refuse to check out.
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The Seven Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Explained
Christians believe the gifts manifest through the power of the Holy Ghost. From wisdom to understanding, counsel to fortitude, here's a rundown of this mystery.
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The Real Reason Caterpillar Fungus Is More Valuable Than Gold
Demand spiked in 1993 when Chinese athletes broke several track and field world records. Their coach attributed their prowess to consuming caterpillar fungus.
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What's The Real Difference Between A Cult And A Religion?
Characteristics of cults, such as charismatic leaders or beliefs that challenge orthodoxy, were true of belief systems that are now mainstream religions.
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The Truth About The First African American Baseball Pro, Moses Fleetwood Walker
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB). However, that's not the whole truth.
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