Why Robert Propst Regrets Inventing The Office Cubicle
Ever since its debut in office workspaces around the world, the cubicle has gained an exceptionally -- almost universally -- negative reputation.
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How Elephants Have Been Used As Weapons In Warfare
People have ridden horses and camels into the heat of battle, but perhaps no cavalry in history has been more terrifying than the use of war elephants.
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What Queen Esther Really Looked Like In The Bible
In her reign, the young Queen Esther, herself secretly Jewish, helped save her people from persecution by strategically negotiating with her husband, the king.
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This Computer Was Created Specifically For The Amish
When we think of typical Amish trappings, they usually revolve around barns, buggies, and beards. Computers and cell phones certainly have no place, right?
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The Truth About The World's Most Infamous Mummy, The Yde Girl
In 1897, two Dutch laborers near the village of Yde in the Netherlands were working in a bog when a deformed dark body with fiery red hair came to the surface.
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What Really Happens If You Are Arrested In The Vatican
That crimes are committed within Vatican City is problematic for the country, considering that it has no prison (just detention cells) and only one judge.
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How The Plane Ride From Hell Became One Of The WWE's Biggest Scandals
What really happened during the Plane Ride from Hell, and what made it one of the most scandalous events the WWE has ever dealt with?
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The Crazy True Story Of The Cape Cod Vampire
Antone Charles Costa, known as Tony, killed at least two and probably eight women between 1966 and 1969. Here is the crazy true story of the Cape Cod Vampire.
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The Amish's Complicated Relationship With Electricity Explained
At the heart of the Amish creed is their dedication to Christianity and their emphasis on the importance of community harmony.
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Here's What Would Happen If Earth Was No Longer Magnetized
At any given moment, Earth could just stop being a magnet. If that ever happened, here is the series of events that would most likely follow.
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The Surprising Sports Team The Vatican Has
Another way in which Vatican City is functionally its own country is that it has its own sports leagues.
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What The Last Few Days Of Osama Bin Laden's Life Were Like
Osama Bin Laden, America's most wanted terrorist, was killed close to 10 years after he masterminded one of the worst terror attacks in American history.
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The Untold Truth Of Emperor Akihito
For many Westerners, there's still a lingering sense of mystery around Japanese culture and history, including the Japanese imperial family.
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Here's Why Prince Philip's Will Won't Become Public For 90 Years
Having been a senior member of the Royal Family, the prince's last will and testament is not privy to the same requirements as those of other British civilians.
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What Do Freemasons Actually Believe?
Shrouded in secrecy, the Freemasons is a fraternal society that has attracted its share of controversy and concern for centuries.
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The Tragic Death Of Andy Kaufman
If anyone were going to fool the masses with an elaborate death prank, it'd likely Andy Kaufman, the comedian who starred in "Taxi" and appeared on "SNL."
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The Untold Story Of The Danbury Shakes
Ever thought about where the Mad Hatter in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" got his name? Or why the character is so unhinged? The inspiration was very real.
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The Reason Ted Bundy Sometimes Returned To His Crime Scenes
Ted Bundy ultimately confessed to killing dozens of women in several states and one 12-year-old girl, though it's suspected he may have killed many more.
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The Deadly Cosmetic Trends Women Once Relied On
They say beauty is pain but it shouldn't be deadly. Unfortunately a lesson learned the hard way. For centuries, cosmetics have been used to augment beauty.
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Here's What Mark Twain Would've Looked Like In Color
Dated 1907, Twain would have been around 72 in the colorized photo. With his disheveled white hair and prominent pallor, he looks like he could be much older.
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The Real Reason The Vatican Hated The Beatles
It was during a 1966 interview that the Beatles earned the ire of the religious community -- including no less than Vatican City and the pope himself.
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The Odd Reason Charles Manson's Mother Was Sent To Jail
Failed musician and cult leader Charles Manson is one of the most infamous and feared criminals of the 20th century, after ordering a series of grisly murders.
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How The Mona Lisa Once Ended Up In Napoleon's Bedroom
He is one of the most compelling figures in history. She is one of the most famous and enduring faces on planet earth — though no one is certain of who she is.
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This Former US President Had The Most Children
Per POTUS.com, American presidents have had, on average, 4.1 children. That's a good deal higher than today's national average — 1.9 children per family.
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These Were Serial Killer Carl Panzram's Chilling Last Words
Think "serial killer" and names like Bundy, Dahmer, or Gacy are probably who come to mind. Carl Panzram is not as widely known but perhaps even more horrifying.
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The Bizarre Book Written By The Son Of Sam
In 1977, the New York State Legislature rushed to pass the groundbreaking New York Executive Law Section 632a, more commonly known as the Son of Sam law.
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How The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne Was Nearly Killed In High School
The song "Mother Please Don't Be Sad," from their most recent record, 2020's "American Head," directly pulled its inspiration from a harrowing experience.
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