Details You Should Know About Legendary Highwayman Dick Turpin
British highwayman Richard "Dick" Turpin roamed the English countryside in the 1700s, robbing people and stealing horses until he was executed in 1739.
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The Dark Truth About Radical Group Boko Haram
Imperialism in Nigeria led to another important tenant of Boko Haram, which is "Western education is forbidden." That's actually what Boko Haram means.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1881 Haiphong Typhoon
In recent years, Vietnam has seen its fair share of deadly storms, and they've lost thousands of citizens, but nothing like the 1881 Haiphong typhoon.
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This Theory Suggests Atlantis Was A Product Of Plato's Imagination
No ancient descriptions of Atlantis are known to exist independently of Plato's work, which describes Atlantis as an expansive and indulgent continental empire.
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Here's How An Octopus Regrows Its Arms
Octopuses are fascinating creatures that are incredibly intelligent. According to scientists, they have 130 million neurons, most located in their eight arms.
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The Surprising Thing You Should Know About Bela Lugosi's Broadway Debut
Bela Lugosi is remembered mostly for the role of Count Dracula in the seminal 1931 movie "Dracula," and his later work in horror films.
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The Mystery Of Billy Milligan's Multiple IQs
The perplexing case of Billy Milligan is one in which the story of the reported perpetrator of violent crimes overshadows the victims of those crimes.
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Rules Old Hollywood Stars Had To Follow
Hollywood was determined to keep the image of its stars intact; it also demanded a lot from them. Let's look at the rules Old Hollywood stars had to follow.
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The Real Reason These '90s Bands Broke Up
A few '90s bands faded away; several burnt out in big ways. Here's why some of the defining voices of alt-rock, Britpop, dream pop, and grunge called it quits.
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Every Actor Who Has Played Charles Manson In A Movie
From the scores of books, shows, and films based on the infamous murders, true crime enthusiasts still can't get enough of Charles Manson.
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Pearl Fernandez Murdered Her Son. Where Is She Now?
Gabriel Fernandez was only 8 when he died at the hands of his mother, Pearl, and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre. This was no average case of child abuse.
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Everything We Know About The Chippendales Arson Attacks
For an organization associated with buff, oiled-down men in bow ties gyrating for crowds of screaming women, the Chippendales story is surprisingly dark.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Benin Massacre
The Kingdom of Benin, which was originally called Igodomigodo, was founded by the Edo people of southern Nigeria around the year 900 and was ruled by kings.
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The Untold Truth Of Benin City
Prior to the year 900, the location of today's Benin City was a dense and inhospitable rainforest but it would become Igodomigodo, and be ruled by kings.
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The Star Theory That Some People Think Proves The Moon Landing Was Fake
There are an awful lot of people devoted to believing very, very strongly that the Apollo moon landings never happened. So why is this the case?
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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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How Many Grave Robbers Have Been Caught At Princess Diana's Tomb?
Princess Diana's brother continued to deal with horrifying fallout, including people coming to his home and attempting to rob Diana's tomb.
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The Untold Truth Of Kurt Warner
Kurt Warner went from working at a grocery store while playing semi-professional football to keep his dream alive to playing in the NFL.
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How Vestal Virgins Had More Power Than Other Roman Women
The Vestal Virgins wielded tremendous influence in Rome. Here's why this group of women was so important and why they had so much power in ancient times.
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How Ghislaine Maxwell Evaded Prison For So Long
On July 2, 2020, British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested in Bradford, New Hampshire. Maxwell was indicted on numerous sex trafficking charges.
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This Is The Hottest Place On Earth
Death Valley previously held this record but new evidence has emerged proving there's a lot more bubbling on Earth's surface than we originally projected.
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Most Dangerous Countries In The World
Traveling the world can be a wonderful experience, but not all destinations are created equal. Here are the most dangerous countries in the world.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1976 Tangshan Earthquake
The decade before this infamous quake, an even more formidable one devastated a Chinese city. Here's the terrible tale of the Tangshan earthquake of 1976.
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Why Kamran Loghman Regretted Inventing Pepper Spray
Kamran Loghman invented weapons-grade pepper spray in the 1980s, but law enforcement officials have gone on to use it in a way that he disagrees with.
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These Were H.H. Holmes' Final Words
In the midst of the excitement surrounding the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, an experienced killer was collecting victims. He didn't get away scot-free, though.
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Everything The Women And The Murderer Didn't Tell You About The True Story
Netflix's documentary "The Women and the Murderer" follows a French police chief and a victim's mother as they track down notorious serial killer Guy Georges.
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The Truth About John Lennon's Incident At The Playboy Mansion
Back in the '70s and '80s, the Playboy Mansion was the place to be. Attending a party at the Tudor home was a status symbol; it was a sign that you'd made it
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