How Were Vestal Virgins Chosen?
A group of female priestesses who worshipped Vesta, the goddess of the hearth, the Vestal Virgins' main priority was keeping the sacred fire burning.
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The Reason Bela Lugosi Turned Down The Role Of Frankenstein
Although Bela Lugosi had starred in an impressive number of films since his career began in 1917, his role as Count Dracula made him a household name.
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The Forgotten History Of The LaserDisc Player
When a laser disc player was first demonstrated in 1972, it was a pioneering technology that led to the possibilities that came after.
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The Secret Every Street Racer Knows To Avoid Cops
For as long as cars have a been around, people have been using them not just to get from here to there, but to race them. But the practice can be dangerous.
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The Surprising Thing Ronnie Van Zant Is Buried With
On October 17, 1977, Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd released their fifth studio album titled "Street Survivors." Only three days later, tragedy struck.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1970 Bhola Cyclone
The area around the Bay of Bengal is known for its intense tropical storms, made worse by the low elevations and dense population around Bangladesh.
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Here's How Many People Live In The Most Densely Populated City On Earth
Approximately 7.9 billion people live on Earth today, and CNN reported that 37% are in China and India. China is currently the most populated country.
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Here's How Joseph Stalin Would've Looked In Color
Born into poverty in 1878, Joseph Stalin would become the dictator of the Soviet Union and be remembered for his ruthless reign of terror.
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The Weird Thing Done With Gladiator Sweat In The Roman Empire
Slaves who became gladiators were frowned upon by society, but some became popular due to their skills and were treated like sports stars.
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The Tragic Death Of Former NFL Player Keith McCants
Keith McCants, a former All-American at the University of Alabama who played six seasons in the NFL, was found dead on Thursday morning. He was 53.
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Animas Forks: The Truth About This Colorado Ghost Town
In 1873, the Brunot Agreement, forged between the Ute Tribe and the United States government, gave the United States access to 3.7 million acres of land.
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The Real Reason ABBA Is Releasing A New Album After 40 Years
Now, 40 years after the release of their last album, ABBA has decided to release new music together, according to a press release from the band.
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The Untold Truth Of L. Ron Hubbard
This is the untold truth of L. Ron Hubbard, the prophet of Scientology.
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The Untold Truth Of The Trail Of Tears
Thousands of people died on the Trail of Tears, and the Trail of Tears was one of the worst human rights abuses in American history.
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Things You Believed As A Kid That Ended Up Being Wrong
We all learned a lot as kids, but many of the things we learned weren't all that true. Here are things you probably believed as a kid that ended up being wrong.
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These Are The Largest Dogs In The World
Some of the biggest dogs in the world can rival human height when they stand on their back legs -- here are the largest dogs in the world.
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Times Fertility Clinics Implanted The Wrong Embryo
Infertility is devastating and life-altering. But in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complicated procedure. Here are times that fertility clinics goofed up.
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The Dark History Of Poena Cullei Execution
Humans have come up with some really bizarre ways to kill each other, but the Ancient Roman punishment of poena cullei was especially weird.
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The Truth About The Deadly Battersea Big Dipper Crash
In 1972, tragedy struck at England's Battersea Park Fun Fair when the Big Dipper roller coaster derailed, killing five children and injuring 13.
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Why Universal Didn't Want To Cast Bela Lugosi As Count Dracula
The character of Dracula has been portrayed by several actors throughout the years in various adaptations of stories about the blood-sucking count.
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How This Nearly Decapitated Woman Survived Her Assault
Alison Botha is no different in many ways from the millions of other women who've felt a sudden and scary flash of fear in a moment of vulnerability.
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Why Urine Was Once Used To Make Gunpowder
In a modern context, human waste is justifiably viewed as something that needs to be as out of sight (and smell) as possible.
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The Truth About The Disappearance Of Susan Powell
In December 2009, Susan Powell, a mother of two, was reported missing in West Valley City, Utah. To this day, her body has never been found.
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How Long Will Those Boot Prints Remain On The Moon?
One of humanity's greatest achievements in the 20th century was the Apollo program, which put a dozen men on the moon and returned them back home to Earth.
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The Real Reason Some Female Hummingbirds Look Like Males
Hummingbirds might be small, but they're kind of the badasses of the bird world when it comes to flying tricks. But why do some females look like males?
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Here's Why People Think Galileo Galilei Invented The Telescope
Galileo Galilei is one of the most remarkable scientific minds the world has ever seen. But despite his achievements, he didn't invent the telescope.
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The Tragic Death Of SeaWorld Trainer Dawn Brancheau
Dawn Brancheau's story ended where it began. According to Dawn's Foundation, she saw the famous Shamu show as a girl and decided to become a whale trainer.
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