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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Were The Mongol Conquests And Invasions The Most Brutal In History?
Around 40 million people are believed to have died as a result of the Mongolian invasion — a high number, but was it the most brutal force in history?
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The Real Reason Vatican City Has One Of The Highest Crime Rates
It's hard to imagine that the home of one of the world's most revered religious leaders is also a hotbed of criminal activity, but the crime data is shocking.
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The Truth About The Clinton Correctional Facility Jailbreak
In the summer of 2015, two convicts escaped from the maximum security Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York and made headlines around the nation.
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The 'Freedom Phone' Explained
Finman is, in fact, peddling a phone. "Comparable to the best smartphones on the market," with a "superfast processor," all for $499.99 — the Freedom Phone.
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The Real Reason Netflix's The Queen's Gambit Is Being Sued
For a few months in late 2020, the hottest thing on TV was a seven-episode Netflix series about chess. "The Queen's Gambit," was based on the 1983 novel.
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How Ted Bundy Played A Role In The Green River Killer Case
Infamous serial killer Ted Bundy offered his help to detectives in catching the Green River Killer.
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This Is The Most Dangerous Bee In The World
When it comes to insects and the danger they pose to humans, bees are generally near the top of the "most dangerous" list.
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Why Joel Osteen's Teachings Have Been Compared To Atheism
Joel Osteen's prosperity gospel is popular with millions of people all over the world. But some Christians have compared it to atheism. Here's why.
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This Is How Many Women H.H. Holmes Was Really Married To When He Died
Serial killer H.H. Holmes, known for his murder castle, was married to three women at the time of his death.
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