Here's What Happens When You Get Jerusalem Syndrome
Some visitors to Jerusalem find that the aura of religion that permeates nearly every square inch of the city is overwhelming, and have a psychiatric reaction.
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The Weird Reason Ice Cream Sundaes Got Started
What could be more innocent than the perennial summertime treat, the ice cream sundae? It turns out that all that delicious sweetness has a slightly shady past.
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The Shady Truth About Facebook Ads
Websites like Facebook have been notorious for being one of the main social platforms that have scores of ads to inundate their average day-to-day user.
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The Real Reason The US Annexed Texas
Texas became its own republic after it was acquired during the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. It's fight for independence was full of politics and battles.
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The 1897 Chicago Sausage Vat Murder Explained
The notorious Chicago sausage vat murder briefly turned the meat-loving city of Chicago against sausage — this is the story of the trial of Adolph Luetgert.
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Roko's Basilisk: The Thought Experiment That Could Enslave The Human Race
Technologists such as Elon Musk have said that AI is "far more dangerous than nukes." Not regulating the relationship between man and machine is "insane."
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The Real Reason Alex Jones Was Banned From Facebook
Amid growing concerns over right-wing extremist violence, Alex Jones of Infowars was banned from Facebook and Instagram for his increasingly troubling behavior.
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The Tragic Death Of Evelyn McHale
The tragic death of Evelyn McHale was captured via a stunning photograph by an amateur photographer and later published in Life Magazine.
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Here's How Much Trump Has Spent On Facebook Ads
In 2018, Facebook started to keep track and disclose which pages pay for political ads. One who took advantage of the platform's reach was then-President Trump.
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You Probably Didn't Know The Queen Was Once In The British Army
Many will be surprised to learn of one particular role Queen Elizabeth II used to perform: As a princess, she was a member of the British Army.
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The Mysterious Disappearance Of Karlie Gusé
The strange disappearance of 16-year-old Karlie Gusé from her Chalfant Valley, California home has baffled investigators for more than two years - here's why:
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The Truth About Wallis Simpson And Edward VIII's Relationship
Wallis Simpson was derided for taking King Edward VIII from the British throne, but the truth about their relationship is actually quite different.
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A Look At Pablo Escobar's Luxury Prison
After being targeted by the Colombian and United States governments, Pablo Escobar surrendered in 1991 and agreed to five years in a luxury prison.
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The Untold Truth Of Glenn Frey
From humble beginnings in Detroit, musician and songwriter Glenn Frey became one of the two main voices and faces of the Eagles.
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How The Sex Pistols Felt About The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Despite the band's boycott and scathing letter to the institution, the Sex Pistols were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.
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The Real Reason Prohibition Was Passed
After decades of failed attempts from temperance movement advocates, the U.S. government passed the 18th Amendment in 1919, leading the way for Prohibition.
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This Is How Much Money Queen Elizabeth's Private Secretary Makes
The British royal family employs thousands of people to help run their empire, and one of the top positions is Queen Elizabeth's private secretary.
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The Truth About Tom Arnold's Drug Lord Sister
Lori Arnold built an incredibly lucrative drug empire centered on her small hometown in Iowa. Here's the truth about Tom Arnold's drug lord sister.
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The Most Dangerous Cults In Recent History
Several cults in history became incredibly dangerous to members and non-members alike. These are some of the most dangerous cults in recent history.
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What Happened To Bill Berry From R.E.M.?
Former R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry quit the band after a health scare and officially "retired" — but he never fully left the group (or other projects) behind.
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The Untold Truth Of Bill Gates
Get to know a little bit about Bill Gates, the world's most famous college dropout billionaire.
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A Look At Gene Simmons' Childhood
Musician Gene Simmons is infamous for being a member of the heavy rock band KISS, his impossible tongue, and his controversial nature.
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How The Knights Templar May Have Inspired Star Wars
When Muslim-held Jerusalem fell in 1099, devout Christian pilgrims rejoiced and journeyed to the Holy Land. The Knights Templar formed to protect the travelers.
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How Fred Astaire Influenced Jackie Chan
Though many Americans may not know it, Jackie Chan is arguably the biggest worldwide film star — and his trademark slapstick fights have some unique influences.
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What We Know About Queen Elizabeth And Tony Blair's Relationship
Tony Blair was prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 until 2007, and reportedly his relationship with Queen Elizabeth got off to a shaky start.
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The 2002 Moscow Hostage Crisis Explained
Here's how 2002's Moscow Hostage Crisis allowed a newly elected Vladimir Putin to "consolidate his grip on power," despite actions that killed more than 100.
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Here's How Much Richie Sambora Is Actually Worth
Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora is worth more than you probably think.
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