Inside The Time When Actual 'Fake News' Helped Fuel A War
The practice of publishing false information to sway public opinion has a much longer history than you may have previously thought -- back to the 19th century.
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The Untold Truth Of Plymouth Rock
Most people who made it through elementary school in the US can relate at least an overview of the now-mythologized "Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock" tale.
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This Is Who Gorillaz Owes Its Sound To
Gorillaz is undoubtedly one of the most unique hip-hop outfits to come out within the past 20 years. Gorillaz officially consists of four virtual egos,
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How Long Would It Really Take To Get To Mars?
Astronauts and other experts in the astronomy field fully expected human Mars colonies to exist by now.
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The Untold Truth Of Keith Flint
There are rock stars and then there's Keith Flint, who put them to shame with his antics and his engaging performances. Here's the untold truth of Keith Flint.
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The Tragic Story Of The Biggest Maritime Disaster In History
The sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff could be considered the worst maritime disaster in history, surpassing even that of the Titanic.
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Things That Became Illegal For Ridiculous Reasons
These laws were passed for ridiculous reasons, even if they had good intentions.
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The Most Mind-Blowing Final Levels In Video Game History
It takes a lot to make a video game masterpiece. But, above all, a dazzling final sequence is what make these games truly mind-blowing.
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The Most Insane Real Plans For Conquering Space
Smart and possibly insane individuals have some pretty unconventional ideas about the best way to go about getting their hands on all that sweet space loot.
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The Truth About Halley's Comet
The next projected appearance of arguably the world's most famous short-period comet (Be honest: Can you name any others?) is set for July 28, 2061.
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Condiments That Used To Be Considered Medicinal
Ketchup. Mustard. Vinegar. All delicious toppings for your fries. And once upon a time, they eased conditions like stomach aches and other ills.
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The Truth Behind Adolfo Scilingo's Death Flights
From 1976-1983, Argentina's right-wing military dictatorship conducted the Dirty War against those it suspected of being leftist political opposition.
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The Craziest Features On Air Force One
Air Force One is huge and packed full of high-tech security measures and luxury accommodations. Here are the craziest features found on Air Force One.
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The Bizarre Truth Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of a few literary works to pass into popular culture. This is the bizarre truth of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
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The True Story Behind Motley Crue's 'Dr. Feelgood'
Mötley Crüe had few bona fide hit singles. Two of them came from their fifth and most successful album, 1989's Dr. Feelgood -- one hit being the title track.
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Strange Vehicles You Won't Catch People Driving
Not every car follows the normal shape and form we expect. Some are so insane, seeing them on the highway would probably cause distracted driving accidents.
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Inside The Assassination Attempt Against George W. Bush
Every American president certainly is aware that the office makes them uniquely vulnerable targets. Some presidents have had to face that danger more than once.
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Why Did We Fight The Spanish-American War?
By the end of the 19th century, the only Spanish colonial remnants in the Americas were Cuba and Puerto Rico.
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What You Didn't Know About Japan's Cat Island
Cat fans might want to list Japan's Tashirojima Island (also known as Tashiro Island) as an itinerary must-see. About 100 people; hundreds of feral cats.
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The Horrible Incident That Inspired U2's 'Sunday Bloody Sunday'
U2's entire musical oeuvre is informed by their origins as young people growing up in Dublin during a very tumultuous, violent time in Irish history.
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The Battle Between The Girl Scouts And Boy Scouts Explained
They coexisted for decades, but now, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America are suing the Boy Scouts of America for poaching potential recruits.
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How The United States Stole Guam
although it remains a U.S. territory today, the United States had a bit of trouble hanging on to Guam in the middle of the 20th century.
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Sports Mishaps That Destroyed Innocent Lives
High-speed action and bodies in motion, plus the intense emotions of everything in sports makes mishaps like these all too common.
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Politicians Who Completely Lost It On Camera
It's no surprise that politicians lose it from time to time. When they do, it'll probably get caught on camera.
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Insane Stories From People Who Lived With Animals
Ready for these insane stories from people who lived with animals? We've got bad news for the Man in the Yellow Hat...
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People Throughout History Who Died On Holidays
Unfortunately, holidays are like any other day of the year -- Death doesn't discriminate against them.
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Musicians Who Bait-And-Switched Their Fans
Here are musicians who bait-and-switched their fans.
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