It is time for us to probe the dark underbelly of Hollywood once again and see what forgotten scandals, murders, and tales of depravity and abuse lurk beneath. 10. The Coogan Act Child actors have a pretty rough time in Hollywood, but it used to be a lot worse. Not only did the studios control […]
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Even more than two decades after the World Trade Center was destroyed, it remains the defining event of the 21st Century. For years it made terrorism the fear in the forefront of the cultural consciousness. It also completely overshadowed centuries of terrorist activity, and in the process contributed to a highly skewed vision of the […]
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Everyone has done at least one thing they regret or wish everyone would forget. The same applies to nations. Nations that have existed for centuries or millenniums are bound to have a few skeletons in the closet that they wish everyone would just ignore. But unfortunately, some things are easier to forget than others. Whether […]
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We like to think that we have a pretty good handle on not only what’s in our food, medicine, and cleaning cabinets, but also which items are dangerous, and how they all work and interact with each other. However, it’s a complex world, and oftentimes it is hard to keep track of all of it […]
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African history is full of stories of triumph, golden ages, and other high points in human history. Sadly, the continent has also seen some of the darkest phases we’ve gone through as a species, especially during the age of colonization. From slavery to many of the early genocides of the 20th century, the last few […]
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From prison gangs to extortion rackets to neo Nazis, the United States is home to a variety of criminal groups and organizations. While we don’t hear about them as often as we should, they remain an active threat for the security apparatus of the country, with membership numbers comparable to some large, multinational corporations. 10. […]
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With UFOs now part of the mainstream news cycle, it’s time to get acquainted with the pilots — according to the ten silliest encounters we could find. 10. Reptoids Reptoids, or Reptilians, are a race of bipedal humanoid reptiles. Depending on who you ask, they’re from a world orbiting Alpha Draconis in the Draco system […]
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The British Empire was easily the largest empire in human history, encompassing about one fourth of the world’s total land area and population at the peak of its power. Throughout that time, numerous priceless cultural artifacts from around the world were seized and taken back to be displayed in British museums or sold to private […]
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Earth’s magical ecosystems might be on their way out, but they’re still full of awesome surprises — like these ten animal behaviors, each of which is so totally opposite to what you’d expect that they’re practically oxymoronic. 10. Flying squid Often mistaken for flying fish, there are at least six known species of flying squid […]
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Most modern societies rely on a police force to enact law and order, but sometimes people feel like the wheels of justice turn too slowly so they decide to take matters into their own hands. These people are known as vigilantes and these are some of their stories: 10. Phoenix Jones Given how hugely popular […]
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