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26 Secret Backstories Behind Totally Famous Photos
Turns out some pictures need 1,000 words.
- By Andres Diplotti
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- June 18, 2019
4 (Alleged) Acts Of Revenge From Powerful People
There are few things more dangerous than someone who is really powerful and equally petty.
- By Ryan Menezes
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- June 07, 2019
5 Famous People With Hilariously Awful Military Careers
These celebrities had absolutely no right to be anywhere near a real military. Like at all.
- By Adam Wears
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- June 03, 2019
6 Ideas That Were So Ahead Of Their Time Everybody Went Nuts
Every once in a while, humanity responds to innovative technology like a caveman banging their head on a rock.
- By E. Reid Ross, Andrea Meno, Sarah Philip, RG Jordan
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- May 28, 2019
6 Poor Servants Who Wound Up Making History
Behind every successful person is a lower-level worker not getting the credit they deserve.
- By Ryan Menezes
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- May 25, 2019
5 Modern Day Treasures That Got Saved In The Craziest Ways
There are belts in your closet that are older than these archeological marvels.
- By Raoni Lacerda, Pauli Poisuo, Andrea Meno, Tee Ngin Rui
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- May 04, 2019
The 5 Weirdest Side Jobs Worked By Famous Authors
Everybody needs a hobby.
- By Eirik Gumeny
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- May 03, 2019
5 Iconic Photos From History (That Are Totally Fake)
Al Gore didn't invent fake news until 1999. Or did he?
- By Olisa Efobi
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- May 01, 2019
The Stupid Nazi Plot You've Never Heard Of
Nazis weren't just evil. They were dumb.
- By Mark Hill
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- April 30, 2019
5 Inspiring Pieces Of Art (That Have Screwed-Up Backstories)
Art can be pretty much anything. Even horrific.
- By Nathan Williams
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- April 29, 2019
The Historical Figure Who Ruined Men's Fashion Forever
Men's fashion is boring.
- By William Kuechenberg
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- April 27, 2019
5 History Myths Everybody Believed For Far Too Long
Who knew these unbelievable stories were, in fact, unbelievable?
- By Spencer Thew, Steven Assarian, Eamon Lahiri, Marvin Bea, Stiles Fifield, Christian Markle
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- April 27, 2019
This Isn't The First Time Notre Dame's Been Nearly Destroyed
The building has taken its lumps over many centuries.
- By E.M. Caris
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- April 24, 2019
15 Minor Events That Changed Pop Culture (And The World)
Your next tweet could spawn an entire extended universe.
- By Cracked Plasticians
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- April 11, 2019
5 Crazy Secrets Of Famous Places Around The World
Here's all the stuff your tour guide most definitely skipped over.
- By Adam Wears
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- April 09, 2019
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