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5 Unbelievable Real-Life Crimes Straight Out Of Movies and TV
Truth isn't stranger than fiction -- sometimes they're exactly the same thing.
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- By Ryan Menezes
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15 Alexander The Great's Hardcore Drinking Contest (That Killed Everyone)
Alexander wanted to be known for feats so wild that they could only be found in myths. His drinking contests were no different.
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- By Ethan Tyrrell
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For 50 Years A Silent Leather-Clad Hobo Walked The Same Mysterious Route
Watching a man clad entirely in stitched-together leather emerge from the forest sounds like it might be pretty terrifying.
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- By Laura Caseley
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The Long Lost Olympic Sport: Art
Yes, for four decades of Olympic competition, medals were awarded for artistic achievements.
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- By Ethan Tyrrell
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How Doomsday Hideaways Have Really Changed in Priorities
Self-assembled hole in the ground or luxury estate?
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- By Oona O'Brien
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The Rise And Fall Of New Jersey's 'Palace Of Depression' Theme Park
It was built on a swamp ... and, oh yeah, the creator lied to the FBI.
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- By Oona O'Brien
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4 Missing Persons Cases With More Twists Than a Shyamalan Movie
Sometimes, the clues keep coming, and none of them make any sense.
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- By Amanda Mannen
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Diss Battles Started Back Way Earlier Than You'd Think
Your momma's so old, she saw the first diss battle live.
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- By Oona O'Brien
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Want To Know If A Medieval Coat Of Arms Is Legit? Check The Dong
The heraldic tradition of 'pizzling' has a complicated series of forms and rules.
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- By Cedric Voets
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4 Hilariously Weird Scenes From Historical Protests
Sometimes, you've gotta get weird.
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- By Amanda Mannen
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4 Weird Ways We Tried Criminals Throughout History
In the times before DNA, forensics, indoor plumbing, etc. you could be found guilty of any number of crimes via truly odd methods.
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- By Amanda Mannen
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The Pledge of Allegiance is a Scam to Sell American Flags (VIDEO)
It was the Gamestonk of 1880.
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- By Ryan Menezes, Greg Ott
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Back In The Day, Everybody Was Talking To Aliens (Thanks To One Scammer)
America's UFO obsession can be traced almost entirely back to one dude who accidentally changed the world while trying to make a quick buck.
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- By Alex Hanton
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America's National Anthem's 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Due To Ripley's Believe It or Not
Robert Ripley’s 'Believe It or Not' comic riled up the masses.
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- By Eirik Gumeny
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4 Eyebrow-Arching U.S. History Stories Left Out Of Textbooks
Happy Fourth of July weekend, fellow Yankees! It's time to scare our dogs with colorful explosions and scare our readers with colorful stories.
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- By Ethan Tyrrell
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