Cracked Archive - History
The Last Time Suez Ships Got Stuck, They Were Trapped For Eight Years
That stuck ship from earlier in 2021 was nothing compared to this.
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- By Ryan Menezes
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6 The Dark History Of The Texas Rangers (Hollywood Leaves Out)
While state police forces exist throughout America, the Rangers are the oldest, the most mythologized, and the most messed up.
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- By Mark Hill
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When Nixon Resigned, Only His Dog Stopped Him Crying
The man started sobbing soon before giving his televised address. His makeup artist had to stop that.
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- By Ryan Menezes
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5 Times ExxonMobil Almost Took Over The World
It’s easy to make them out to be the bad guy today, but it could have been even worse.
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- By Justin McGown
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4 Famous Historical Firsts (That Weren't First At All)
It’s like God took a look at the event and went, “Eh, let's roll that back.”
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- By Tara Marie
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Hilarious Historical Life Hacks (Using Animal Dongs)
Examining the creative culture of dong design.
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- By Cedric Voets
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Who Stole Columbus' Letter From The Vatican?
They sealed the $1.2 million artifact deep in their vaults. Or so they thought ...
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- By Ryan Menezes
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When Weird, Old-Timey Big Pharma Got Dogs Stoned For Science
Canines + Cannabis = Science.
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- By Dana Larsen
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How Exactly Did Rasputin Die? The Real Answer (And The Weird Theories)
You’ve probably heard the conventional version of the story. But we're here to get the real answer.
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- By Alex Hanton
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The Candy Land Board Game Is Inspired By Sad, Sick Children (VIDEO)
Candy Land is bright, colorful, quick to learn, and is especially easy to play for small children stricken with polio.
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- By Melissa Aquiles, Jack Frederick
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The Weird, Strange History Of America's Gas Stations
Gas stations didn't just spring into being as they are today. No, they have a long, strange history.
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- By Justin McGown
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How McDonald's Original Coffee Stirrer Was A Central Character In The 'War On Drugs'
Yes, credit McDonald’s for creating the most efficient drug paraphernalia in modern history.
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- By Zanandi Botes
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The Weird, Secret Starbucks For The CIA Only
Mission mocha grande.
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- By Oona O'Brien
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Did Jack The Ripper Get His Start In America?
Three years before Jack the Ripper ripped the jack off of London's White Chapel district, in Austin, Texas ...
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- By Tara Marie
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Unicorn History Is Super-Weird And Thirsty
The embodiment of Christ who can only get captured by virgins...
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- By Oona O'Brien
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