Cracked Archive - History
That Time The Soviets Fired A Cannon In Space
In 1975, a cannon mounted to a Soviet space station was fired. It is the only known weapon fired in space.
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- By Ethan Tyrrell
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1 13 Now-You-Know Facts About The Middle Ages They Didn’t Teach At School
They say society has “advanced” since the Middle Ages, but you can’t fart for a living anymore.
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- By Andrea Meno
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6 Real Bible Verses We're Hoping God Gives Us A Pass On (Ft. Michael Swaim) (VIDEO)
Michael Swaim returns to Cracked's YouTube channel to look at some Bible verses that really should have been cut.
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- By Michael Swaim, Winston Rowntree
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13 Now-You-Know Wild Facts
Did you know Buzz Aldrin's mom's maiden name was Moon?
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- By Shea
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British Tanks Can Make Tea Because Of Course They Can
In World War II, British tank crews would get out of their tanks to make tea. This proved to be dangerous.
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- By Ethan Tyrrell
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Entering The Hollow Earth: The Epic Real-Life Quest
They thought Earth contained smaller spheres, with their own tourist attractions.
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- By Alex Hanton
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Cracked VS: Were the ‘90s better than today?
It's time for us to be honest about the last 30 years.
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- By JhallComics
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4 Horror Stories Left Out Of The History Books
Hope you're into cannibals and manufactured plagues.
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- By Alex Hanton
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Jack-O'-Lanterns Becoming A Thing Involved Tricking Satan (Twice)
The origins of the modern Halloween jack-o'-lantern can be traced to an Irish story about a man who tricked the Devil twice.
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- By Ethan Tyrrell
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'Frozen' Hints at a Forgotten, Worldwide Trade of Ice (and We'll Tell You All About It)
Once upon a time, ice was a hot commodity.
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- By Andres Diplotti
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The Medieval Italian Battle Seemingly Fought Over A Bucket
According to legends, two Italian city-states clashed because one stole a bucket from the other.
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- By Ethan Tyrrell
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Professional Mourners Were The Life Of Ancient Funerals
Found in Rome, Egypt, and more, professional mourners made any ancient funeral into a spectacle.
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- By Ethan Tyrrell
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Meet The Confederate Terrorist, Who Fought With Fire, Bombs, And Germs
Alexander Keith betrayed his family to become a freelance spy, con artist, and bioweapons pioneer.
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- By Alex Hanton
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Re-Visiting The Weird, Feared Time Of Tamagotchis
Parents feared for their wallets, while psychologists were worried about something else.
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- By Oona O'Brien
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5 Spooky Skeletal Discoveries That Reveal The Terrifying Past
Real skeletons aren't scary. Except these ones.
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- By Ivan Farkas
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