Cracked Archive - History

6 Historic Acts of Revenge That Put 'Kill Bill' to Shame

If you think epic vengeance is restricted to cheesy movies then you have a lot of history to learn.</

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By Jacopo della Quercia
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March 05, 2010

5 Economic Collapses More Ridiculous Than This One

History is full of economic idiocy, and here are five economic collapses that make 2010 feel like the Renaissance.

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By Matthew Hayden
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February 28, 2010

6 Soldiers Who Survived Shit That Would Kill a Terminator

The next time grandpa starts talking about how far he had to walk in the snow to school, tell him about these badasses.

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By Paul K Pickett
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February 26, 2010

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The 25 Least Useful Self-Help Books Possible

As of Nov 3, this one's 99 percent off.

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By Cracked Plasticians
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February 24, 2010

5 Reasons The Founding Fathers Were Kind Of Dicks

Today's teabaggers are douchebags, sure. But they didn't have anything on our Founding Fathers.

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By Lola C.
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February 23, 2010

6 Coincidences You Won't Believe Actually Happened: Update

Look, if you dig deep enough everything is an amazing coincidence. But even cynics like us have to admit these are downright freaky.

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By Jacopo della Quercia
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February 22, 2010

The 5 Most Widely Believed WWII Facts (That Are Bullshit)

Roosevelt DIDN'T kill the dinosaurs? Weird.

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By Jacopo della Quercia
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February 11, 2010

9 Inventions that Prove Leonardo da Vinci Was a Supervillain

We're positive that the Mona Lisa shoots lasers, also.

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By Jacopo della Quercia
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February 02, 2010

Reminder: 7 Real World Heists That Put 'Ocean's 11' to Shame

Danny Ocean might have had some big plans in his movies, but he can't hold a candle to some of history's more daring real-life thieves.

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By Jacopo della Quercia
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January 31, 2010

6 Enlightened Ideas Brought to You by Evil Empires

Hey, thanks, Xerxes? For everything?

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By Jacopo della Quercia , CRACKED Staff
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January 28, 2010

7 Mind-Blowing Easter Eggs Hidden in Famous Works of Art

OK, Dan Brown, you were right. There are hidden messages in old-school art. Dong messages.

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By Jacopo della Quercia
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January 25, 2010

8 Horribly Misguided 'Futuristic' Video Game Controllers

Just in case you need another reason to fondle your genitals.

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By Matthew Hayden
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January 24, 2010

6 Reasons Homemade Porn is a Worse Idea Than You Think

Thanks to a string of C-list celebrities and low budget websites, the idea of a home sex tape is now more reasonable than ever. Who would turn down a chance to hump on camera? Not me. Not you. Not anyone. But let this be a warning to you, some things do not belong on camera.

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