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31 Amazing Women Who Deserve To Be Way More Famous
Who (should) run the world?
- By Cracked Plasticians
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- July 17, 2019
5 Ways The Past Used To Be Unbelievably Disgusting
Before the 20th century, most of the world was a toilet.
- By Greg Stacy
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- July 13, 2019
5 Shocking Ways Pop Culture Inspired Horrible Crimes
Even criminals can't help but reference pop culture.
- By Adam Wears
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- July 08, 2019
Well-Known Facts About Famous Places (That Are Dead Wrong)
It’s not your fault. Hollywood has a way of making people believe super-untrue stuff.
- By Cracked Plasticians
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- July 04, 2019
5 Stories That Prove The Founding Fathers Were Total Maniacs
We hold these truths to be self-evident: these guys were weirdos.
- By E. Reid Ross, E.M. Caris, S. Aslam, Christian Markle, RG Jordan, Tony T
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- June 29, 2019
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
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