Science & History
The First Black U.S. Army Nurses Were Only Allowed To Treat Nazis
This is usually where we’d add a joke of some sort but gosh darnit, we just don’t want to.
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- By Zanandi Botes
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Space Wine In Now A Thing (And Stupidly Expensive)
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- By Oona O'Brien
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14 Unexpected Facts About The US Constitution
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- By Shea
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The Epic Motorcycle Gang War (Everyone's Forgotten About)
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- By Charles Smith
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A ROUNDUP OF INTERVIEWS, DEEP DIVES, & TRIVIA
5 Animals Whose Bathroom Habits Are A Sci-Fi Movie
We're just going to come out and say it: these creatures have super-weird butts.
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- By Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
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4 Crimes From History That Made Absolutely Zero Sense
Everyone loves a good wacky crime story, which is why we keep accosting you with more of them.
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- By Alex Hanton
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How A Nation Of Crazy Cat Ladies Declared War Upon Dogs
Centuries of Russian culture show the nation has long had it out for man's best friend.
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- By Nathan Williams
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5 Marvels Of History That Got Trashed By Morons
We like telling stories of thoughtless destruction because sometimes, pain must be shared.
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- By Ryan Menezes
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13 Scientific Reminders Of How Insignificant Humans Are
Sometimes it's important to keep your problems in perspective.
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- By Shea
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5 Silly Small Things That Wrecked People's Bodies
Even the most seemingly insignificant decision (or indecision) can have life-altering consequences.
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- By Ivan Farkas
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14 Lies About War We Believe Because of Movies
War is a hell you're picturing wrong.
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- By Andres Diplotti, Cracked Writers
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At A Glance: 13 Legendary Octavia E. Butler Facts
Sometimes, you need to learn about the character behind the characters.
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- By Shea
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5 Strange Science Takeaways From The Middle Ages' Deadly Dance Hysteria
In the Middle Ages, there was a literal dancing fever so strong that it killed people ...
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- By Ethan Tyrrell
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The Incredible Life Of History's Greatest Golddigger: Death Rays, Yoga Cults, and Mad Science
Meet Ganna Walska, the tabloid superstar who became incredibly rich marrying total weirdos.
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- By Alex Hanton
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America’s First UFO Sighting Was Way Earlier Than You Think
Conventional wisdom might finger the '40s, but the truth has been out there - or not - for literal centuries.
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- By Eirik Gumeny
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