Cracked Archive - Weird World
The 5 Most Spectacular On-The-Job F#@% Ups By The Police
The best thing you can say about police misconduct in the headlines is that they're often cases of split-second decisions gone wrong. The worst, well, you're about to find out ...
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- By Zachary Frey
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533 5 Insane Coincidences That Saved People's Lives
Here are five real stories of unfortunate folks whose bad luck ended up saving them from horribly unpleasant deaths.
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- By Robin Warder
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5 Maddening Things Poor People Can't Get Out From Under
Being poor comes with an unexpected plethora of bizarre side effects.
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- By Ivan Farkas, Vicki Veritas, J.D. Robinson
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5 Stupid War Myths Everyone Believes (Thanks To Movies)
What does Hollywood get wrong about war? Well, everything.
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- By Chris Janney
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5 Surprisingly Basic Things That Are Depriving You Of Sleep
There are all sorts of random-ass things that mess up your sleep in ways you'd never have guessed.
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- By Bill Hooper
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7 Embarrassing Conversations That Were Overheard By Everyone
It's easier than ever for trusted professionals to accidentally broadcast the shit they say behind our backs to all of civilization.
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- By Adam Wears
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7 Horrifically Stupid Decisions That Somehow Saved Lives
The human body is a ridiculous bundle of evolutionary misfires, and it continually finds ways to surprise us.
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- By Ivan Farkas
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5 Lame Attempts To Make Comics Appeal To Modern Audiences
Here are just a few of the comics to catch the ol' reboot to the crotch.
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- By Tara Marie
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5 Packs Of Idiot Bros Who Blazed Their Way Through History
The bro has been around far longer than you'd expect. The bro is forever, the bro is eternal.
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- By Luke John Smith
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6 Shocking Flaws In Airline Security You Never Knew Existed
The government has added new machines and measures designed to streamline the process -- but they're not just shockingly inefficient; in some cases they're actually making things worse.
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- By Chris Radomile
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5 Sworn Enemies Who Formed Inspiring Friendships
Proving that there's literally no aggression humans aren't capable of forgiving, here are five heartwarming friendships that were forged by overcoming things like torture, racism, and murder.
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- By A.C. Grimes
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6 Terrible Medical Conditions Cured Using Sci-Fi Technology
To impress patients these days, medical science is getting weirdly futuristic.
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- By John Mulroy, Justin Crockett, Ivan Farkas, Connie Langdon
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5 Crimes Committed In The Name Of Heroism
Once in a while, real life takes a page from a screenwriting class.
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- By A.C. Grimes
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Holocaust Denial Essays: 7 Real Horrible School Assignments
A few dedicated teachers have found a way to turn boring old school into an experience their students will remember for the rest of their lives, or at least until they pass out from binge-drinking after a therapy session.
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- By Mark Hill
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7 Actual Theme Park Attractions Clearly Designed By Maniacs
If you're really adventurous, you can skip the traditional theme parks and visit those places where childhood dreams are traded for reality-questioning befuddlement.
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- By Kier Harris
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