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The Pirates Who Kidnapped Caesar
In 75 BCE, a young Julius Caesar, not yet the powerful dictator of Rome, was captured by Cilician pirates in the Aegean Sea near the...
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Oct 10, 20242 min read
The Man Who Sued The Weather
In 1920, a peculiar legal case unfolded when John W. Smith, a resident of a small town, decided to sue the weather for damages after a...
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Oct 4, 20241 min read
Thích Quảng Đức's Self-Immolation
Thích Quảng Đức's self-immolation on June 11, 1963, was a meticulously planned and deeply symbolic act of protest against the South...
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Sep 30, 20243 min read
The Fascinating History of Ancient Egypt Mummies as Train Fuel
The peculiar practice of using mummies as fuel for trains in Egypt during the 19th century reflects a fascinating yet macabre chapter in...
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Sep 30, 20242 min read
The Phantom Barber of Pascagoula
In the summer of 1942, the seemingly quiet town of Pascagoula, Mississippi, was thrust into a state of hysteria as residents were...
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Sep 29, 20242 min read
Those ‘Damn Hiccups’
The longest recorded case of hiccups lasted an astonishing 68 years, beginning in 1922 and ending in 1990. This medical mystery affected...
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Sep 28, 20241 min read
African Boy Caged in Bronx Zoo
The story of Ota Benga, an African Mbuti pygmy, being exhibited in the Bronx Zoo in 1904 is one of the most shocking examples of racial...
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Sep 26, 20242 min read
Unicorns In Early South America
The idea of unicorns appearing on a 1519 map of South America is a fascinating example of how myth and misunderstanding often crept into...
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Sep 26, 20241 min read
King Killed by Flying Sheep
The bizarre and tragic story of the flying sheep and the French king dates back to 1612. Though it may sound like a fantastical legend or...
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Sep 26, 20242 min read
'Miracle Mike'
Mike the Headless Chicken, also known as Miracle Mike, became famous for surviving 18 months without a head. On September 10, 1945, in...
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Sep 26, 20241 min read
Who Were Unit 731
Unit 731 was a covert biological and chemical warfare research and development unit of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. It...
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Sep 26, 20242 min read
Gladiator Blood Used For Medicine
The practice of consuming gladiator blood in Ancient Rome is a striking example of the sometimes bizarre medical beliefs held by ancient...
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Sep 25, 20242 min read
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