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38 Beliefs And Ways Of Life The Amish Strictly Follow
The Amish are part of a distinct religious community that follows a way of life far different from that of…
These Religious Prisons Turned Orphans, Young Girls, and Pregnant Women into Slaves Inside Convent Walls
Not that long ago, girls and women who defied societal norms were forced into convents and reform institutions. "Do-gooders" established…
16 Steps These Criminals Took To Escape The Notorious Alcatraz Prison
In X-Men: The Last Stand, a subject of national controversy is a little boy who, though a mutant, has the…
The Sutherland Family had 37 Feet Of Hair Between 7 Sisters
How women have turned the heads of men has changed over time. Many of today’s most prominent female stars, such…
20 Significant Mafia Hits
The mafia is often glamorized in the movies, as illustrated by The Godfather. However, real life in the mob is…
This Failed Plot Nearly Changed History and the ‘Traitor’ Responsible Turned Into a Symbol of Resistance that Spans Centuries
“Remember, Remember, the fifth of November, the gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason why the gunpowder treason…
18 Facts that Prove the Victorians Weren’t as Prudish as People Thought
In the 19th century, intercourse was a dangerous business. For starters, venereal diseases were rife. The risk of catching syphilis…
This was the European Witch Craze that Fueled the Salem Witch Trials
The European Witch-Craze spanned over centuries during the early modern period, resulting in the deaths of thousands across Europe. Most…
17 Facts about State Visits by Foreign Rulers to the White House Most People Don’t Know
State visits form the prestigious centerpiece of international diplomacy, bringing together the two heads of state from respective nations in…
Sherman’s Other March Was A Lesser Known, Vengeful Attack on South Carolina
Civil War general, William Tecumseh Sherman, is best known in popular culture for his march through Georgia in late 1864,…