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20 Facts About the Nazi Occupation of the UK’s Channel Islands
In May of 1940, Nazi Germany invaded the British Channel Islands and claimed it as a new territory for the…
Balloonfest ’86: United Way of Cleveland’s Fatal Fundraiser
Plastic and other forms of contamination are helping to fuel the environmental catastrophe that humans are forcing upon the planet.…
20 Moments Royals Have Met Their Demise
Life is uncertain and, at times, unnecessarily cruel. As Benjamin Franklin famously quipped, "nothing can be said to be certain,…
The Eccentric Elisabeth of Bavaria Married Into the Infamous Hapsburg Family and Found Nothing But Tragedy
Empress Elisabeth of Austria was one of the most beautiful women in history and a powerful monarch. Her stunning beauty…
20 Of The Slowest Historical Torture Methods We Can’t Believe Living Souls Had to Endure
Torture is unpleasant, as indeed is the intended purpose of the practice. The act of inflicting physical or psychological pain…
The Key to the Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar Could be Hidden in Canada
The Knights Templar is an almost legendary group of warrior monks whose story has colored many cultural tales. They are…
This All Black Female Battalion Played A Significant Role In Europe During World War II
During the Civil War, women disguised themselves as men to fight in battle. For the majority of women, the disguises…
40 Awe-Inspiring Facts About Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire
"Life's greatest joy is to scatter your enemies and drive them before you. To see their cities reduced to ashes.…
What Really Happened during the Chappaquiddick Incident When Ted Kennedy was Blamed for a Death
Senator Ted Kennedy, the youngest brother of assassinated president John F. Kennedy and slain presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy had…
This is Why Stonehenge is Such a Big Deal
Okay, okay, okay. Stonehenge is a group of rocks standing in a lonely field. There’s no getting away from that.…