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30 Ghosts of Historical Figures That May Still Walk Among the Living
The ghosts of many historical figures are still said to haunt the earth. Some hang around their burial sites, while others visit their homes or other significant places from their lifetime. There…
Sports
Booze, Drugs and Automobiles: Why the 1904 Olympic Marathon Was One of the Most Scandalous Races in History
The Olympic Games is no stranger to scandal. Ben Johnson’s doping in 1988, four Badminton teams deliberately losing matches in…
Cold War
America’s Top-Secret Cold War Plan to Nuke the Moon
In 1958, the United States Air Force reportedly thought it was a good idea to detonate a nuclear bomb on…
Warfare History
6 Amazing Facts About One of WWII’s Most Daring Missions
The Battle for Schloss Itter was one of the very last offensives of World War II. It was May 5,…