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Here are Some of the Most Adventurous People that Ever Existed
Most of us pine – especially in our youth – for a bit of adventure to spice up our lives.…
History’s Greatest Crime Sprees
History has never had a shortage of crime and criminals, but few were more fascinating than the crooks below. Take…
Insane and Inspiring Enterprising Stories from History
In 1906, a Swedish sailor was shipwrecked in the Southwest Pacific, and washed ashore on an island inhabited by cannibals.…
Women Who Took their Vengeance in an Epic Fashion
In 1980, an internal fight between Indian bandits ended with the death of one gang leader, and the victors’ capture…
These People All Met a Tragic and Slightly Comedic End
Shuffling off the mortal coil is tragic, but such is the circle of life. However, the tragedy of some demises…
History’s Most Lunatic Events and People
Throughout history, many a lunatic has risen to a position of power, from which he played an outsized role in…
The Ship That Disguised Itself as an Island and Other Lesser-Known WWII Facts
In early 1942, during the opening months of WWII in the Asia-Pacific theater, the Allies were reeling from a series…
Satanic Tomatoes and Other Weird Details Not Taught in History Class
Weird stuff permeates history, but by necessity, most of the weird stuff is not taught in school. Because of space…
Unusual Historic Crises and Calamities
Looking at history, one can’t help but wonder whether the world has it in for mankind. From devastating plagues and…
People Tried Unworkable Methods to Ward off Illness Outbreaks in History
For much of history, medical knowledge about what caused illness and how to cure it was quite limited. People –…