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10 Reasons Why the Roaring Twenties Sucked
The so-called Roaring Twenties was a pivotal decade in the history of the United States. It marked significant and political upheaval as the nation recovered well in the aftermath of World War…
Most People Picture History Wrong, These Facts Will Set them Straight
Common knowledge and conventional wisdom about much of history are often woefully lacking in actual knowledge and wisdom. For example,…
The Life of American Con Man Soapy Smith
Jefferson Randolph Smith was born in the antebellum Southern state of Georgia. His family was both wealthy and influential in…
A Prank Led to America’s First Nominated Female to Office, and Other Lesser Known American History Facts
Did you know that the first American woman to ever become mayor was elected as a result of a sexist…
Killing for cash: These 10 Killers Murdered for Money
There are many monikers for the soulless beings who commit cold-blooded murders in exchange for money. Hitmen. Contract killers. Enforcers.…
10 of History’s Worst Decisions
History has had plenty of brilliant ideas that improved the collective lot of mankind. History has also had plenty of…
10 Fascinating Things About New York’s Black Mafia
In the 1970s, many criminologists predicated that a rising class of African American criminals, operating out of New York City…
10 Catastrophic Solutions That Backfired Spectacularly and Made the Problem Worse
Good intentions often go awry, and that is why the road to hell is said to be paved with them.…
10 Heinous Crimes of Whitey Bulger and His Organized Crime Kingdom
Obviously Whitey Bulger committed far more than ten, and which are more horrific than others is somewhat subjective to those…
10 Over the Top Activities of the Notorious Kray Twins
It was called Swinging London. The Beatles, the Stones, Herman’s Hermits, The Kinks and many others provided the soundtrack. Carnaby…