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A Disturbing Compilation of the Slimiest People in History
Many historic figures had dark and slimy sides to their personalities. Take Bonnie Prince Charlie, who as a charming youth led a rebellion in a failed attempt to gain the British throne.…
American History
Pistol Pete’s Payback and Other Historic Vengeances
It is often said that revenge is a dish best served cold. Tastes are subjective when it comes to payback,…
American History
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…
American History
Russia’s Rambo and Other Fascinating WWII Figures and Facts
As history’s greatest conflict ever, the Second World War had no shortage of suffering and hardship and tragedy. At the…
Warfare History
This Day In History: The Traitor Quisling Becomes The Norwegian Prime Minister (1942)
On this day, in 1942 Vidkun Quisling, is made the prime minister of Norway by the German occupiers. Quisling was appointed…