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The Fate of the Rockefeller Scion Eaten by Cannibals and Other Macabre History
In 1961, a scion of the Rockefeller family came to a macabre end in New Guinea. For decades, it was assumed that he had drowned at sea when his boat swamped and…
American History
The Bat Bomb Invention and Other Odd Facts from History and War
History sometimes comes across as dull - a dreary collection of dusty facts and dates that cause students’ eyes to…
American History
20 Unusual Deaths from the History Books
Death is a regrettable but nonetheless unavoidable element of the human condition. Whilst most people pass into the great abyss…
American History
Rest in Peculiarity: 12 Unusual Deaths in the 20th Century
Being mortal, death and the end of mortality have always held a fascination for humanity. Whether peaceful or violent, in…