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Air Dropping Of Beers And Eisenhower Almost Quitting | 7 Surprising Facts...

June 6, 1944, marked a key moment in World War II history known as D-Day. On this day, the largest amphibious invasion ever, involving over 130,000 troops from the United States, United Kingdom, and...

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Do NOT look this Doll in the eye | A Voodoo Baby That Breathes!

In Florida, there is a voodoo doll resting in a glass case that should not be looked in the eyes! It belonged to François Duvalier, also known as Papa Doc. Duvalier was the president of Haiti from 1957...

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Two 10-year-old Boys Brutally Took The Life Of A 2-Year-Old!

On 12 February 1993, in Merseyside, UK, a tragic and disturbing event took place that would shock Britain and the world. Two 10-year-old boys, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, abducted, tortured, and...

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The Woman Who Lived, Talked to, and Dated a Dolphin!

Margaret Howe Lovatt, a volunteer naturalist, made headlines in the 1960s with her unusual experiment involving a dolphin named Peter. This NASA-funded research aimed to teach dolphins human language....

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These Villagers Live With The Mummies And Chat With Them While Sipping Tea!

Venzone, a fortified Italian city, holds one of the most extraordinary stories. After being completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1976, Venzone was rebuilt stone by stone to mirror its medieval...

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Baby Owls Sleep With Their Face Down | Here’s Why!

Warning: This may be the most adorable thing you’ll see. Yes, it’s true. Baby owls really do sleep on their stomachs. Here’s why. When we think of owls, we often picture them perched high in trees,...

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A Man Caused ‘The Great Mississippi Flood’ Trying To Stop His Wife From...

What’s the most extreme thing you have ever done to get things done your way? Somebody has actually gone to the lengths of making a great flood. James Scott, a 23-year-old from Quincy, Mississippi...

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This Child Born With An Unusually Small Head Is The Best Comedian!

Schlitzie was a unique person who could make others laugh with just a smile, and comedy despite facing many challenges. He suffered a rare condition called “microcephaly” and had a small head....

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10 Rejected Designs Of The American Flag!

The American flag, a symbol of unity and pride, has seen many changes since its original design was established in 1818. The law required the flag to feature 13 alternating red and white stripes...

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12 Kids Got Trapped Inside a Flooding Cave for More Than Two Weeks!

In June and July 2018, a shocking event in Thailand captured the world’s attention. A junior football team, the Wild Boars, found themselves trapped deep inside Tham Luang Nang Non, in northern...

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This American Athelet’s Jaws Fell Off After Drinking A “Miracle Drug”!

Eben McBurney Byers was a wealthy American socialite, athlete, and industrialist who met a tragic and bizarre end. Byers was prescribed a drink for a minor injury on his arm in 1972. This...

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A Mysterious Staircase Made Out Of Wood That Is “Not From The Earth!”

Imagine a staircase that defies logic and science. The Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is home to a unique staircase, known as the “Miraculous Stair.” Built without using nails, glue, or any...

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‘Judy’ the dog is the World War II Hero Who Saved Countless Lives and...

During World War II, an unexpected hero emerged—a pure-bred, liver-and-white English Pointer named Judy. Born in Shanghai, Judy became a ship’s mascot for the Royal Navy. Her journey took her from the...

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This Military Surgeon Held a Secret For 50 Years That Was Only Revealed After...

Dr. James Barry was a remarkable figure in the British Army, known for his medical expertise and contributions. Barry, originally from Cork, Ireland, achieved many milestones, including performing the...

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World’s Greatest Sketch Artist Helps Solve Over 1200 Crimes | Here are 10...

Lois Gibson is a name that might not ring a bell immediately, but her work has surely impacted crime-solving in America. Lois is “The World’s Most Successful Forensic Artist” and holds the 2017...

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Scientists Have Created Robots With Lab-Grown Human Skin & They Are Freaky!

In a remarkable breakthrough, a team of scientists has unveiled a robot face covered with a delicate layer of living skin. The skin heals itself and can even crinkle into a smile. It looks quite freaky...

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Poisoned Twice and Shot at Least Five Times – This is the ‘Hardest Man to...

Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin was a Russian mystic and faith healer born on January 21, 1869, in Siberia. Also known as the “Mad Monk,” Grigori became one of the most controversial figures in Russian...

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A Deadly Wave Of Sugar Syrup Flooded The USA!

Imagine waking up to a sticky disaster that floods your city with over 2 million gallons of molasses. This might sound bizarre, but it actually happened on January 15, 1919, in the North End of Boston....

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A Woman’s Plot To Share Coca-cola’s Secret For $1.5 Million With Pepsi Fails...

Don’t mistake this for a plot of a spy novel. A former Coca-Cola employee tried to sell Coca-Cola’s trade secrets to its biggest competitor, Pepsi. Joya Williams, a former assistant to the director of...

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A Hidden ‘City of the Dead’ Discovered With More Than 300 Tombs!

Recently, scientists made an incredible discovery in Aswan, Egypt. They dug up a massive burial site with over 300 tombs, which they are calling the new “City of the Dead.” The establishment of this...

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