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20 old wives’ tales you should stop believing by now
Flashback/History, Thought-provoking, Tips/Advice

20 old wives’ tales you should stop believing by now

We’ve got the answers that debunk (or defend) common old wives’ tales.
10 of the craziest aviation conspiracy theories ever
Flashback/History, Thought-provoking

10 of the craziest aviation conspiracy theories ever

You’ll have to read them to believe them (or not).
13 mysteries actually solved by psychics
Flashback/History, Thought-provoking

13 mysteries actually solved by psychics

Since ancient times, people have sought advice and counsel from psychics – or those claiming to be. But it’s only in the past century or so that psychics have been credited with solving seemingly [...]
20 baffling forensic cases that stumped everyone
Flashback/History, Science/Technology, Thought-provoking

20 baffling forensic cases that stumped everyone

Forensics – fingerprints, DNA, time of death – may seem like hard science. But the practice is still evolving and as these mysteries reveal it’s far from flawless.
13 things you didn’t know about Queen Elizabeth II’s marriage
Flashback/History

13 things you didn’t know about Queen Elizabeth II’s marriage

Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh are one of the planet’s most enduring “old married couples.” Find out the secrets behind their lasting love.
15 U.S. presidential mysteries that were never solved
Flashback/History

15 U.S. presidential mysteries that were never solved

Not even presidents of the United States are immune to suspicious circumstances or curious conundrums.
Talk about hiding in plain sight…each of these secret spots can be found in a famous landmark you may have visited.
Destinations, Flashback/History

13 secret chambers inside famous landmarks

Talk about hiding in plain sight…each of these secret spots can be found in a famous landmark you may have visited.
7 iconic figures whose identities remain a mystery
Flashback/History

7 iconic figures whose identities remain a mystery

There are more theories about these people than there are facts.
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7 iconic figures whose identities remain a mystery
Flashback/History

8 iconic figures whose identities remain a mystery

There are more theories about these people than there are facts.
13 world-changing ideas that came from dreams (literally)
Flashback/History

13 world-changing ideas that came from dreams (literally)

From classic novels to scientific breakthroughs to box-office blockbusters, some of our most important innovations were inspired by our subconscious.
12 audio tracks we've sent into deep space
Flashback/History

12 audio tracks we've sent into deep space

If there are aliens out there, these are the earthly audio recordings we’re hoping they will hear.
16 things you never knew were invented by women
Flashback/History, Inspirational, Thought-provoking

16 things you never knew were invented by women

You can thank these brilliant female minds for making the world what it is today.
The scariest movies of all time
Entertainment, Flashback/History, Thought-provoking

The scariest movies of all time

We sorted through the scariest movies out there and picked the most ghoulish and jaw-dropping horror films. Sleep tight.
The only ways you should be using a semicolon
Flashback/History

The only ways you should be using a semicolon

The semicolon is the comma's first cousin, but it works a little bit harder; it also makes you look smarter
Gangster wrap: Life on The Rock with Al Capone
Flashback/History, Thought-provoking, True Stories & Lifestyle Advice

Gangster wrap: Life on The Rock with Al Capone

Originally published in 1938, this is the account of one of the prisoners at the infamous Alcatraz prison, who just happened to be an inmate at the same time as Al Capone
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