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Terminally Ill Scientist Bio-Hacks His Own Body To Become ‘World’s First Full...

When doctors told Dr. Scott-Morgan that he would be dead by the end of 2019, he was determined to prove them wrong. The post Terminally Ill Scientist Bio-Hacks His Own Body To Become ‘World’s First...

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Child Abuse Cases Linked To Witchcraft And Black Magic Have Skyrocketed In...

Based on recent data, approximately 38 child abuse cases linked to faith practices are reported every week. The post Child Abuse Cases Linked To Witchcraft And Black Magic Have Skyrocketed In England...

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Feral Pigs Eat And Destroy $22K Worth Of Cocaine Hidden In Italian Forest

After last year's drug-related murder of a 21-year-old Albanian, Italian police began probing a gang of suspected drug dealers — who decided to hide cocaine in Italy's boar-infested countryside. The...

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James Cook: The Navigator Who Explored More Uncharted Waters Than Anyone In...

Captain James Cook sailed for the benefit of science and to expand the British Empire. He is arguably history's most accomplished navigator but he left behind a complicated legacy. The post James Cook:...

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The Princess And The Playboy: Inside The Rocky Marriage Of Princess Margaret...

Through his turbulent marriage, the unabashedly cheeky Antony Armstrong-Jones went from a common photographer to the Earl of Snowdon — and dragged the royal family into the 20th century. The post The...

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Parasitic Worm Crawls Up Man’s Penis, Lays Eggs, And Then Nearly Kills Him

"It wasn't exactly how I imagined the trip of a lifetime to go. The whole experience was surreal and strange." The post Parasitic Worm Crawls Up Man’s Penis, Lays Eggs, And Then Nearly Kills Him...

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Adolf Hitler’s Childhood Home Is Being Turned Into A Police Station

What to do with the property has long been the subject of tense discussion. After decades of uncertainty, the Austrian government has finally made a decision. The post Adolf Hitler’s Childhood Home Is...

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Picasso’s Electrician Hoarded 271 Of The Artist’s Works In His Garage For 40...

The legal battle began in 2010, when Picasso's former handyman claimed the artist gave him the works as a gift. The post Picasso’s Electrician Hoarded 271 Of The Artist’s Works In His Garage For 40...

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Harold Wilson: The Pipe-Smoking People’s Prime Minister Who Kept A Photo Of...

The Lion of the Labour Party, Harold Wilson forged a close relationship with the Crown to focus on the working class and lead Britain through its "Golden Age of the Welfare State." The post Harold...

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Women, War, And Wonders: 55 Of The Best History Books That Will Change Your...

Missed out on the classics or looking for something new? Check out some of the best history books of all time, from ancient marvels to Pulitzer Prize-winning nonfiction. The post Women, War, And...

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Two British Men Found A Viking Treasure Worth $3.8 Million — Now They’re...

British law dictates that people must report finding "treasure," which includes metal items more than 300 years old. They didn't. The post Two British Men Found A Viking Treasure Worth $3.8 Million —...

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This Week In History News, Nov. 17 – 23

Ancient human remains with skull helmets unearthed, thief of Picasso's artworks brought to justice, conversion of Hitler's birthplace into a police station announced. The post This Week In History...

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The Disturbing Story Of Kapos: The Concentration Camp Inmates Nazis Turned...

For better food, a separate room, and protection from hard labor and the gas chamber, some prisoners became kapos — but they had to beat their fellow inmates in return. The post The Disturbing Story Of...

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This Week In History News, Nov. 24 – 30

Men who found Viking treasure sentenced to jail, ancient snake with legs unearthed, suspected Amazon warrior's remains discovered. The post This Week In History News, Nov. 24 – 30 appeared first on All...

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Queen Elizabeth I’s Sloppy Handwriting Gave Her Away As The Unknown...

"The higher you are in the social hierarchy of Tudor England, the messier you can let your handwriting become. For the queen, comprehension is somebody else’s problem." The post Queen Elizabeth I’s...

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Spain Police Catch First-Known Trans-Atlantic ‘Narcosub’ Smuggling $100...

The 72-foot vessel was carrying three metric tons of cocaine. The post Spain Police Catch First-Known Trans-Atlantic ‘Narcosub’ Smuggling $100 Million Worth Of Cocaine appeared first on All That's...

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Archaeologists Find 1,700-Year-Old Ancient Roman Eggs — And Accidentally...

Of the four eggs, one was already broken upon discovery and two cracked during the retrieval process. The one egg that remains intact is now safely being prepared for public viewing. The post...

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How Jimmy Savile Used Power And Fame To Abuse Hundreds Of Children For Decades

After Jimmy Savile's death in 2011, an investigation into sexual abuse allegations against the TV personality revealed at least 500 victims — some of whom were just two years old. The post How Jimmy...

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The Vatican’s Biggest Charity Only Gives 10% Of Its Donations To Charity

A new report from the Wall Street Journal found that as little as 10 percent of the $55 million donated to the Peter's Pence fund actually went to the poor. The post The Vatican’s Biggest Charity Only...

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Remarkable 2,200-Year-Old Celtic Warrior Grave Complete With Horses, Chariot,...

The grave itself was unearthed a year ago, but the discovery of the shield is so rare that it's been deemed one of the most significant finds of its kind in 1,000 years. The post Remarkable...

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