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Woman’s Love For Antique Chandelier She Named Lumiere Ruled ‘Not A Sexual...

She identifies as an "objectum sexual," meaning that she is attracted to objects. The post Woman’s Love For Antique Chandelier She Named Lumiere Ruled ‘Not A Sexual Orientation’ appeared first on All...

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Plague-Era Poetry Collection Contains One Of The First Known Uses Of The F-Word

Poetry challenges known as 'flyting' duels were the medieval equivalent of the modern-day rap battle. The post Plague-Era Poetry Collection Contains One Of The First Known Uses Of The F-Word appeared...

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The History Of Oktoberfest In 46 Vintage Images Of Beer, Bratwurst, And...

Oktoberfest went from a royal wedding celebration to a backdrop for Nazi propaganda to a globally-attended two-week party filled with beer, food, and German culture. The post The History Of Oktoberfest...

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Ukrainian Cannibal Kills Girlfriend, Then Eats Her Legs Because He’s ‘Hungry’

When police raided the 41-year-old boyfriend's home, they caught him mid-meal. The post Ukrainian Cannibal Kills Girlfriend, Then Eats Her Legs Because He’s ‘Hungry’ appeared first on All That's...

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Ancient British Mill-Turned-Museum Is Making Flour Again To Help With...

Sturminster Newton Mill owner Pete Loosmore has supplied over 300 bags of flour to local grocers thus far. The post Ancient British Mill-Turned-Museum Is Making Flour Again To Help With COVID-19...

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Scientists Finally Recreate Mysterious Blue Ink From Medieval Manuscripts

The ink contains a newly discovered type of blue pigment that researchers say is "in a class of its own." The post Scientists Finally Recreate Mysterious Blue Ink From Medieval Manuscripts appeared...

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A Gray Wolf Was Just Spotted In Northern France For The First Time In A Century

Experts said the animal captured in the footage was likely the long-lost wolf breed. The post A Gray Wolf Was Just Spotted In Northern France For The First Time In A Century appeared first on All...

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This Week In History News, Apr. 19 – 25

Secrets of Mesoamerican heart extraction unlocked, more than 1,000 Viking artifacts unearthed, Russian region claims to be spared from COVID-19 thanks to ancient mummy. The post This Week In History...

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When Did The Black Plague Start? Expert Theories From Ocean Trade To...

The Black Death was the deadliest pandemic in human history and scholars still struggle to map when and where it began. But some of the most compelling theories are truly disturbing. The post When Did...

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Century-Old Antarctic Journal Reveals The Active — And Sometimes Violent —...

Explorer George Murray Levick was both excited and shocked to discover the extreme sexual displays he saw among Antarctic penguins. The post Century-Old Antarctic Journal Reveals The Active — And...

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Dozens Of Elongated Skulls Found In Ancient Cemetery Reveal Clues About The...

Researchers found 51 intentionally elongated skulls in the fifth-century cemetery at Mözs-Icsei-dülö in Hungary. The post Dozens Of Elongated Skulls Found In Ancient Cemetery Reveal Clues About The...

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33 Of The World’s Most Disturbing Museum Artifacts

From a necklace made of genital warts to a collection of petrified hands, prepare to be both amazed and disturbed. The post 33 Of The World’s Most Disturbing Museum Artifacts appeared first on All...

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Britain Shares The Last Nazi Messages They Decoded Before Germany Surrendered

The transmissions were released to mark the 75th anniversary of the Allies' victory in Europe. The post Britain Shares The Last Nazi Messages They Decoded Before Germany Surrendered appeared first on...

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Why The Eiffel Tower Was Built — And Why Parisians Wanted It Torn Right Back...

Constructed for the 1889 World's Fair, the Eiffel Tower would have been quickly destroyed after the festivities if a vocal group of Parisians had gotten their way. The post Why The Eiffel Tower Was...

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Archaeologists Just Unearthed A Mass Grave Linked To A 1700s Plague Outbreak...

Flintlock bullets were found buried alongside the victims, suggesting they were shot to end their suffering — or as punishment for breaking the rules during the epidemic. The post Archaeologists Just...

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A Sinkhole That Just Opened By The Pantheon Has Brought Original Roman Paving...

The ancient paving was laid around the time of the Pantheon's original construction between 27 and 25 B.C. The post A Sinkhole That Just Opened By The Pantheon Has Brought Original Roman Paving Stones...

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Earliest Evidence Of Modern Humans In Europe Discovered In Bulgarian Cave

The human bone fragments were confirmed to belong to early modern humans who inhabited Europe 1,000 years earlier than was previously believed. The post Earliest Evidence Of Modern Humans In Europe...

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How The Great Lisbon Earthquake Pushed Europe Into The Age Of The Enlightenment

Aftershocks of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake were felt as far away as Finland — and people were so traumatized that they questioned their faith and turned toward science. The post How The Great Lisbon...

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23 Of The Year’s Best Nature Photographs That Will Make You Marvel At The...

Wildlife photographers submitted their best work in the 2020 GDT Nature Photographer of the Year competition — and the results did not disappoint. The post 23 Of The Year’s Best Nature Photographs That...

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This Week In History News, May 17 – 23

Hidden letters on Dead Sea Scrolls revealed, mass Romanian plague grave uncovered, earliest evidence of modern humans in Europe found. The post This Week In History News, May 17 – 23 appeared first on...

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