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To most people a black market is an illicit way of selling or trading something…
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One of the most controversial and enigmatic civilizations that mystifies us to this day is…
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10 Incredible Lost Cities That Have Been Rediscovered
Ancient, lost cities holding secrets of their own trigger our fascination like most other parts…
The 10 Most Insane Traffic Jams in History
You know how the longer you sit in a traffic jam, the more it starts…
These Well Known Things Never Actually Existed
The world is full of mysterious things. If you had to Google right now you’ll…
10 Interesting Facts About the Black Death
The Black Death tore through Western Europe in the mid-14th century CE, reducing the world’s…
Even More Infamous Crimes That Were Never Solved
Today we take a look at some of the most notorious crimes from history, ones…
Well Known Things That Never Actually Existed
The world is full of mysterious things. If you had to Google right now you’ll…
Common Misconceptions About the Environment
Misconceptions about the environment and the changes wrought upon it by human activity are widespread.…
10 People Who Regretted the Sacrifices They Made for Love
Romeo and Juliet, Lancelot and Guinevere, Tony and Maria — all of these fictional lovers…
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One way to get a better job than the one you’re doing right now is…
Deadly Disasters Caused by Food
Natural disasters are a part of life, and we have to adjust and adapt to…
More of the Most Terrifying Places in the Known Universe
The universe is a deadly, dangerous place, and it’s filled with nightmarish objects that would…
Baffling Schemes by the Soviets
During its existence from 1922 to 1991, the Soviet Union remained a land of contradictions.…
The Most Extreme Environments on Earth
No matter what kind of climates, landscape, scenery, or conditions you enjoy there is probably…
10 Things That Were Invented Twice
History is filled with the names of inventors like Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, Sir Isaac…
Castle Secrets: 7 Wonders of the World
They feature some of the most stunning architectural designs ever created. Whether built as a…
These Weapons Changed the Way War is Fought
Humanity fought its earliest wars using fists, clubs, and rocks. At some unknown point in…
These Maps Will Change How You See the World
Our mental image of world geography is derived from many subjective factors, like where we…
The World’s Largest Archaeological Sites
One of archaeology’s most exciting aspects is that it’s an ever-changing landscape that continually forces…
10 Places We Can’t (or Won’t) Go Anymore
Human beings are natural explorers. We as a species would love nothing more than to…
10 Things Hollywood Gets Wrong About the Military
Military actions and life have long been a subject for the film industry. Virtually every…
10 Things Scientists Still Can’t Fully Explain
The last decade may not have been the best time for everyone, though for science,…