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is going to a traditional spa and getting traditional facials and massages getting a little boring for you? Luckily, there are a lot of bizarre alternatives that will leave you shockingly refreshed, in mind body and spirit. You might not want to tell Grandma though; she’ll wonder what’s come over you.

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The aristocratic elite often live differently from the rest of the wage earning world like you and me. From buying their way to become members of secret wine cults to paying some brilliant sap to turn their poop into gold, join us as we take a peek into the eccentric lives of the affluent well-to-do’s, our…

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He steals from the rich to give to the poor. We all grew up learning his story: a wealthy, privileged lord who could no longer bear witnessing the oppression of the weak and powerless. He and his like-minded Merry Men became outlaws as they tried to right social injustices and moral wrongs. Since the 14th century, he has…

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10. The Land Arlington sits on belonged to former Confederate General, Robert E Lee. In the beginning of the Civil War, General Robert E. Lee was asked to be the Commander of the Union Forces by Abraham Lincoln but refused to fight against his home state. After, he was then asked by the newly elected president of…

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Women are responsible for many inventions we use in our everyday life, some of which will surprise you. Unfortunately, it has not been easy for women to attain the recognition that comes with a successful product. These women made enduring contributions to humanity, but they had to fight for their acceptance. We should be grateful for these creations,…

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Medicine is an ever-expanding industry with new and revolutionary techniques and products being produced every day. For years, the ease and safety of administering medicine in pill form has allowed the industry to boom. Now a days it seems as if you can get a pill for anything from severe disorders like depression and anxiety…

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When it comes to Greek Antiquity, popular imagination can usually be summed up in a few words: arts, literature, philosophy; a couple of mathematical theorems, perhaps, or a set of strange, entertaining –if not outright hair-raising– myths; impeccably athletic adolescents immortalized on bright marble. What escapes most people, though, is the height of technological achievements…

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In 2014, some high profile incidents took place leading to an era of controversy surrounding police interactions with the community. Since then, various police agencies have spent a great deal of time leading the headlines. Unfortunately, in keeping with the “if it bleeds, it leads” philosophy of major news outlets, the only time these stories…

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The first cooked meal was likely an accident – researchers believe roasted meat only came on the menu when ancient humans encountered forest-fire toasted animals. Once the home cooking skills were acquired, people were keen to replicate good results – which led to some of the world’s oldest – and sometimes strangest – recipes. Here…

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Royal marriages were generally pre-arranged, and the success of the union could be something of a lottery given the rampant inbreeding, political factions and intrigues of court life. Nonetheless, a number of royal consorts made names for themselves through brilliance, ruthlessness or chance. Infamy seems easier to come by than glory, and this list might…

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Although corporal punishment is seen as an archaic tool by most nations, some places like Saudi Arabia still employ the cruel and unjust method of punishment with such frequency that several days ago, a news headline read: “Indian Maid in Saudi Arabia has hand cut off.” The use of physical punishments to cause pain and…

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The 1988 Supreme Court ruling California v. Greenwood created legal precedent for dumpster diving. Under the ruling, anything thrown away in a public space is fair game. This kept the poor from being prosecuted, but it also opened the door for dumpster diving hobbyists and treasure hunters. Yes, hobbyists. Wired profiled a man who flips…

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We are all familiar with the expression “fashion victim,” but the following ten people give the phrase a whole new meaning. Getting killed by your own clothing sounds highly unlikely and yet, every now and then, this is exactly what happens. Clothing might be one of the most basic human needs, but, instead of protection,…

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Hollywood, the legendary place where dreams come true, is apparently a mecca for ghosts. Perhaps this is unsurprising given that it’s also the graveyard of ambition. It’s the city where stars shine bright but dreams are torn apart, and beneath the glitz and glamour lurks a seamier underworld of mystery and violence. Is it really…

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Girls just want to have fun, it’s just that sometimes that fun involves getting in touch with their evil side while ripping out a person’s heart. We all know the male villains of Jason, Freddy, and Michael, but in this age of gender equality it’s time to acknowledge the women who slice and dice their…

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Julius Caesar was known to say that he preferred a victory obtained by intelligence to one obtained by force, and George Washington once wrote, “The necessity of procuring good intelligence is apparent, and need not be further urged.” Dozens of novelists and other writers have been spies or intelligence agents. They’re fascinating, mysterious people whose biographies…

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Most folks who get fired do so for mundane reasons—theft, tardiness, or just plain not doing their jobs well. The employees in the list below do not fall into that category. Rather, their hilariously ill-advised or awful actions on the job left no doubt that these employees had been fired for reasons well outside of…

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News flash: nuclear war would be very bad. What with the mass death and destruction, it would be better if we all just decided to get along rather than resorting to launching nukes at each other. But if it were to happen, and the earth became irradiated and frozen in a nuclear winter, what would happen…

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Back to the Future is a classic, beloved movie. With its great special effects, a memorable soundtrack, and themes of love, friendship and family, it’s no wonder that it appealed to so many people and became, arguably, the definitive time-traveling adventure. And like any other highly-revered film, the facts concerning its conception and the production are remarkably…

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