Author: Kristine Alexander

Leading the worldwide Catholic church, and its more than 1 billion members, is certainly a big job. The office of Pope brings with it a good deal of pomp, history and ceremony. But what about the day-to-day aspects of the papacy? Below, we answer some burning (cough, cough) questions about some of the less well-known…

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Spies have long captured the public imagination. Books and movies have been based around the imagined lives and exploits of secret agents. Sometimes, these tales stray far from reality. But sometimes, the truth can be stranger than fiction. Below are 10 facts that detail the real drama, and some surprising truths, about the world of…

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Missing persons cases can be difficult to crack. However, most people go missing one at at time. In the 10 cases below, multiple people disappeared at the same time. While there are some clues about how these people went missing, none of these cases have ever been fully unraveled. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA2fyeD_frQ This is an encore of…

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Missing persons cases can be difficult to crack. However, most people go missing one at at time. In the 10 cases below, multiple people disappeared at the same time. While there are some clues about how these people went missing, none of these cases have ever been fully unraveled. 10. The Village at Lake Anjikuni…

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When you hear about someone serving a life sentence, you probably imagine that they committed a very serious crime to land themselves behind bars. Often, that is true. In the cases below, however, the offenses that resulted in life sentences are difficult to believe because they seem farfetched and/or trivial. Here are 10 cases where…

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Since Starbucks introduced its pumpkin spice latte in 2003, pumpkin spice has become big business. In 2015, Forbes estimated the “pumpkin spice economy” at $500 million and growing. Consumer goods companies have been quick to try to capitalize on the growing popularity of the seasonal flavor with pumpkin spice versions of their products. Some have…

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Some criminal acts are crimes of opportunity, requiring little knowledge or planning to execute. The crimes on the list below fall into the opposite category. Pulling off these crimes required extensive planning and, in some cases, special skills, equipment, subterfuge, and access… 10. Stealing a Shark from an Aquarium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRJ0eSXeTts There aren’t many sharknappings on…

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There are some crimes that demand meticulous planning, impeccable timing, and/or genius-level intelligence. Below are 10 thefts that do not fall into any of those categories. Instead, these are tales of things that were almost too easy to steal… 10. Keeping the Change City mechanic James Bagarozzo was charged with ensuring Buffalo, New York’s parking…

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Some days, it can seem that the best minds on earth are all preoccupied with projects like developing robot soldiers, launching cryptocurrencies, and designing slot machines. While those activities may (arguably) have some societal value, it’s hard to see their primary mission as unambiguously beneficial. But don’t lose all faith in humanity. Below are 10…

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If the #MeToo movement has taught us anything, it’s that perverts are everywhere. The pages of history are no exception. Below are 10 historically notable perverts, who run the gamut from “midly kinky” to “extreme sexual predator.” There is always difficulty in applying modern standards to actions of the past, but these 10 men all…

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Flying has become an increasingly common way to travel, with more than 37 million commercial flights flown in 2017. However, even if you’re a frequent flier, there may still be some things you don’t know. Below, find 10 surprising facts about air travel that may be new to you, or at least fresher than the…

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Customs around death are one of the most ritualized aspects of human existence. However, the traditions and rituals undertaken by those grieving the loss of a loved one vary wildly; one culture’s “strange” is another culture’s way of remembering Nana. Below are 10 mourning traditions that may seem strange to those who don’t follow them……

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Prior to the 1950s, cultural norms (supported by the medical establishment) reinforced the notion that pregnant women were quasi-invalids, in a fragile state of health that required avoidance of fatigue, overexertion, and much physical or mental activity beyond “light housework.” As the science has advanced, with a few exceptions, it supports the idea that most…

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The Winter War began in November of 1939, when the Soviets invaded Finland, seeking to claim Finnish territory. With overwhelming numbers advantages in men and firepower, the Soviets were expecting victory in a couple of weeks. Instead, the conflict went on for three months, with the Soviet soldiers taking casualties at a rate five times…

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Laws aren’t made to be popular; they are made to enforce behavior and allow humans to live together in functional societies. However, across the world, there are some laws that just don’t make sense. Some aren’t enforceable, some are anachronistic, and some defy facts and/or logic. Below are 10 examples of regulations that will make…

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It’s a staple of cheesy action movies and TV shows—a harebrained solution that is so outlandish the protagonists just might pull it off. “It’s just crazy enough to work,” they always say. However, plans that seem wildly implausible, but somehow manage to succeed, don’t only exist in the world of fiction. Below are 10 real-life…

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Laws aren’t made to be popular; they are made to enforce behavior and allow humans to live together in functional societies. However, across the world, there are some laws that just don’t make sense. Some aren’t enforceable, some are anachronistic, and some defy facts and/or logic. Below are 10 examples of regulations that will make…

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