Mehran Karimi Nasseri, known as Sir Alfred Mehran, has earned a reputation as “The Terminal Man.” He is a famous Iranian refugee stuck at the airport for 18 years due to a stolen passport and essential documents during the trip. Without a passport or identification, he could not exit the departure lounge of Terminal 1 at Charles […]
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“We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender!” These are perhaps some of the most famous lines in warfare. In one of his most famous speeches, they were uttered by
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Robert Wadlow, the tallest man in human history
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Psychology is a fascinating field that seeks to understand the human mind and behavior. Psychologists have uncovered numerous insights into how we think, feel, and act through research, experiments, and observations. However, not all psychological experiments have been met with widespread acceptance and approval. Some experiments have been so controversial that they have sparked ethical
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Tales of parents taking measures to prevent their children from marrying someone they do not approve of span the spectrum of human history. But in some cases, the measures they take are so drastic that it simply defies logic. Such was the case for a 25-year-old Parisian socialite, Blanche Monnier, who, like many women her
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Whether in North America, South America, Australia, or Europe, you can find an extraordinary phenomenon—a pair of tied-together shoes hanging over power lines. Most of us have wondered why this is done, how it started, and what in the world could be the purpose of this weird practice, but no one will argue that it
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The practice of crucifixion is one of the most infamous and brutal methods of execution in history. However, it’s unclear when and where the first crucifixion occurred. Still, many believe that the practice was first used by the ancient Persians and later adopted by the Romans. “Crucifixion” comes from the Latin crux, meaning “cross.” Crucifixion
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One of the most well-known faces in the fast-food industry, Colonel Sanders pioneered fried chicken to glory, not just in America but worldwide. He has been synonymous with KFC since the brand became a crash hit. An iconic businessman, if there ever was, Colonel Sanders lived a life not many would survive, only to turn
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Roman history is full of striking female leaders who opposed Rome’s power. In Britain, for instance, Boudicca led a famous rebellion by the Iceni tribe against the Roman occupation of the south of England in 60 AD. In the mid-third century AD, the Queen of the Palmyrene Empire, Zenobia, invaded the eastern provinces of the
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Viking weddings were steeped in tradition and ceremony and played a vital role in Viking society. These weddings were not just about two people getting married; they were also about joining two families and continuing the Viking community. They were elaborate affairs, with many rituals and customs that symbolized the importance of the union. From
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