Since the start of human civilization, cults have had a gnarly effect on people. These secret groups have made countless headlines worldwide and continue to surprise people with the extent of their beliefs. These groups’ list of crimes and unacceptable activities is ever-increasing. Even more alarming is that these cults are made up of regular […]
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Every school child is familiar with the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, or at least the vague elements. It involves a mysterious figure showing up in a town in Germany during the Middle Ages, both scaring away a plague of rats from the settlement and then luring scores of children away from the
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There are a great many tales that have been disseminated down into popular culture, which were produced by the Brothers Grimm or the Grimm Brothers, as they are variously known. Jacob Ludwig Grimm and Wilhelm Carl Grimm were German academics from the state of Hesse or Hessen in the late eighteenth and early-to-mid-nineteenth century, who
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On April 15, 1912, the Titanic—then the world’s largest and most luxurious passenger ship—sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean after hitting an iceberg, taking more than 1,500 lives with it. In 1985, the wreckage of the Titanic was discovered by a French and American expedition about 12,500 feet below the ocean’s surface, and
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Chad has a long history of strife and battles that span hundreds of years, from its earliest days as a part of French Equatorial Africa down through its people’s fight for independence. In 1960, Chad achieved independence, only to suffer through three decades of instability, civil war, oppressive rule, and a Libyan invasion. Widespread poverty,
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The Balkan Powder Keg is a term used to describe the situation in the Balkans region in the early 1900s. This area was a tinderbox of ethnic and religious tensions that could easily have led to conflict. The Balkans have always been a powder keg of tension and conflict. The region is home to many
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Maya Angelou was one of the most renowned poets and authors in history. She was known for her powerful words and moving stories. However, many don’t know that Maya Angelou had a tumultuous personal life. This article will discuss some significant relationships in her life and touch on Tosh Angelos, his life, and his relationship
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The significance of the 9 am to 5 pm work day is partially a matter of circumstance. Thanks to the sun’s rising and setting, these times make sense when determining a standard beginning and end to an eight-hour work day. Of course, we know that many people work different hours than this, but most people
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In the 1800s, the Wild West was a lawless land where bands of outlaws roamed free. It was a time of heroes and villains, adventure, and danger. Surprisingly, some photos from this era still exist, offering a unique glimpse into an often romanticized period of American history. Look at some of these amazing photos from
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The Edmund Fitzgerald was a ship that carried cargo across the Great Lakes for over two decades. Then, on November 14, 1975, the boat sank in a violent storm, taking 29 crew members on board. The disaster has been the subject of numerous songs and articles and remains one of the most tragic accidents in maritime history.
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