Richard Norris Williams was a passenger aboard the RMS Titanic who went on to become a National Tennis Champion in the United States and Olympic gold medalist in mixed doubles tennis. The Swiss Philadelphian Williams was a direct descendant of Benjamin Franklin. Both of his parents were from Philadelphia. His father, Duane Williams, helped to […]
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To salt the earth means to destroy it. Unlike other means of destruction like flood or fire, salting the earth is much more permanent. Fire can fertilize the land with ash, and floods can hydrate it. But with salt, there is no hope for regrowth. Ancient accounts explain that when the Romans conquered the city
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Scaphism is a term that sends shivers down the spine. It encapsulates one of the most gruesome and horrifying methods of punishment ever devised. It is a method of execution that straddled the thin line between cruelty and sadism. Scaphism was not merely a form of physical torment but a diabolical orchestration of prolonged suffering.
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Those who watched the 1995 epic historical drama ‘Braveheart’ know the story of Sir William Wallace quite well. He was the warrior who led the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence. However, Hollywood has romanticized many aspects of his life. In this article, we discuss the real story of Sir William Wallace. Who
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Like most law enforcement, police officers in the city of Kyiv have dealt with their fair share of crime and other less serious disturbances. But on one fateful day in 2006, a few officers were met with something different. It was April 23, 2006, when a man was arrested for suspicious behavior. He looked to
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In the 1940s, the American television and film-making industries began experimenting with a psychological approach. It aimed to sell products where single-frame product endorsements were embedded in film. These were undetectable to the eye, but hopefully, acknowledged by the viewer’s brain. One of the earliest examples of this technique was a 1943 cartoon short featuring
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It is perhaps the greatest question in the history of mankind that people go back and forth debating. Did Jesus Christ actually exist? Or did Christians make him up and pass him as real? Historical records and artifacts from 2,000 years ago are incredibly rare. Those who believe in Jesus point to the gospels of
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True crime stories captivate people around the world. The intrigue often lies in understanding the darkest aspects of human nature and the satisfaction of seeing justice served. However, there are instances where these notorious individuals are given a platform to present their perspectives on camera, sparking debate. Is this an opportunity to delve into the
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T.R. Roosevelt was an American politician. He advocated for a “strenuous life” of upstanding moral character, great physical effort, and an extensive education. In his case, this was achieved in no small part through his pursuit of boxing. A Homeschooled New Yorker Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was born and raised in Manhattan. He was the second
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In 2004, news broke around the world with a goofy image. It was of a sheep that was carrying so much wool that it could hardly even see. Regal images of the round creature, covered in matted fur, were shared. One showed the sheep standing over half the size of a full-grown man. One was
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