We’ve all heard of the likes of Al Capone and Bugsy Siegel, notorious gangsters from an age gone by. Their names live on as legends of organized crime. But did you know about the female mob bosses who were legendary in their own right? Witty, strong, and resourceful, these women rose to prominence in the […]
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When most people think of Ponzi schemes, they imagine small-time swindlers offering investors high returns on their investments with no underlying plan. However, the history of Ponzi schemes is filled with large-scale scams that have bilked unsuspecting investors out of millions – or even billions – of dollars. Here are 10 of the largest Ponzi
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Driver’s licenses are a necessary part of life for most people. They provide identification and, in some cases, proof of age. For celebrities, driver’s licenses can also be a snapshot into their past. Check out these vintage celebrity driver’s licenses. They’re sure to make you laugh! 1. Alfred Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock’s driver’s license sold for
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Crime and punishment in the Middle Ages were often harsh and unforgiving. Unlike today’s criminal justice system, there was no legitimate police force and the local community was responsible for establishing law and order. The Christian church also had a large part in determining the punishments for those found guilty. But, they also gave the
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In 1929, America suffered an enormous economic crisis, which remains the most severe economic meltdown in modern history. The stock market crashed, and world trade collapsed due to the Smoot-Hawley tariff. This led to extended bank panic, as many customers withdrew their cash deposits for fear of the bank’s solvency. There was also a collapse
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The Capitol in Washington, the Pyramids of Gaza, and the Great Wall of China. What if someone were to tell you that everything you’ve been taught about them is wrong and that these structures were built by an ancient civilization long before our time? Naturally, you would be inclined to roll your eyes. As crazy
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When growing up, there are certain stories children are told. These stories are typically whimsical, often magical, and sometimes even spooky. However, these stories almost all the time convey a moral lesson that could be useful in later life, ending on an educational but heartwarming note. For example, “friendship makes life fuller,” “stealing is wrong,”
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The Empire State Building is a 1,454 feet tall 102-story skyscraper sitting between 33rd and 34th streets on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. For almost four decades, from its completion in 1931 until the World Trade Center’s North Tower was completed in 1970, it was the tallest building in the world. At one point, the
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It’s been over three decades since Chernobyl experienced the most massive nuclear disaster in history. Even after billions spent cleaning up and at least four thousand dead, the area itself is a ghostly shell of itself, long reclaimed by plant and animal life. Pripyat, the town built next to the plant, was intended to be a symbol
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Egypt, a country in the northeastern part of Africa, will always be known as one of the first nations where civilization emerged. The pyramids, a notable structure that provides a glimpse into the nation’s rich and glorious past, were built when Egypt became one of the world’s richest and most powerful civilizations. However, so much
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