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The Most Evil Mother-in-Laws in Recorded HistoryThe Most Evil Mother-in-Laws in Recorded History
23 June
You think your mother-in-law is bitter, rude and exists only to make your life miserable? Then take a peak at our list of the 3 most evil mother-in-laws known in history. . .
Ching Shih: From a Harlot to the Most Influential Pirate in HistoryChing Shih: From a Harlot to the Most Influential Pirate in History
20 June
One of the most prominent pirates in history was a woman named Ching Shih. After the death of her husband, she became the head of 50 000 pirates; her name alone was enough to make the most experienced of ship captains shudder.
The Extraordinary Story of the Dwarf Jews who Survived the HolocaustThe Extraordinary Story of the Dwarf Jews who Survived the Holocaust
16 June
During the Holocaust, European Jews went through drastic changes in their lives, often leading to a fatal end. The Ovitz family however, whose members were dwarfs, managed to survive those sorrowful years.
The Society That Lynched Mary the ElephantThe Society That Lynched Mary the Elephant
16 June
The story of Mary the elephant is perhaps the most coherent example of circus animal abuse at the start of the 20th century.
German Researcher Reveals the Secret Life of TreesGerman Researcher Reveals the Secret Life of Trees
13 June
We're used to seeing trees as just another part of the background that surrounds us, rarely acknowledging that they too are living things that experience emotions and communicate with each other - things which allow them to survive for centuries.
Meet the Girl That`s Being Called the World`s Next EinsteinMeet the Girl That`s Being Called the World`s Next Einstein
13 June
24-year-old Sabrina Pasterski may just very well be the next scientist to turn the world on its head. The young woman has been offered a job at NASA and her work has attracted the attention of Stephen Hawking.
The Conspiracy of CatilineThe Conspiracy of Catiline
02 June
Lucius Catilina was a wealthy Roman who, like most of those belonging to the upper class at the time, loved to indulge and partake in exuberant feasts, even if they were unable to actually afford them.
The Legend of the Noble Deed of Lady GodivaThe Legend of the Noble Deed of Lady Godiva
30 May
A 900-year-old legend speaks of the Lady Godiva, who sacrificed her own dignity in front of the entire town, in an effort to lower the taxes imposed on its citizens.
Meet the Three-Year-Old Girl who Never SleepsMeet the Three-Year-Old Girl who Never Sleeps
23 May
While most of us are still sleepy after 7-8 hours of sleep, little Ever needs just about 1 hour of sleep per day, while some nights not even sleeping at all and still being full of energy.
Paleontologists Discover the Bones of Last Dinosaur Living in AfricaPaleontologists Discover the Bones of Last Dinosaur Living in Africa
12 May
One of the last dinosaurs, living in Africa before the extinction of the giant lizards 65 million years ago was found in a phosphate mine in northern Morocco.
New Computers Can Erase Thoughts Without us KnowingNew Computers Can Erase Thoughts Without us Knowing
05 May
Thou canst not touch the freedom of my mind, wrote poet John Milton back in 1634. However, today, 400 years later, with the technological advancement that led to the creation of machines that can read human thoughts. . .
The Woman with Astounding Memory Who Remembers Every Single Detail of Her LifeThe Woman with Astounding Memory Who Remembers Every Single Detail of Her Life
02 May
27-year-old Rebecca Sharrock perfectly remembers not just what she had for dinner last night but every single little detail of her life since the age of 12.
Disgusting Facts about Ancient Rome That We Weren't Taught in SchoolDisgusting Facts about Ancient Rome That We Weren't Taught in School
25 Apr.
Ancient Rome was a hub of civilization and culture, or at least so it says in the history books. However, the Ancient Romans also followed traditions that stand at complete odds with our concepts of civility today.