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The Deadliest Pandemics in HistoryThe Deadliest Pandemics in History
30 Nov.
The Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976 near the Republic of Congo. Ebola fever is one of the most dangerous known to mankind – 50 – 90 percent of all who get sick from it die.
The Touching Story of the Ugliest Woman in the WorldThe Touching Story of the Ugliest Woman in the World
18 Nov.
The fact that Mary Ann Bevan was declared the world's ugliest woman and agreed to public humiliation all in the name of her 4 children, makes her tale a touching and inspiring one at the same time.
The Geniuses who Owe Their Inspiration to DrugsThe Geniuses who Owe Their Inspiration to Drugs
16 Nov.
While drug use has its obvious risks, there are also plenty of examples of geniuses in the fields of art and science using illegal drugs as a form of inspiration.
Millennia-Old Mummy Discovered in LuxorMillennia-Old Mummy Discovered in Luxor
16 Nov.
The sarcophagus with its millennia-old mummy was discovered in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor by a team of Spanish archaeologists, writes the British Independent.
What Prominent Scientists are Saying about the Zombie ApocalypseWhat Prominent Scientists are Saying about the Zombie Apocalypse
10 Nov.
The Pentagon has written a document titled CONPLAN 8888 , whose goal is to inform major American institutions how to counter a zombie invasion. It calls for mobilizing all available assets for stopping the crisis.
The Underground City of Derinkuyu Hides Many SecretsThe Underground City of Derinkuyu Hides Many Secrets
09 Nov.
The underground city was built on 13 levels, with about 15 000 ventilation shafts located underground, allowing air to reach even the deepest levels.
Notable Individuals who Sold Their Soul to the Devil for Power and FameNotable Individuals who Sold Their Soul to the Devil for Power and Fame
07 Nov.
Niccolò Paganini's talent drew a lot of suspicion from his contemporaries, with many being convinced that he had sold his soul in order to play the violin as magnificently as he did.
Strange Facts about Machu Picchu you May Not KnowStrange Facts about Machu Picchu you May Not Know
04 Nov.
Throughout the Incan city are 16 fountains, which residents once obtained water from. It was not spring water - it was brought to the city via a unique system of engineering.
The Great Art Mysteries That Remain UnsolvedThe Great Art Mysteries That Remain Unsolved
04 Nov.
The Girl with a Pearl Earring is Johannes Vermeer's most famous painting but even today no one knows who the muse with the headscarf on her head actually was.
Ancient Myths Based on Real EventsAncient Myths Based on Real Events
01 Nov.
Native Americans believe that the crater in Oregon was once a mountain called Mazama. It was inhabited by the god of the underworld, Llao, who declared war on the sky god Skell.
The Merina People's Little-Known Festival of the DeadThe Merina People's Little-Known Festival of the Dead
27 Oct.
In central Madagascar live the Merina people, who worship the dead in an unusual, and for most people - a barbaric and horrific, way. The ceremony is called Famadihana - the bones of the deceased are dug up and venerated.
World-Famous Ideas That Came from DreamsWorld-Famous Ideas That Came from Dreams
27 Oct.
The majority of dreams we have come and go while we sleep, without us sparing them a second thought. But every once in awhile, an idea so ingenious appears in our dreams that it has the ability to change the world.
The Misconceptions about Satan, Created by Pop CultureThe Misconceptions about Satan, Created by Pop Culture
21 Oct.
The real number of the Beast is 616. The error occurred after parchments written in an ancient form of Hebrew were translated into Greek.

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