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History’s Badasses: Bruce Lee
“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man … History’s Badasses: Bruce LeeRead more
The Afghan Girl Resurfaces: A Living Legend with a Tragic Story
The subject of “The Most Recognized National Geographic Photo” is making headlines again, but not as … The Afghan Girl Resurfaces: A Living Legend with a Tragic StoryRead more
The Man Who Broke The Sound Barrier By Simply Taking A Step
In order for a human being to reach speeds over 800mph, there needs to be some … The Man Who Broke The Sound Barrier By Simply Taking A StepRead more
Archaeologists Found an Ancient Skeleton in China That’s Wrapped In Weed
TURPAN BASIN, CHINA – Archaeologists are calling it an “extraordinary cache”. They’ve found the body of … Archaeologists Found an Ancient Skeleton in China That’s Wrapped In WeedRead more
Wilhelm Voigt: The Shoemaker Turned Brilliant Thief
Friedrich Wilhelm Voigt lived a troubled life growing up in Tilsit, Prussia. By the age of … Wilhelm Voigt: The Shoemaker Turned Brilliant ThiefRead more
This Mysterious Facedown 17th-Century Burial Is Baffling Archaeologists
BERNESE LAKELAND, SWITZERLAND – Archaeologists discovered a burial in an ancient cemetery in 2013 that … This Mysterious Facedown 17th-Century Burial Is Baffling ArchaeologistsRead more
Grave of Greek “Griffin Warrior” Discovered in Pylos
“We have a snapshot here, captured in time, with the objects as they were placed around … Grave of Greek “Griffin Warrior” Discovered in PylosRead more
DeAutremont Brothers Train Robbery Gone Wrong
Back in 1923, three men attempted to rob a Southern Pacific train that was traveling through … DeAutremont Brothers Train Robbery Gone WrongRead more
The Many Forms Of The Early Ambulance Part 1: The Bicycle
The ambulance has taken many forms over the years. Everything from the simplest form of two … The Many Forms Of The Early Ambulance Part 1: The BicycleRead more