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History fans know the thrill—that moment when you gaze upon something that hasn’t been seen in centuries or millennia. The last year or two churned out terrific “lost and found” moments from excavation sites, libraries, and even places as diverse as forests and apartment buildings. From a legendary city destroyed by a priest to the

The golden age of organized crime may seem like a thing of the past in this era of surveillance. Law enforcement officers have technology and profiling capabilities now that they never had in the past. But make no mistake: Gangs are alive and thriving. They’ve simply evolved with the times. And we’re not just talking

In the stillness of the night, shadows flicker, and whispers echo that these are not figments of an overactive imagination. We’re about to tread a path less traveled, a journey into the realm of specters and phantoms. Prepare to step into the shoes of those who’ve encountered the inexplicable, with accounts so bone-chillingly real that

Even today, the world is full of mysteries. Some may never be explained. Those that are may be solved quickly or, as in the case of many of those on this list, only after hundreds or even thousands of years. The keys to the solutions of these ten ancient mysteries include shifts in focus, a

Although a lot of songs are nothing but mindless, generic beats meant to make you want to drop it like it’s hot, some of them do come with interesting backstories. And in this list, we are going to take a look at ten of them. Related: Top 10 Backstories For Popular Idioms 10 “Ticket to

People have always dabbled in a little philosophy. Everyone, at some point, ponders the big questions. Why are we here? What is truth? What happens after we die? Philosophers are just people who spend their time really trying to get to grips with such matters by spending their lives studying and thinking about questions like

Mark Frost and David Lynch’s Twin Peaks follows FBI Agent Dale Cooper as he tries to solve the murder of teenager Laura Palmer. First aired in 1990, the show features eccentric characters, supernatural elements, and soap opera melodrama—all of which is blended together to create a surreal and intriguing series. Twin Peaks only ran for

Would you believe us if we told you that the American Revolution was fought on the far southwestern tip of Europe—and no American forces were involved? How about way out in India? What if we said the American Civil War saw fighting thousands of miles from home, off the coast of France? Would you think

In our vast cosmos, mysteries abound, often transcending the realm of our understanding, sparking intrigue and debate. One such enigma that has etched itself into human consciousness is the phenomenon of Unidentified Flying Objects or UFOs. Strap in as we journey into the unknown, embarking on a thrilling exploration of the ten most riveting UFO

We all know that dead languages like ancient Egyptian existed in days gone by. However, thanks to modern science, those languages have been able to make a comeback and are now spoken today. Here are ten dead languages that historians have managed to revive today. Related: 10 Extraordinary Languages That Do Not Involve Speaking 10

They say that “hindsight is 20/20,” and as with some clichés, this one couldn’t be truer when it comes to some people’s attitude toward change, especially when it comes to doing something easier, better, or faster. Well, here are even ten more modern conveniences that most of us take for granted today that we couldn’t

In the world of celebrities, luxurious lives are pretty standard, and so are the high-profile breakups that make headlines. Legal battles over child support generally result in hefty settlements. Join us as we explore ten of the most expensive child support rulings among celebrities. These cases redefine luxury and have far-reaching consequences beyond the courtroom.

The German air raids on London during World War II came to be known worldwide as the Blitz. The Luftwaffe was relentless in its bombing of the English city between September 1940 and May 1941. The Germans dropped thousands of bombs on London, almost entirely destroying the city and leaving it in a mess of

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is one of the most famous missing aircraft cases in recent history. However, other planes mysteriously had gone missing long before this infamous flight went awry. Here are ten lesser-known plane wrecks throughout history that are still missing. Related: Top 10 Terrifying Facts About Airplanes 10 The Campbell Airship One of

They say that in show business, you should never work with kids or animals. You never know what they are going to do next. Sometimes, however, you should not play with animals either—particularly if you are playing sports. In a competitive match, even the littlest thing can mean the difference between victory and defeat, so

In the U.S. and elsewhere, there is a limit to how long copyright can last. When it expires, the public is free to use intellectual property like names, stories, and characters as they wish. This applies to beloved children’s characters, too, which some people wish to use in ways the original creators probably never imagined,

Today, we often look at the silly trends people go through in terms of fashion and laugh at the over-the-top craziness we see. Sometimes, fashion trends are only a flash in the pan, and sometimes, they don’t seem to make sense at first. At least until their function is better understood. Things like Crocs may

One of the most incredible things about TikTok is that it gives us a chance to get to know people who aren’t famous in the traditional sense—people who aren’t household names but have a real internet presence. But while TikTok itself is a relatively safe place, there are still some dangers lurking in the shadows.

Publishing a book is often a cathartic experience for writers. It allows them to share their deepest and most heartfelt thoughts with the world. It’s a chance to prove their critics wrong and create something meaningful too. Whether it becomes a bestseller or simply gathers dust on the shelf, it’s a lifetime achievement for many.

The history of Egyptian writing spans over 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest known writing systems in the world. It all began around 3,200 BC with the invention of hieroglyphs, a system of pictorial symbols used by the ancient Egyptians. Hieroglyphs were primarily used for religious and monumental inscriptions and adorned the walls