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Whether it’s fancy houses, jewelry, expensive toys, or the accumulation of money, the game of wealthy, powerful people trying to outdo each other has been going on throughout history. Of course, this kind of behavior isn’t limited to the super-rich, and it must be remembered that there are plenty of those in the higher income

Film directors have been interested in space since the beginning of cinema, kicking off with Georges Méliès’s A Trip to the Moon in 1902. From grappling with inventive sci-fi concepts to attempting to realistically capture the astronaut experience, filmmakers have a challenge on their hands when telling tales set amongst the stars. This list compiles

Pharmaceutical companies run exhaustive trials before they can release a drug onto the market. This is a matter of common sense. No one wants a repeat of the thalidomide scandal of the 1950s and ’60s when some women took thalidomide for morning sickness. The result of the “biggest man-made medical scandal ever” was 10,000 children

Eastern Europe is rich in history and natural beauty. Many different cultures have influenced it, from the Ancient Greeks to the Ottomans and the Soviets. So it, therefore, has an unusually complex history filled with war, bloodshed, and mystery. Eastern Europe’s most famous ruin is Pripyat, the town abandoned after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, but

Death is a natural part of life. However, the death of a suspected criminal before their day at trial is not common but also not too surprising once in a while. But multiple deaths equating to convenient kills before their trial draws suspicion. Here are 10 people who died mysteriously before their trial. Related: Top

Two of the names on this list are well-known. However, the others are lesser-known but no less as important. All these inventions, potentially dangerous in themselves, have saved lives, often many, and attracted great attention thanks to the extreme, perilous tests the inventors themselves undertook to prove the safety of their inventions. Related: Top 10

The origins of fresco painting generally remain vague. It is believed that they originated about 1500 BC during the Minoan civilization in Greece. The rest of Europe only caught up on fresco painting around the 15th century, when it was perfected by great Renaissance art masters like Raphael, Michelangelo, and Leonardo Da Vinci (who were

As long as there are famous people, conspiracy theories will closely follow. Sometimes it doesn’t even matter what they do or don’t do. Someone somewhere will come up with a theory for it. Remember Pizzagate and how Justin Bieber allegedly confirmed that he too was a victim of child sex trafficking by adjusting his beanie

Gambling has been around in human society for thousands of years, and it is easy to see why. If you have ever been to a casino or even bought a lottery ticket, you know gambling can be a thrill. However, most of uswouldn’t take it to the level of the people on our list below

No matter whether you enjoy a classic cola, root beer, or lemon-lime soft drink or prefer a more specialized version such as a Cherry 7-Up or Code Red Mountain Dew, there is something unmistakably delicious about carbonated soft drinks. In fact, the global carbonated beverage market brought in a whopping $408.9 billion in 2019, with

The Mona Lisa is not only the most famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci but also the most famous painting of all time. It is a cultural icon. It has hung in the bathroom of a king, been stolen, and recently had a cake thrown at it by a protestor. Luckily for the painting, it

Are you someone who considers birds a great pet, with a bevy of cockatoos or parrots sitting peacefully in their cages? Or have you had another experience, like a chicken pecking at you as you collect eggs? Regardless of your experience, we have Alfred Hitchcock to thank for creating a fear of what many consider

Adrenaline sports are not everyone’s cup of tea, yet there are those among us who enjoy the sensation of being in the ocean so much that they pay for a deep dive with sharks. Others take to the skies in the hopes of jumping from a plane and, with the help of earth’s almighty gravity,

Canada… once described by Winston Churchill as being a place where “there are no limits to the majestic future which lies before the mighty expanse of Canada with its virile, aspiring, cultured, and generous-hearted people.” Yet renowned Canadian journalist and social activist, the late June Callwood, caustically observed that “the beaver, which has come to

When whistleblowers reveal wrongdoings, they jeopardize their reputation and profession and, in extreme cases, their lives. Thanks to their sacrifice, we can learn about significant scandals—sometimes gruesome in nature. Whistleblowers may lead to justice and punishment for those who have committed wrongdoing, and they deserve praise and recognition. Here are 10 things we only know

Rock music’s explosive and introspective nature has always provided a haven for outcasts, angsty teenagers, and broody types alike. But over the years, some musicians and songwriters have taken rock’s naturally emotive tendencies to new extremes. The results are records that daringly peer into the deepest depths of the human psyche, taking curious listeners along

For centuries, man has proved he’s a vicious and lethal war animal. As a result, millions of people (the vast majority of whom were innocent) have lost their lives in war. But something else sickening about human warfare and its aftermath: The length to which man is prepared to go to neutralize the perceived “enemy.”

Local legends have a certain charm. They’re part of a town’s flavor, along with local businesses and food. They add a bit of spice to the area, a spooky undertone to an otherwise unassuming area. In this list, we look at ten urban legends that are localized in U.S. towns. Please enjoy, and if you

Life in the wild is full of amazing adaptations and deadly dangers. While many know some of these common adaptations, from camouflage and spines to thwart predators to webbed feet and aerodynamic wings for better movement. However, some adaptations are not as common and may only be limited to a particular species. The animals in

What are ghosts? Are they creepy figments of an overactive or jittery imagination? Or are they manifestations of souls that cannot pass on to the next phase? If they do, in fact, exist, why do only certain people see or sense them? Why do some ghosts haunt places for decades only to disappear abruptly, while