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This Town Was The Hub Of The Diamond Industry – Now It’s Been Swallowed By The Desert

This Town Was The Hub Of The Diamond Industry – Now It’s Been Swallowed By The Desert

At one point, over 1,000 people called Kolmanskop home, and participated in its booming industry – until everyone left.
This Sloth Monster Is Said To Roam The Amazon Rainforest – Here’s What The Evidence Says

This Sloth Monster Is Said To Roam The Amazon Rainforest – Here’s What The Evidence Says

Over the years rumors of sightings have swirled about the legendary Mapinguari, but scientists are still on the hunt for proof.
The Strange History of Gereja Ayam, The Chicken Church Of Indonesia

The Strange History of Gereja Ayam, The Chicken Church Of Indonesia

Though it was supposed to resemble a dove, the church ended up looking more like a chicken.
Meet Lucinda Southworth, The Woman Behind Google’s Larry Page

Meet Lucinda Southworth, The Woman Behind Google’s Larry Page

Along with her husband, Lucinda Southworth donated $15 million to help fight the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa.
He Made A Submarine That Could Reach The Deepest Part Of The Ocean – And He Proved It Himself

He Made A Submarine That Could Reach The Deepest Part Of The Ocean – And He Proved It Himself

Jacques Piccard stood behind his work, so much so that he took a seven-mile dive into the ocean in it.
This Hall Of Fame Wrestler Started The Most Famous Japanese Restaurant In The World

This Hall Of Fame Wrestler Started The Most Famous Japanese Restaurant In The World

Who knew Benihana was the product of a samurai ancestor, and a restaurant-savvy father?
Hidden Inside Disneyland Is A Secret Oasis For Adults

Hidden Inside Disneyland Is A Secret Oasis For Adults

Inside Club 33, visitors can sit at opulent tables from classic movie sets and drink the park's only craft cocktails – all for a hefty price.
Eating Kids As A Solution To Food Shortages: Why One Famous Writer Once Proposed It In “A Modest Proposal”

Eating Kids As A Solution To Food Shortages: Why One Famous Writer Once Proposed It In “A Modest Proposal”

After several attempts to instigate policies with parliament, Irish writer Jonathan Swift channeled his ire into A Modest Proposal, a satirical pamphlet that posited child-eating as the only viable solution to the country's famine.
This Civil War General Uttered History’s Most Ironic Last Words Just Before Getting Shot

This Civil War General Uttered History’s Most Ironic Last Words Just Before Getting Shot

If there's one thing that can be said about the general, it was that he sure was confident.
The Astounding Mimic Octopus – Impersonator Extraordinaire Of The Deep Sea

The Astounding Mimic Octopus – Impersonator Extraordinaire Of The Deep Sea

The mimic octopus is one of the smartest and most adaptable creatures in the ocean.
The True Story Of Kate Morgan, The Ghost Of The Hotel Del Coronado

The True Story Of Kate Morgan, The Ghost Of The Hotel Del Coronado

A century ago Kate Morgan checked into the Hotel del Coronado and took her own life. Now, guests claim her spirit may never have left.