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‘In God We Trust’: The True Story Behind The Official Motto Of The United States

‘In God We Trust’: The True Story Behind The Official Motto Of The United States

Austin Harvey
last year
The phrase "In God we trust" has appeared on all American currency since 1957, but its controversial history goes back much further than that.
How Did Heather O’Rourke Die? Inside The Heartbreaking Demise Of This Child Star

How Did Heather O’Rourke Die? Inside The Heartbreaking Demise Of This Child Star

Austin Harvey
last year
Poltergeist actress Heather O'Rourke was just 12 years old in 1988, when she died from a bowel obstruction that her doctors had previously dismissed as Crohn's disease.
Scientists Discover Fossils Of ‘Terror Beast’ Worms That Ruled The Oceans 518 Million Years Ago

Scientists Discover Fossils Of ‘Terror Beast’ Worms That Ruled The Oceans 518 Million Years Ago

Austin Harvey
last year
Timorebestia was an ancient relative of the modern arrow worm — and one of the deadliest predators of its time.
The 7 Hottest Peppers In The World, From Pepper X To Naga Viper

The 7 Hottest Peppers In The World, From Pepper X To Naga Viper

Austin Harvey
last year
Pepper X has recently been named the hottest pepper in the world, but it's far from the only spicy chili that's setting tongues ablaze.
Huge Network Of Ancient Cities Uncovered In The Amazon Rainforest

Huge Network Of Ancient Cities Uncovered In The Amazon Rainforest

Austin Harvey
last year
"They completely modified the valley at a level we've never seen. It's incredible."
Two Golden Tongues Symbolizing The ‘Flesh Of The Gods’ Discovered In Ancient Egyptian Mummies

Two Golden Tongues Symbolizing The ‘Flesh Of The Gods’ Discovered In Ancient Egyptian Mummies

Austin Harvey
last year
In addition to the mummies, archaeologists uncovered the first statues of Isis-Aphrodite ever found in the region.
Inside The Legend Of The Bondo Ape, The ‘Lion-Killing’ Primate Of The Congo

Inside The Legend Of The Bondo Ape, The ‘Lion-Killing’ Primate Of The Congo

Austin Harvey
last year
Rumors of so-called Bondo apes emerged around 2003 — when sensationalized reports about these highly aggressive, giant apes living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began to spread online.
The Haunting Legend Of Leshy, The Child-Snatching Trickster Spirit Said To Stalk The Forests Of Eastern Europe

The Haunting Legend Of Leshy, The Child-Snatching Trickster Spirit Said To Stalk The Forests Of Eastern Europe

Austin Harvey
last year
A protector of the forests in Slavic lore, Leshy is known to play tricks on those who enter his woods — while some legends say he’s a malevolent spirit who kidnaps babies.
This Sling Bullet Found In Spain May Have Been Used In Julius Caesar’s Campaign Against Pompey

This Sling Bullet Found In Spain May Have Been Used In Julius Caesar’s Campaign Against Pompey

Austin Harvey
last year
The lead bullet's discovery supports the idea that the famous Battle of Munda between Julius Caesar and the sons of Pompey was fought near Montilla, Spain.
The Life Of Miyamoto Musashi, The Japanese ‘Soldier-Artist’ Who Excelled At Both Swordfighting And Painting

The Life Of Miyamoto Musashi, The Japanese ‘Soldier-Artist’ Who Excelled At Both Swordfighting And Painting

Austin Harvey
last year
A fearsome samurai, Miyamoto Musashi was famous for his double-bladed swordsmanship, winning over 60 duels — and painting peaceful illustrations of birds.
How Jeff Gillooly Masterminded The Infamous Attack On Nancy Kerrigan

How Jeff Gillooly Masterminded The Infamous Attack On Nancy Kerrigan

Austin Harvey
last year
Jeff Gillooly plotted the 1994 attack against figure skater Nancy Kerrigan so his ex-wife Tonya Harding would have a better shot at the Olympics.