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How French Pirate King Jean Lafitte Made A Fortune In The Louisiana Swamps And Helped America Defeat The British

How French Pirate King Jean Lafitte Made A Fortune In The Louisiana Swamps And Helped America Defeat The British

A smuggler of epic proportions, Jean Lafitte had an army of privateers with as many as 1,000 men — ultimately making him an invaluable asset for America in the War of 1812.
Meet The Arapaima, The Amazon ‘River Monster’ That Has Survived For 23 Million Years

Meet The Arapaima, The Amazon ‘River Monster’ That Has Survived For 23 Million Years

Also known as the pirarucu or paiche fish, the arapaima is a massive air-breathing fish native to the Amazon Basin in South America.
Trove Of Nazi Artifacts Found Inside The ‘Wolf’s Lair,’ Hitler’s Top-Secret Headquarters On The Eastern Front

Trove Of Nazi Artifacts Found Inside The ‘Wolf’s Lair,’ Hitler’s Top-Secret Headquarters On The Eastern Front

The discovery included armored doors, a staircase to Hitler’s personal barracks, and a barrier made to withstand a chemical attack.
A Mysterious Thief Who Stole Over 100 Pairs Of Shoes Turns Out To Be A Wild Fox

A Mysterious Thief Who Stole Over 100 Pairs Of Shoes Turns Out To Be A Wild Fox

The shoe-stealing fox was uncovered after a resident's investigation into the neighborhood's missing footwear.
Kitten Rescued From The Open Waters Of The Gulf Of Mexico

Kitten Rescued From The Open Waters Of The Gulf Of Mexico

The kitten is now safe at home with the captain of the ship that rescued it.
This Heroin-Smuggling Cat Just Escaped From A Maximum-Security Prison In Sri Lanka

This Heroin-Smuggling Cat Just Escaped From A Maximum-Security Prison In Sri Lanka

Prison guards were shocked to find a bag filled with two grams of heroin, two SIM cards, and a memory chip tied around the feline mule's neck.
Inside The Tragic Murder Of Yusuf Hawkins At The Hands Of A White Mob

Inside The Tragic Murder Of Yusuf Hawkins At The Hands Of A White Mob

On August 23, 1989, 16-year-old Yusuf Hawkins was fatally shot after being chased by up to 30 white youths in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn.
21-Year-Old ‘Inseparable’ Lion Couple Euthanized Together Due To Health Problems

21-Year-Old ‘Inseparable’ Lion Couple Euthanized Together Due To Health Problems

Hubert and Kalisa spent more than six years together and the zoo even made them a part of its Valentine's Day celebrations.
Meet The Dumbo Octopus That Navigates The Deep Sea With Its Elephant-Ear Fins

Meet The Dumbo Octopus That Navigates The Deep Sea With Its Elephant-Ear Fins

It may be cute, but the dumbo octopus is also tough — it can thrive in one of the harshest environments known to man, four miles below the surface of the ocean.
1.4-Million-Year-Old Ax Made Of A Hippo’s Thigh Bone Found In Ethiopia

1.4-Million-Year-Old Ax Made Of A Hippo’s Thigh Bone Found In Ethiopia

Researchers believe the tool was crafted by Homo erectus, making this only the second time they have found a non-stone tool made by this human ancestor.
Jacques Cousteau’s Grandson Announces Plan To Build $135 Million Underwater ‘Space Station’

Jacques Cousteau’s Grandson Announces Plan To Build $135 Million Underwater ‘Space Station’

The Proteus is expected to house up to 12 people with facilities that range from research labs to a built-in greenhouse — all under the ocean.