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Viking Sex Slaves – The Dirty Secret Behind The Founding Of Iceland

Viking Sex Slaves – The Dirty Secret Behind The Founding Of Iceland

Given the genetics of Iceland and the nature of the people who settled it, it’s possible that a large percentage of the first women on Iceland were taken there as slaves.
The Gruesome Contest Between Two Soldiers Trying To Kill 100 With Their Samurai Swords

The Gruesome Contest Between Two Soldiers Trying To Kill 100 With Their Samurai Swords

During the Second Sino-Japanese War, a Japanese newspaper reported on the barbaric killing competition as though it were a sporting event.
How One Man Stole $500,000 From A Las Vegas Casino And Got Away With It

How One Man Stole $500,000 From A Las Vegas Casino And Got Away With It

Bill Brennan hasn't been seen since he walked out the door of the Stardust casino in 1992 with a huge haul of cash and chips.
The Mystery Of The Saddle Ridge Hoard, The Biggest Buried Treasure Find In U.S. History

The Mystery Of The Saddle Ridge Hoard, The Biggest Buried Treasure Find In U.S. History

The 1,411 gold coins discovered in the Saddle Ridge hoard are worth $10 million dollars. Yet no one knows who buried them.
How Elisha Kane’s Failed Rescue Mission Revolutionized Arctic Exploration

How Elisha Kane’s Failed Rescue Mission Revolutionized Arctic Exploration

The data that Elisha Kane recorded in his journal proved to be an invaluable resource for understanding the Arctic conditions.
The Real Captain Morgan Was Way More Interesting Than His Commercialized Counterpart

The Real Captain Morgan Was Way More Interesting Than His Commercialized Counterpart

Captain Henry Morgan was basically Jack Sparrow if Jack Sparrow were cooler.
The Mysterious Disappearance Of Percy Fawcett, The Explorer Who Went Searching For El Dorado

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Percy Fawcett, The Explorer Who Went Searching For El Dorado

Percy Fawcett set out to find the mythical city of El Dorado in 1925 – and never returned.
How Alien Hand Syndrome Can Turn Your Own Body Against Itself

How Alien Hand Syndrome Can Turn Your Own Body Against Itself

The cause of alien hand syndrome is not yet known, but the symptoms are just as weird as you might think.
How Flight Attendant Uli Derickson Saved 152 Passengers From Hezbollah Hijackers

How Flight Attendant Uli Derickson Saved 152 Passengers From Hezbollah Hijackers

Uli Derickson saved dozens of lives acting as a peacemaker after Hezbollah members hijacked TWA Flight 847.
Fart Proudly: Ben Franklin Loved Farting So Much He Wrote An Essay About It

Fart Proudly: Ben Franklin Loved Farting So Much He Wrote An Essay About It

In addition to being a founding father and noted inventor, Ben Franklin once sent a letter now entitled "Fart Proudly" to the Royal Academy of Brussels.