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UK Auction House Finds Gandhi’s Gold-Plated Glasses Dangling Out Of Their Mailbox

As Indian lawyer and activist Mahatma Gandhi typically wore nothing but loincloth and glasses, finding a pair of his spectacles dangling out of a mailbox is a historic incident in and of itself.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 11, 2020

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UK Auction House Finds Gandhi’s Gold-Plated Glasses Dangling Out Of Their Mailbox

As Indian lawyer and activist Mahatma Gandhi typically wore nothing but loincloth and glasses, finding a pair of his spectacles dangling out of a mailbox is a historic incident in and of itself.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 11, 2020

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.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 10, 2020

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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.

By Natasha Ishak • August 10, 2020

30-Year-Old Corpse Found In Abandoned Multimillion Dollar Paris Mansion Sparks Murder Investigation

Abandoned for three decades, the mansion's new owner launched renovation work in January. It only took a month for workers to find the cut and broken bones of a father missing for 30 years.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 10, 2020

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30-Year-Old Corpse Found In Abandoned Multimillion Dollar Paris Mansion Sparks Murder Investigation

Abandoned for three decades, the mansion's new owner launched renovation work in January. It only took a month for workers to find the cut and broken bones of a father missing for 30 years.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 10, 2020

This Week In History News, Aug. 2 – 8

Priceless Chinese vase languishing in a cupboard finally uncovered, 2,500-year-old Mexican ruins found, well-preserved woolly mammoth remains unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 7, 2020

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This Week In History News, Aug. 2 – 8

Priceless Chinese vase languishing in a cupboard finally uncovered, 2,500-year-old Mexican ruins found, well-preserved woolly mammoth remains unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • August 7, 2020

‘SOS’ Signal Etched Into Sand Saves Three Men Marooned On Remote Pacific Island

The men had been missing for three days after running out of fuel and drifting 118 miles from home.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 6, 2020

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‘SOS’ Signal Etched Into Sand Saves Three Men Marooned On Remote Pacific Island

The men had been missing for three days after running out of fuel and drifting 118 miles from home.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 6, 2020

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.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 5, 2020

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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.

By Natasha Ishak • August 5, 2020

The Eerie History Behind Loftus Hall, Ireland’s Most Haunted Mansion

Ever since Loftus Hall allegedly hosted the devil himself in the late 18th century, this sprawling country house in Ireland's County Wexford has left locals terrified of its chilling ghost stories.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 4, 2020

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The Eerie History Behind Loftus Hall, Ireland’s Most Haunted Mansion

Ever since Loftus Hall allegedly hosted the devil himself in the late 18th century, this sprawling country house in Ireland's County Wexford has left locals terrified of its chilling ghost stories.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 4, 2020

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.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 4, 2020

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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.

By Natasha Ishak • August 4, 2020

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.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 3, 2020

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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.

By Natasha Ishak • August 3, 2020

This Week In History News, Jul. 26 – Aug. 1

Prehistoric sea life resurrected, child's inscription from Auschwitz uncovered, sunken German U-Boat caught on film.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 31, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jul. 26 – Aug. 1

Prehistoric sea life resurrected, child's inscription from Auschwitz uncovered, sunken German U-Boat caught on film.

By All That's Interesting • July 31, 2020