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The Heroic Tale Of Operation Entebbe, Israel’s Most Daring Rescue Mission

After a hijacking of an airplane turned into a week-long hostage situation in Uganda, Israel launched one of the most daring operations in military history.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 22, 2018

The Heroic Tale Of Operation Entebbe, Israel’s Most Daring Rescue Mission

After a hijacking of an airplane turned into a week-long hostage situation in Uganda, Israel launched one of the most daring operations in military history.

By All That's Interesting • February 22, 2018

Meet Zenobia — The Warrior Queen Of The Middle East

In 267 A.D., Zenobia took over the Palmyrene Empire as the queen regent. Just a few years later, she had Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Levant under her control.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Feb 16, 2018

Meet Zenobia — The Warrior Queen Of The Middle East

In 267 A.D., Zenobia took over the Palmyrene Empire as the queen regent. Just a few years later, she had Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Levant under her control.

By Aimee Lamoureux • February 16, 2018

44 Photos Of African Kingdoms Just Before European Colonialists Stormed In — And Just After

Rarely-seen photos of African kingdoms taken just before and after European colonialists launched a wave of terror that would change the continent forever.

By Mark Oliver • Feb 13, 2018

44 Photos Of African Kingdoms Just Before European Colonialists Stormed In — And Just After

Rarely-seen photos of African kingdoms taken just before and after European colonialists launched a wave of terror that would change the continent forever.

By Mark Oliver • February 13, 2018

Lions Kill And Eat Suspected Poacher – Leave Only His Head

Though rhino poaching is historically more common in this region, the man was found in what is considered lion territory.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 12, 2018

Weird News

Lions Kill And Eat Suspected Poacher – Leave Only His Head

Though rhino poaching is historically more common in this region, the man was found in what is considered lion territory.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 12, 2018

Scientists Discover Oldest Human Fossil Found Outside Africa

The discovery of the jawbone could help scientists understand human migration patterns and breeding between homo sapiens, hominids, and Neanderthals.

By Katie Serena • Jan 25, 2018

Scientists Discover Oldest Human Fossil Found Outside Africa

The discovery of the jawbone could help scientists understand human migration patterns and breeding between homo sapiens, hominids, and Neanderthals.

By Katie Serena • January 25, 2018

The Salema Porgy Is The Fish That Can Give You LSD-Like Trips

The Salema Porgy, a small generic golden striped fish, is known as "the fish that makes dreams."

By All That's Interesting • Jan 4, 2018

The Salema Porgy Is The Fish That Can Give You LSD-Like Trips

The Salema Porgy, a small generic golden striped fish, is known as "the fish that makes dreams."

By All That's Interesting • January 4, 2018

3.7 Million-Year-Old Hominid Skeleton “Little Foot” Unveiled For First Time

The skeleton is believed to be the oldest fossil hominid skeleton ever found in South Africa.

By Katie Serena • Dec 7, 2017

Science News

3.7 Million-Year-Old Hominid Skeleton “Little Foot” Unveiled For First Time

The skeleton is believed to be the oldest fossil hominid skeleton ever found in South Africa.

By Katie Serena • December 7, 2017

6 Tragic Movies That Were More Horrifying In Real Life

The real-life events in these tragic movies are more horrifying than anything Hollywood could have imagined.

By Laura Martisiute • Nov 28, 2017

6 Tragic Movies That Were More Horrifying In Real Life

The real-life events in these tragic movies are more horrifying than anything Hollywood could have imagined.

By Laura Martisiute • November 28, 2017

The Mystery Of Lady Be Good, The American Bomber Lost In The Desert For 15 Years

One crew member of the Lady Be Good was found 200 miles away from the crash site.

By John Kuroski • Nov 21, 2017

The Mystery Of Lady Be Good, The American Bomber Lost In The Desert For 15 Years

One crew member of the Lady Be Good was found 200 miles away from the crash site.

By John Kuroski • November 21, 2017

The Story Of Jackie The Baboon Who Fought In The Trenches Of World War I

Due to his dedication to the army, he became the official mascot of the 3rd Transvaal Regiment and was taken everywhere with the soldiers.

By Katie Serena • Nov 3, 2017

The Story Of Jackie The Baboon Who Fought In The Trenches Of World War I

Due to his dedication to the army, he became the official mascot of the 3rd Transvaal Regiment and was taken everywhere with the soldiers.

By Katie Serena • November 3, 2017