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‘A Time Capsule’: Centuries-Old Cherry Bottles Unearthed At George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate

The cherries at Mount Vernon were found in large green bottles and were probably buried between 1758 and 1776.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 26, 2024
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‘A Time Capsule’: Centuries-Old Cherry Bottles Unearthed At George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate

The cherries at Mount Vernon were found in large green bottles and were probably buried between 1758 and 1776.

By Kaleena Fraga April 26, 2024
Catherine Ii Featured
Catherine Ii Featured

Did Catherine The Great Really Have A Room Full Of Pornographic Furniture? The Story Behind The Legend

A reputed nymphomaniac, Russian Empress Catherine the Great has inspired a wealth of wild rumors — including that she built a “cabinet” filled with X-rated furniture next to her suite of rooms.

By Amber Morgan Apr 25, 2024

Did Catherine The Great Really Have A Room Full Of Pornographic Furniture? The Story Behind The Legend

A reputed nymphomaniac, Russian Empress Catherine the Great has inspired a wealth of wild rumors — including that she built a “cabinet” filled with X-rated furniture next to her suite of rooms.

By Amber Morgan April 25, 2024
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Ley Lines Map Featured

The Controversial History Of Ley Lines, From The Theory’s Origin To Its New Age Connection To UFOs

When Alfred Watkins first put forth the idea that straight lines connect landmarks across Britain in 1921, he didn't believe that these pathways had any mystical significance — then subsequent theorists transformed ley lines into something paranormal.

By Katie Serena Apr 23, 2024

The Controversial History Of Ley Lines, From The Theory’s Origin To Its New Age Connection To UFOs

When Alfred Watkins first put forth the idea that straight lines connect landmarks across Britain in 1921, he didn't believe that these pathways had any mystical significance — then subsequent theorists transformed ley lines into something paranormal.

By Katie Serena April 23, 2024
Sea Pig Featured
Sea Pig Featured

Scientists Just Discovered 100 New Species In An Oceanic Rift Off Of New Zealand’s Coast

Over the course of a three-week expedition, Ocean Census collected nearly 1,800 samples and discovered more than 100 new species.

By Austin Harvey Apr 18, 2024
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Scientists Just Discovered 100 New Species In An Oceanic Rift Off Of New Zealand’s Coast

Over the course of a three-week expedition, Ocean Census collected nearly 1,800 samples and discovered more than 100 new species.

By Austin Harvey April 18, 2024
Navajo Ritual Dance
Navajo Ritual Dance

Meet The Navajo Skinwalker, The Demonic Shapeshifter That Native Americans Won’t Even Mention By Name

What are Skinwalkers, the shapeshifting witches of Navajo lore, and are they actually real? Inside the mystery of these mythical beasts.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 16, 2024

Meet The Navajo Skinwalker, The Demonic Shapeshifter That Native Americans Won’t Even Mention By Name

What are Skinwalkers, the shapeshifting witches of Navajo lore, and are they actually real? Inside the mystery of these mythical beasts.

By Marco Margaritoff April 16, 2024
Children Playing Ring Around The Rosie Featured
Children Playing Ring Around The Rosie Featured

The True Story Behind The Classic Children’s Nursery Rhyme ‘Ring Around The Rosie’

"Ring Around the Rosie" was likely created as a children's singing game in 18th-century Germany — but some people believe it has much darker origins.

By Austin Harvey Apr 12, 2024

The True Story Behind The Classic Children’s Nursery Rhyme ‘Ring Around The Rosie’

"Ring Around the Rosie" was likely created as a children's singing game in 18th-century Germany — but some people believe it has much darker origins.

By Austin Harvey April 12, 2024
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