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Introducing Atomik Vodka: The First Liquor Made From Crops Grown In The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

The Chernobyl Spirit Company has three goals: utilize the exclusion zone, stimulate local economies, and make safe, delicious vodka.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 8, 2019

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Introducing Atomik Vodka: The First Liquor Made From Crops Grown In The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

The Chernobyl Spirit Company has three goals: utilize the exclusion zone, stimulate local economies, and make safe, delicious vodka.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 8, 2019

Paula Hitler: The Surprisingly Quiet Life Of Adolf’s Little Sister

"She had great respect for [Adolf]," said one man who spoke with Paula Hitler in 1959. “Had I asked her about anything that might’ve been critical of him, I think she would've protected him."

By Katie Serena • Aug 7, 2019

Paula Hitler: The Surprisingly Quiet Life Of Adolf’s Little Sister

"She had great respect for [Adolf]," said one man who spoke with Paula Hitler in 1959. “Had I asked her about anything that might’ve been critical of him, I think she would've protected him."

By Katie Serena • August 7, 2019

The True Story Of Spartacus, The Gladiator Who Led Ancient History’s Biggest Slave Revolt

Spartacus led the biggest slave rebellion Rome had ever seen — but his motivations may not have been so noble.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 7, 2019

The True Story Of Spartacus, The Gladiator Who Led Ancient History’s Biggest Slave Revolt

Spartacus led the biggest slave rebellion Rome had ever seen — but his motivations may not have been so noble.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 7, 2019

Inside The Pacific Theater: The World War II Horror Show History Wants To Forget

While the Nazi war machine ravaged Europe, the war in the Pacific brutalized the soldiers and civilians in World War II's often overlooked theater.

By Mark Oliver • Aug 6, 2019

Inside The Pacific Theater: The World War II Horror Show History Wants To Forget

While the Nazi war machine ravaged Europe, the war in the Pacific brutalized the soldiers and civilians in World War II's often overlooked theater.

By Mark Oliver • August 6, 2019

From 9/11 To Sandy Hook: 10 False Flag Conspiracies That Are Totally False

When a crisis happens, the first question we often ask is "why?" If the answer is unclear, things can get twisted in a hurry. Here are 10 false flag conspiracy theories.

By Erin Kelly • Aug 5, 2019

From 9/11 To Sandy Hook: 10 False Flag Conspiracies That Are Totally False

When a crisis happens, the first question we often ask is "why?" If the answer is unclear, things can get twisted in a hurry. Here are 10 false flag conspiracy theories.

By Erin Kelly • August 5, 2019

12th-Century Poem About A Virgin Arguing With Her Vulva Uncovered In Austrian Monastery

In the poem, entitled "A Rose Thorn," a woman argues with her vulva over which is more attractive to men: physical beauty or the vulva itself.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 5, 2019

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12th-Century Poem About A Virgin Arguing With Her Vulva Uncovered In Austrian Monastery

In the poem, entitled "A Rose Thorn," a woman argues with her vulva over which is more attractive to men: physical beauty or the vulva itself.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 5, 2019

Meet Princess Michael Of Kent: The British Royal Family’s Nazi Connection

The daughter of an SS official, Princess Michael of Kent has continually embarrassed the British Royal Family with racist comments and gestures.

By Carly Silver • Aug 4, 2019

Meet Princess Michael Of Kent: The British Royal Family’s Nazi Connection

The daughter of an SS official, Princess Michael of Kent has continually embarrassed the British Royal Family with racist comments and gestures.

By Carly Silver • August 4, 2019

Prehistoric Australia Was Once Ruled By A Giant Wombat Called The Diprotodon — And It Was Hippo-Sized

The six-foot, 6,000-pound Diprotodon was the largest marsupial to have ever existed.

By Leah Silverman • Aug 2, 2019

Prehistoric Australia Was Once Ruled By A Giant Wombat Called The Diprotodon — And It Was Hippo-Sized

The six-foot, 6,000-pound Diprotodon was the largest marsupial to have ever existed.

By Leah Silverman • August 2, 2019

When The Freedom Riders Rode Through The South For Racial Equality — And Faced Violence

In 1961, Freedom Riders rode between cities in the American South to test federal laws banning racial segregation. They were arrested, threatened, and beaten senseless.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 1, 2019

When The Freedom Riders Rode Through The South For Racial Equality — And Faced Violence

In 1961, Freedom Riders rode between cities in the American South to test federal laws banning racial segregation. They were arrested, threatened, and beaten senseless.

By Natasha Ishak • August 1, 2019

While The Rest Of Victorian Ireland Starved, One Wealthy Irishman Bought His Wife An Ivory Dildo

"There was so much going in that time period. People were literally starving to death and meanwhile, someone was bringing this home for their spouse."

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 1, 2019

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While The Rest Of Victorian Ireland Starved, One Wealthy Irishman Bought His Wife An Ivory Dildo

"There was so much going in that time period. People were literally starving to death and meanwhile, someone was bringing this home for their spouse."

By Natasha Ishak • August 1, 2019