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The Battle Of Karansebes: When The Austrian Army Fought — And Defeated — Itself Thanks To Alcohol

In the midst of the Austro-Turkish War, the Austrians engaged in a deadly battle in the town of Karansebes — against itself — all because of one bottle too many of Schnapps.

By Katie Serena • Dec 28, 2018

The Battle Of Karansebes: When The Austrian Army Fought — And Defeated — Itself Thanks To Alcohol

In the midst of the Austro-Turkish War, the Austrians engaged in a deadly battle in the town of Karansebes — against itself — all because of one bottle too many of Schnapps.

By Katie Serena • December 28, 2018

The Biggest Archaeology News Stories And Discoveries Of 2018

Discarded socks, foreboding stones, and an extinct human hybrid — archaeologists unearthed some impressive and groundbreaking discoveries this year.

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 27, 2018

The Biggest Archaeology News Stories And Discoveries Of 2018

Discarded socks, foreboding stones, and an extinct human hybrid — archaeologists unearthed some impressive and groundbreaking discoveries this year.

By Bernadette Deron • December 27, 2018

Hans-Joachim Marseille Was Hitler’s Star Flying Ace – And A Brazen Anti-Nazi

Luftwaffe fighter pilot Hans-Joachim Marseille may have racked up 100 aerial victories during World War II, but that didn't stop him from mocking his Nazi overlords.

By Katie Serena • Dec 27, 2018

Hans-Joachim Marseille Was Hitler’s Star Flying Ace – And A Brazen Anti-Nazi

Luftwaffe fighter pilot Hans-Joachim Marseille may have racked up 100 aerial victories during World War II, but that didn't stop him from mocking his Nazi overlords.

By Katie Serena • December 27, 2018

The 16 Weirdest News Headlines That We Saw In 2018

From googly-eyed fish to mysterious ocean creatures, there's been no shortage of weird news this year.

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 26, 2018

The 16 Weirdest News Headlines That We Saw In 2018

From googly-eyed fish to mysterious ocean creatures, there's been no shortage of weird news this year.

By Bernadette Deron • December 26, 2018

People-Like Plants, Franken-Worms, And Alien Sea Creatures: The Most Fascinating Science News From 2018

If this year's science news is any indication of next year's, then bring on 2019.

By Leah Silverman • Dec 26, 2018

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People-Like Plants, Franken-Worms, And Alien Sea Creatures: The Most Fascinating Science News From 2018

If this year's science news is any indication of next year's, then bring on 2019.

By Leah Silverman • December 26, 2018

Insane, Unsound, And Just Plain Stupid: The 2018 Darwin Awards

These stars of stupidity were either killed or narrowly escaped death at the hands of their own bad decisions. Now we honor them for — nearly — selecting themselves out of the gene pool.

By Leah Silverman • Dec 25, 2018

Insane, Unsound, And Just Plain Stupid: The 2018 Darwin Awards

These stars of stupidity were either killed or narrowly escaped death at the hands of their own bad decisions. Now we honor them for — nearly — selecting themselves out of the gene pool.

By Leah Silverman • December 25, 2018

Brushy Bill Roberts: The Man Who Claimed To Be Billy The Kid

Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid died in 1881 — or did he escape, vanish, and live on under the name Brushy Bill Roberts in Texas all the way until 1950?

By Katie Serena • Dec 25, 2018

Brushy Bill Roberts: The Man Who Claimed To Be Billy The Kid

Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid died in 1881 — or did he escape, vanish, and live on under the name Brushy Bill Roberts in Texas all the way until 1950?

By Katie Serena • December 25, 2018

The Funniest News Stories That 2018 Produced

Relive the funniest news of 2018, including the woman who married a ghost pirate, a mass ramen heist, and a zoo break-in gone horribly — albeit hilariously — wrong.

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 24, 2018

The Funniest News Stories That 2018 Produced

Relive the funniest news of 2018, including the woman who married a ghost pirate, a mass ramen heist, and a zoo break-in gone horribly — albeit hilariously — wrong.

By Bernadette Deron • December 24, 2018

Ernst Röhm: The Early Nazi Leader Who Rivaled Hitler — And Was Executed For It

Ernst Röhm was ruthless in his rise to power in Nazi Germany. Too bad for him Adolf Hitler didn't like rivals — even if they were his friends.

By William DeLong • Dec 24, 2018

Ernst Röhm: The Early Nazi Leader Who Rivaled Hitler — And Was Executed For It

Ernst Röhm was ruthless in his rise to power in Nazi Germany. Too bad for him Adolf Hitler didn't like rivals — even if they were his friends.

By William DeLong • December 24, 2018

Eight Real-Life Heroes Who Literally Saved The World

Saving the world isn't always about spur-of-the-moment heroics — though sometimes it is. These eight people managed to save the world in their own ways.

By Katie Serena • Dec 22, 2018

Eight Real-Life Heroes Who Literally Saved The World

Saving the world isn't always about spur-of-the-moment heroics — though sometimes it is. These eight people managed to save the world in their own ways.

By Katie Serena • December 22, 2018