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12 Famous Explorers That Changed The Face Of The World

Without these individuals braving new and uncharted territory, the world today would look very different.

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 6, 2018

12 Famous Explorers That Changed The Face Of The World

Without these individuals braving new and uncharted territory, the world today would look very different.

By Bernadette Deron • December 6, 2018

A Trove Of 900-Year-Old Crusade-Era Gold Coins Was Discovered In Israel On The First Night Of Hanukkah

"It is symbolic that the gold coins were discovered on the eve of Hanukkah. For us, this is certainly ‘Hanukkah gelt.’”

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 5, 2018

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A Trove Of 900-Year-Old Crusade-Era Gold Coins Was Discovered In Israel On The First Night Of Hanukkah

"It is symbolic that the gold coins were discovered on the eve of Hanukkah. For us, this is certainly ‘Hanukkah gelt.’”

By Bernadette Deron • December 5, 2018

This Giant Cow Named ‘Knickers’ Had His Life Spared Because Butchers Deemed Him Too Big To Handle

Knickers has become an overnight internet sensation because of his extreme size.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 28, 2018

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This Giant Cow Named ‘Knickers’ Had His Life Spared Because Butchers Deemed Him Too Big To Handle

Knickers has become an overnight internet sensation because of his extreme size.

By Bernadette Deron • November 28, 2018

These Pictures Of UPS Dogs Are Guaranteed To Brighten Your Day

"It's a good example of the relationships our employees build with their customers, two- or four-legged!"

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 24, 2018

These Pictures Of UPS Dogs Are Guaranteed To Brighten Your Day

"It's a good example of the relationships our employees build with their customers, two- or four-legged!"

By Bernadette Deron • November 24, 2018

Port Royal Was Hailed The 17th-Century Sodom, Until Divine Intervention Destroyed It

Port Royal was called the "wickedest city on earth"; a den of pirates, prostitutes, and slavers unlike any the world had ever known. When it was destroyed in 1692, most chalked it up to divine wrath.

By Mark Oliver • Nov 19, 2018

Port Royal Was Hailed The 17th-Century Sodom, Until Divine Intervention Destroyed It

Port Royal was called the "wickedest city on earth"; a den of pirates, prostitutes, and slavers unlike any the world had ever known. When it was destroyed in 1692, most chalked it up to divine wrath.

By Mark Oliver • November 19, 2018

69-Year-Old Dutch Man Identifies As “Age Fluid” And Seeks To Legally Change His Age By 20 Years

He claims that his biological age does not reflect his emotional age, and is hurting his chances with women on Tinder.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 12, 2018

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69-Year-Old Dutch Man Identifies As “Age Fluid” And Seeks To Legally Change His Age By 20 Years

He claims that his biological age does not reflect his emotional age, and is hurting his chances with women on Tinder.

By Bernadette Deron • November 12, 2018

The Dark History Behind Okunoshima, Japan’s “Rabbit Island”

Okunoshima was once used as a top-secret location for chemical weapons testing. All that remains today are thousands of feral rabbits, whose lives may still be in grave danger.

By William DeLong • Oct 28, 2018

The Dark History Behind Okunoshima, Japan’s “Rabbit Island”

Okunoshima was once used as a top-secret location for chemical weapons testing. All that remains today are thousands of feral rabbits, whose lives may still be in grave danger.

By William DeLong • October 28, 2018

The Most Appalling Black Friday Deaths That Have Occurred Amid America’s Annual Shopping Frenzy

From stampedes at Walmart to brawls at Target, these horrific stories explain why the Black Friday death count keeps rising each year.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 25, 2018

The Most Appalling Black Friday Deaths That Have Occurred Amid America’s Annual Shopping Frenzy

From stampedes at Walmart to brawls at Target, these horrific stories explain why the Black Friday death count keeps rising each year.

By Bernadette Deron • October 25, 2018

Greece Officially Bans Overweight Tourists From Riding Their Donkeys

The ruling comes after animal rights groups garnered media attention surrounding the poor treatment of the donkeys, which included carrying burdensome loads.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 10, 2018

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Greece Officially Bans Overweight Tourists From Riding Their Donkeys

The ruling comes after animal rights groups garnered media attention surrounding the poor treatment of the donkeys, which included carrying burdensome loads.

By Bernadette Deron • October 10, 2018

From Gangsters To Gentrification: 8 New York Mob Murder Scenes Then And Now

Grisly scenes from when John Gotti and Al Capone orchestrated hits on the streets of a violent New York that simply doesn't exist anymore.

By Harmon Leon • Sep 30, 2018

From Gangsters To Gentrification: 8 New York Mob Murder Scenes Then And Now

Grisly scenes from when John Gotti and Al Capone orchestrated hits on the streets of a violent New York that simply doesn't exist anymore.

By Harmon Leon • September 30, 2018