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Life Inside The Young Pioneers: The Soviet Union’s Answer To The Boy Scouts

Whether practicing with grenades or shooting Germans, the Young Pioneers of the World War II era were forced to grow up all too fast.

By Gabe Paoletti • Aug 18, 2017

Life Inside The Young Pioneers: The Soviet Union’s Answer To The Boy Scouts

Whether practicing with grenades or shooting Germans, the Young Pioneers of the World War II era were forced to grow up all too fast.

By Gabe Paoletti • August 18, 2017

Polar Bears Are Being Beheaded And Skinned By Trophy-Hunting Poachers

Authorities don't yet have leads but the region's deputy governor has made it clear that "We won't let them get away with it."

By All That's Interesting • Aug 7, 2017

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Polar Bears Are Being Beheaded And Skinned By Trophy-Hunting Poachers

Authorities don't yet have leads but the region's deputy governor has made it clear that "We won't let them get away with it."

By All That's Interesting • August 7, 2017

Vintage Soviet Propaganda Posters From The Era Of Stalin And World War II

Whether encouraging obedience or discouraging loose talk, these Soviet propaganda posters are masterpieces of manipulation.

By Gabe Paoletti • Aug 2, 2017

Vintage Soviet Propaganda Posters From The Era Of Stalin And World War II

Whether encouraging obedience or discouraging loose talk, these Soviet propaganda posters are masterpieces of manipulation.

By Gabe Paoletti • August 2, 2017

Giant Craters Open Up Across Siberia’s “End Of The Earth” Peninsula

Craters quickly growing across Russia have mystified scientists over the past few years. But most can agree that they're not a good sign.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 31, 2017

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Giant Craters Open Up Across Siberia’s “End Of The Earth” Peninsula

Craters quickly growing across Russia have mystified scientists over the past few years. But most can agree that they're not a good sign.

By All That's Interesting • July 31, 2017

The Fall Of The Soviet Union, In 36 Rarely-Seen Photos

These powerful historical photos reveal the how and the why behind the fall of the Soviet Union like never before.

By Mark Oliver • Jul 29, 2017

The Fall Of The Soviet Union, In 36 Rarely-Seen Photos

These powerful historical photos reveal the how and the why behind the fall of the Soviet Union like never before.

By Mark Oliver • July 29, 2017

21 Astounding Joseph Stalin Facts Even The History Buffs Don’t Know

These Joseph Stalin facts reveal the man who wrote the history of 20th-century Soviet Union in blood.

By Richard Stockton • Jul 4, 2017

21 Astounding Joseph Stalin Facts Even The History Buffs Don’t Know

These Joseph Stalin facts reveal the man who wrote the history of 20th-century Soviet Union in blood.

By Richard Stockton • July 4, 2017

Why Did These Five Men Volunteer To Stand Directly Under An Exploding Nuclear Bomb? (VIDEO)

Men and women have done all sorts of strange things in the name of their nation — and this may be one of the strangest.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 13, 2017

Why Did These Five Men Volunteer To Stand Directly Under An Exploding Nuclear Bomb? (VIDEO)

Men and women have done all sorts of strange things in the name of their nation — and this may be one of the strangest.

By All That's Interesting • June 13, 2017

Slave Labor Used For 2018 World Cup In Russia, New Report Says

A new report claims that migrant workers are subjected to "appalling conditions" in constructing a 2018 World Cup stadium.

By All That's Interesting • May 26, 2017

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Slave Labor Used For 2018 World Cup In Russia, New Report Says

A new report claims that migrant workers are subjected to "appalling conditions" in constructing a 2018 World Cup stadium.

By All That's Interesting • May 26, 2017

Researchers Find Oldest-Ever Bracelet Alongside Extinct Human Species

It was found within a Siberian cave and is estimated to be over 40,000 years old.

By All That's Interesting • May 16, 2017

Science News

Researchers Find Oldest-Ever Bracelet Alongside Extinct Human Species

It was found within a Siberian cave and is estimated to be over 40,000 years old.

By All That's Interesting • May 16, 2017

Police Rescue 14-Year-Old Locked Up By Parents Since Birth

The rescued boy's mother now claims that she only sought to "protect the boy, who had mental health problems."

By All That's Interesting • May 12, 2017

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Police Rescue 14-Year-Old Locked Up By Parents Since Birth

The rescued boy's mother now claims that she only sought to "protect the boy, who had mental health problems."

By All That's Interesting • May 12, 2017