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Inside The Harsh World Of Norilsk, The Siberian City At The Edge Of Earth

Norilsk is a Russian city of extreme cold and extreme pollution, yet 177,000 people have still choose to live there.

By Joseph Williams • Feb 16, 2020

Inside The Harsh World Of Norilsk, The Siberian City At The Edge Of Earth

Norilsk is a Russian city of extreme cold and extreme pollution, yet 177,000 people have still choose to live there.

By Joseph Williams • February 16, 2020

How Charles Lindbergh Wrecked His Legacy Pushing Anti-Semitism And Neutrality Toward The Nazis

Charles Lindbergh was a hero for his feats of aviation but ultimately lost that goodwill once he started pushing bigoted conspiracies to keep America from fighting Hitler.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 15, 2020

How Charles Lindbergh Wrecked His Legacy Pushing Anti-Semitism And Neutrality Toward The Nazis

Charles Lindbergh was a hero for his feats of aviation but ultimately lost that goodwill once he started pushing bigoted conspiracies to keep America from fighting Hitler.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 15, 2020

Operation Jade Helm: The Conspiracy Theory That Presaged Our Post-Truth World

In the summer of 2015, a routine U.S. military exercise called Jade Helm 15 led to mass hysteria over an imminent invasion of Texas. Now, we might know why — and the reason is frightening.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 14, 2020

Operation Jade Helm: The Conspiracy Theory That Presaged Our Post-Truth World

In the summer of 2015, a routine U.S. military exercise called Jade Helm 15 led to mass hysteria over an imminent invasion of Texas. Now, we might know why — and the reason is frightening.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 14, 2020

Halfway Into His Solo Antarctic Trek, Colin O’Brady Pooed Himself — In His Only Pair Of Underwear

To make it through the 54-day solo trip, Colin O'Brady had to pack his sled very carefully. He, unfortunately, opted for more food over an extra pair of underwear.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 14, 2020

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Halfway Into His Solo Antarctic Trek, Colin O’Brady Pooed Himself — In His Only Pair Of Underwear

To make it through the 54-day solo trip, Colin O'Brady had to pack his sled very carefully. He, unfortunately, opted for more food over an extra pair of underwear.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 14, 2020

Meet Dr. Wouter Basson, The Ecstasy Cook Who Tried To Commit Genocide — And Got Away With It

Regularly compared to Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, Dr. Wouter Basson was in charge of a top-secret South African biological warfare program behind numerous killings, poisonings, and kidnappings in the 1980s.

By Samuel Warde • Feb 13, 2020

Meet Dr. Wouter Basson, The Ecstasy Cook Who Tried To Commit Genocide — And Got Away With It

Regularly compared to Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, Dr. Wouter Basson was in charge of a top-secret South African biological warfare program behind numerous killings, poisonings, and kidnappings in the 1980s.

By Samuel Warde • February 13, 2020

21 Stunning Photos Of Badab-e Surt, Iran’s Terraced Hot Springs

Dating as far back as the Paleocene era, Badab-e Surt remains one of Iran's most popular tourist attractions — and sadly one of the least protected.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 13, 2020

21 Stunning Photos Of Badab-e Surt, Iran’s Terraced Hot Springs

Dating as far back as the Paleocene era, Badab-e Surt remains one of Iran's most popular tourist attractions — and sadly one of the least protected.

By Natasha Ishak • February 13, 2020

Scientists Create Sex Dolls For Turtles To Study Their Mating Behavior

A new study probed whether or not male northern map turtles have a preference of larger or smaller female mates. As it turns out, size does matter.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 13, 2020

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Scientists Create Sex Dolls For Turtles To Study Their Mating Behavior

A new study probed whether or not male northern map turtles have a preference of larger or smaller female mates. As it turns out, size does matter.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 13, 2020

PETA Says We Should Stop Using The Word ‘Pet’ Because It’s Derogatory To Animals

PETA's president urged pet owners to use the terms "animal companion" instead of "pet" and "guardian" instead of "owner."

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 11, 2020

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PETA Says We Should Stop Using The Word ‘Pet’ Because It’s Derogatory To Animals

PETA's president urged pet owners to use the terms "animal companion" instead of "pet" and "guardian" instead of "owner."

By Natasha Ishak • February 11, 2020

Bishop Juan Gerardi Accused The Guatemalan Military Of Genocide — And It May Have Cost Him His Life

Just two days after Juan Gerardi produced a massive report detailing his country's wartime atrocities, three members of the military killed him in his home. That's the official story, at least.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 10, 2020

Bishop Juan Gerardi Accused The Guatemalan Military Of Genocide — And It May Have Cost Him His Life

Just two days after Juan Gerardi produced a massive report detailing his country's wartime atrocities, three members of the military killed him in his home. That's the official story, at least.

By Natasha Ishak • February 10, 2020

Archaeologists Stand Trial For Forging Earliest Portrayal Of Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion

Three Spanish archaeologists face serious prison time after a government-sponsored commission found that at least 476 artifacts they "discovered" were "manipulated or outright fakes."

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 10, 2020

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Archaeologists Stand Trial For Forging Earliest Portrayal Of Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion

Three Spanish archaeologists face serious prison time after a government-sponsored commission found that at least 476 artifacts they "discovered" were "manipulated or outright fakes."

By Marco Margaritoff • February 10, 2020