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How A Criminal Underworld Of Body-Snatching Corpse Robbers Galvanized Modern Medicine

Body snatching at the dawn of the Scientific Revolution was so lucrative that some career graverobbers actually murdered people to satisfy the market.

By Andrew Lenoir Nov 15, 2019

How A Criminal Underworld Of Body-Snatching Corpse Robbers Galvanized Modern Medicine

Body snatching at the dawn of the Scientific Revolution was so lucrative that some career graverobbers actually murdered people to satisfy the market.

By Andrew Lenoir November 15, 2019

7 Unbelievable Origin Stories Of Our Most Mundane Household Items

From the tissue that began as a World War I gas mask to the disinfectant that became a feminine hygiene product, learn the shocking, little-known histories of our everyday products.

By Natasha Ishak Nov 13, 2019

7 Unbelievable Origin Stories Of Our Most Mundane Household Items

From the tissue that began as a World War I gas mask to the disinfectant that became a feminine hygiene product, learn the shocking, little-known histories of our everyday products.

By Natasha Ishak November 13, 2019

Battle Of Los Angeles: The False Alarm That Left LA In Chaos

Months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Los Angeles residents woke up to sirens, explosions, and searchlights across the skies. Was the "Battle of Los Angeles" a shadowy government coverup or an embarrassing military blunder?

By Andrew Lenoir Sep 21, 2019

Battle Of Los Angeles: The False Alarm That Left LA In Chaos

Months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Los Angeles residents woke up to sirens, explosions, and searchlights across the skies. Was the "Battle of Los Angeles" a shadowy government coverup or an embarrassing military blunder?

By Andrew Lenoir September 21, 2019

Pastafarian Pastor Leads Government-Sponsored Prayer Session In Alaska

While most people seemed unbothered, even amused, by the prayer, one assembly member turned his back, while several refused to take off their hats.

By Marco Margaritoff Sep 19, 2019
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Pastafarian Pastor Leads Government-Sponsored Prayer Session In Alaska

While most people seemed unbothered, even amused, by the prayer, one assembly member turned his back, while several refused to take off their hats.

By Marco Margaritoff September 19, 2019

The True Story Of The Angels Of Mons, The World War I Myth That Captivated Britain

How the Angels of Mons legend had the British public believing that actual divine warriors were on their side against the Germans during The Great War.

By Andrew Lenoir Aug 27, 2019

The True Story Of The Angels Of Mons, The World War I Myth That Captivated Britain

How the Angels of Mons legend had the British public believing that actual divine warriors were on their side against the Germans during The Great War.

By Andrew Lenoir August 27, 2019

NASA Investigates The First Potential Space Crime In Human History

When former Air Force intelligence officer Summer Worden noticed irregularities in her bank account, she investigated — and found that her ex-wife Anne McClain was logging on from outer space.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 27, 2019
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NASA Investigates The First Potential Space Crime In Human History

When former Air Force intelligence officer Summer Worden noticed irregularities in her bank account, she investigated — and found that her ex-wife Anne McClain was logging on from outer space.

By Marco Margaritoff August 27, 2019

How Televangelist Benny Hinn Makes Millions By ‘Curing’ People Through Faith Healing

The ministries of televangelist Benny Hinn rake in some $100 million a year. Hinn claims all that money goes into his healing services, but he does own a private jet.

By Mark Oliver Aug 26, 2019

How Televangelist Benny Hinn Makes Millions By ‘Curing’ People Through Faith Healing

The ministries of televangelist Benny Hinn rake in some $100 million a year. Hinn claims all that money goes into his healing services, but he does own a private jet.

By Mark Oliver August 26, 2019
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