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Behind The Scenes Of A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange continues to shock audiences half a century after its release with it's graphic violence and controversial themes that...
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The Lovingly Mean Eulogy Bill Murray Wrote For John Belushi
Bill Murray was really great friends with comedy great and Saturday Night Live star John Belushi at the time of Belushi’s demise due to...
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Mehmet Ali AÄŸca's Attempted Assassination of Pope John Paul II
Throughout history, certain events etch themselves into collective memory, leaving indelible marks upon the consciousness of societies...
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Witold Pilecki, The Man Who Volunteered To Be Imprisoned In Auschwitz.
Witold Pilecki, renowned under various aliases including Roman Jezierski, Tomasz Serafiński, and Druh, distinguished himself as a...
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The1976 Chowchilla Kidnapping: When 26 Children And 1 Adult Were Buried Alive
On the afternoon of Thursday, July 15, 1976, Frank Edward "Ed" Ray, a 55-year-old school bus driver, was in charge of transporting 26...
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'Who Killed Captain Alex: Uganda's First Action Movie' And The Story Of Wakaliwood
Every so often a film comes along that changes the way you look at cinema and shocks the very foundations of the film industry. 'Who...
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Portraits From The West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum, 1870s
While the Victorian Era didn't mark the inception of institutionalising individuals with mental health issues, it undeniably witnessed a...
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Richard Dadd: The Victorian Artist Who Painted Fairy Worlds while in an Asylum
Richard Dadd, a Victorian artist, crafted intricate and enchanting paintings adorned with fairies and fantastical beings. Among his most...
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The Vintage Erotic Photography ofJacques Biederer
In the world of vintage erotica, the name Biederer holds a special place, synonymous with artistic sensuality and avant-garde...
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The United States’ Exploding Population Growth Over 200 Years (1790 – 2010)
Compared to many other countries, the U.S. is relatively young. Despite this, it holds the third position in terms of population,...
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Alessandro Moreschi And The Castrato Singers Of Rome
On the 21st of April 1922, the curtain fell on a centuries-old Western musical tradition with the passing of Alessandro Moreschi, the...
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The Day R. Budd Dwyer Killed Himself On TV.
During a meeting held in his home on January 15, 1987, Dwyer, along with his press secretary James "Duke" Horshock and Deputy Treasurer...
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Brutal Vintage Crime Scene Photos from the Los Angeles Police Department Archives
In 2014, Merrick Morton, a photographer residing in Los Angeles and a former LAPD reserve officer, came across a neglected collection of...
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The Correspondence That Led To Charles M. Schulz Creating A Black Peanuts Character In 1968
All of human life can be found in Charles M. Schulz's 17,897 Peanuts comic strips. In 1968 Schulz watched the Civil Rights movement...
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The 'Good Old Days' When Pretty Much Anything Could Be Cured By Using Dr Young's Rectal Dilators
Dr. Young's Ideal Rectal Dilators, marketed in the United States from the late 19th century through at least the 1940s, were part of the...
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Bo Diddley And His Tips On Surviving Life (Including Smelling Good, Guns, Drugs and Lawyers)
Below, Bo Diddley offers wisdom gleaned from a lifetime of navigating the complexities of the music industry and beyond, sharing his...
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Padaung Women (Referred to as "Giraffe Women" Visit London In 1935
At a time when circuses and exhibitions reigned supreme, offering people a glimpse into the exotic and the unknown, London was visited by...
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Taylor Camp: A Bohemian Oasis in Hawaii
Nestled amidst the lush forests and pristine beaches of Kauai, Hawaii, there exists a fascinating chapter in the annals of...
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Frances Clalin Clayton: The Story of a Civil War Heroine
Frances Louisa Clayton, also known as Frances Clalin, emerges as a compelling figure in American history, though her narrative remains...
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The Gorgeous Egyptian Photography Produced By The Zangaki Brothers In The Late 1800s
The Zangaki brothers were a pair of Greek photographers operating in Egypt during the late 1870s to the 1890s, crafting prints tailored...
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The Busy Love Life of Charles II And His Many Mistresses
Charles II earned the nickname 'The Merry Monarch' not only for his love of wine, song, and music but also for his extensive womanising,...
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Albert Einstein's Desk, Photographed A Day After His Death In 1955
Albert Einstein, whose groundbreaking theories revolutionised our understanding of the universe, passed away on April 18, 1955, due to...
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Peter Rachman: The Notorious Slumlord of Notting Hill
Peter Rachman, a name that became synonymous with unscrupulous landlordism in mid-20th century London, built an infamous empire in the...
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Meet Chrese Evans, The 54-year-old Buddhist Antique Shop Owner From Portland, Oregon, Who Is Also Joseph Stalin's Granddaughter.
In the heart of Portland, Oregon, amidst the eclectic mix of vintage stores and artisanal shops, resides a woman whose life story is as...
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