While the American Civil War brewed, boiled over, and was resolved, another rebellion was taking place halfway across the world that was far more deadly. As China opened its borders to the rest of the world, the Chinese government lost the faith of its people. Political, social, and economic turbulence arose and sent the country […]
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Andrei Chikatilo, infamously known as the “Butcher of Rostov” and “The Red Ripper”, was a serial killer who terrorized the Soviet Union during the 1970s and 1980s. His gruesome spree of rape and murders targeted primarily young children, adolescents, and women. In this article, we will examine the disturbing yet fascinating life of Andrei Chikatilo
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Che Guevara is one of the most notable Latin American leaders in history. He was a revolutionary who inspired many and fought against injustices until the end of his life. Let’s take a deep dive into the life of Che Guevara and what he stood for. Early Life Ernest “Che” Guevara was born on June
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Of all the tales of epic battles and heroism of World War II, there’s one that stands out as not only remarkable but undeniably cute – the story of Unsinkable Sam. Originally named “Oscar”, he got the nickname “Unsinkable Sam” after his harrowing adventures during the war. No, Sam was not a Marine or a
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Vivian Liberto, also known as Vivian Cash, is most well known for being the wife of famous country star Johnny Cash. The two’s relationship had a deeply romantic start before it spiraled due to Cash’s changing lifestyle with his fame. Despite a divorce, Vivian remained connected to Cash. She experienced some of the darkest moments
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John Dillinger was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1903, the younger of two children. His father was a strict man and kept a short leash on his children, beating them as punishment for any bad behavior they had. This was unfortunate for Dillinger, as his mother died when he was only four. His sister took
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Did you ever wonder where the word “crap” came from? It’s hard to determine the real etymology of the word, but some believe it came from a man named Thomas Crapper. Being named after crap isn’t very flattering but if the speculations are true, there are very good and interesting reasons why Thomas Crapper became
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There are billions of human beings in the world and every one of them looks different. Different skin tones, hair colors, and shapes. Height is a characteristic that many people notice as they travel around the world. Since that is something that can be broadly noticed in a crowd or recognized almost immediately upon meeting
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When we talk about history’s greatest firsts, several landmark achievements come to mind. In 1969, Neil Armstrong did what many thought could never be done, becoming the first person to step foot on the moon. Charles Lindbergh became the first person to fly across the Atlantic in 1927. In terms of sailing around the world,
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How far would you go for your job? Would you do something dangerous? What if your job asked you to do something that could mean certain death, but would save millions? This is what was asked of three unsung heroes of the world, the Chernobyl divers. In 1986, one of the most devastating nuclear disasters
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