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Employees At An Illinois Distillery With Ties To Al Capone Just Found A Prohibition-Era Gun Hidden In The Wall

Hidden in the walls of Thornton Distilling Co. in the Chicago suburb of Thornton, Illinois, workers recently found a shocking relic of the past: a gun from the Prohibition era. The weapon, identified as a Colt Model 1908, was still loaded with bullets that appeared to be from the 1920s.

The distillery is known to have had deep ties to Al Capone — but employees said they never expected to find proof of the infamous criminal’s connection to the business.

Owner Andrew Howell and head distiller Ar...
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Franca Viola, The Sicilian Woman Who Refused A 'Reparatory Marriage' To Her Rapist

Up until the 1960s, many Italians followed a legal and social custom known as matrimonio riparatore, or “rehabilitating marriage.” Under this convention, women who were raped could avoid being “dishonored” by marrying their rapists. And men who raped women could avoid being accused of a crime by marrying their victim. But a young woman named Franca Viola bravely challenged this cultural norm in 1965.

Then, Viola refused to marry her rapist, her ex-fiancé Filippo Melodia, after he abducted and r...
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Scientists Uncover Evidence Of The Oldest Known Arrow Poison On 60,000-Year-Old Arrowheads

Archaeologists have found the world’s oldest direct evidence of poisoned arrowheads, revealing that hunter-gatherers in modern-day South Africa were using sophisticated weapons to hunt prey as far back as 60,000 years ago.

A new study, published in the journal Science Advances, details how researchers detected traces of toxic compounds on tiny quartz arrow tips excavated from the Umhlatuzana Rock Shelter in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province. The findings pushed back the earliest confirmed u...
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Inside Ed Warren's Death: How The Infamous 'Conjuring' Demonologist Died In 2006

Ed Warren, the self-proclaimed demonologist whose paranormal investigations inspired films like The Conjuring and The Amityville Horror, had a controversial life. Critics claim that Ed and his wife Lorraine were fraudsters, perpetuating hoaxes and taking advantage of scared, misled people in order to turn a profit. Believers, on the other hand, would prop up the Warrens as the most famous paranormal investigators in history. But in the years since Ed Warren’s death, his story has become even big...
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This Medieval ‘Super Ship,’ The Largest Of Its Kind Ever Found, Was Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Denmark

Maritime archaeologists in Copenhagen have discovered the world’s largest cog, a type of medieval cargo ship that was once the backbone of Northern European trade. This particular vessel had been hidden just under the seabed for 600 years in the waters between Denmark and Sweden.

The vessel, named Svaelget 2, measures about 92 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 20 feet high, with an estimated cargo capacity of 300 tons. Built around 1410, it represents the largest example of its type ever found.

“Th...
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Archaeologists In Siberia Have Uncovered Medieval Children's Graves Containing Silver Jewelry And Ornate Belts

Archaeologists working in Siberia have discovered several medieval child burials containing grave goods like ornate belts and jewelry.

Researchers say these finds are shedding new light on the social structures of medieval Siberia and how status played a role even from a young age. The artifacts, experts say, were not indicative of parental love or ritual traditions — they were about publicly affirming elite identity.

A study into these medieval graves and other, more recent, child burials was...
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The Prehistoric ‘Ötzi The Iceman’ Mummy May Have Just Upended Experts’ Theories About The Origins Of HPV

Both Ötzi the Iceman, the oldest well-preserved human ever found, as well as a prehistoric man who lived in Siberia 45,000 years ago were recently found to be carriers of a cancer-causing strain of human papillomavirus (HPV), according to new research posted to bioRxiv.

Since his discovery along the Austrian-Italian border in 1991, Ötzi has been the subject of several scientific analyses that have revealed details of his life some 5,300 years ago. Researchers have, for instance, learned that he...
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A Farmer Plowing His Field On Scotland’s Isle Of Bute Stumbled Upon A Tomb That Dates Back 4,000 Years

While plowing his field on Scotland’s Isle of Bute, a farmer accidentally unearthed the graves of a man and a young woman from the Bronze Age. The 4,000-year-old burial chamber had first been discovered in 1863, but it had been forgotten about and remained undisturbed until 2022.

Since then, the site has been excavated and the bodies have been taken away for analysis. Now, researchers have shared details of that analysis, revealing more about the story of these two people who lived and died mor...
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Inside David Bowie's Death Following A Private Battle With Cancer — And Six Heart Attacks He Kept Secret Beforehand

“Look up here, I’m in heaven,” sings David Bowie in “Lazarus,” a single from his 25th and final album, Blackstar. That album, largely recorded in secret and released in January 2016, was greeted with excitement and enthusiasm from fans and critics alike. Little did they know that at the time of the release, David Bowie was nearing his death.

For 18 months before the release of Blackstar, the legendary rock star had been battling liver cancer, a fact that was known only to a few people close to...
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Kim Ung-Yong: The Child Prodigy Who Spoke Five Languages And Solved Complex Equations Before Age 10

Kim Ung-yong is primarily known for being a genius. A child prodigy from South Korea who allegedly became a researcher at NASA by the age of 10, it would be hard to describe him any other way. But being one of the smartest people in the world came with a cost.

After becoming famous as a young boy for his ability to speak multiple languages and solve complex equations, most expected that Kim would go on to have an exceptional, world-changing career. But that isn’t what happened. Instead, he chos...
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Scientists Studying An 1,100-Year-Old Mummy From Chile Say A Turquoise Mine Collapse Killed The Man

New forensic analysis of a mummified man discovered in Chile’s Atacama Desert has revealed that the individual seemingly died around 1,100 years ago following a catastrophic accident inside a turquoise mine.

CT scans and X-ray imagery showed signs of blunt force trauma on the man’s skeleton, suggesting he died because of a rockfall or mine collapse. These findings, published recently in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, are providing new insight into the history of turquoise mining...
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2000-Year-Old Celtic War Trumpet Used In Battle Against The Romans Discovered During Construction In Eastern England

A routine archaeological excavation in West Norfolk has yielded the “extraordinary” discovery of an Iron Age war trumpet with possible links to the Celtic tribe led by Boudica.

The instrument, known as a carnyx, is just the third one found in Britain and the most complete example found anywhere in Europe. These bronze instruments were used by Celtic tribes to intimidate their enemies – namely, the Romans – during battle.

It was found alongside a collection of other Iron Age artifacts, includin...
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‘We Were A Little Bit Unnerved’: Hundreds Of Victorian-Era Shoes Have Mysteriously Washed Up On A Beach In Wales

Residents of a seaside village in southern Wales have recently been left baffled after hundreds of Victorian-era black leather boots mysteriously washed up on the beach.

The boots indeed seem to date back to the 19th century, but why they are washing ashore now remains shrouded in mystery. The leading theory, however, is that they came from the wreckage of an Italian ship that crashed into Tusker Rock just off shore, though that has yet to be confirmed.

In a single week in December 2025 alone,...
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Endangered Flat-Headed Cats Were Just Photographed In Thailand For The First Time In 30 Years

For the first time in 30 years, researchers have spotted elusive flat-headed cats in Thailand. They were seen on camera in a wildlife sanctuary near the country’s southern border, renewing the hopes of conservationists.

The species, so rarely observed that it was classified as endangered in 2008, had long been considered “possibly extinct” in Thailand. Then, from 2024 to 2025, scientists carried out the largest-ever survey of the wild felines. The results shocked them.

According to a press rel...
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The Incredible Story Of Richard Flaherty, The 4'9" Green Beret Who Became Known As The 'Giant Killer'

At just four feet and nine inches tall, Richard Flaherty was one of the shortest men to ever serve in the U.S. Army. His stature should have barred him from service — but instead, he became a highly decorated Green Beret.

Defying expectations, Flaherty fought his way into the ranks, earning a commission and leading men in the jungles of Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division, where his valor in combat earned him a Silver Star and two Purple Hearts. The battlefield, however, was only the begin...
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Archaeologists In Poland Just Unearthed A Brightly Colored Enameled Brooch From The Roman Era

During a routine archaeological survey near Grudziądz, Poland, members of the Grudziądz Fortress Association unearthed an ancient enameled fibula — a Roman-era brooch used to fasten garments.

It is just the second fibula of its kind ever found in the country, and it’s providing new insight into the trade route that ran between Rome and the Baltic region some 2,000 years ago.

As the archaeological team explained to one Polish news outlet, the artifact was dated to around the first or second cen...
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How Thin Lizzy Singer Phil Lynott Died At 36 After Losing His Band, His Wife, And His Children

The death of Phil Lynott in January 1986 brought an end to his years-long struggle with addiction. On Christmas morning of 1985, the charismatic frontman of Thin Lizzy had suddenly collapsed in his home after taking heroin.

Just over a week later, he succumbed to the ravages of a life lived at full throttle — one that was unfortunately marred by a lengthy battle with drug and alcohol abuse.

At just 36 years old, the singer made famous by anthems like “The Boys Are Back in Town” had lost his lo...
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11 Times Drunken Antics Changed History, From The Constitutional Convention To The Napoleonic Wars

Humans have been drinking alcohol for thousands of years. The earliest evidence of intentional fermentation dates back to around 7000 B.C.E. in the Neolithic village of Jiahu, China. Given how long humans have been drinking — and how fond people are of intoxicating beverages — it should be little surprise that alcohol has influenced the course of history.

In more than a few instances, humanity’s penchant for alcohol has devolved into outright mayhem. Wars were won and lost because of it, allian...
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44 Colorized Vintage New Year's Eve Photos That Bring The Parties Of The Past To Life

Every December 31st, billions of people prepare for one of humanity’s oldest celebrations: the transition from one year to the next.

From gathering in Times Square to singing “Auld Lang Syne” at a bar to simply kissing at midnight, modern New Year’s Eve rituals feel timeless — and, in a way, they are. The history of this global celebration stretches back millennia, evolving from ancient festivals to the rowdy parties of today.

See our gallery of colorized vintage New Year’s Eve photos below to...
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Betty White Was Less Than Three Weeks Away From Turning 100 — Then She Died From A 'Mild' Stroke

Betty White was one of America’s most beloved celebrities. Known for starring in The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, she was a legendary actress and comedian. She also successfully reinvented herself time and time again throughout her long life, winning the hearts of generations around the world. As she approached the age of 100, it seemed like she might be adding “centenarian” to her long list of accomplishments.

Sadly, just weeks before her 100th birthday, Betty White suffered a s...
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Inside The Century-Long History Of The Times Square Ball — And Why We Drop It To Ring In The New Year

Every year on New Year’s Eve, millions of eyes around the globe turn to a single rooftop in Midtown Manhattan, watching as a glittering sphere begins its descent down a pole atop One Times Square.

The Times Square Ball Drop has become synonymous with ringing in the new year, a tradition so ingrained in American culture that it sometimes feels like it has always been around. Of course, it had to start somewhere and sometime — and many people may be surprised to learn that the celebration has bee...
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Inside The Rise And Fall Of John DeLorean, The Creator Of 'Back To The Future's Famous DeLorean DMC-12

Despite being the most iconic car of the 1980s, John DeLorean’s best-known automobile was a failure in many ways. The DeLorean DMC-12, made famous by the movie Back to the Future, was littered with production issues. It was also far too expensive for most potential buyers to afford — a staggering $25,000 at a time when the average car cost about $10,000. But the car’s failure was the least of John DeLorean’s worries.

DeLorean had risen through the ranks at General Motors before leaving to start...
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44 Photos Of 1980s Christmases That Will Take You Back To The Time Of Teddy Ruxpin And Sears Wish Books

From hairstyles to music, nearly everything about the ’80s was louder and bolder than today — and that included holidays. Christmas in the 1980s, in particular, had a sort of analog warmth that can’t be replicated in the modern digital age.

Tree lights were bigger and burned brighter, the wrapping paper was metallic, and children’s wish lists were dominated by Cabbage Patch Kids, Transformers, and, of course, the Nintendo Entertainment System.

Some of the most iconic festive movies of all time...
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The Crimes Of Lynndie England, The American Soldier At The Center Of The Abu Ghraib Scandal

In 2004, a series of disturbing photographs leaked, highlighting the horrendous abuse of prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison near Baghdad, Iraq. At the time, the prison was being used by the United States after the invasion of Iraq to detain and interrogate those the United States deemed suspicious.

The images showed some Iraqi prisoners stripped naked, some with hoods placed over their heads, some forced to pose in compromising positions, some dragged around on leashes, and some with feces smea...
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