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5 U.S. Cults So Terrifying We Can’t Get Over Them

The majority of people have a hazy understanding of what a cult is. However, “cult” is one of those evasive, ambiguous words that is hard to define. In general, strict definitions are either overly broad or too narrow. To further

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8 Things About American Entertainment During the Great Depression

8 Ways Americans Used to Entertain Themselves During the Great Depression: The Great Depression was one of the toughest times in America: brutal for the 15 million people who simply couldn’t find work, brutal for the farmers out west whose

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6 Most Important Supreme Court Cases That Were Overturned

6 Important Supreme Court Cases That Were Overturned: It’s not so common for the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision of its own. Out of 25,500 decisions that were handed down by the Supreme Court since it was first

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9 Interesting Facts About Native American Tribes

Since ancient times, Native Americans have populated this continent, from the northern reaches of Alaska to the Gulf Coast of Florida. There are over nine million Native Americans that live in what we know now as the United States, representing

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The Story Behind These 10 Terrifying Photos Finally Revealed!

What is seen in the photos and what is mysteriously left out are the two key components of all spooky historical images. Some of the most frightening vintage photographs ever taken make it immediately clear why they’re so unsettling when

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9/11: Top 7 Luckiest Survivors and Their Incredible Stories

The 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center were deadly and swift. The first tower was struck at 8:46 AM, followed by the second at 9:03 AM. Both had turned into debris less than two hours later. According to

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It’s Time You Know These 8 Facts About Kennedy’s Assassination

  Kennedy’s assassination by Lee Harvey Oswald has probably sparked the most conspiracy theories in American history. Who was to blame for the Dallas assassination that day remains a mystery despite a comprehensive examination of the Warren Commission report and

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10 Interesting Things You Never Knew About the Secret Service

The Secret Service, officially known as The United States Secret Service (USSS), has been around for more than 150 years. And all this time, the agents here have been considered more than just bodyguards. Many high-profile public figures and celebrities

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John F. Kennedy: 6 Incredible Facts Few People Know

John F. Kennedy, often known as JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, and one of the ones who lead a truly fascinating life. He was in office between 1961-1963 and spent the majority of his life as

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7 Incredible Caves That Will Take Your Breath Away!

There are over 45,000 caves in the continental US alone, including the world’s longest cave system. These caverns are the home of some of the most stunning sceneries and rock formations that can be found on Earth.  Caves come in