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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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Scientists Believe They’ve Uncovered The 7,000-Year-Old Ruins Of What May Be A Lost City Off The Coast Of France

Marine archaeologists in France have discovered the underwater ruins of massive stone structures dating back to at least 5300 B.C.E. off the coast of Brittany.

These ruins are among the oldest large stone structures ever found in France. The research team, which published its findings in the International Journal of Nautical Archaeology, furthermore thinks that the ruins may have come from a Stone Age civilization that inspired a local legend about an ancient sunken city known as Ys.

The 7,000...
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33 Photos From The Prolific Career Of Elizabeth Taylor, The Violet-Eyed 'Queen Of Hollywood'

Elizabeth Taylor captivated audiences worldwide with her onscreen presence, but to simply call her an actress would be an understatement. She was one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century.

Taylor made her big screen debut at just 10 years old, and she continued to dominate American culture for the next 60 years as a performer, an advocate, and a beauty icon.

Her story was far more than her career, however. Taylor was just as famous for her tumultuous personal life as she was for her s...
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Jean-Claude Romand Lied About Being A Doctor For 18 Years — Then Murdered His Entire Family To Avoid Being Found Out

Jean-Claude Romand was a respected doctor with the World Health Organization. At least, that was what his family believed.

But he wasn’t a doctor at all. He hadn’t even taken his first year medical exam. He had been living a lie since 1975.

For nearly two decades, Romand would leave his house, drive to a café or a parking lot, and pretend to be at work. He lived off his wife, and took money from family and friends under the pretense that he was investing it for them.

But his story took an eve...
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A New Study Just Revealed That Some Ancient Nubians Tattooed Their Children's Faces

A new study has nearly doubled the known number of tattooed individuals from the ancient Nile Valley, revealing that the practice was far more widespread than previously understood. This includes evidence of tattoos even on children under the age of three.

Researchers from Arizona State University and the University of Missouri-St. Louis conducted a systematic survey of 1,048 human remains from Sudan, dating from the Meroitic to medieval periods (around 350 B.C.E. to 1400 C.E.). Their findings,...
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Explore The World's Creepiest Abandoned Hotels, From A Destroyed Hawaiian Resort To North Korea's 'Hotel Of Doom'

The world’s grandest hotels were built on dreams of eternal prosperity — glittering buildings designed to host the elite, celebrate milestones, and create lifelong memories. Yet, scattered across the globe stand the hollow shells of once-magnificent resorts and hotels, their empty corridors and ballrooms telling stories of disasters, tragedies, and changing times.

Some of these abandoned hotels were casualties of warfare. Others fell victim to natural disasters, economic collapses, or environme...
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The Horrific Story Of Anneliese Michel, The Young Woman Who Inspired 'The Exorcism Of Emily Rose'

Despite its PG-13 rating and mixed reviews, the 2005 film The Exorcism of Emily Rose is considered by many to be extremely disturbing. Jennifer Carpenter’s portrayal of Emily Rose, a 19-year-old who dies after an exorcism attempt, has been lauded as one of the greatest on-screen depictions of a person possessed by a demonic entity, while fans of the film also praise how other aspects of the story seem surprisingly realistic and grounded — and there’s a good reason for that.

The Exorcism of Emil...
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Archaeologists In Denmark Just Unearthed A Pair Of Gold-Plated Lances Dating Back 2,800 Years

Archaeologists have discovered Denmark’s earliest-known iron weapons — two gold-plated lances — at a sacred Bronze Age site near the village of Boeslunde on Zealand. This find is now offering new insights into the region’s ancient metalworking and ritual practices.

The excavation, carried out by archaeologists from Museum Vestsjælland in August 2025, initially aimed to investigate the history behind Boeslunde’s famed wealth of ancient artifacts made of gold, which includes 10 oath rings and mor...
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25 Mysterious Out-Of-Place Artifacts, From Egyptian Hieroglyphs That Look Like Helicopters To An Ancient Greek 'Computer'

Out-of-place artifacts, or OOPArts, are objects that appear to contradict our understanding of technological development in ancient civilizations. These historical oddities have captivated public imagination for decades, spawning countless theories about advanced prehistoric technology, ancient aliens, and lost civilizations with sophisticated engineering capabilities.

From the so-called “Baghdad Battery” to ancient figurines that supposedly resemble modern aircraft, these artifacts often serve...
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