Koteka From New Guinea: Tribal Clothing Secrets
Vintage & Historical

Koteka From New Guinea: Tribal Clothing Secrets

Danai tribesmen had whole wardrobes of penis sheaths to choose from.

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Unhappy Wife? Happy Life! The Show That Made Women Queen For A Day
Vintage & Historical
Noelle Talmon

Unhappy Wife? Happy Life! The Show That Made Women Queen For A Day

Each episode featured women who would compete to win the title by telling their sob stories.

Keeping the Mongolian Tradition of Eagle Hunting Alive
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Noelle Talmon

Keeping the Mongolian Tradition of Eagle Hunting Alive

Their golden eagles can dive at an impressive 200 miles per hour.

Is Xmas A Secular Way To Say Christmas? - Ripley's Believe It or Not!
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Is Xmas A Secular Way To Say Christmas? - Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The first use of Xmas dates back to the 11th century.

The Many Miracles of Saint Nicholas: Santa’s Inspiration
Vintage & Historical
Colton Kruse

The Many Miracles of Saint Nicholas: Santa’s Inspiration

Saint Nicholas was said to roam the city at night, leaving little gifts for the poor.

The Titanic Never Sank And Other Conspiracy Theories Surrounding The Tragic Ocean Liner
Vintage & Historical
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Titanic Never Sank And Other Conspiracy Theories Surrounding The Tragic Ocean Liner

Some say the Titanic was swapped with another ship in an insurance fraud scheme, while others contend that the sinking was an intentional means of murder.

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Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

The water's frigid temperatures kept the ship in remarkable condition.

Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

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The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

They unknowingly forged lives as identical as their DNA.

The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

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The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

Tarrare was the walking manifestation of one of the seven deadly sins as he prowled the cobbled streets of 18th-century Paris indulging his endless hunger.

The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

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