The World’s Most Expensive Dress: Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday” Gown
Vintage & Historical

The World’s Most Expensive Dress: Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday” Gown

The historical dress was not only a part of JFK's birthday party but also sold at auction for $4.8 million!

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Jump into a century of seldom-seen historical feats. Lose yourself in unusual stories from days gone by. Here's your chance to journey through decades of curious people, places, and stories that stand the test of time.

Taking Chances on a Rigged Roulette Wheel
Vintage & Historical
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Taking Chances on a Rigged Roulette Wheel

Equipped with a cheat that allows the dealer to choose which player will win or lose each game.

The Origins Of FBI Profiling
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The Origins Of FBI Profiling

Although Jack the Ripper was never caught, the Bond report could be considered the first-ever criminal profile.

Taking a Bite Out of a 1,500-Year-Old Roman Burger
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Taking a Bite Out of a 1,500-Year-Old Roman Burger

Let’s recreate one of the Romans' tastiest contributions to humanity: the minced meat and caul fat "burger."

The Time Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Pranked Houdini With Dinosaurs
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The Time Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Pranked Houdini With Dinosaurs

While it may be known that they were acquaintances, how they came to be is an interesting story.

Check Out This 2,000-Year-Old Peruvian Femur!
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Check Out This 2,000-Year-Old Peruvian Femur!

Dating back to 114 B.C., this femur suffered a full-blown compound fracture.

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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

People

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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