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Born in 1899 to a family of peasants, Maria Rasputin was raised by royal governesses only to end up living a fugitive life after her father was brutally murdered.
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Spring heeled Jack: The Leaping Devil Who Spread Hysteria in Victorian Britain
In 19th-century London, a fire-breathing demon known as "spring heeled Jack" reportedly leapt from walls and terrorized citizens—often women walking alone at night.
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The Trobiand Islands off the east coast of New Guinea offer a fascinating look into a culture unaffected by Western civilization.
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Humour is often overlooked when trying to tackle and raise awareness of social issues. That's not an accusation you can level at British designer Laila Laurel. Laurel's anti manspreading chair is a funny and clever take on how to deal with the ills of man-spreading.
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The Dragon’s Breath Pepper – The Devil’s Red Raisins!
More than twice as hot as the ghost pepper, the Dragon’s Breath pepper is so lethal that it must be carried in a sealed container.
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The Secret Treasure Hunt of Byron Preiss
Byron Preiss’s novel The Secret set in motion a 30-year treasure hunt for 12 treasures scattered across Canada and the U.S.—only three of which have been found
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Antilia: The Biggest House in the World
Two-billion-dollar monstrosity houses family of five in Mumbai, where 41.3% of the population live in slums
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Ramune, the Japanese soda invented by a Scot
Who would have thought that a drink invented by a Scot in the 19th century would become a mainstay of Japanese pop-culture.
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Floating Island Project Could Liberate Humanity From Dastardly Politicians
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Goldfish Tea Bags Swim into Tea-o’clock
Taiwanese firm Charm Villa introduced their goldfish tea bags to the world in 2013. Originally designed by university students, demand for the hand-crafted fish is high with a single bag selling for $20 in America.
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How on earth did woman swallow $7,000 during fight with husband?
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Eshima Ohashi Bridge: World’s Scariest Bridge?
The eerily steep bridge connecting Matsue and Sakaiminato is the largest rigid frame bridge in Japan and the third-largest in the world.
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The Bagworm Moth Caterpillar: Master of Architecture and Illusion
The bagworm moth caterpillar is unique among moth species in that it uses bits of twigs, leaves, and bark to create its cocoon, providing vital camouflage.
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Queering the Map: Documenting memories, moments and experiences
A collaborative mapping project created by Montreal-based Lucas LaRochelle, Queering the Map started as a class project, which has since grown to a shared community space for all.
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Spiders on Drugs: Unravelling Addictive Behaviour
A Swiss scientist in the late 1940s begun testing spiders on drugs to determine how various chemicals affected a spider's ability to spin a web. Now NASA continues the research.
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Maria Rasputin: The Fascinating Life of the “Mad Monk’s” Daughter
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Skull Charcoal: Too Macabre or Pure Genius?
Japanese artist Sekisadamu never suspected his idea to create miniature charcoal skulls to sell at the Wonder Festival in Chiba, Japan, would blow up the Internet.
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What is Megalophobia?
A fear of large objects such as statues, boats, planes, and elephants, megalophobia is an anxiety disorder that can be treated with counselling and therapy.
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Spring heeled Jack: The Leaping Devil Who Spread Hysteria in Victorian Britain
In 19th-century London, a fire-breathing demon known as "spring heeled Jack" reportedly leapt from walls and terrorized citizens—often women walking alone at night.
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Depressed? Try Hugging An Emotional Support Alligator
Wally, a five-foot-long alligator, is a registered emotional support alligator who helps Joie Henney of York County, Pennsylvania, deal with his depression.
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Thalassophobia: Understanding the Fear of Deep Water
Thalassophobia is different than aquaphobia, which is simply a fear of water. Those who suffer from thalassophobia fear large bodies of water that are dark and deep, where what lays beneath is unknown.
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Peruvian Inca Orchid: The Dog of the Incas
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