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Historical facts you’ll wish weren’t really true
Flashback/History

Historical facts you’ll wish weren’t really true

History is stranger than fiction... and often grosser and creepier too.
Christmas trivia you probably didn’t know
Culture, Flashback/History

Christmas trivia you probably didn’t know

We uncovered the little-known facts, origin stories, and secret symbols even the biggest holiday fans never realised.
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9 royal ghosts that still haunt Britain to this day

From Elizabeth I to Henry the VIII still hobbling about Windsor Castle, royal ghosts have been making the rounds about Britain for centuries.
Twists of fate that saved these people’s lives on 9/11
Culture, Flashback/History

Twists of fate that saved these people’s lives on 9/11

These stories will leave you speechless.
See the last photos ever taken of Nelson Mandela
Culture, Flashback/History

See the last photos ever taken of Nelson Mandela

These stunning photos reveal how one of the world's most iconic figures spent the final years of his life.
13 world-changing ideas that came from dreams (literally)
Flashback/History

The night I met Einstein

A lesson in life – and music – from the most brilliant mind in the world.
10 abandoned hotels that will give you chills
Culture, Destinations, Flashback/History

10 abandoned hotels that will give you chills

What is it about abandoned hotels that makes them feel so eerie? Let's explore.
13 amazing things caught on camera for the first time
Culture, Flashback/History

13 amazing things caught on camera for the first time

There's a first for everything – and sometimes, when we're lucky enough, it gets caught on film.
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10 true ghost stories from the most haunted places in the world
Flashback/History, Thought-provoking, True Stories & Lifestyle Advice

10 true ghost stories from the most haunted places in the world

If you enjoy a real fright, these locations offer a chance to get close to some of the more grisly ghost stories ever told.
13 of the most expensive mistakes ever made
Culture, Entertainment, Flashback/History, True Stories & Lifestyle Advice

12 of the most expensive mistakes ever made

Everybody makes mistakes, but some are more high stakes than others. The next time you goof up, remember it can always be worse, as evidenced by these extremely costly mishaps.
Famous ghost ship mysteries that can’t be explained
Culture, Flashback/History

10 ghost ship mysteries that can’t be explained

These ghost ships aren’t home to phantom sailors, but they are equally mysterious, with crews that seemingly vanished in thin air.
The stories behind the most mysterious places in the world
Culture, Destinations, Flashback/History

The stories behind the most mysterious places in the world

Despite decades, or in some cases, centuries, of trying, these fascinating mysteries surrounding these mysterious locales have never been solved.
The 18 craziest conspiracy theories about the Royal family
Culture, Flashback/History

The craziest conspiracy theories about the royal family

From half-reptile rulers to secret love children, the stories are juicier than anything on TV.
24 cities you learned about in school that no longer exist
Culture, Destinations, Flashback/History

23 cities you learned about in school that no longer exist

From the tragic to the mysterious, you won't believe these fascinating tales of cities that no longer exist.
8 hotel mysteries that are still unsolved
Flashback/History, True Stories & Lifestyle Advice

8 hotel mysteries that are still unsolved

From murders to disappearances, these unsolved mysteries all have hotels in common.
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