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High on History: 18th Century Birthing Freak Show is Ingenious, Repulsive

Here's how one woman devised an insane scheme for a ticket out of dismal 18th century life.

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Quote of the Day: Trans Girl Locked in Solitary Confinement Says, "I Feel Forgotten and Thrown Away"

A transgender girl who's been chewed up and spat out by the juvenile justice system is being held—without charge—at a prison in Connecticut.

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This Week in Hillary-World: Could the Big Announcement be Upon Us?

An upcoming interview with Diane Sawyer has pundits panting. Also this week: Benghazi, $5 million in speaking fees, and big-news female endorsements.

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Sick Sad World: Man Convicted of Drugging and Raping His Wife Gets No Jail Time

An Indiana judge has decided that David Wise's sexual assault doesn't warrant a prison sentence and has asked his wife to forgive him.

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An Inside Look at Pro Wrestling's Secret History

The wacky world of pro wrestling has a fascinating history with art and media.

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High on History: What Major World War I Event Were the Brits Caught Fibbing About?

Germany was dastardly, but government documents reveal Great Britain may share some of the blame in the sinking of the Lusitania.

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Quote of the Day: Terry Crew Says NFL "Is Really Like a Cult"

How many men can we offer up on this altar for our amusement, sports drink endorsements and cold hard cash?

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This Just in: We’re Running Out of Gold!

Turns out our addiction to electronics is depleting Earth’s gold reserves. Will bacteria (seriously) save us?

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