The Tallest Man in History: The Incredible Story of Robert Wadlow
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The Tallest Man in History: The Incredible Story of Robert Wadlow

From a small-town boy to a global sensation, Robert Wadlow’s record-breaking height made history—but his remarkable life made him truly unforgettable.

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Is This Guy the Only Person in the World Who Still Speaks Carny?
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Is This Guy the Only Person in the World Who Still Speaks Carny?

The Carny language developed as a way for carnival workers to talk in code.

The Woman Behind The Moon Landing
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Noelle Talmon

The Woman Behind The Moon Landing

Margaret Hamilton was responsible for the code that took us to the Moon!

Castells: The Catalan Art Of Human Towers
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Colton Kruse

Castells: The Catalan Art Of Human Towers

What goes up, must come down…

Journeys to Every Country in the World: Part 2 – Graham Hughes
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Journeys to Every Country in the World: Part 2 – Graham Hughes

He traveled the world without flying.

Holding Han Solo's Blaster
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Colton Kruse

Holding Han Solo's Blaster

Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side.

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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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