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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How Did Portugal's First Serial Killer's Head End Up in a Jar?
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Colton Kruse

How Did Portugal's First Serial Killer's Head End Up in a Jar?

Scientists hoped his head would contain the secrets of evil.

Travis Pastrana Joins 100 Years Of Crazy Feats And Unbelievable Daredevils
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Colton Kruse

Travis Pastrana Joins 100 Years Of Crazy Feats And Unbelievable Daredevils

Nitro Circus rider Travis Pastrana joins prolific daredevils in proving the unbelievable is still possible!

Fearsome Cassowary Nose Bone Decoration From New Guinea
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Colton Kruse

Fearsome Cassowary Nose Bone Decoration From New Guinea

The bone was inserted into the warrior's pierced septum.

Motordromes Pitted Daredevils Against Lions and the Wall of Death
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Sabrina Sieck

Motordromes Pitted Daredevils Against Lions and the Wall of Death

It was really "ride or die."

Dive Into This Aquatic Dreambox Made Entirely From Paper
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Dive Into This Aquatic Dreambox Made Entirely From Paper

Made from 20 layers of paper, it truly feels like you're gazing into the depths of a mesmerizing ocean!

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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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