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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Aboard a Gourd: One Man’s Record-Breaking Journey

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Meet Greg: Mr. T Doll Collector

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Gravediggers in Hungary Compete in National Competition
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Gravediggers in Hungary Compete in National Competition

Hungarian gravediggers competed in a national competition intended to crown the best grave digging team in all the land!

Muhammad Ali, the Greatest: 1942 – 2016
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Muhammad Ali, the Greatest: 1942 – 2016

Remembering a legend.

Kelvin Mercado Clips Hundreds of Pegs to His Face!
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Kelvin Mercado Clips Hundreds of Pegs to His Face!

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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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