Nintendo's Weird, Wild Origins: The Surprising History of a Gaming Giant
Vintage & Historical

Nintendo's Weird, Wild Origins: The Surprising History of a Gaming Giant

From gambling card games to courtroom battles and instant rice, Nintendo’s journey has been anything but ordinary.

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Jump into a century of seldom-seen historical feats. Lose yourself in unusual stories from days gone by. Here's your chance to journey through decades of curious people, places, and stories that stand the test of time.

The Many Miracles of Saint Nicholas: Santa’s Inspiration
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Colton Kruse

The Many Miracles of Saint Nicholas: Santa’s Inspiration

Saint Nicholas was said to roam the city at night, leaving little gifts for the poor.

The Titanic Never Sank And Other Conspiracy Theories Surrounding The Tragic Ocean Liner
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Titanic Never Sank And Other Conspiracy Theories Surrounding The Tragic Ocean Liner

Some say the Titanic was swapped with another ship in an insurance fraud scheme, while others contend that the sinking was an intentional means of murder.

Painless Parker: The Man Who Turned Dentistry Into a Traveling Show
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Painless Parker: The Man Who Turned Dentistry Into a Traveling Show

Parker numbed their mouth with a cocaine solution before extracting a rotten tooth. The band’s blaring music distracted the patient and, should they scream, drowned out their wails.

1,000-Year-Old Remains Uncovered In Peru, Including Child Sacrifices
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Engrid Barnett

1,000-Year-Old Remains Uncovered In Peru, Including Child Sacrifices

Besides human remains, the site also contains animal sacrifices.

Wartime Ice Cream: The Secret Weapon To Boosting Morale
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Noelle Talmon

Wartime Ice Cream: The Secret Weapon To Boosting Morale

Ice cream has been a morale booster since World War I.

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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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