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Shoplifting, carjacking, and bank robbery are small-minded matters of casual thieves with no imagination. It takes a truly daring thief to go bigger. Let's investigate the people who went above and beyond, pushing the boundaries to the absolute maximum of just what exactly can be pilfered.

They may bring joy to millions, but behind some of the colourful characters we know and love are backstories that’ll haunt your dreams. From the Simpsons’ best-kept secrets to the true villain hidden at the heart of Star Wars, let’s explore the dark origins of famous characters.

When you purchase something, it’s nice to think you’re getting your money’s worth. But unfortunately, the truth is, many companies are short-changing you in some way. Often, they achieve this by using sneaky manipulation that you probably don’t even notice to squeeze extra cash out of you. But now you’ll know how to spot these sneaky tactics and avoid being swindled.

You don’t need to believe in fate to accept that some spooky happenings are so coincidental that they just can’t be explained. From impeccable timing to totally mind-blowing historic events, here are some one in a million coincidences you’ll have to hear to believe.

Lots of start-up businesses have failed despite millions of dollars in investments. Let's take a look at some of the most hilariously tragic startup fails ever.

In the digital age, there’s a goldmine of talk-worthy trivia and mind-blowing knowledge just a few clicks away. Few people have the luxury of full-time internet surfing, but that’s where we come in. Buckle up for another installment of incredible facts you never knew you needed.

Since our Neolithic ancestors first struck two pieces of flint together and created sparks, mankind has sought to harness the power of nature. But our ancestors could never have imagined the wonders we’ve now achieved. From man-made glaciers to harnessing the power of lightning itself, let’s check out some incredible times humans controlled nature.

Sometimes, science gets weird. While it’s responsible for every incredible advancement we take for granted today, there have been (and still are) a few oddballs in the scientific community. From human-animal hybrids to the real-life Frankenstein’s pet dog, let’s explore some of the strangest scientific experiments ever conducted.

Sometimes it pays to be knowledgeable about the obscure things in life, after all, random trivia is the making of a dazzling conversationalist, right? There’s nothing more satisfying than artfully sharing your wisdom with friends and family, and I’ve collected some of the most amazing facts around so you can do just that!

Death Row is notorious for housing some of the most terrifying people on the planet. Having committed some of the worst crimes possible, these people are subject to prison waits spanning decades before being put to death. Surprisingly, their final words ranged from repenting, to downright sinister and bizarre. Let's explore some of the strangest last words ever said on death row.

Sometimes it seems like luck just isn’t on our side, but when the unthinkable happens you’d be amazed to discover just how fortunate some people can be. From nauseating freefalls to freak weather accidents, here are some of the luckiest people who survived the impossible.

Understanding ancient history is no easy feat, and although we might think we’ve got things all figured out one discovery can turn everything on its head. Let's investigate some incredible underground discoveries that have changed history.

Every country has one or two weird laws that seem to make absolutely no sense. But the USA has way more than its fair share. This is, in part, due to the US's federal system, which gives local governments more power to dictate their own legislation. The sad fact is that many archaic laws exist because of the personal views and experiences of lawyers and politicians.

Often, they were simply written to control the general public back when they relied heavily on laws to dictate their behavior. Some of these rules concern public safety and decency and probably made a lot of sense when they were written. But others probably never made sense. So here are some bizarre things you can't do in America.

Whether it’s the Swinging Sixties or the construction of the Pyramids, we can all think of a few moments in history we’d love to time-travel back to. But what about the times and places a wise time traveler should always avoid? At certain points in Earth’s past, there was danger and horror at every turn. So, as a guide for any aspiring chrononauts, let’s board the express train to the worst places to time travel in history.

The movies really dramatize prison escapes: explosives, helicopters, accomplices, and cool MacGyver-like gizmos! However, some real-life prison escapes utilized ingenious gadgets and contraptions that made movie jailbreaks look like child’s play. Here are some of the most ingenious devices used in some of these daring prison escapes.

We think and interact with each other like no other creature on our planet, but while we like to see ourselves as thoughtful and caring people, it’s not always the case. Let’s delve into some of the most influential social experiments that you’d think would have had different results.  

Everyone makes mistakes, but certain companies have done some pretty stupid, illogical, or just downright dangerous things to maximize profits. Sometimes, companies fail by letting innovation pass them by, while others are active participants in their humiliating collapse. Let’s explore the most embarrassingly stupid corporate decisions that bankrupted companies.

These inventors were pioneers of their time, developing inventions that are still in use today. Luck, however, wasn’t on their side. Either through their own unawareness and inaction or the ill will of outside parties, these unlucky inventors missed out on cashing in big time.

The biggest shark that ever existed never ceases to capture people's imagination, raising more questions than answers. What killed the megalodon? How big was the megalodon? Is the megalodon still alive? Let's investigate the existing evidence to learn about one of the largest predators to have ever lived.

Whether manmade or not, there are countless locations in our world that raise more questions than answers. From a crater that looks like it leads into the depths of hell, to the town that sends its residents to sleep, there’s no shortage of head-scratching places on Earth. Let's explore some places that shouldn’t exist on our planet, but somehow still do.