The Dark Truth Behind the Recovery of a 500-Year-Old Mummy

Not All Deaths Were Peaceful

Though there are several accounts of peaceful deaths like Tanta's, there are other instances where the child was brutally killed. Following a ritual celebration at the place of sacrifice, many children were knocked unconscious, and the bodies have skull fractures as proof. However, this was likely due to preventing them from having to suffer for a long time in the elements...

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The More You Know

  • In 1993, San Francisco held a referendum over whether a police officer called Bob Geary was allowed to patrol while carrying a ventriloquist’s dummy called Brendan O’Smarty. He was.
  • George Lazenby wasn't an actual actor. He got himself a suit, a Rolex and a new haircut, then met with the producer and made up movies he had been in. He later landed the role of James Bond.
  • The longest tennis rally lasted over 12 hours.
  • There are more twins now than ever before.
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